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Meade County, Kentucky
Sipes a no-show for financial settlement BY CHARLES L. WESTMORELAND
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Greenwave falls in regional semifinals game The Meade County boys team lost to Owensboro on a last second three-pointer during last Friday’s regional tournament.
Meade schools steal the show Meade County High, Stuart Pepper Middle and Flaherty Elementary Schools all placed first in last weekend’s regional archery tournament.
If former County Attorney Darren Sipes had shown up for his financial settlement this week, it likely wouldn’t have been a warm reception. Sipes has drawn criticism from members of Fiscal Court for removing financial and personnel records from the County Attorney’s office when he left office in December. But when Sipes didn’t show up for Tuesday’s Fiscal Court, and when he
provided a photocopy of the check he was supposed to present to the county, magistrates voted to table any decisions on the audit and paying Sipes for work performed since January, until Fiscal Court can hold a work session to discuss the isssues. “This wasn’t a secret meeting. We knew of it in advance,” Magistrate Tom Goddard said of Sipes absence. “Sipes should be here in respect for the court.” Magistrate Randall Hardesty said Fiscal Court shouldn’t
make any decisions until Sipes comes in front of them. “It needs to be tabled if he isn’t man enough to show up tonight,” he said. Judge/Executive Harry Craycroft said Sipes visited him earlier in the day and said he wouldn’t show up for the meeting, but dropped off his financial settlement along with letters explaining his actions and justifying why he removed records. PLEASE SEE ABSENT, PAGE A2
Darren Sipes
Margaret Matney
Boot scootin’ boogie
Meade County assistant football coach Chris Gable is here to give outdoors and fishing tips.
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VIEWPOINTS ....A4 Ninety-days of waiting Residents should be patient about Agri Fuels extension to purchase land for an ethanol plant.
BUSINESS........A6 The taxman cometh Only a month remains before taxes are due. If you haven’t filed yet, it probably means you owe money.
AGRICULTURE...A7 Bringing fallow fields back into production
OBITUARIES ....A6 Mary Brown, 70 Dick Carman, 89 Louis Carman, 69 Herbert Dupin, 77 Janet Hawkins, 81 Angela Lee, 57 William Lipscomb, 48 Anthony White, 24
FAITH ............A9
Residents, committee discuss Four Oaks’ future BY CHARLOTTE FACKLER publisher@thenewsstandard.com
Introducing new outdoor column
Higher grain prices spur producers to look at bringing fallow land back into production.
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ABOVE: Deloris and Dewey share a dance during the St. Patrick’s Day and Jig Dance Day held at the Senior Citizen’s Center on Tuesday. RIGHT: Couples dance to the tunes of “Just One of the Herd,” a local band that donates their time to the center every Tuesday. Upcoming events at the Senior Citizens Center are: •Friday, March 16 — Boot Scootin’ Grannies •Tuesday, March 20 — Shamrock $25.00 Giveaway
Balancing act Children need a balance of work and play each day.
The City of Brandenburg’s Planning and Zoning Committee met with the residents of the Four Oaks subdivision this week to discuss adding a thoroughfare from Four Oaks Road to the neighboring commercial property. About 50 people attended the Tuesday night meeting held in the Brandenburg Library Annex. Lee Klockow, administrator for the city’s Planning and Zoning committee, noted at the beginning of the meeting there would be no decisions made at this time. The point of this meeting was to give an opportunity to the residents of Four Oaks to express their concerns. The committee also wanted to inform Four Oaks residents of the process of building permits, codes and past covenants. The meeting was planned after the city of Brandenburg received a letter of complaint and concerns from the Four Oaks Subdivision. The letter stated the following concerns: more accidents at the entrance; bus safety; the safety of three of the first five residents who are now elderly; safety for the walkers and bikers in the neighborhood; unwanted commercial traffic; increased noise and less privacy; decreased value in the residential real estate and no traffic light at the entrance. Attorney Douglas Vowels attended on behalf of the Heritage Center, Inc., which is developing the commercial property, and citizens of Brandenburg. The company is owned by Meade County Circuit Judge Robert Miller, Doug Reed, Bill Corum and Linda Jenkins. Vowels provided three copies of certified records from Meade County Clerk Katrina Fitzgerald’s office. The records revealed details about the original Feb. 19, 1970 property deed to Henry Allen and Virginia Miller. The copies stated that a 50-foot by 800-foot road at the beginning of Four Oaks was to be dedicated for public use, but the deed had no other descriptions for the road. “Without any guesswork or speculation, all of this information and all of these deeds have established that there is no material issue fact or question in law by Heritage Center, Inc.,” Vowels said. “All restrictions have been passed on from the original deed. No restrictions were stated that applied to that road.” Vowels noted at the meeting, according to Mark Straney’s office, that four lots in Four Oaks were located in the city limits. An incorrect deed was found during the research concerning Four Oaks. Vowels addressed the deed, giving the correct information to the residents. Vowels informed Four Oaks residents that all property lines run up to the edge of the road, not to the middle of the road. Therefore, the residents do not have ownership of the road. The plat on the subdivision was formed before the existing planning and zoning laws. One resident stressed concerns for her safety. “Since my husband has passed, I feel very safe here, but who knows what is going to go in there?” said Mary Greer, mother of State Representative Jeff Greer. Klockow clarified the Planning and Zoning committee has not received any application and has no
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YOUTH............B8
Journalists celebrate ‘Sunshine Week’ Ky. laws help information seekers BY DYLAN T. LOVAN ASSOCIATED PRESS
On the mark Meade County schools sweep regional archery shoot in every division.
ALSO INSIDE Weather .........A2 Heritage..........A5 Viewing..........B4 Fun & Games..B5 Classifieds....B6
LOUISVILLE — It took nearly two years, but Tammie Nava finally got some cooperation from the Georgetown Police Department. Nava requested the 911 calls she made in January 2005 after she said she witnessed a potentially violent motor vehicle incident in the city’s downtown area. Nava said she was asking for the calls to settle a dispute with police over her description of the vehicle’s license number. When she received no response from police for more
than a year, she finally complained to the Kentucky attorney general’s office after her city council member recommended it. “It’s been hell,” Nava said. “I don’t think they wanted me to have it.” Nava said without the council member’s advice, she would not have known that the state office handles complaints about requests under Kentucky’s Open Records Act. “Most people don’t have any idea what to do, and I’m sure this happens all the time around the state,” Nava said. Indeed, her appeal was one
of hundreds handled last year by the attorney general’s office, which resolves disputes over the state’s open records and open meeting laws and decides whether public agencies are in violation. Figures provided by the attorney general’s office show the appeals process in recent years favored records seekers in about half the cases. The office handled 1,073 alleged violations of the Kentucky Open Records Act from 2004 to 2006, and in 529 of PLEASE
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Government usually wins ‘Sunshine’ cases ROBERT TANNER ASSOCIATED PRESS Though laws in every state say government records and meetings must be open to all, reality often falls far short: Laws are sporadically enforced, penalties for failure to comply are mild and violators almost always walk away with nothing more than a reprimand, an Associated Press survey of all 50 states has found. Even in the handful of states
that monitor such cases, when citizens appeal over lack of access to information, the government usually wins — and keeps public business secret. Why does it matter? Advocates for open government say public trust is at the heart of our democracy, that scrutiny keeps public officials honest, and that information is the foundation of informed debate. PLEASE
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knowledge about what is planned for the property at the entrance of Four Oaks. Another resident stated Four Oaks was their home and they hated to see a commercial property built at their front door. In 1994, the planning and zoning committee voted in a buffer zone between the commercial properties along ByPass Road and the Four Oaks subdivision. Klockow stated the buffer zone was never discussed for the corner lot at the front of the Four Oaks Subdivi-
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Sipes is requesting $10,514.46 for work performed and stated in the letter to Fiscal Court that he will “exchange checks” with Craycroft once Fiscal Court approves the settlement. Resident Guy Garcia addressed Fiscal Court during the public session, saying the
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those cases, all or some of the records requested were eventually produced. In some instances, either the records were classified or they were requested of a private entity that doesn’t have to adhere to open records laws. Last year the office handled 370 appeals, ruling in favor of records seekers 62 times, and for the defendant in 158 cases. Another 134 cases ended when either some of the documents were released or records were surrendered after the appeal was filed. The attorney general also handled 55 open meetings appeals from 2004 to 2006, and the office ruled in favor of the appellant 23 times. The state’s Open Records law says all books, papers,
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sion, but then stated the corner lot and adjoining commercial properties were all one property when the restrictions were made for Four Oaks. Bruno Ilario, representing residents of Four Oaks Subdivision, said he had attended all the meetings concerning Four Oaks and the adjoining properties. He also brought up the correction to the committee. Ilario said restrictions on the commercial properties in 1994 did not request all access to Four Oaks Subdivision. Those restrictions stated all commercial traffic was to come from Old Ekron Road. He thought the planning and zoning was to protect the residents of Four Oaks Subdivision. “My concerns now are the
same I had in 1994,” he said. Four Oaks resident Linda Allgeier said she was worried for the safety of the children and school bus traffic. Klockow asked if anybody had inquired why the school board would not run a bus back in the subdivision. Residents said they had tried to reason with the school board but because the road is not a mile long buses won’t travel down it. The Brandenburg Planning and Zoning committee acknowledged a screen was not brought up for the subdivision in 1994, but there is a required buffer. Klockow defined the buffer could be a grass area and did not necessarily have to be trees. The residents expressed that
according to minutes from a 1994 City Council meeting, the buffer was to be pre-existing trees, most of which have already been logged. Residents said they thought there should have been better land management over this particular piece of property. Klockow told the residents that the committee was in the dark and did not know of any plans for the property in question. Resident Steve Cannady asked, “ Why did they not get permission before clearing the property?” The committee replied permission was not needed to clear the ground. A resident had commented that a change might be needed
and Klockow commented that planning and zoning would consider proposing a change if it is applicable to the city area. Another resident stated that the 1994 zoning amendment should be recognized. The Planning and Zoning committee expressed their desire to handle the situation in the correct and legal manner. Ilario added he had talked with Brandenburg Mayor David Pace about the intersection of By-Pass Road and Battletown Road, where reportedly 12 to 15 people have been killed, and where the state has refused to put a traffic light. Ilario closed by asking the planning and zoning committee if they would notify the residents when they know of any
plans. The Brandenburg City Council has the right to overrule whatever the Planning and Zoning committee votes on concerning the thoroughfare. Pace said during a previous interview that Planning and Zoning will make a recommendation but the decision ultimately is up to how City Council will vote. The city Planning and Zoning committy consists of Lee Klockow, a non-voting administrator, Phil Henning, Ron Reinsheld and Leroy Coomes, all of whom were present. Committee members Jim Morrison, Mike Allagar and Bonnie Oblander were not in attendance.
situation resembled a hostage negotiation. “It looks to me like he’s holding the check hostage,” Garcia said. “If anything, he should have to pay (Matney’s) salary.” Matney said a sheriff’s deputy delivered a half dozen bankers boxes full of documents from Sipes’ office to hers Tuesday, but Matney said she is still missing personnel records for employees who worked for Sipes during his time in office.
“Private county documents are in the hands of a citzien,” Matney said. Sipes wrote in one of his letters that he was protecting the documents because Matney rehired an employee into the County Attorney’s office that he fired years ago for selling information out of the Child Support Office to third parties. “This constituted a blatant and intentional disregard of the confidentiality provisions ... and I also considered it a
crime,” he said. Sipes also said Matney knew of the incident since she was his assistant at the time. Matney worked for Sipes as Assistant County Attorney froom 2000 to 2003. Matney denies knowing of any illegal activity and said no one in her employment has a criminal record and that accusations are unsubstantiated.
“No one ever made an admission to me and I’ve never seen any documents about (the allegations),” she said. “It’s a bit odd this is coming up years after it supposedly happened. I don’t want my employee attacked for allegations years ago. I wouldn’t compromise the integrity of this office.” Commonwealth Attorney Kenton Smith said he heard
rumors about one of Sipes’ employees selling information in 2002, but said no charges were ever filed, nor does he remember having a conversation with Sipes about taking the individual in front of the grand jury, contrary to what Sipes wrote in his letter. Sipes also says he is pushing for an investigation into the situation.
maps, photos, recordings and software prepared or used by a public agency should be available for inspection by the public. Some of the complaints to the attorney general’s office come from lawyers, like Lexington attorney Jerry L. Wright, who sought a job description for the office of constable in Lexington about a year ago. In June, the attorney general’s office found the constable, P.D. Harrison, in violation of the Open Records Act after he failed to respond to Wright’s inquiry. Wright has still not received any records from the constable, he said at the end of February. “I’ve got people trying to find him, and of course he’s out of office now, and it might be a moot point, but I felt at the time I was entitled to that information,” Wright said. The attorney general does not issue sanctions for open records violations, but plaintiffs can pursue the issue into
the court system and seek penalties from a judge. Those can include a $25 fine for every day documents are withheld, according to state law. Wright said he has filed a lawsuit asking the constable to comply. In Nava’s case, the attorney general’s office found that the response by Georgetown officials “constituted a subversion of the intent of the law...” The office declined to comment on Nava’s case. But it did make waves. City officials in Georgetown met last month with representatives from the attorney general’s office to receive guidelines on the state’s open records laws. Vicki Glass, a spokeswoman with the attorney general’s office, said city officials requested the meeting after Nava’s case came to light. Nava, meanwhile, said she is considering carrying the issue into the courts. “This isn’t over,” she said.
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Many legislative bills are still in limbo BY JOHN WHITLOCK KENTUCKY PRESS ASSOCIATION NEWS BUREAU With the end of the regular legislative session, many of the high profile bills tackled by the General Assembly are still in limbo. Last week, Gov. Ernie Fletcher threatened to call the General Assembly back in session if it didn't put several pieces of legislation, including funding for improvements to the Kentucky Horse Park, on his table. Fletcher is concerned that if the General Assembly waits until next year's regular budget cycle to approve funding for improvements at the Kentucky
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“We’re in an era, clearly, where there’s a lot of distrust in government,” said Bill Chamberlin, of the Marion Brechner Citizen Access Project at the University of Florida. “The more the public officials are open in their conversation and show the documentation that they’re basing decisions on, it’s going to help the public have faith in what officials are doing.” The AP’s survey — conducted to coincide with Sunshine Week, a nationwide effort to draw attention to the public’s right to know — gathered material from each state on its open government laws and penalties. Additionally, for the years 2004 to 2006, it sought more detail on open government complaints in states with the best record-keeping. The AP found that fewer than 10 states effectively track what happens in such cases. Looking more closely at those monitoring efforts, a snapshot emerges: Oversight agencies and attorneys general are more likely to rule in favor of government offices that keep documents secret and doors closed. And when they rule that the law was broken, the overwhelming majority of decisions bring a “don’t do it again” warning. In Fort Smith, Ark., a resident fought to learn what city officials were doing when they secretly decided to buy a vacant downtown building. David Harris proved in court that the officials broke the law, but the state Supreme Court last year declined to levy the only punishment possible — the $10,000 in legal fees it cost Harris to make his case. And in southern Connecticut two years ago, the water authority that oversees a small lake stonewalled a former member who sought financial audits, then went behind closed doors to settle policy on winterizing boats. After the former member complained, the state oversight commission ruled that the authority violated the law, but rejected a request for a civil penalty and instead told officials to make the documents available and be public about their business. “There is largely a culture in state and local government that violating public meetings and open records laws is not the same as committing a crime,” Chamberlin said. “It’s largely treated as a nuisance rather than a law.” Those charged with enforcement of open government laws strongly disagree. They take the law very seriously, they say, but contend a reprimand is usually punishment enough for a local council member or village mayor who is guilty only of misunderstanding the law. “We think the carrot is preferable to the stick. We use the carrot in almost every case,” said Nebraska Attorney General Jon Bruning, who helped toughen his state’s open government or “sunshine” statutes when he was a state senator. “Our experience is that local officials want to abide by the law, but they often don’t know how.” The AP analysis found that nearly all states have crafted penalties for those who violate sunshine laws, but the majority do little to keep track of how often the law is broken and what the punishment might be. The federal government does a much better tracking job, but has no provision for punishment and little sympathy for appeals when federal agencies reject requests for documents. Two states have no penalties at all if someone breaks the law; eight more have no sanctions for one of the two guarantees of open government - open meetings or open documents. In practice, few penalties are ever sought. Many states allow for people
Horse Park, it may be too late for the 2010 World Equestrian Games. The bill allots money for a new outdoor stadium that would help lure "legacy" events to the Horse Park in the years following the games. Fletcher also wants the General Assembly to work on overhauling the state worker retirement system that is facing a massive shortfall. Last week, the Senate approved a plan that would allow the state to sell over $800 million in bonds to cover the shortfall. Some lawmakers are concerned that the retirement system could go broke by 2022. One proposal that has passed both houses is a bill that
would gradually raise the state's minimum wage to $7.25 in 2009. Although Fletcher says he hasn't decided if he would sign the legislation, the proposal would affect over 100,000 Kentuckians who currently earn the minimum wage of $5.15 an hour. A bill designed to improve safety for Kentucky miners was also passed Under the provisions of the bill, the number of annual state underground inspections would double and at least one miner on every mining crew would be required to carry a methane gas detector. The bill, which passed the House Monday with a 96-0
who sue to win attorneys’ fees, but place the standard so high — officials have to willfully break the law — that it’s rarely met. Consider a dispute over spending in a volunteer fire department in Riverdale, Iowa, a town of 650 people just up the Mississippi River from Davenport. Two citizens — an interior designer and a chiropractor — became suspicious of spending in the department, spurred by what they said were drunken comeons at a Christmas party and the purchase of several ladder trucks in a town with no high-rise buildings. They asked for information. They didn’t get it. But Tammie Picton and Allen Diercks didn’t give up. They fought the case themselves, spending two years and $28,000 in legal expenses — and they won. Now Mayor Norma Wren, who didn’t return calls seeking comment, is facing more scrutiny. The state auditor is looking at possible financial mismanagement, and the attorney general has been asked to investigate. It could be seen as proof the system works, but that’s not how the plaintiffs saw their long struggle. If he didn’t push so vigorously, Diercks notes, nothing would have happened. “There are so many loopholes in the law,” he said. Like most states, Iowa’s handling of cases is a mixed bag. It has an oversight body to which citizens can make a complaint, and that office received 445 complaints from 2004 to 2006. But the office ruled that only 63 cases were substantiated. And because it has no enforcement powers, that meant it relied upon the moral weight of its decisions to convince officials to change their behavior. In most cases, a phone call was enough to get officials to relent and make information public, the office reported. If that doesn’t work, people like Diercks can sue or try to convince their local prosecutor to bring action. Twenty-five states and the District of Columbia have agencies with some central authority to provide guidance or handle complaints of limited government access. But the results still are scattershot. Just seven states — Connecticut, Hawaii, Iowa, Kentucky, Nebraska, North Dakota and Rhode Island — could provide enough information to determine ultimately what happened to complaints. And even in those states, most acknowledged untracked cases could have made their way through the court system. Each state collects information differently, so drawing broad conclusions is problematic. However, data from those states provide a glimpse at how sunshine law complaints are handled. For instance, from 2004 to 2006: •Nebraska’s attorney general received 106 complaints. Officials found eight violations - each brought a public reprimand, but no prosecution or fine. One county board was told to vote again in public, not in secret. •Connecticut’s Freedom of Information Commission received 1,893 complaints, ruled on 575 cases and found 219 violations. It levied seven fines, ranging from $50 to $500, and ordered a half-dozen other remedies, including workshops on the law and an order that an ethics commission recreate minutes of a private meeting. When it comes to the federal government, the vast majority of information requests are for personal records from three agencies - Health and Human Services, Veterans Affairs and the Social Security Administration. They got 19 million requests in 2005 and almost always granted them. The other federal agencies received just over a half-million queries, with a third of those
denied or not fulfilled, according to an analysis of 2005 data by the Coalition of Journalists for Open Government. In the relatively few cases that were appealed under 8,000 - most ended in failure. Federal officials, along with those from school boards, town councils and state agencies, almost never face sanctions for keeping records secret. That’s fine with some charged with monitoring sunshine laws. The goal is to encourage people in public office to follow the law, not necessarily to punish them. “The court of public opinion, in my opinion, is much more powerful than the judicial court,” said Robert Freeman, head of New York’s Committee on Open Government and one of the most widely respected advocates for open government in the country. New York reflects that philosophy in practice — the state has no penalties, though it recently made it easier to recover attorneys’ fees. Freeman’s office has only advisory powers. But that’s enough, he said. Florida takes a much different approach in its willingness to punish officials who break the law. In 2004, a county commissioner who was a former state legislative leader served 49 days of a 60-day jail sentence for violating the open meetings law, becoming the first public official in Florida to do time in such a case. In 2005, a village commissioner and a mayor of the city of North Bay Village, near Miami, pleaded no contest to misdemeanor charges that they conspired to oust the city manager and were given probation, community service and fines or court costs that ranged up to $20,000. Chamberlin, of the University of Florida, argues that the occasional prosecution sends a stronger message than mere warnings. “One of the arguments by many people is that criminalizing obedience to records and meetings laws is too harsh. I happen to think that it’s not too harsh, because it’s law,” he said. “Punishment does make a difference. ... A couple prosecutions every once in a while wakes people up and they say, ‘Hey, my job may be at stake.’” Last month in Florida, new GOP Gov. Charlie Crist, a former attorney general who championed consumer rights, took another step in enforcement by creating an ombudsman to oversee sunshine cases. Other states have sporadically moved in recent years to toughen penalties and strengthen their oversight. Kansas lawmakers required that county prosecutors report all sunshine cases to the attorney general, whose office was to prepare an annual report. But the first report is more than a year overdue. Bruning, Nebraska’s attorney general, successfully pushed a law to make it harder for local officials to charge high costs to people seeking government documents. He now wants a mandatory one-hour training course for every public official, so they know what their citizens’ rights are in terms of access to documents and meetings. “This iscritical to the citizens of Nebraska and the citizens of this country,” he said. “This gives citizens confidence that government is operating truthfully and honestly and in their best interest.” Still, while legislation would make classes mandatory, it operates under the honor system - no penalty will be levied against those who decide to skip it, Bruning said. “We’re simply trying to educate those that hold the public trust,” he said. AP special projects manager John Parsons in New York and Associated Press writer David Pitt in Des Moines, Iowa, contributed to this report.
vote, now goes before Fletcher who has said he would sign it into law. The General Assembly will come back into session for "veto days" on March 26. The legislature can also address other issues during this timeframe.
A proposal to address a potential run-off election in June was also left unfinished by the General Assembly. Under Kentucky law, if no candidate wins 40 percent of the vote in a gubernatorial primary, a run-off election must be held. Local governments
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1999 Ford Explorer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stock #7523A 2003 Ford F150 Pickup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stock #7544 1995 Ford F150 Pickup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stock #7421A 2003 Ford F250 Super Duty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stock #7251 1997 Ford F350 Pickup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stock #7530A2 1999 Ford Ranger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stock #7193 1998 Ford Ranger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stock #7480B 2001 Ford Windstar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stock #7556 2006 GMC L Sierra 1500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stock #7576 2004 GMC L Sierra 1500 Pickup . . . . . . . . . . . Stock #7470 2004 GMC L Sonoma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stock #7575 1999 Harley Softtail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stock #7008A 2002 Honda CRV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stock #7530A1 2006 Hyundai Sonata . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stock #7477 2006 Hyundai Sonata . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stock #7569 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stock #7524 2006 Jeep Wrangler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stock #7577 2002 Jeep Wrangler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stock #7562 1997 Kia Sportage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stock #7385A 2003 Lexus ES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stock #7509 2003 Lincoln Aviator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stock #7494 2002 Lincoln LS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stock #7521A 2006 Lincoln Navigator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stock #7131 2006 Mazda 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stock #7536 2005 Mazda 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stock #7572 2003 Mercury Mountaineer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stock #7535A 2002 Mini Cooper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stock #7570 2003 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab . . . . . . . . . . . Stock #7403A 2003 Nissan Murano. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stock #7507 2006 Nissan Sentra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stock #7554 2001 Nissan Xterra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stock #7471A 2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stock #7393A 2000 Plymouth Neon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stock #7563A 2006 Pontiac G6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stock #7501 2005 Pontiac Grand Am SE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stock #7498 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stock #7503 2004 Pontiac GTO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stock #7587 2007 Pontiac Vibe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stock #7555 2003 Pontiac Vibe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stock #7539A 1995 Saturn S Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stock #7401B 2004 Saturn Vue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stock #7588 2005 Scion xB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stock #7537 2006 Suzuki Forenza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stock #7313 2005 Suzuki Verona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stock #7488 2005 Toyota Corolla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stock #7502 2005 Volkswagen Jetta. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stock #7522 2003 Volkswagen New Beetle . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stock #7551 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stock #7578
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Industrial Park hits another speed bump he Industrial Park hit another bump in the road last week when the company Agri Fuels, who is expected to build an ethanol plant on more than 100 acres of land in the Industrial Park, requested a 90-day extension to purchase the land. Agri Fuels signed a purchasing agreement with the Brandenburg-Meade County Industrial Authority in December for 104-acres in the Buttermilk Falls Industrial Park near Arch Chemicals. Agri Fuels paid a $25,000 deposit but the remainder of the $1.8 million was originally due this month before the Industrial Authority unanimously approved the extension. The Industrial Park has a E DITORIAL history of near-misses when it comes to new develop- I SSUE : Industrial ments. In the past, just when Authority approves 90-day it seemed a new business would set up shop and bring extension for Agri Fuels new jobs to Meade County, purchasing agreement. something would fall O UR V IEW : A little through at the last minute, patience is worth a new and now residents are wonethanol plant. dering if the same is true for the ethanol plant. Brandenburg Mayor and Industrial Authority Chairman David Pace said the delay was because of legalities, not because Agri Fuels developer Don Martin hasn’t raised the $1.8 million needed to seal the deal. Having a new ethanol plant in Meade County is well worth a 90-day wait, but the delay also could hurt the Riverport, which delayed its own road plans to try and accommodate the ethanol plant. The Riverport now has to ask for an extension before its $200,000 grant for road construction expires. If 90-days is all that is needed for the Industrial Authority and Agri Fuels to seal the deal then residents should be patient and wait to see what happens in June. But, come June, if there is another delay then perhaps it will be time to abandon hope there will ever be an ethanol plant in Meade County.
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Let the Sunshine in In case you didn’t notice the Sunshine laws grant you the right to Associated Press articles on the front information such as minutes, recordpage, or the themed editorial cartoons ings and video tapes of meetings, and also includes financial on this one, journalists nation-wide are celebrating N EWS TO M E budgets, and the majority of other government records. Sunshine Week from March For more details, read KRS 12-19. 61.872 regarding open What is Sunshine Week? records laws at To put it simply — www.kypress.org. Sunshine Week was estabAlso, residents have the lished by journalists to bring right to know about converpublic awareness about sations between elected offiSunshine laws, which are CHARLES L. cials and board members laws that help ensure transparency in government by WESTMORELAND about topics that will be voted on later. making government inforOpen meetings laws mation available to the public. Sunshine laws also encompass (KRS 61.800) state that board members open records laws and open meetings and elected officials are prohibited from discussing topics in private that legislation. But why should I, John Q. Public, care later will be voted on in public session. When boards unanimously vote on about this journalism jibberish? Transparency in government is something without so much as a disimportant for a number of reasons. cussion as to why, it is usually because First and foremost, Sunshine laws help they’ve already illegally discussed the keep elected officials honest by mak- issue behind closed doors. Another ing governement business the public’s favorite, but illegal, tactic is when business. Secondly, the laws help resi- boards call each other in phone-tree dents build faith in their elected offi- fashion, where one member will call cials by making a paper trail available another board member to discuss an so residents can track how money was issue, who will then call another, and spent, how elected officials voted on a so on. These methods, although hard to topic and what was said during public catch in the act, sidestep the public’s meetings. What information do I have access to right to be involved in discussions that
will later affect them. What about closed meetings? There are about a dozen exemptions to open meetings laws (KRS 61.800). The most common ones used are discussing possible litigation or punitive action against an employee. What government agencies cannot do is go into closed session to avoid scrutiny. Also, the agency must site the statute allowing the closed session and provide the public with the general nature of the closed session. How can I obtain public information? To obtain public information, submit an open records request in writing citing KRS 61.872 to the correct office stating specifically which documents you want to view. The agency then has three days to notify you if the request was granted or denied. What can I do if my open records request is denied, or if I believe the open meetings laws were violated? Contact the Attorney General’s office at (502) 696-5300 or visit www.ag.ky.gov. to submit an appeal. The Attorney General will rule if any laws were violated and if so will request the agency in violation to comply with the request. The Attorney General also will investigate illegal closed sessions. For more information about Sunshine laws, visit www.kypress.org.
State retirement issue must be resolved We are closing in on the final days of well as provide $290 million repayment the 2007 General Assembly Session to the pension portion of the teachers before the Senate joins the House in retirement plan (KTRS). Let me be clear, the plan will NOT affect Conference Committees to L EGISLATIVE any current state/county hammer out consensus on employees or retirees and will bills. We have reviewed U PDATE NOT affect at all the retireseveral complex pieces of ment plan of teachers, except legislation that the respective for the repayment of the borbodies have been working rowed funds. on for several weeks. This is a serious problem First, as your state senator and failure to act will cost the and a member of the state an additional $260 milAppropriations and lion this year alone. If we act, Revenue Committee, let me C ARROLL however, the retirement fund address an issue that affects will gain $2.5 billion from the every taxpayer in the G IBSON investment and the state will Commonwealth: the weaksave $160 million in interest ened status of the state retirement systems. The state retirement sys- costs over the long term. On the other tems are increasingly demanding more hand, if no action is taken, the fund baland more state dollars. Everyone and ance in the state employee retirement every group that depends on state dol- account by 2022 will be zero and will lars will be affected negatively if the cost the state $2 billion annually for penstate retirement issue is not resolved – it sion benefits alone. The Senate proposal now heading to will have an impact on education, roads, water and sewer systems, and the House for review preserves the benefits for current state employees and social services. With a proposal supported over- retirees – does not involve teacher retirewhelmingly by both parties, the Senate ment in any way other than repaying passed a bill to authorize a sale of bonds the borrowed funds — while providing to restore $538 million to the state the peace of mind to future employees employee pension plan (KERS) – the that their retirement is also secure. Our amount matches the funding shortfall valued state employees deserve no less. The Senate also tackled social workfrom previous General Assembly sessions along with the interest those prior er safety and easing the financial burden investments would have made — as on military families. The Senate passed
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HB 362, the “Boni Bill” in honor of the western Kentucky social worker who was slain while supervising a visit. The bill authorizes safety evaluations of all social worker offices and empowers the Family and Health Services Cabinet to spend any necessary funds to address safety concerns. HB 362 also allows local police officers to be hired to accompany workers on riskier visits. An amendment to HB 63 exempts all military including active duty, Reserve, and National Guard members from Kentucky income tax after January 1, 2008. Our military, especially Reserve and National Guard are in longer deployments than anyone could ever have imagined. These long absences cost families emotionally as well as financially. We shouldn’t wait for death to do the right thing and as far as I am concerned, if we need to get money from our military to pay for things we really don’t need, that is a sorry state of affairs. This is more than respect for our dead, it is sustenance for the living. We are near the end of the 2007 General Assembly Session. I appreciate everyone who has contacted me so far. Please contact my office toll-free at 800/372-7181 with any questions or concerns or if there is anything I can do. Senator Carroll Gibson (R-Leitchfield) represents the 5th District including Breckinridge, Grayson, Hancock, Hart, Larue, and Meade counties.
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Mike “Bulldog” Thompson will be celebrating his 54th birthday on Friday, March 16th. Mike is the son of Donald and Marge Thompson of Battletown, and is married to Pam Staples Thompson. Mike and Pam have three daughters: Kari, the eldest, is married to Todd Wagner; Nicole, married to Kevin Whelan; and youngest daughter Lora Beth, married to Craig Mattingly. Mike will also be celebrating with his grandchildren Charissa Ann Wagner, Hallie Jane and Cina Claire Whelan, and Lillian Raquel and Samuel Craig Mattingly.
Trevor Landon Trent celebrated his first birthday on March 4th. He celebrated with his parents Mike and Tenille, and his grandparents Jerry and Brenda Greenwell and Jerry and Charlotte Trent, all of Brandenburg. He also celebrated with many friends, cousins, aunts and uncles.
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1945-1946 Y-Teens Y-Teens was a teenage Christian girs’ club that was a branch of the YWCA. Row 1: Linda Wilson, Ann Brown, Evelyn Bruington, Nettie Lou Graham, Bettyruth Frymire, Audrey Brown, Nancy Gaines, Barbara Ann Esarey, ? Dowell Row 2: Frankie Jewell Smith, Betty Miller, Mary Ann Abell, Daphine Richardson, Maurine Kennedy, Betty Jo Wilson, Leona Gaines, Mary Ruth Stephenson, Jo Ann Kunnecke, Betty Sturgeon, Betty Bruner Row 3: Audrey Sturgeon, Miss Glovie Burch, Sponsor, Mary Bondurant, Evelyn Cox, Marian Williams, Lorraine King, Joyce King, Janet Dooley, Deloris Cummings, Doris Jean Vinson, Betty Lou Watts, Martha Board, ? Row 4: Sylvia Sipes, ?, Patsy Brown, Jean Board, Helen Allen, Cletus Portlock, Alice Sims, Violet Stone, Norma Jean Murray, Beverly Troutman, Bera Vinson, Lorna Dean Pipes, ?, ?, Jean Higgins, Vivian Foushee Row 5: Sue Shacklett, Velmeta Torch, Jo Ann O’Bryan, Mary Jo Thompson, Charlotte Mangin, Virginia Woolfolk, Thelma Gerkins, Betty Gaines, Edna Reese, Mary Alice Coin, ?, Norma Jean Humphrey, Mabel Ramsey Photographed in front of the old Meade County High School.
C OMMUNITY C ALENDAR Friday, March 16 •Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Hunters Education Class at the Meade County Sportsman Club, 6 to 9 p.m. EST. For more information, call David Crigler at (270) 863-1839 •Local Developers David and Theresa Padgett invite you to an open house at Claysville Landing, Elizabethtown’s new luxury apartments at 4 p.m. across from Hardin Memorial Hospital, 202 Diecks Drive. For more information, call (270) 668-6808 •Rhodelia Post Office will be holding an open house to introduce local residents to the benefits of usps.com. Just about anything you can do at a post office, you can now do at our award winning website, www.usps.com. Hours will be 9 a.m. till 12 noon to see a demonstration. Questions? Call Postmaster Becki Fisher at (270) 496-4315 •Spring Fling at Muldraugh Elementary, 5-8 p.m. For more information, call (270) 422-7555 •Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at REBOS Club on Hwy 79 in Irvington at 8 p.m. For more info call 547-8750 or 547-8752
(270) 496-4315 •The Irvington Masonic Lodge #868 will be hosting a community breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m. Everyone is welcome. The cost is a donation. •Yu-Gi-Oh Tournament, 9:30 a.m. at the Meade County Public Library. For more information, call 422-2074. •Turkey Shoot at VFW Post 10281, 299 Briggs Lane in Vine Grove. Sign up at 11 a.m., shoot starts at 1 p.m. 12 gauge only. Every Saturday through March. For more info call the Post at 877-2138 •Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at REBOS Club on Hwy 79 in Irvington at 8 p.m. For more info call 547-8750 or 547-8752
Retarded Citizens meeting, 7:30 p.m. at the MARC workshop. For more information, call (270) 422-5335 or 863-2476 •Story Hour, 10:30 a.m., at the Meade County Public Library. For more information, call 422-2094 •Teen Dinner and a Movie, 5:30 p.m., at the Meade County Public Library. For more information, call 422-2094 •Battletown SBDM, 3:30 p.m. •Payneville SBDM, 3:30 p.m. •Irvington SBDM, 4:30 p.m. •Library Board meeting, in the fiction room, 5:30 p.m. •Meade County Water District meeting, 7 p.m. •Al-Anon Meeting, 8 p.m., at the Alcohalt House. Call 8282624
Sunday, March 18 •Arrowhead Show, free and open to the public. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Flaherty Firehouse located on the corner of 1600 and 144. For more information, call Marion Ray at 828-3001 •Grace Baptist Church of Hwy 60, Ekron, is sponsoring a gospel sing at 6:30 p.m. •Al-Anon Meeting, 8 p.m., at the Alcohalt House. Call 8282624
Wednesday, March 21 •Yoga, 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., at the Meade County Public Library. For more information, call 422-2094
Saturday, March 17 •Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Hunters Education Class at the Meade County Sportsman Club, 8 to 12 a.m. EST. For more information, call David Crigler at (270) 863-1839 •Meade County Archery in the Schools In-County Tournament at James R. Allen Primary School, High School & Middle School: 11 a.m., Elementary: 1 p.m., Please arrive half hour before competition begins. •Rhodelia Post Office will be holding an open house to introduce local residents to the benefits of usps.com. Just about anything you can do at a post office, you can now do at our award winning website, www.usps.com. Hours will be 9 a.m. till 12 noon to see a demonstration. Questions? Call Postmaster Becki Fisher at
Monday, March 19 •Meade County Optimist Club board meeting, 11:30 a.m., regular meeting at noon to begin planning for April Banquet. Meetings will be held at Mr. Gatti’s in Brandenburg. •Meade County Fire District meeting at the District One Firehouse, 7 p.m. (Third Mon. of each month) •109 Board Meeting at the courthouse, 7 p.m. (Third Mon. of each month) •Irvington Code Enforcement Board meeting, city hall, 7:30 p.m. •Meade County Republican Party regular meeting at Republican Headquarters across from Dairy Queen, 7 p.m. of
Love, Judy, Brandon & Chad
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Thursday, March 22 •Meade County Republican Party Lincoln Day Dinner at the VFW Hall in Brandenburg, 6:30 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m. All state-wide Republicans have been invited. Special guest will be Gov. Ernie Fletcher. Call (270) 422-2523 or (270) 945-1386 for tickets. •Book Sale, starting at 12 noon, at the Meade County Public Library. For more information, call 422-2094 •Leappad, 10 a.m., at the Meade County Public Library. For more information, call 4222094 Saturday, March 24 •Turkey Shoot at VFW Post 10281, 299 Briggs Lane in Vine Grove. Sign up at 11 a.m., shoot starts at 1 p.m. 12 gauge only. Every Saturday through March. For more info call the Post at 877-2138 •Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at REBOS Club on Hwy 79 in Irvington at 8 p.m. For more info call 547-8750 or 547-8752
You light up my life and give me a reason to keep living! Life just keeps getting better! With all my love, Your wife
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A month remains before taxes are due. Chances are that if you haven’t filed by now, it’s because you’re going to owe money. If you think you’re short on the cash to pay your tax bill, you might want to consider this: The penalties and interest you incur can be significant and could end up being more than the amount you owed in the first place. Use your own figures to calculate what your penalty and interest (currently 8 percent) could be: • If you file late, the penalty can be up to 25 percent of the amount due, at a rate of 5 per-
cent per month. • If you pay late, the penalty can be up to 25 percent of the amount due, at a rate of 0.5 percent per month. • If you file a fraudulent return, the penalty can be up to 75 percent. If you make a math error and owe more than you calculate, there’s a penalty for that, too. Here are some other things to consider: No matter what your situation, do not fail to file. The penalty for that can be up to 25 percent of the amount due. Add to that the interest on the money you owe and the penalty for failure to pay, and the amount can be significant.
If you file an extension, you still need to include 90 percent of the amount that you calculate is due, and the interest keeps accumulating on the unpaid balance. If the situation isn’t resolved (i.e., the IRS paid off), your property can be seized and your wages garnisheed. If something goes wrong and you get a letter from the IRS, don’t let fear paralyze you into inaction. OPEN THE LETTER and read it immediately. The meter is running on any penalties and interest you might owe. If you don’t have money to pay your taxes, gather the funds from any place you can.
Nearly any source of money will cost you less than the penalties and interest the IRS will impose. Consider taking a low-interest credit-card advance or home-equity loan, or cashing in some CDs. Yes, you’ll pay a penalty for early withdrawal, but do the math and compare that to an IRS penalty. David Uffington regrets that he cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into his column whenever possible. Write to him in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475 or send e-mail to letters.kfws@hearstsc.com.
Senate passes alternative to energy bill SUBMITTED BY LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH COMMISSION FRANKFORT — Tax credits for ethanol and biodiesel fuel producers, tax increment financing for alternative and renewable energy facilities, and incentives for math and science education were part of the changes made by the Senate to a House energy bill today. House Bill 5, sponsored by House Majority Floor Leader Rocky Adkins, D-Sandy Hook, is aimed at helping Kentucky, with its abundance of coal, regain its role as a national and world leader in the energy field. “It is not just an economic development initiative for this state,” said Sen. Robert Stivers, R-Manchester. “It is a matter of homeland security and national security. ”Under the Senate plan, a $1 per gallon tax credit would go to producers of ethanol and biodiesel fuels, with an annual statewide cap of $10 million each, as an incentive for those alternative fuels to be generated within the state. “We have a duty to the current and future generations to embark on efforts to strengthen sustainable energy,” said Sen. Denise Harper Angel, DLouisville. The Senate also inserted language creating a tax increment financing program for alternative fuel facilities costing more than $100 million, and renewable fuel facilities. The aim is to attract such facilities to both eastern and western Kentucky, Stivers said. Facilities to take advantage of Kentucky’s coal production
MEADE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BRANDENBURG — The Meade County Area Chamber of Commerce has added its name to the list of organizations, businesses, and governments endorsing the effort to gain regional jet service for Elizabethtown Regional Airport. In a resolution adopted March 1 by its board of the directors, the Chamber of Commerce said its members and residents of Meade County and its neighbors would benefit from “competitively priced regional jet airline service closer to home; increased accessibility to key points around the world; and the ability to promote Meade County and the entire region for the development of new business, industry, and jobs.” “Making Meade County a great place to live, work, raise a family, and enjoy life is one of the key objectives of the Chamber of Commerce,” said Roxann Curts, its president, when she announced the endorsement. “Successful completion of a project of this magnitude would have a dramatic, positive impact
on businesses and people in our community and the people we hope will choose to live and be in business here in the future.” “To make this happen, there are a lot of organizations that need to come together to make this a truly regional effort,” said Luke Schmidt, president of Luke B. Schmidt & Associates in Prospect, Kentucky, the consultant hired by the airport to help bring in regional jet service. According to Schmidt, 31 governments and organizations thus far have adopted resolutions supporting the proposal, and it’s being considered by two dozen others. Soon, he said, he would seek support from Meade County and the City of Brandenburg. “New, regional jet service for Meade County, Elizabethtown, Fort Knox, and Central Kentucky means opportunities,” he said during a meeting with Russ Powell, executive director of the Chamber of Commerce. “It will give our communities a powerful new economic development tool that will help many existing businesses and attract new ones. That, in turn, will strengthen the economy and provide opportunities that we don’t have now.”
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Agriculture
Friday, March 16, 2007
Bringing fallow fields back into production B Y L AURA S KILLMAN UK C OLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE PRINCETON, Ky. — Spurred on by higher grain prices, producers are considering bringing fallow land back into production. This can be done successfully if producers follow good management techniques, according to research conducted by the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture. “We aren’t getting as many questions about this from farmers in western Kentucky as from central Kentucky,” said Lloyd Murdock, UK Extension soils specialist. “There was a lot of land that was eligible to come out of the federal Conservation Reserve Program this year, but all but about 3 million acres have been re-enrolled nationwide.” In the mid- to late 1990s, UK scientists conducted research in preparation for what was anticipated to be a move from fallowed land to production. It never materialized at that time, but demand and high prices for grain crops are moving producers to consider adding acreage this year. Some of those fields will have been left completely fallow while others may have been used for hay or pasture. It is unclear how much fallow land and hay or pasture fields will ultimately switch to row crops, but Murdock said for farmers considering doing so, it is important to understand the challenges. If the land has been fallow
and in sod for several years, the quality of the soil will be greatly improved, he said. Maintaining the quality will require planning and good management. Key factors are fertility and pest control. The research conducted earlier by UK can provide producers with answers to some of the challenges they will face in this transition. Fields left in grass for multiple years see improvements in pore volume and size distribution, which help with filtration, water-holding capacity, aeration and the portion of soil water available to plants. When determining whether to use some type of tillage system or to no-till, farmers need to consider that tillage will cause the soil structure to deteriorate and organic matter and nitrogen also will decline. While tillage aids in weed control and removes much of the residue from the surface that can harbor pests, notillage provides the best option for retaining most of the gains from the field being in long-term sod. The No. 1 pest problem in sod ground that is going to be cropped is a rodent called a prairie vole. Voles need food and a full canopy to protect them from predators. Established sod fields provide an ideal environment for large vole populations to exist. Heavy damage from voles can occur in no-till production if they are not controlled. “Voles are going to be a problem and you’ve got to address that early,” Murdock said. “To address it properly,
you need to kill all the vegetation 30 days before you plant.” Burning the vegetation can also be helpful. Mowing will help some and can help predators see the voles more clearly. Seed treatments are also available to protect seed from voles. “They can really damage a crop, so you are going have to do something to manage voles,” he said. While tillage is a very effective way of destroying vole populations, it is not the best option for the soil. If a farmer had the mindset to till for the first year with something like a bog disk to remove the excess vegetation, then returned to no-till the following year, he could retain much of the soil quality, Murdock said. It is important to plan well in advance and to start control options early to allow for the use of more than one control, evaluate the control achieved, repeat if necessary and change your plans if needed. The nutrient status of fields that have been in longterm sod change with time, Murdock said. A review of the nutrient status of 50 fields that had been in sod and left fallow for eight to nine years showed high amounts of variability between fields. Each field must be tested and treated separately to assure adequate fertilization and liming for good production. “If you’ve got something that’s been out of production for quite some time, it is real important to soil test,” he
Buying the right bull will help increase your herd BY ANDY MILLS UK EXTENSION SERVICE For many of our beef producers, this is the bull buying time of the year. The breeding system should match the right bull to a set of cows to maximize the production level. When choosing sires, or making any management decision, always rank each trait on its economic importance to the operation. It is important to focus on those factors for which you are getting paid. For example, if you sell all calves, choose a bull with the genetic traits to maximize production. However, if you produce replacement heifers, select a bull with moderate growth and frame size and maternal characteristics that match your nutritional
resources. It is desirable to use the following criteria to select all sires. They should be reproductively and structurally sound, pass a visual appraisal of such traits as body capacity and muscling, and have performance traits measurable by expected progeny differences (EPDs) whenever possible. EPDs are the only measures that, on the average, truly tell what the bull will produce. EPDs have been around and in use for several decades now. Why have we been using this same genetic indicator tool for all of these years? Because using EPDs as part of a herd improvement strategy works. EPDs help a producer compare two animals of the same breed, and help him to increase, decrease or maintain certain
traits. It is important to use visual appraisal when purchasing a bull. However, if you sell most of your calves at weaning time, that “blue ribbon winner” looking bull may be a loser at the stockyards with his offspring if he does not have a desirable EPD for weaning weight. Sometimes, reading EPDs can be confusing. Before your next bull purchase, bring by a copy of his registration papers, and I will be happy to explain what you might expect from him. With today’s knowledge of the use of EPDs, one should never purchase a bull without knowing his potential. For more information, contact the Meade County Cooperative Extension Service at (270) 422-4958.
said. “You can really screw up by not doing that.” The surveyed fields indicated that phosphorus was low in most fields, which will make it one of the most limiting nutrients in most fields. A significant amount of phosphorus fertilizer will be required for best production. Land that has been in sod for 10 years or more will have experienced at least a 1 percent increase in organic matter in the plow layer. Nitrogen is in the organic matter and may be released as the organic matter decomposes. This release is subject to the carbon-to-nitrogen ratio in the residue, tillage method and weather. Because of this available nitrogen, the nitrogen recommended for corn planted using tillage should be reduced by 50 pounds per acre in the first year of production, compared to that recommended in a long-term cropping system. No-till planted corn should only be reduced by 25 pounds per acre or less because decomposition and the resulting available nitrogen will be slower than in tilled fields. In no-till planting, research showed that soybeans were a better option in the first year a field is returned to production. So, if it is a toss-up between planting soybeans and planting corn, then soybeans would be the better option, Murdock said. However, with the major demand seen for corn and the subsequent high prices, soybeans may not be in the picture for some farmers, he noted.
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C OMMODITIES United Producers – Irvington Market Report per CWT For Monday, Mar. 12, 2007 Receipts: 1874 Compared to last Monday: Slaughter Cows: Steady to 2.00 higher, Slaughter Bulls: Steady Feeder Steers: 2.00 to 5.00 higher. Feeder Heifers: 2.00 to 5.00 higher.
Slaughter Cows: Breakers Boners Lean
Percent Lean 75-80 80-85 85-90
Weight 1300-1600 1250-1450 1000-1300
Avg-Dress 53.00-56.75 42.00-47.00 35.00-41.00
Slaughter Steers: Choice and Prime 2-3: 1227-1361 lbs 93.25 - 94.75
Slaughter Heifers: Select 2-3: 1065 lbs
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Weight Carcass Boning Percent Range 1500 - 1900 78-80 63.00 - 66.00 1400 - 1800 76-78 55.00 - 59.00
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Medium & Large 1: Weight 200-300 116.00-143.00 300-400 116.00-136.00 400-500 110.00-114.00 500-600 100.00-108.00 600-700 91.00-99.75 700-over 89.00-93.00
Medium & Large 2: 300-400 117.00 - 122.00 400-500 106.00 - 117.00 500-600 91.50 - 108.00 600-700 90.00 - 95.00 700-over 85.00 - 93.00
Medium & Large 2: 300-400 105.00 - 112.50 400-500 102.00 - 109.50 500-600 86.00 - 98.00
Holsteins: Large 3:
Feeder Bulls: Medium & Large 1 - 2 300-400 127.00 - 145.00 400-500 101.00 - 131.50 500-600 112.00 - 122.00 600-700 104.00 - 108.00 700-over 86.00 - 88.50
89.00 - 93.00 75.00
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Medium & Large 1: Weight 200-300 128.00 - 158.00 300-400 125.00 - 147.00 400-500 118.00 - 140.00 500-600 117.00 - 124.00 600-700 102.00 - 112.00 700-800 95.50 - 102.00 800-over 89.00 - 96.00
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Obituaries
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William Jay Lipscomb
Herbert Dupin
William Jay Lipscomb, 48, of Radcliff, Ky., passed away Monday, March 12, 2007, in Louisville. Mr. Lipscomb was retired from the United States Navy. He was a member of the American Legion, Louisville, KY, Kentucky Colonel and he was a graduate of North Hardin High School. He is survived by two sons, Samuel Ray Lipscomb, Texas, and Jay Lipscomb, Radcliff, Ky.; his parents, Sam Henry and Erika K. Lipscomb, Radcliff, Ky.; one brother, James Ray (Sue) Lipscomb of Elizabethtown, Ky.; one sister, Shirley Lynn (Ray) Spurlock, Leavenworth, Kan.; two aunts, Kitty Ringler, Bellefontaine, Ohio, and Anna Lisa Fabian, Meyerstown, Pa.; his former wife Edna Ballengee, Radcliff, Ky.; and several cousins & nephews. There will be a memorial service today, Friday, March 16, 2007, at 2 p.m., at Coffey & Chism Funeral Home in Vine Grove, with the Rev. K. Christian Burton officiating. Visitation will begin after 12 noon Friday at the funeral home. Cremation was chosen by the family. Condolences can be expressed online at www.coffeyandchism.com
Herbert Dupin, 77, Irvington, died March 6, 2007, at his residence. He was born June 12, 1929, in Hardin County, the son of Charlie Alvin and Lettie Lucas Dupin. He was a retired farmer. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Marcella. Mr. Dupin is survived by his wife, Helen Powell Dupin; two sons, Gary Dupin and Everett Dupin, both of Rosetta; four daughters, Shirley Tucker, Breckinridge County, Barbara Saint, Harned, Doris Stevens, Irvington, and Gail Caudill, Hardinsburg; a brother, Orville Dupin, Indiana; and 11 grandchildren. Funeral services were held March 10, from the chapel of Alexander Funeral Home. Burial was in Rosetta Methodist Church Cemetery in Rosetta. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Alexander Funeral Home.
Mary Sheila Elizabeth Brown Mary Sheila Elizabeth Brown, 70, of Radcliff, Ky., passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2007, at her residence. She is survived by her husband, Howard Brown, Radcliff, Ky.; three sons, Mark Brown, Md., Earl Brown, Radcliff, Ky., and Howard Brown, Vine Grove; five daughters, Mary Jane Thorson, Ill., Dawn Yost, Md., Alesia Wolford, Elizabethtown, Nanette Ezersky, Md., and Sheila Brown, Radcliff, Ky.; 25 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two brothers, John Pehrsson and Carl Pehrsson, both of Denmark; and one sister, Ann Shelton, Ariz. Cremation was chosen by the family. Condolences can be expressed online at www.coffeyandchism.com
Dick Carman Dick Carman, 89, Brandenburg, died March 5, 2007, at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown. He was born in Breckinridge County on Dec. 29, 1917, the son of the late Marvin and Estel Dowell Carman. He was a retired farmer who enjoyed basketball and whittling. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Louis Milam; four brothers, W.T. Carman, Doc Carman, Louis D. “Bubby” Carman and Raymond Carman; and two sisters, Cora Stinnett and Becky Dowell. Mr. Carman is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Debra (Mike) Jones, Brandenburg; two grandchildren, Ginny (Scott) Danner and Ben Jones; two brothers, Charles Carman, Garfield, and Elroy Carman; Ekron; and two sisters, Ida Mae Kinnerson, Locust Hill, and Rae Carter, Otisco, Ind. Funeral services were held March 9, from the chapel of TrentDowell Funeral Home in Hardinsburg, with Mike Jones officiating. Burial was in the Hensley Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Hensley Cemetery. The guest register may be signed at www.trentdowell.com.
Louis D.“Bubby” Carman Louis D. “Bubby” Carman, 69, Garfield, died March 5, 2007, at Breckinridge Memorial Hospital. He was born April 4, 1937, the son of the late Marvin and Estell Dowell Carman. He served for 21 years and was retired as Breckinridge County jailer. He was a heavy equipment operator and a farmer. He was a member of the Custer Masonic Lodge #624 and the Garfield Baptist Church and had a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as his Savior. He enjoyed hunting, farming and spending time with his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by four brothers, W.T. Carman, Doc Carman, Dick Carman and his twin brother, Raymond Carman; and two sisters, Cora N. Stinnett and Becky Dowell. Mr. Carman is survived by his loving wife, Lula Belle Moore Carman; a son, Mike (Sue) Carman, Garfield; a daughter, Terri (Mark) Whittaker, Hartford; and three grandsons, Garrett Carman, Zach Whittaker and Taylor Whittaker; two brothers, Charles Carman, Garfield, and Roy Carman, Ekron; and two sisters, Ida “Tiddle” Kinnerson, Locust Hill, and Rae Carter, Otisco, Ind. Funeral services were held March 8, at Garfield Baptist Church, with the Rev. Harry Dooley and the Rev. Don Bruington officiating. Burial was in Garfield Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Garfield Cemetery or The Gideons. The guest register may be signed at trentdowell.com.
Janet Watts Hawkins Janet Watts Hawkins, 81, Louisville, went to be with her Lord, Monday, March 12, 2007, at Twin Book Nursing Home in Louisville. She taught school in Meade County for 39 years, having taught at Muldraugh Elementary and Meade County High School. She was a member of Valley Station Baptist Church. Mrs. Hawkins was the daughter of the late William Stanton and Katherine Perry Watts. She was preceded in death by her husband, John H. Hawkins. She was a loving mother to her three children: John H. Hawkins, Jr., William J. Hawkins and Kathy Hawkins (Alvin) Humphrey, all of Louisville. She is also survived by her sister, Betty Wilson of Muldraugh; and 3 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 14, from the Chapel of Bruington-Jenkins-Sturgeon Funeral Home in Brandenburg, with burial in Cap Anderson Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may go to the American Diabetes Association or the Alzheimer’s Association.
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Angela E. Lee Mrs. Angela E. Lee, 57, Brandenburg, died Saturday, March 10, 2007, at her residence. She was born April 10, 1949, the daughter of Joachim and Hildegard Patzhold. Mrs. Lee was a longstanding member of Rock Haven Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Paul A. Lee, Brandenburg; a son, Dennie W. Lee, Brandenburg; a daughter, Janice E. Armes, Toledo, Ohio; two grandchildren, Shandra Olson, Mark Ratcliffe, both of Toledo, Ohio; her father, Dennie Farmer, Doe Valley; a brother, Frank Farmer, Campbellsville, Ky.; and a sister, Tina Larimore, Louisville. The family has chosen cremation and there will be no services. Arrangements are being entrusted to Hager Funeral Home, Brandenburg, Ky. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the American Cancer Society.
Anthony Joseph White Mr. Anthony Joseph White, 24, Ekron, died Sunday, March 4, 2007, at his residence. He was born October 30, 1982, the son of James Michael White and Violet Jones. Mr. White is survived by his wife, Linda Shireman White, New Salisbury, Ind.; three stepchildren, Christina and Jordan White, and Lita Zolman; his mother, Violet Vincent, Louisville; his father, James Michael White, Calif.; his stepfathers, Anthony Leo Cecil and Eloch R. Vincent; three brothers, Christopher White, Jonathan White, both of Louisville, and Tony Junior Cecil, Lebanon Junction, Ky.; his aunt, Gloria (Bill) Brown, Ekron; and several cousins. Memorial services were held Saturday, March 10, from the Chapel of the Hager Funeral Home, with the Rev. Randy Johnson officiating. Online condolences may be left at www.hagerfuneralhome.com.
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Faith & Values
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Kids need balance QUESTION: Can you give us a guideline for how much work children should be given to do? DOBSON: There should be a healthy balance between work and play. Many farm children of the past had daily chores that made life pretty difficult. Early in the morning and again after school they would feed the pigs, gather the eggs, milk the cows and bring in the wood. Little time was left for fun, and childhood became a pretty drab experience. That was an extreme position, and I certainly don't favor its return. Contrast that workaday responsibility with some families today that require nothing of children -- not even asking them to take out the trash, water the lawn or feed the cat. Both extremes, as usual, are harmful to the child. The logical middle ground can be found by giving a boy or girl an exposure to responsibility and work, but preserving time for play and fun. The amount of time devoted to each activity should vary with the age of the child, gradually requiring more work as he or she grows older. QUESTION: How can par-
ents prepare their younger chil- ing skills with which to compendren for the assault on self- sate may be one of the most esteem that is almost certain to valuable contributions parents come in adolescence? That was a can make during the elementary tough time for me, and I want it school years. It may even be worth requiring your to be easier for my carefree kid to take kids. lessons, practice, comDR. DOBSON: F OCUS ON pete, and learn someOne important THE FAMILY thing he or she will approach is to teach not fully appreciate boys and girls valufor a few more years. able skills with which QUESTION: My they can compensate 13-year-old daughter in years to come. They has become increascan benefit from ingly lazy over the learning something past couple of years. that will serve as the She lies around the centerpiece of their J AMES house and will sleep self-concept during D OBSON half the day on the difficult years. Saturday. She comThis would include learning about basketball, tennis, plains about being tired a lot. Is electronics, art, music, or even this typical of early adolescence? raising rabbits for fun and profit. How should I deal with it? DR. DOBSON: It is not It's not so much what you teach your child. The key is that uncommon for boys and girls to he or she learn something to feel experience fatigue during the good about when the whole years of puberty. Their physical world seems to be saying, "Who resources are being invested in a are you and what is your signifi- rapid growth process during that time, leaving less energy for cance as a human being?" The teenager who has no other activities. This period answer to those questions is left doesn't last very long and is usuunprotected at a very vulnerable ally followed by the most enertime of life. Developing and hon- getic time of life.
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I would first suggest that you schedule your daughter for a routine physical examination to rule out the possibility of a more serious explanation for her fatigue. If it does turn out to be a phenomenon of puberty, as I suspect, you should "go with the flow." See that she gets plenty of rest and sleep. This need is often not met because teenagers feel that they shouldn't have to go to bed as early as they did when they were children. Therefore, they stay up too late and then drag through the next day in a state of exhaustion. Surprisingly, a 13- or 14-year-old actually needs more rest than when he or she was 9 or 10, simply because of the acceleration in growth. Your daughter is turning from a girl to a woman overnight. Some of the physical characteristics you are observing are part of the transformation. Do everything you can to facilitate it. Dr. Dobson is founder and chairman of the board of the nonprofit organization Focus on the Family, P.O. Box 444, Colorado Springs, CO. 80903; or www.family.org.
The teacher of real love I give you a new commandment:love one another. As I have loved you, so should you love one another. — John 13 After presiding at weddings for almost 40 years, I am convinced that many young couples don’t have a very good understanding of what they are promising to do when they make their wedding vows. George Bernard Shaw probably described this misunderstanding best when he wrote, “When two people are under the influence of the most violent, most insane, most delusive and most transient of passions, they are required to swear that they will remain in that excited, abnormal and exhausting condition continuously until death do they part.” What many young couples think the marriage vows means is pledging to have strong feelings of attraction for their partner, for life. No
wonder over half of them end realize that those feelings have passed or been transup disappointed. Dr. M. Scot Peck says that ferred to yet another. We call that “falling out of what most people mean when they talk E NCOURAGING love.” There has to be something solid about “love” is realW ORDS under all those ly a process called strong “feelings.” “cathexis” or “havJesus is the real ing strong feeling of teacher about love, attraction for anothnot Hollywood. er person.” It is also Why anybody called “falling in would listen to a love.” bunch of people Real love, has who are multiplevery little to do with time losers in the “feeling good.” It’s J. R ONALD love department, is really about “being K NOTT beyond my compregood and doing hension. Jesus tells good for another,” us “to love as he whether it feels good or not! In fact, one should be loved us.” How did Jesus love us? very suspicious of merely having “strong feelings of “While we were still sinners attraction” for another per- he died for us.” We are loved, son. You may not be “in love,” not because God gets a lot of respect and appreciation from but merely “in heat!” People who marry each us, not because God gets anyother, simply because they have “strong feelings of attraction” for each other, may wake up one day and
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ily began to softly sob as Skippy faded off to eternal sleep. David seemed so calm as he Recently someone told me a patted Skippy for the final story about a family and their time that the vet wondered if dog. The dog, a Collie named he understood what was going on. The vet sat with Skippy had been the family for a with the family for while and won10 years. They got PASTOR ’ S dered aloud about Skippy when he was S POTLIGHT the sad fact that ania puppy two years mals lives are shortbefore their son er than human lives. David was born. David said he knew David and Skippy why. played together “Everyone is every day. They born to be nice and were inseparable. love people” David David grew up with said. “Skippy was so Skippy and they R ANDY good at it he didn’t loved each other. J OHNSON have to stay as One day Skippy long.” became ill and the I Corinthians 13:13 says family took him to the vet. The vet had some bad news to “Now abideth faith, hope, and share with the family. Skippy love. The greatest of these is had cancer and was soon love”. We are here only a short going to die. The vet told the while. Make someone’s life family that he could give better by sharing with them Skippy a shot and he would the love of Jesus. Randy Johnson is the reverend simply go to sleep, avoiding much pain that was soon to of the Brandenburg Church of God and also hosts a radio show come. A few days later the family on WMMG from 11:00 a.m. to came back to the vet and he 12:00 p.m. from Monday through gave Skippy the shot. The fam- Wednesday.
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FINAL STANDINGS Basketball District W L Meade 8 0 Hancock 5 3 Breckinridge 1 6 Frederick Fraize 1 6
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Meade County archers head to state shoot BY SHAUN T. COX sports@thenewsstandard.com Much like NASCAR is quickly moving from the periphery of American sports popularity to the mainstream, so too is archery, albeit on a smaller scale. Meade County just happens to be a hotbed of archery competition. Travis Shacklette, the high school archery coach, said he was amazed at how quickly the sport has grown. “We started with the program four years ago and it has been very successful,” he said. “We started out with small numbers; probably about 20-30 people and now we have about 70 that are involved with the club. It’s really grown fast. The
competitions and the recognition that some of the kids have gotten has really helped it grow.” Shacklette said archery is a sport that any kid can play and is probably the reason for the sudden boon in popularity. “They get a sense of being part of the school and a group,” he said. “The kids we have are ones that don’t generally play any other sport. Before archery, there wasn’t anything else for them to do.” Shacklette said team sizes have even had to be cut down for competitions. “Teams are now made up of 16 members,” he said. “In the past, teams had 24 members but now there are so many more schools they had to cut
the team size. That’s the only real negative because not as many kids get to go anymore. “The standard to make a team is you have to have at least four females and four males, and the rest can be a mixture. Your top 12 shooters make your score and you drop your four lowest. So, you take the top four boys’ and girls’ scores, and then your other top four.” Last weekend, the Kentucky National Archery in Schools Program (NASP) held its Region II tournament in Tompkinsville and Meade County schools swept the competition. Payneville took first in the elementary division, Stuart Pepper took first in the middle school division and
Meade County took first in the high school division. “There used to be a state and a national tournament on the same day but now it’s broken into districts and regions, and the top three teams in each region advance to state,” Shacklette said. Flaherty Elementary finished third and also qualified for the state shoot in Louisville. MCHS is the home of the reigning region and national champion girls archer in 17year-old Courtney Campbell, and the boys newly crowned region champ, 15-year-old Jordan Reichmuth. Campbell took the girls region title last weekend with a score of 283, just one point ahead of second-place finisher
Meagan Parcell, also of MCHS. Even though she won, Campbell was not overly thrilled with her score, which was seven shy of the 290 she won last year’s national competition with. “It was down a little for me but everybody has their bad days now and then,” she said. “For the state competition, I want to beat my score that I won nationals with last year.” Campbell became interested in shooting her first year in high school. “My freshman year, we shot in PE class and my PE teacher, Mr. Latrell, recommended that I try out for the team and that’s
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Junior Arthur Ohmes was named team MVP during Tuesday’s banquet.
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Senior guard Riley Benock was dejected after last Friday’s loss in the regional tournament semi-finals. Meade County lost 48-47 on a three-pointer in the final seconds of the game in Grayson County.
LOSS: Stellar Meade County season ends just short of Sweet 16 BY SHAUN T. COX sports@thenewsstandard.com The Owensboro Red Devils got a three-pointer from Reggie West with one and a half seconds left in the game to knock off the Greenwave in the region semi-finals last Friday. Owensboro got off one more shot and made one more shot, which proved to be the difference in the game as the Devils won 48-47. Junior center Nick Stinnett broke a 45-45 tie with 7.7 seconds remaining with two free throws. Owensboro then advanced the ball, got the three-pointer and Meade immediately called timeout with a half sec-
ond remaining. After the referees put one second back on the clock, Meade was unable to get off a shot as time expired. “It’s always one of those situations where, when you see it go up, you just hold your breath,” senior guard Riley Benock said of the shot that won the game for Owensboro. “We had a hand up and you like the shot, but then again it scares you to death because you know if it does go in, it’s going to be it. That guy stepped up and made the play they needed to make and it’s devastating, but hats off to him.” Coach Jerry Garris said the loss, which put an end to the Greenwave’s Sweet 16 dreams and Benock’s stellar high school career, would stick with him for quite some time. “Heartbreaker is probably the most accurate way to describe it,” he said. “I thought we did every-
thing we could do and looking back… at the decisions and things we made, I don’t know what else we could have done. They just made a shot and I don’t think we did anything to lose the game, I just think they won it and sometimes that happens. As disappointing as it was, it was more heartbreaking because of the way it happened, when it happened and what was at stake.” The Greenwave was harassed into 16 turnovers by the Owensboro defense, including eight by Benock. Benock scored 11 points and took just six shots. “We had some good opportunities and I’m not going to try to force anything,” he said after the game. “We got Stinnett, Roe and everyone some good looks and people were
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The Greenwave grapplers celebrated their inaugural season with a banquet and awards ceremony Tuesday night where they received special certificates of achievement from state representative Jeff Greer. Greer said he was amazed — but not surprised — at how quickly the team was able to achieve success. “When Bob (Davis) contacted myself, Tony Brown and Ray Cottrell, we could tell from the passion he had that this was going to be something special and this program was going to be something special,” he said. “You just knew it and I want to tell you, about 40 years ago in Meade County, we started a football program. We had some special guys who started that program and it has become one of the most prideful things that we as a county celebrate together on Friday nights. “What you guys have done, you’ve started another traditional program and the success in the first year is unbelievable. It’s going to catch on and the fire’s going to burn brighter and brighter. You guys have sacrificed the hard work and look at what it’s gotten you. You’ve already started a whole new tradition in Meade County and I’m proud of the program and it’s only going to get better and all you guys standing in front of me are the reason for it.” Coach Bob Davis, the Third Region Coach of the Year, said it never would have happened without the support of the administration. “The administration of this high school — and I’ll go clear to the top, the superintendent and the principals — have all supported this program more than any of you realize. You can’t do what we’ve done in the first year without them. They went out and purchased mats and they never denied us of anything that we needed. I asked for it, I got it. We are very lucky to have the people in place that are so good in their support of us.” The team, which sent 10 wrestlers to the state meet in February, is now focused
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SPORTS BRIEFS Derby hopeful takes fifth
NEW ORLEANS — Birdbirdistheword, owned by local businessman Ray Cottrell, finished fifth in the $600,000 Louisiana Derby. According to Cottrell, the horse’s long lay off likely didn’t serve it well, and the jockey said the horse didn’t like the track. Up next for the Kentucky Derby hopeful is the $750,000 Bluegrass Stakes at Keeneland in Lexington. The Bluegrass is the last major prep race for the Derby.
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Ashley Force does a burnout in practice as she prepares for this weekend's Gatornationals in Gainesville, Fla.
Daytona Beach — Three times at Commercial Point, Ohio’s Sarah Fisher has been voted the IndyCar Series’ Most Popular Driver. Fisher, driver of the No. 5 Dreyer & Reinbold Racing Dallara/Honda/Firestone, hopes to make her sixth Indianapolis 500 start this year, a feat she has never let go to her head. “Having the privilege to compete in the Indy 500 is something you can never take for granted,” Fisher said. IndyCar star Danica Patrick, the newest member of Andretti Green Racing, has had her share of success and celebrity,
but it has taken time for her to get there. Patrick, one of IndyCar’s most sought after drivers as far as marketability, wasn’t openly accepted when she first broke into the series, but talent on the track and the rise of her status has brought her to a new level of acceptance among her peers. “It’s so fun to be around these guys, have guys that call and want to hang out with you outside of just being at the track. We’ll go out to dinner together. You’ll just call and send text messages to each other,” Patrick said. “You have more of a friendship than I’ve experienced before. Of course, not only are they fantastic driv-
ers, but they’re also friends, so that’s something new for me.” NASCAR has Erin Crocker, a 25-year development driver with Evernham Motorsports, who has yet to reach the celebrity status of Fisher or Patrick, but has shown she has the ability to compete. Crocker has finished runner-up in ARCA RE/MAX Series events and won poles in that series, but in 37 starts in the NASCAR Busch and Craftsman Truck Series she has yet to score a top-10 finish. Women are making their move — slowly but surely —
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knocking them down. We were right in the game in the fourth quarter and we did what we needed to do.” Junior forward Chris Roe was a monster on the boards for Meade County, pulling down 17 — including eight offensive, which led to 10 second-chance points — of Meade’s 31, while Owensboro had only 18 total. Roe had more offensive rebounds than every other player in the game combined and nearly outrebounded Owensboro singlehandedly. “I haven’t had a really good game the last few games we’ve played,” he said. “So I told myself that I wanted to go out and get as many boards as I could to pick up my game and to help our team win.” Roe said the Red Devils height and quickness bothered the Greenwave offense, but it also made several unforced errors. “They’re pretty quick but they also had pretty good size on us,” he said. “Aside from one player, we weren’t as big as them. We did it ourselves with our press offense. We threw away the ball but aside from that, they did well in
keeping it up-tempo.” Benock said it was a pleasure to be on the floor with guys like Roe and he is proud of the way his teammates gave everything they had. “(Roe) played the best game of his life and it was fun watching him and just being a part of it,” he said. “We all left it all out there on the court and that’s all you can ask for. We felt like we played well. It’s just one of those games where they got the last play and they made it count.” Roe said the loss was “up there with the Ryle football game” as the two most disappointing games of his prep career. Benock said this one was at the top of the list for him. “It’s up there with last year’s loss in the same semifinals game,” Benock said. “I guess it hits a little harder this year since it’s my last one that I’ll ever play in high school.” Benock finished with 11 points, three rebounds, eight assists and three steals in his final game for the Greenwave. Stinnett led the team in scoring with 16 points and also had six boards, a steal and an assist, while Roe had nine points, two assists and two steals to go along with his 17 rebounds. Junior guard Casey Hubbard had three points and three assists. Junior forward Rob
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Williams had five points and sophomore forward Johnathan Ives had three to finish out the scoring for Meade County. Garris said he didn’t talk to the team after the game because he was just as shocked as it was. “I didn’t say anything and we haven’t talked about it yet,” he said. “It was just one of those deals where I couldn’t talk to them and they weren’t in a position to listen. We’ll talk about it a little bit (Tuesday). It’s one of those deals where you just let things go for a couple of days and then go from there. Right now, I still don’t know what I’m going to tell them.” Box score: Red Devils 48, Greenwave 47 Devils: Barrett 4-6 2-3 11, West 3-7 0-0 9, Johnson 4-7 4-5 12, Alton 0-4 0-0 0, Shemwell 2-7 00 5, Christian 2-5 1-1 6, Moorman 2-3 1-2 5. Totals 17-39 8-11 THE NEWS STANDARD/SHAUN T. COX 48. Junior center Nick Stinnett drives to the basket during last Friday’s regional semi-finals Meade: Hubbard 1-4 0-0 3, loss to Owensboro. Stinnett led Meade County with 16 points on 6 of 14 shooting. Williams 2-5 0-0 5, Ives 1-2 1-2 3, Benock 3-6 2-4 11, Stinnett 614 4-6 16, Roe 3-7 2-2 9. Totals Ives 0-1, Benock 3-6, Roe 1-2). 16-38 9-14 47. Fouled out—none. Rebounds— Devils 14 10 15 9—48 Devils 18 (Johnson, Moorman Meade 11 14 10 12—47 4), Meade31 (Roe 17). Assists— You can Three-point goals—Devils 6-19 Devils 8 (West, Alton, (Barrett 1-2, West 3-6, Johnson Shemwell, Christian 2), Meade 0-1, Alton 0-2, Shemwell 1-4, 15 (Benock 8). Total fouls—DevChristian 1-4). Meade 6-14 ils 16, Meade 11. Technicals— with Burnett Hosting! (Hubbard 1-3, Williams 1-2, none.
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because they kind of compete against each other.” Shacklette said there are few if any sports where boys can compete with on an even plane. “It’s a level playing field here unlike other sports where boys win by being more physical. I guess its something new for the kids to get into and its different,” he said. “And again, you don’t have to be really athletic and height and weight doesn’t matter. Everybody has the same opportunity to succeed.” Campbell said she doesn’t think boys and girls scores should be separated. “For me, there is a rivalry because they separate the guys
and girls scores and I wish they didn’t because I want to beat everybody and prove that girls can beat guys,” she said. Reichmuth said the rivalry between the boys and girls was big, and he thinks the girls fare better because they are more patient. The state competition will be held April 2 in Louisville at the Kentucky International Convention Center. “There will be some top teams there,” Shacklette said. “Trigg County and Pulaski County are two of the powerhouses in the state. There’s a flat score that teams in the state meet must reach to qualify for nationals.” Shacklette said his expecta-
tions for this year’s state meet are very high. “I expect the kids to have a pretty good showing this year,” he said. “We’ve dropped in the rankings the last few years and I have set a standard for them. I want them to finish in the top five in the nation this year. Nationals are also in Louisville on June 9. Next year, they’ll be in Orlando at Disney World. That will really give them some motivation to do well.” Meade County Archery in Schools is sponsoring an In-County Tournament tomorrow at James R. Allen. High and middle schoolers shoot at 11 a.m., and the elementary shoot at 1p.m.
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how I got started,” she said. “My dad (Jim Campbell) taught me how to shoot. He shot in tournaments forever and he actually won nationals a long time ago.” Shacklette said archery gives girls an opportunity to spend more time with their fathers, who are generally the primary hunters within Meade County families. “It’s given a lot of my females something in common with their dads,” he said. “Fathers and daughters now have something they can really share together and my female shooters have been my best overall. “We had the No. 1 female team in the nation and out of the top 50 females in the country; we have the most of any school. The boys are really starting to come on this year, too.” Reichmuth, who shot a 287 to take first place, said his father also taught him to shoot. “That was the best I’ve ever shot and I was feeling it that day,” he said of his 287. “I was about five or six and my dad (Joe) taught me how to shoot. I practice about three or four times a week for 30 minutes to an hour.” Shacklette said there was a rivalry between the boys and the girls because it doesn’t matter how strong or athletic you are. “The girls, I have found, have just been more dedicated,” he said. “Dads have been pushing them to be better and they want to beat the boys
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on fund raising efforts to help pay for off-season camps. “We are auctioning off a grill and it will be placed out at Ray’s Ford and the giveaway will be the 15th of April,” Davis said. “Each booster will have tickets to sell and they are $5 a ticket, or five tickets for $20. We want to sell at least 1,000 and if we sell that many, we’ll get more tickets.” Davis said the first camp the team will attend will be in June. “Our first camp is scheduled for the 17th through the 21st of June at Illinois University,” Davis said. “It’s going to cost us
around $10,500 to send us all up there for a week or so, but it will be worth it. It’s something we need. They were ranked No. 7 in the nation the last time I looked so it’s a pretty good school with pretty good instruction coming our way. I look forward to it and we’re going up there as a team so we’ll get to wrestle teams from Ohio, Iowa, Minnesota, places where wrestling is really huge. We’ll be the first Kentucky school to ever attend and that’s a good thing.” The big winner of the evening was Third Region 112pound champion Arthur Ohmes, who took home team MVP and the award for most reversals. James Childress earned the 110 percent award, Antonio Stewart took home the award for most takedowns and
Thomas Roach was named the most improved sophomore. Nathan Kelch took two awards; one for the quickest pin and the other for the most pins in the season, Justin Geary was named the most improved junior and earned the award for the most escapes and Tyler Crow was named the most improved freshman. Greer concluded his speech by giving the team something to think about. “My coach in high school always used to say, ‘Fellas, you’ve got Meade County on your chest and you’re representing the whole county,’ and we all took that to heart,” he said. “We believed it and I want you guys to take it to heart. Be proud of it and represent us well.”
HUGE PUBLIC AUCTION Sunday, March 18th at 12:30pm A&M Auction House 4911 Old Georgetown Road • Edwardsville, Indiana Directions: Take I-64 to 62W at Exit 118,1/4 Mile on the Right, Follow signs *Partial Listing: Antiques & Collectibles: UHL pitcher, Indian artifacts, Weller pottery, McCoy head vases, Fenton glass, carnival glass, English & German dishes, Jewel T, Civil War powder flask, Flow Blue Dishes, crocks, butter churn, Jim Oliver & Ray Harm prints, sterling salt and pepper shakers, tables full of good glassware, antiques & collectibles. Knives & Razors: John Primble, Case XX Kodiak, Case XX 80th Anniversary, Case XX John Deere with Tractor, etched Henkels carving set in display case (nice), Circle Remington, over 30 straight razors including Keen Kutter, Boker, Puma, Red Tobacco - most made in Germany. Coins: $20, $10, $5, $2 1/2, $1 gold pieces, silver dollars, silver halves, quarters, dimes, half dimes, 3-cent pieces, 2-cent pieces, large cents, Indian heads, buffalo, V, shield nickels,, mint sets, wheats - lots of key date coins. Guns: Browning Cintori 12ga. O/U, Traditions O/U 12 ga., Lefever 12ga. side by side, 97 Win. Pump, Henry L/A 22, rare B.A. Mouser shotgun, S&W 40 cal., Ruger P89 9mm, H&R 22 mag. Rare 1850 pocket pistol. More guns will be added before sale date. *Please look for complete listing on AuctionZip.com under A&M Auctions.* Auctioneers Note: Everything sold as is, where is. Payment by cash or check w/I.D. Nothing removed until settled for. All guns sold in accordance w/state and federal law. Announcements day of sale take precedence over printed material. Refreshments served.
Anyone wishing to make consignments for next sale please call: Marty Starnes: 812-267-8800 AU10300037
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Here to share outdoors experience, advice BY CHRIS GABLE I am pleased to have the opportunity to write and share my outdoor expierences with you, our readers. The thought that first came to my mind were my many memories of great days with family and freinds camping, fishing and hunting. Outdoors recreation is a great way to build relationships and make new friends, and I have made many over the years. Some of you may know me and part of my background, but for those of you who do not; I would like to introduce myself to you. I am a native Meade County resident and I attended Meade County High School. I have proudly been a part of MCHS sports for 22 years. After graduation, I attended Campbellsville University for two years where I played baseball and football. Then I transferred and attended Western Kentucky
University, where I was a punter for the football team for my last two years. I grew up hunting, fishing and camping in the Meade County area and I have worked in the wireless communications industry for 14 years. I have truly been blessed with jobs that allow me the time off to spend much of my time on the water or in the woods. I have some thirty years of expierence and there are not many places in the county that I have not hunted or fished. My father was probably the greatest influence on me. He fished and hunted with a bigger emphasis on fishing and camping. Weekends were spent loading the boat with equipment and food and spending the time on the banks of the Ohio River. I started fishing bass tournaments with him 20 years ago. We still fish together and enjoy the local fisheries when
we can go together. He won 50 or so tournaments and blessed me by surrounding me with great fishing minds. One of them was David “Ernie” O’neil, who once qualified and fished in the B.A.S.S. Masters Classic and worked with my father. He would give me lures to test from his High Rider Spinnerbaits lure company when I was a kid. He has since sold the company to Accent fishing products, who still sells some of the High Rider buzzbait lines (see Bass Pro Shops). I love the competitive side of fishing and I was blessed with a great foundation to be somewhat successful to this point. My hunting experience also came from my father and my uncle, John Wayne Gable. John was a throwback, so to speak, and he is the reason I have such an affection for firearms. He would hunt with a Thompson’s center arms pis-
tol, which had interchangeable barrels and would fire .22 caliber up to 410 shot gunshells. My high school graduation present from him was a WWI German Mauser rifle. I miss the Thanksgiving rabbit hunts with him and my father, brother and family friends. I believe that the experiences are what the outdoors is all about and having someone to share them with is even better. The days I had with all of my family and friends will always be some of my happiest times. I hope to share some of those experiences with you along with some tips, advice and knowledge that will help make your outdoors memories as good or even better than mine. Also, if you need any helpful tips, or even if you would just like to share some of your outdoor experiences with me, feel free to contact me via email at cgable88@hotmail.com.
Sports Quiz BY CHRIS RICHCREEK 1. Name the only player to have batted .300 or better in each of the past 10 majorleague seasons (19972006). 2. When was the last time the A.L. lost back-to-back World Series? 3. Who was the last player before Cadillac Williams in 2005 to rush for 1,000-plus yards in a season for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers? 4. Name the coach who is second on the list of most NCAA men's basketball championships with four, behind UCLA coach John Wooden's 10. 5. Which four NHL teams has Eric Lindros played for during his 13-season career? 6. Name the last NASCAR driver to win Rookie of the Year one season and the
Cup series title the next. 7. Tennis star Martina Hingis returned from retirement to the WTA Tour in 2006. In what year did she announce her retirement? Answers 1. Angels outfielder Vladimir Guerrero. 2. In 1981 (Los Angeles beat the New York Yankees) and 1982 (St. Louis defeated Milwaukee). 3. Warrick Dunn ran for 1,133 yards in 2000. 4. Kentucky's Adolph Rupp (1948, 1949, 1951, 1958). 5. Philadelphia, the New York Rangers, Toronto and Dallas. 6. Dale Earnhardt was the top rookie in 1979 and the series champion in 1980. 7. It was 2003. (c) 2007 King Features Synd., Inc.
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OFFICIAL NOTICE Meade County Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation, with its principal office at Brandenburg, Kentucky and with its address at 1351 Highway 79, Brandenburg, Kentucky 40108, intends to file with the Kentucky Public Service Commission in Case No. 2006-00500 an application to adjust its retail rates and charges. This adjustment will result in a general rate increase to the member-consumers of Meade County Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation. The rates proposed in this application are the rates proposed by Meade County Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation. However, the Kentucky Public Service Commission may order rates to be charged that differ from these proposed rates. Such action may result in rates for consumers other than the rates in this application. Any corporation, association, body politic or person may by motion within thirty (30) days after publication or mailing of notice of the proposed rate changes request leave to intervene. The motion shall be submitted to the Public Service Commission, 211 Sower Boulevard, P.O. Box 615, Frankfort, Kentucky 40602, and shall set forth the grounds for the request including the status and interest of the party. A copy of the application and testimony shall be available for public inspection at Meade County Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation's offices. The amount and percent of increase are listed below: Increase Rate Class Dollar SCHEDULE 1 Residential, Farm & Non-Farm, Schools & Churches $1,787,880 SCHEDULE 2 Commercial Rate $165,260 CATV attachments 2 party Pole Attachments $3,493 3 party Pole Attachments $7,848 2 party Anchor Attachments $0 3 party Anchor Attachments $202 2 party Ground Attachments $0 Pedestal Attachments $0
Percent 9.0% 9.0% 39% 28% 0% 14% 0% 0%
The effect of the proposed rates on the average monthly bill by rate class are listed below: Increase Rate Class Dollar Percent SCHEDULE 1 Residential, Farm & Non-Farm, Schools & Churches $6 SCHEDULE 2 Commercial Rate $8 CATV attachments 2 party Pole Attachments $2 3 party Pole Attachments $1 2 party Anchor Attachments $1 3 party Anchor Attachments $0 2 party Ground Attachments $0 Pedestal Attachments $0
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The present and proposed rate structure of Meade County Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation are listed below: Rates Rate Class Present Proposed SCHEDULE 1 Customer charge Energy charge SCHEDULE 2 Customer charge Energy charge CATV attachments 2 party Pole Attachments 3 party Pole Attachments 2 party Anchor Attachments 3 party Anchor Attachments 2 party Ground Attachments Pedestal Attachments
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T OP T ENS TOP TEN MOVIES 1. Norbit (PG-13) Eddie Murphy, Thandie Newton 2. Hannibal Rising (R) Gaspard Ulliel, Gong Li 3. Because I Said So (PG-13) Diane Keaton, Mandy Moore 4. The Messengers (PG-13) Kristen Stewart, Dylan McDermott 5. Night at the Museum (PG) Ben Stiller, Carla Gugino 6. Epic Movie (PG-13) Kal Penn, Adam Campbell 7. Smokin’ Aces (R) Ben Affleck, Jeremy Piven 8. Pan’s Labyrinth (R) Maribel Verdu, Ivana Baquero 9. Dreamgirls (PG-13) Beyonce Knowles, Jamie Foxx 10. The Queen (PG-13) Helen Mirren, Michael Sheen
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T HIS W EEK ’ S H OROSCOPES ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Keep an open mind about a suggestion you see as unworkable. Give it a chance to prove itself one way or another. The results could surprise both supporters and detractors. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) News about an upcoming venture causes you to make some lastminute adjustments in your plans. But the extra work will pay off, as you come to learn more about the potential benefits opening up. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A more positive aspect grows out of your determination to reach your immediate goals. Continue to keep your focus sharp and on target by steering clear of petty quarrels and other pesky problems. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) By acting as a voice of reason, you can avoid adding to an already turbulent situation. You might have to shout over the tumult, but your words ultimately will be heard and heeded. LEO (July 23 to August 22) The possi-
bility of a new acquisition always makes those Leonine eyes light up. But be careful that what you see is what you want. Appearances can often be deceiving. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) No matter how much you might feel that you’re in the right, resist saying anything that could reignite a still-unresolved situation. Let the matter drop, and move on. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Help with a personal problem comes from an unexpected source. You also find workplace pressures easing. Use this period of calm to restore your spent energies. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) You might have to share the credit for that project you’re working on. But there’ll be enough credit to go around, and your efforts will be recognized and rewarded. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Details need to be dealt with before you can move on to another area. Make
sure you don’t leave any loose ends that could later cause everything to unravel. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) News about a change in the workplace carries with it a challenge you could find difficult to resist. Check it out. It could be what you’ve been waiting for. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Allowing your artistic nature full expression will help restore your spirits and will put you in the mood to take on that new career challenge. A Libra creates excitement. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Expect to happily plunge right into a hectic social whirl starting at week’s end. Your aspects favor new friendships as well as the strengthening of old relationships. BORN THIS WEEK: Like St. Patrick (who was also born this week), your spiritual strength is an inspiration to others. (c) 2007 King Features Synd., Inc.
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For Sale 2006 dump bed trailer, 7’x14’ with 33 inch sides. 14,000 lb axle with two 20,000 lb. ramps. Asking $6,000. Call (270)268-3853 Hot Tub, $750 obo; Stereo w/ all components, $50 obo; and coffee and end tables. (270) 8282428 after 5 p.m. White outdoor lawnmower, 42 inch cut. Just like new, used about one month. Asking $800. Reason for selling is that we have purchased a larger mower. 422-4432
1999 GMC 4x4 V6, asking $8,500. Also, 2001 Chevy 2WD 2500, asking $10,000. Call 828-8447 after 5 p.m.
1994 S-10 Blazer 4 door, V8 Vortec engine, 4x4 automatic, grey over red, luggage rack, power windows and door locks, AC, brand new tires, fair exterior, good interior. $1750 OBO. Call (270) 422-5264 or (270) 863-1864. Browning o/u shotgun. 12 gauge Sporter Ultra, like new. $1,500. Call 547-4567 after 4 p.m.
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Garage Sales Multi-family garage sale. Saturday, March 17, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 350 Johnnie Pack Road, Brandenburg, off Hwy 1638. Parish community yard sale at St. Martin’s gym. March 31, at 8 a.m. Rain or shine.
Help Wanted Taking applications for cooks and waitresses at Granny’s Battletown Store. Apply in person 9-6 p.m. Experience is a must. Great Housekeepers – 1st shift, and Front Desk Clerk – 2nd and 3rd shift. Full or part-time. Starts at $6.50/hr. Will train. Must be neat, energetic, professional, and work well with people. Apply in person at Golden Manor Motel, 116 S. Dixie Hwy, in Muldraugh. Volunteers wanted to assist Activity Director with games such as Dominos, Bingo, board games, nail painting and general conservation for the residents’ facility. Contact Lavenia Mucker for more information. (270) 422-2148 Cool Travel Job!! Now hiring 18-24 guys/ gals to work and travel the entire USA. Paid training. Transportation, lodging furnished. Call Adam, start today! 1-800-735-7409. Experienced Mechanic, Louisville Area.: Semi-Trailer Repair. Must have own hand tools. 40 Hrs/ week. Pay based on experience. 502-637-7627. Host Families & Representatives sought for foreign exchange students ages 15-18, arriving August. Has own insurance/ spending money. For more info. call 1-800SIBLING (1-800-7425464) www.aise.com Immediate Openings for construction superintendent, concrete finishers and carpenters. Taking applications at Ramsey & Sons Construction, 401 South Main, Brownsville, KY Phone 270-597-1177. Live- Work Party Play! 50 States LA, NY, Miami National Co. now hiring 18-23 sharp guys & gals to work/ travel all major shopping meccas & major cities. 2wk. paid training, transportation & lodging furnished, returns guaranteed. Call 1-888-7412190 ask for Carrie. Sales Representative: *Full Time *12-15 pre-qualified, pre-set appointments, *Base plus commissions, *Health benefits program. Call 1-877-392-4980.
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1 acre and very nice house, 3 bedrooms, one bath, completely remodeled. New carpet, roof, siding, new heating and air system. This home looks new inside and out. Located off U.S. 60 on Stringtown Road near Ekron. $84,900 www.kentuckyland.com 828-2222 1 and 2 acre wooded building lots, located near Otter Creek Park, in Forest Ridge Estates, county water, streets will be paved, restricted to houses. $24,900 Owner financing available. www.kentuckyland.com 828-2222
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Livestock Registered Angus Bull – 15 months old, sired by GAR Focus, great pedigree. Oak Ridge Angus. Call (270) 422-5667 or on cell at (502) 639-2745 Black Mule, 1 year old. $350. Call (270) 497-4567
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2000 Honda Shadow 750cc, red and black, windshield and saddle bags. Runs great. $3,500. Call 422-1765
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SPMS “Idols” bring down the house for cancer awareness
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Above: Eighth-graders Chase McIntosh and Dalton Waters placed first in the Idol compeition, with eighth-graders Kalyn and Brianna Stewart as runners-up. Seventh-grader Dakota Arnold placed third. Below: The eight SPMS Idolists raised more than $2,000 for the American Cancer Society.
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SUBMITTED BY MELISSA MOLNAR The Centre College Men’s and Women’s Golf teams traveled to the Orlando, Fla. area in late January. Caitlin Molnar and Sarah Fisher are freshmen members of the Centre College Women’s team. They are 2006 MCHS graduates. The teams kicked off preparations for their spring conference play with tournaments at the Alaqua, Heathrow, and Isle Worth golf courses. At Isle Worth,
they were treated to many incredible sights, such as priceless artwork and sculptures on each hole. There, they played past the celebrity homes of Tiger Woods, Ken Griffey, Jr., and Shaquille O’Neal. They topped off the trip with a night at an Orlando Magic Basketball Game. Caitlin Molnar is the daughter of Dan and Melissa Molnar. Sarah Fisher is the daughter of Kathy Fisher and Dave Fisher. The Molnars and the Fishers live in the Flaherty area.
SUBMITTED ARTICLE The Stuart Pepper Middle School “Idol Contest” last Friday brought in $2,055.63 dollars for the American Cancer Society relay. Eight students raised that amount, far surpassing last year’s mark of $1300. Eighth-graders Chase McIntosh and Dalton Waters came in first, with fellow eighth-graders Kalyn and Brianna Stewart coming in as the runner-up. Third place went to seventh-grader Dakota Arnold. All three will be
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Battletown Elementary students enjoy eating lunch outdoors, under the school’s pavilion, on a beautiful warm sunny day.
Photo essay sheds new light on old buildings FRANKFORT — Looking at historic buildings as works of art and recognizing the skills required to successfully preserve and adapt them to new uses is the challenge posed for the 9th annual Kentucky Heritage Council / Preservation Kentucky Photo-Essay Competition, open to all Kentucky school students. The 2007 theme, The Art of Historic Preservation, is intended to encourage students to think about historic buildings in a new light and consider the artistry required not only for construction, but for their preservation and continued use. Participants are required to select and photograph a historic building or structure in their community and then write an essay, based on the theme, describing its historic significance and its current and future value to the community. Essays and photographs creat-
ed by the students can also reflect their own work as “artists.” To encourage students to become preservation advocates, each participant is also required to submit a copy of his or her essay to a local decision-maker — such as a mayor, city council member, county judge-executive or magistrate — before it will be considered for competition. Cash prizes will be given for first-, second- and thirdplace entries in three categories: Primary (Grades 1-5), Intermediate (Grades 6-8) and Secondary (Grades 9-12). Special awards will also be given to recognize entries that most capture the “Unbridled Spirit of Kentucky.” Winners in each category will be recognized during a celebration in May, National Historic Preservation Month, in conjunction with the annual presentation of statewide Ida Lee Willis Memorial Foundation Preservation Awards. All participants will receive a certificate of recognition and
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Freshmen Caitlin Molnar and Sarah Fisher, members of the Centre College Golf Team, recently competed in Florida to start the spring golf season.
the school submitting the most entries will also receive an award for participation. Entries must be postmarked no later than March 31. “We are consistently amazed by students’ creativity in interpreting the theme as well as in the intense emotion they share through their essays as they describe historic buildings that are important to them,” said Becky Shipp, Heritage Council site development program manager. “It is not unusual for the students to identify places that are not already included in our agency’s databases and in this way, they also make an important contribution to our programs and our understanding of Kentucky’s historic places.” For an entry form and a complete list of contest guidelines or to view winning essays from previous years, see the Preservation Kentucky Web site, http://www.preservationkentucky.org or call Becky Shipp at 502-564-7005, ext. 133, or email becky.shipp@ky.gov.
recorded and played on the radio in June. Science teacher Darren Carman emceed the event and Joyce Claycomb was the chairperson. Donations can be made to Cancer Relay for Life and the checks can be dropped off at the school or mailed to , SPMS, 1085 Old Ekron Road, Brandenburg, Ky. 40108.
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Buddy Shacklette, has covered NASCAR and other sports for the Daytona Beach (Fla.) News-Journal for 16 years. The 1986 graduate of Meade County High School has also written stories for Sports Spectrum, Cup Scene and ISC Publications, which produces the racing programs at most of NASCAR's tracks.
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County archers sweep Regionals, head for State Meade County freshman shoots 287 to top Regional scoring Meade County High Freshman Jordan Reichmuth scored a 287. He was the top shooter throughout the Regionals.
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Above: Meade County High student Jena McAlister works on keeping her focus during the last round at 15 meters Below: Below: Dallas Allen, from Ekron Elementary, studies and waits behind the safety blue line with archers from Ekron and Flahery Elementary. This was Flaherty Elementary’s first competition.
High School Team Division 1st Meade County High Middle School Team Division 1st Stuart Pepper Middle Elementary School Team Division 1st Payneville Elementary 3rd Flaherty Elementary 4th Battletown Elementary High School Male Division 1st Jordan Reichmuth MCHS 287 2nd Greg Geary MCHS 274 4th Zac Crutcher MCHS 273 5th Ricky Wardrip MCHS 272 6th Aaron Popham MCHS 272 High School Female Division 1st Courtney Campbell MCHS 283 2nd Meagan Parcell MCHS 282 3rd Brandi Waters MCHS 263 4th Jena McAlister MCHS 259 6th Emily Fox MCHS 249 7th Grace Miller MCHS 248 Middle School Male Division 1st Nathan Parcell SPMS 274 4th Matt Wise SPMS 265 6th Cody Durbin SPMS 264 8th Dalton Waters SPMS 260 10thSawyer Bruce SPMS 259 Middle School Female Division 1st Amber Kessinger SPMS 266 2nd Lacey Reichmuth SPMS 256 3rd Shelby Miller SPMS 256 7th Hannah Lewis SPMS 247 8th Jenna McKinney SPMS 241 Elementary School Male Division 1st Taylor Knott P-ville 272 2nd Tyler Stull P-ville 264 8th Craig Payne B-town 242 Elementary School Female Division 2nd Ashlyn Mills B-town 254 3rd Bailey Thomas B-town 253 5th Savannah Hoskins Flaherty 246 6th Jasmine Hall P-ville 244 8th Kelsey Clater Flaherty 240 9th Georgia Karr P-ville 240 10thKayla Parcell B-town 239
Above: The Meade County High Archery team brought home 1st place in the high school division. Jordan Reichmuth, Courtney Campbell, Meagan Parcell, Greg Geary, Zac Crutcher, Ricky Wardrip, Brandi Waters and Jena McAlister all placed in the top five. Below: The Stuart Pepper Midde School archery team brought home 1st place in the middle school division. Archers that placed in the top five were Nathan Parcell, Amber Kessinger, Matt Wise, Lacey Reichmuth and Shelby Miller.
Right: The Payneville Elementary Archery team brought home 1st place in the Elementary School Division. Taylor Knott and Tyler Stull placed in the top five.
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SUBMITTED BY CARLEANE JANTZEN Junior Girl Scout Troop 1894 attended the Girl Scout Mardi Gras party sponsored by the Metro Louisville Girl Scouts. The evening was filled with food, activities, door prizes, dressing up for photos and dancing with music provided by a live DJ. Some souvenirs the girls brought home were mardi gras beads, coins, masks and cups. They learned about the Mardi Gras history. The troop leader is Carleane Jantzen and co-leader is Lisa Winebrenner.
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Michigan youth group helps frame local Habitat Homes SUBMITTED BY KAREN HOFFMAN Habitat for Humanity is an international organization dedicated to helping low income people realize their dream of home ownership. Habitat for Humanity offers a “hand up,” not a “hand out” to people who qualify. At the present time, we have building lots and a list of people who want homes. In 2005, we were fortunate to have members of a youth group and their chaperones from Ann Arbor, Michigan, come to Meade County and help us frame two houses. The
same youth group has just contacted us and will be here in June with up to 40 members to help us again. We are delighted to have their help. It costs approximately $55,000 to build a house. Fundraisers are already planned. We need donations from businesses and private individuals to aid us in reaching our June goal of beginning a house. We thank you in advance for any donation you can make to help us in the endeavor. Donations can be sent to: Habitat for Humanity, P.O. Box 1023, Brandenburg, KY 40108.
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