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County allots $1 million water grant By Betsy Simon news@thenewsstandard.com

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Fiscal court decided Wednesday exactly how the county will spend a $1 million grant for sewer and water improvements. Along with discussion of the grant, Fiscal Court reviewed the county’s budget and discussed issues with the Enhanced-911 system during the special session and work session. Fiscal

Court also decided to apply for a grant to help the Solid Waste Department clean up illegal garbage dumping in the county. The Industrial Park will be allocated $500,000 to begin construction on water lines to the park. Judge/Executive Harry Craycroft said the county will release the money once bids have been placed and a contractor has been selected. Brandenburg will also see

its share of $95,000. Pace said the city will put the money toward replacing some of the old water lines, particularly those on Broadway in downtown. Pace said the city could also use the money to place bores under By-Pass road to prepare for expansion across the By-Pass. He said the city needs about five bores, and each bore would probably cost between $12,000$15,000.

Pace’s final request was to have some of the money set aside for Meade Olin Park. Pace said the city needs water and restrooms at the back of the park. He said it would cost about $2,200 to raise the manhole and run a waterline. “The sewer line is where it needs to be, so the issue is just the water line,” Pace said. The court unanimously approved to give the city

$10,000 to build the waterline at the back of the park. The water district will receive $120,000 to help complete projects. Magistrate Tom Goddard contested the proposal and said the water district already received a grant, but Fiscal Court still agreed unanimously to give the money so current projects can be finished. Goddard, whose district

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A pack of alpacas relocates to Meade Football kicks off summer camp season The first of many summer athletic camps for Meade County youths was held this week, with the football team getting camp season started.

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Flaherty resident Pamela Bishop casts her ballot at the state primary elections on Tuesday.

County voter turnout matches state average

Greenwell’s arm not enough as Waves fall

The Lady Waves’ season came to an end Monday after the team couldn’t get anything going at the plate.

OBITUARIES...A5 Joseph Ammons, 85 Bernie Durbin Sr., 84 Ina Logsdon, 84 Matthew Logsdon, 21 Corey Mattingly, 17 Lester McMannes, 73 Frank Rearden, 81 Joseph Robbins, 64 Betty Sipes, 90 Robert Sipes, 96 Charles Tackett, 80

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Meade voters preferred Northup over Fletcher By Charles L. Westmoreland & Betsy Simon editor@thenewsstandard.com

Precinct workers spent most of Tuesday wondering when, and if, voters would turn out at the voting booths. For many, it was a day of light duty with only a 20 percent turnout (3,503 voters) in Meade County, matching the state-wide percentage — which exceeded the projected 15 percent turnout anticipated by state officials. This year’s primary race did see an improvement over the 2003 gubernatorial primary where 18 percent of Meade County voted. Brandenburg precinct worker Kristy Pierce said her location at the high school saw about seven voters during the first two hours the polls were open. “Usually we have a good turnout but not today,” she said. Pierce said she didn’t know what was to blame for the low turnout, but said she heard residents say they weren’t interested in voting until the main election. Sirocco-Midway precinct worker Carol Hicks said she was actually surprised by the voter turnout and started the day expecting the worst. “I thought we’d probably have 20 voters all day, so I guess we’ve done well,” she said. Exactly 127 voters of the 966 registered in the Sirocco-Midway precinct voted. Garrett precinct worker Pat Jordan said their precinct always had a good turnout in the past — with the exception of this year’s primary. “We usually get a big turnout in the Garrett precinct but not this time,” Jordan said. Voters at the polls seemed more agitated by the low turnout than the precinct workers, who began the day with low expectations. Flaherty resident Ruah Coles said those who didn’t vote lost their right to complain later. “I feel that if you live in a community you should participate in the community by voting,”

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Brandenburg resident Hubert Oaks pets one of the five alpacas he purchased from a farm in Canada. Oaks said owning an alpaca farm has been a “10-year dream.” By Betsy Simon news@thenewsstandard.com BRANDENBURG — When Brandenburg resident Hubert Oaks was flipping through the TV stations, he came across an unusual animal, an alpaca, and decided they would make a nice addition to his farm. “This is a 10-year dream and it’s finally coming true,” he said. Oaks received four alpacas May 21 by truck from Mountain Ash Alpacas, a farm in Alberta, Canada. He said

“They’re lovable animals and, I guess, I just kind of fell in love with them.” Alpacas are a member of the camel family and a close relative to the llama. They are indigenous to South America but an interest in the animal has grown throughout the United States since they first arrived in North America in the 1980s. The alpacas were transported to Oaks’ farm by Garry Umscheid, who owns an alpaca farm in Canada and

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Cemetary of county’s oldest church vandalized Meade-Breck Center also vandalized

CORRECTION The May 11 issue states that horse owners appeared in Circuit Court. Those cited for zoning violations appeared in District Court.

By Charles L. Westmoreland editor@thenewsstandard.com

CLARIFICATION

Cory Whittaker was sentenced to one year in jail in District Court but 297 days of the sentence are probated. He could have to serve the remaining time in jail if he violates conditions of his parole.

five alpacas were expected to arrive, but one of the animals lost its microchip, which verifies that it has been tested for diseases and is safe to cross the border. Oaks said the alpaca was returned to the veterinarian in Canada to have the microchip replaced, but he expects to have all five alpacas before summer. Oaks saw a commercial for alpacas while he was laid up in the hospital 10 years ago. “After I saw a commercial for them, I checked them out on the Internet,” he said.

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About 45 tombstones in the old cemetery at St. Theresa’s church in Rhodelia were vandalized last week. Some of the broken tombstones were more than 100 years old.

RHODELIA — The cemetery of Meade County’s oldest church was vandalized last week, leaving tombstones in disarray. About 45 tombstones — dating back to the mid-18th

century — in the old cemetery across from St. Theresa’s Catholic Church at 9245 Rhodelia Road were knocked over and some were broken between the night of May 17 and morning of May 20, according to the Meade County Sheriff’s Department. Deputy Mike Robinson, who is investigating the crime, said he is following some leads which hopefully will lead to an arrest. “I have some suspects that I will attempt to locate and

interview,” he said. If apprehended, those responsible will face criminal mischief charges which could be elevated because a cemetery was targeted. Robinson said the cemetery vandals also could be responsible for another vandalism incident at the Meade-Breck Center in Rhodelia on Thursday night where three windows were broken. He said the close proximity and timeline of

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Friday, May 25, 2007

Summer Concert Series heads to Brandenburg Meade County Chamber of Commerce BRANDENBURG, Ky. — Artists have been named for this year’s Summer Concert Series that will bring music to the banks of the Ohio River in Brandenburg, Kentucky. The concerts – which will take place in June, August, September, and October – are a project of the Meade County Museum & Arts Council and the Meade County Public Library. “We think this year’s series will be the best ever,” says Jennifer Bridge, president of the council. “In addition to three evening concerts, there will be the all-day River Heritage Bluegrass Festival that will feature music from five bands.” “I can’t think of a better way to spend an afternoon or evening than enjoying great music performed by talented musicians in a setting as beautiful as Riverfront Park,” Bridge says. For the first time in its five-year history, the concert series will be admission free, according to Bridge, thanks to the underwriting provided by nearly three dozen sponsors. “The fact that families of all sizes will be able to attend

without cost makes these concerts truly family-friendly events,” she says. Here’s the schedule: Friday, June 1 – Michael Kelsey, from Indianapolis, will bring his guitar magic to the stage in a show beginning at 7 p.m. His concerts have been described as Cirque du Soleil on the acoustic guitar, and on his web site, he’s described as a musician who “pounds, pings, strings, pops, and pulls music out of every part of his instrument or anything else an arm’s length or foot kick away in a funky, rhythmic style he calls progressive/aggressive acoustic guitar.” Information about Kelsey and his music is on-line at www.michaelkelsey.com. Friday, August 10 – Flacsback, a six-man band based in Evansville, Indiana, will be in concert beginning at 7 p.m. Flashback, which has been performing for 14 years, is making its first appearance in the concert series and plays the classic rock dance music of more than 60 artists, including Bob Seger, John Mellencamp, Lynyrd Skynard, and Roy Orbison. Information about Flashback is on line at www.flashbackrocks4u.com.

Saturday, September 15 – Johnny Berry & The Outliers, from Louisville, will take to the stage at 7 p.m., making their second concert series appearance here. Berry, who grew up just a few miles from Brandenburg in Flaherty, and his band are best known for their classic, old-school country music – a combination of slow-paced love songs and toe-tappers – and Berry, himself, has been described as proof that the soul of Johnny Cash is alive and well. Information about Berry and his band is on-line at www.johnnyberrymusic. com. Saturday, October 13 – The fourth annual River Heritage Bluegrass Festival will bring five bands to the stage for 11 hours of music from noon to 11 p.m. Returning to the festival for its third year will be Tommy Brown & The Country Line Grass, from Taylorsville, known for their traditional, mountain-style bluegrass music. They will play sets at 1 and 6:30 p.m. New to this year’s festival will be: • Whistlin’ Rufus, an oldtime string band based in Louisville, which will play at noon and 5:30 p.m. • Mike Compton & David

roadway and hit a tree, according to the Meade County Sheriff’s Department. Logsdon and a passenger, 17-year-old Battletown resident Corey A. Mattingly, were pronounced dead at the scene. The other passenger, 16year-old Kevin M. Logsdon, was treated at the scene by Meade County EMS and

fire/rescue personnel. Brandenburg police also assisted. Kevin Logsdon was transported to University Hospital in Louisville by helicopter where he was listed in critical condition. The deaths raise Meade County’s 2007 traffic fatality total to seven, the same number of fatalities all of last year.

Single-car accident kills two Staff Report A single-car accident in Brandenburg killed two people May 17, raising Meade County’s traffic fatalities this month to four. Matthew S. Logsdon, 21, was driving his 1995 Chevy pickup truck westbound on highway 1692 around 11:39 p.m. when his vehicle left the

Long, who use the mandolin and guitar, among other instruments, for forays into blues, ragtime, and gospel, who will play at 2 and 7:30 p.m. • The Lexington-based Kati Penn Band, whose lead singer has been compared to Dolly Parton, which will play at 3 and 8:30 p.m. • David Davis & The Warrior River Boys, an Alabamabased band famous for its picking and harmonies, who will play at 4 and 9:30 p.m. Master of ceremonies for the festival will be Paul Priest, who is now recording and touring with The Kati Penn Band. He also is an announcer for WMMG Radio and a frequent host of its Edgewise talk show.

On-line addresses for the festival bands are: Tommy Brown & The Country Line Grass – www.tbclg.com; Whistlin’ Rufus – www. whistlingrufus.com; Mike Compton & David Long – www.mikecompton.net; The Katie Penn Band – www.katiepenn.com; and David Davis & The Warrior River Boys – www.daviddavisandwrb.com. The concerts will take place in the amphitheater at Brandenburg Riverfront Park, where food and drink vendors will be on hand. Concert-goers will have to provide their own seating, so they should remember to bring lawn chairs, blankets, or what-have-you, Bridge says.

In case of rain, Bridge says concerts will be moved to the gazebo near the amphitheater and tents will be set up to accommodate concertgoers. People with questions about the concerts may contact Bridge at 270-422-4958 or Carolyn Barr at 270-8631755. Information is also available from Meade County Tourism at 270-422-3626 or tourism@bbtel.com. The Meade County Museum & Arts Council is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote the history of Meade County and to introduce a variety of visual and performing arts for the enjoyment of the community and enlightenment of future generations.

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Friday, May 25, 2007

KSP offers safe driving tips during holiday weekend FRANKFORT, Ky. — The Kentucky State Police report that aggressive driving, failure to use seat belts and driving while impaired by drugs or alcohol are the top three dangers faced by motorists on Kentucky highways during the upcoming Memorial Day weekend. Accordingly, the law enforcement agency plans to intensify its traffic safety and patrol efforts beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday, May 25 through 11:59 p.m. on Monday, May 28. “The Memorial Day weekend is traditionally the beginning of the summer driving season,” says Kentucky State Police Commissioner Jack Adams. “Traffic on the state’s roadways is expected to increase significantly during this time period.” “Last year, there were 851 crashes in Kentucky during the Memorial Day weekend,” notes Adams. “Sixteen people lost their lives and 324 were injured. Many of these fatalities and injuries might have been avoided if the drivers had slowed down, buckled up and avoided the use of drugs and alcohol.” Lucas points out that, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), using a seat belt is the single most effective action you can take to protect yourself in a vehicle crash. Seat belt use reduces the risk of sustaining a fatal injury by

45 percent in a car and 60 percent in a light truck. It also reports that 60 percent of passengers killed in traffic crashes are not wearing seat belts. Lucas also reminds motorists that Kentucky has a zero tolerance policy regarding driving while impaired by alcohol. “Although driving with a blood alcohol level of .08 is illegal, you can also be arrested for lower levels if you are under 21 years of age or operating a commercial vehicle,” he explains. “If you are going to drive, it’s best not to consume any alcohol at all.” As part of the “Buckle Up Kentucky. It’s The Law and It’s Enforced” campaign, which started May 21 and continues through June 3, and Operation C.A.R.E (Combined Accident Reduction Effort), state troopers will be working overtime during the Memorial Day holiday. KSP will also be participating in All American Buckle Up Week, which runs from May 21 through May 28. “These various campaigns and programs help give KSP added resources to boost our enforcement efforts and save lives,” explains Adams. KSP reminds motorists that Kentucky law requires them to slow down and use caution when they see a law enforcement or emergency vehicle stopped alongside the road with its lights flashing. They must

move over to the lane farthest away from the vehicle if they are on a four-lane road with two lanes proceeding in the same direction and can do so safely. Motorists should also be aware that the back seat is the safest place for children to sit, especially in vehicles equipped with passengerside air bags. Infants and toddlers should never ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger-side air bag. Kentucky law requires all children 40 inches in height or less to be buckled into a child safety restraint seat that meets federal standards. Children over 40 inches tall must wear a seat belt. Violation of this law will result in a $50.00 fine with an additional $10.00 fine donated to the Traumatic Brain Injury Trust Fund. According to NHTSA, properly installed child safety seats reduce the risk of death by 71 percent for infants and 54 percent for toddlers in passenger cars. “Please do your part to be safe,” says Adams. “Remember, three out of four crashes happen within 25 miles of home at speeds of 45 miles per hour or less. About 40 percent of all fatal crashes occur on roads where the speed limit is 30 miles per hour or less.” Citizens can further contribute to highway safety by reporting erratic drivers to the KSP toll-free hotline at 1-800-222-5555.

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Meade County Museum & Arts Council Meade County Public Library present

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Live Music from the Beautiful Ohio River Brandenburg Riverfront Amphitheater (In case of rain, concert located at the Gazebo adjacent to the Amphitheater. Tents will be set up to accomodate our patrons.)

Michael Kelsey Friday, June 1 • 7 pm

Flashback

Friday, August 10 • 7 pm

Johnny Berry

Circuit Court clerk recognized with a giant bag of popcorn BRANDENBURG — Meade County’s Driver License office, led by Circuit Clerk Debbie Medley, has been presented a giant popcorn by the Kentucky Circuit Court Clerks Trust For Life for above average participation in the state’s organ donor program during the month of April. “Only 45 officers are being sent popcorn in appreciation for collecting a $1.00 donation from over 50% of their costumers in April,” said Executive Director Berkeley Scott, “so Meade County’s participation is significant.” April is recognized as Donate Life Month nationwide. “The popcorn is just a fun way for us to thank the clerks and their deputies for supporting organ donation.” said Scott. “The

money the donations represents helpful, but the really important thing they do is increase awareness across the state for the critical need for donated organs and tissues.” The Trust For Life was created by the Kentucky Circuit Court Clerks in 1992 to collect donations at license renewal time to fund a year-round information and promotion effort that encourages Kentuckians to donate their organs. According to the Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates (KODA), the state’s federally-donated organ procurement organization, the organ donation rate has risen significantly in the state since the establishment of the Trust. Since its inception, the clerks have raised more than $5 million

to promote organ donation. For years, clerks have been asking Kentuckians to sign the back of their driver’s licenses as an indicator of their willingness to donate their organs and talk to their families about this decision. Now, since May 14th, they are asking drivers to place their names on the new Kentucky Organ Donor Registry when they renew their Kentucky drivers license or state ID. If you want to register online before your next renewal, visit www.DonateLifeKY.org. For more information about the Trust and its organ donor awareness program, call toll-free (866) 945-5433 or connect to the Trust’s web site at www. trustforlife.org.

Vote

Saturday, September 15 • 7 pm

October 13 Noon - 11 pm

Tommy Brown & The County Line Grass

Whistlin’ Rufus

Kati Penn Band

Mike Compton & David Long

David Davis & The Warrior River Boys

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Coles said. “My father-in-law always said that you can’t gripe if you didn’t go out and vote.” Some younger voters used election day as a chance to vote for the first time. Flaherty resident Courtney Hatfield, 17, voted for her first time. Hatfield will turn 18 before the main election and was allowed to vote. “It’s important to vote,” she said. “Every vote counts and this is our chance to put the people we want in office.”

Northup won Meade, 13 other counties

Gov. Ernie Fletcher decisively won the nomination for the Republican party with 50 percent after winning 106 of 120 counties, but Meade was not one of them. Former Rep. Anne Northup defeated Fletcher in Meade County by gaining 416 votes to Fletcher’s 393 votes. Paducah businessman Billy Harper received 158 votes. Democratic voters in Meade County chose Steven Beshear as their candidate of choice with 872 votes. Beshear won the Democratic primary with 42 percent of votes state-wide. Former Lt. Gov. Steven Henry placed third in overall votes state-wide behind Bruce Lunsford but took the second most votes in Meade County with 678. Lunsford received 466 votes in Meade County.

County saves $25,000 with no runoff race

One person who is relieved a runoff election wasn’t necessary is County Clerk Katrina Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald said she was expecting a run-

The 2007 Summer Concert Series is made possible through funding provided by our Sponsors. We would like to take this opportunity to thank each of them and ask you to please patronize their business. Corporate Sponsors Brandenburg Telephone Company First Federal Savings Bank Hardin Memorial Hospital Meade County Fiscal Court The News Standard/Betsy Simon

County Clerk Katrina Fitzgerald reads off precinct tallies after Tuesday's election.

off election and was planning ahead for the June 26 date. “I’m very relieved there isn’t a runoff race,” she said. “I’m still trying to get over this election.” Fitzgerald said she was pleased the voting percentage surpassed the last gubernatorial primary. “I’m glad the people in Meade County went out and voted and we had a higher percentage than last time,” she said Wednesday morning. “For whatever the reason, I’m glad they voted and I’m very relieved we don’t have to do this again in 35 days.” Another person who likely isn’t sad there is no runoff election is Judge/Executive Harry Craycroft, who was expecting to make room in the 2007 budget currently in the works to pay for the runoff election. The state mandates that counties pay for runoff elections, which would have cost Meade County at least $25,000.

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Bring your lawn chairs for an exciting evening of great music! Food and drink vendors will be on site.

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Editorial

Sometimes ‘thank you’ isn’t enough

Viewpoints

Friday, May 25, 2007

here are no words in the English lexicon that can aptly pay homage to the men and women who have died for America’s freedom during the last 231 years. A humble “thank you” to the soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines who have paid the “ultimate sacrifice” seems shallow in comparison to what we have received on their behalf. For the majority of Americans, freedom has been delivered at no cost to them, yet many who have fought, and died, for freedom’s sake were never able to reap the rewards of their diligence and duty. Gratitude is something that must be shown every day, not displayed once a year during a community parade or memorial service. Memorial Day has become a family-time holiday, giving people a three-day weekend to barbecue, take vacations and enjoy the summer weather. Each decade, Memorial Day becomes more about relaxation and less about remembrance. We must be appreciative each day that we can speak freely, elect political leaders, and live in a free country. Our gratitude is best expressed through our actions and how we value the freedoms granted by our fallen service members.

Letter to the Editor I just want to put my opinion in on this 5 acres stuff for horses. First of all, the horses only need an acre each (one horse, one acre). I was raised on a large farm and green broke horses. So I know a little about what horses need. Horses are indeed companion animals. Ms. J. Brown is wrong in saying that you have to sometimes strike a horse in training or for any other reason. Never once in the whole time that I green broke a horse did I strike a horse. All hitting does to a horse is break its spirit. To me a horse without a spirit is no good. Hitting a horse is like hitting your spouse or child until they do what you want and how you want it done. As far as people owning a horse in a housing area, well that is a horse of a different color. That poses a different challenge. The horse is put in a situation it should never be put in. That puts the horse in danger along with children around the neighborhood. People in that situation need to board the horse.

Thank You,

Tammy Rotruck Guston

A Memorial Day reflection FRANKFORT, Ky. — Memorial Day, or Decoration Day, is observed on the last Monday in May and is meant to commemorate those service men and women who have given their last full measure in defense of their country. Many of us also take the opportunity to honor those who may not have sacrificed their lives, but certainly their health and perhaps even a substantial portion of the time they have here on earth. We are in debt to these people and their brave actions, and more than 100 years of Memorial Days cannot come close to repaying them. This Memorial Day, and really every day, should always remind us that we have a government “of the people, by the people, and for the people” that the citizens of this country — courageous men and women — will defend with their very lives. I am proud to be an American. We must not wait for death to do the right thing, however. That is why as your voice in Frankfort, I joined with others in the

Senate to pass Carroll legislation Gibson that provides respect for the dead and sustenance for the living. The war on terror has deeply affected our state. Legislative Our comUpdate monwealth has experienced the largest mobilization of Kentucky National Guard since World War II. The families left behind are helping to defend this country as much as those on the frontlines. Without their support, the husbands and wives deployed would have to bear an even greater burden. For the past two General Assembly sessions, the Senate passed legislation which would have exempted the pay of Kentuckians called to active military service from state income tax. Military men and women have been summoned by their country on deployments longer than anyone anticipated. These long

absences cost families emotionally as well as financially, as mothers and fathers have had to leave their businesses and children. In an impassioned speech on the last day of the session, Maj. Gen. Donald Storm, the head of Kentucky’s National Guard, addressed the Senate thanking them for their bipartisan support of a tax break for Kentucky’s military families. We hope that the House of Representatives will follow suit and pass this good bill in 2008. Also in 2007, the General Assembly passed legislation allowing for easier healthcare access for state employees who are veterans and waiving tuition at state universities for a child of a deceased veteran under age 26. We also passed a bill that would require a funeral director to distribute a fact sheet to the family of a deceased veteran, informing them of military burial rights. Throughout history, Americans have been blessed by the countless numbers of our citizens

who have made incredible personal sacrifices, to protect the freedoms that we often take for granted. Our freedom was paid for with many of their lives. Only because of these great sacrifices are we able to enjoy these freedoms of which people in other nations can only dream. We, in the General Assembly, are proud of our fellow citizens, especially those who defend our freedom and protect our way of life. May God bless our brave men and women and the families left behind. And may He continue to bless our Commonwealth and our great nation. Senator Carroll Gibson (RLeitchfield) is the chairman of the Government Contract Review Committee and serves on the Appropriations and Revenue Committee, the Judiciary Committee, State and Local Government Committee, and the Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection Committee. He represents the 5th District including Breckinridge, Grayson, Hancock, Hart, Larue, and Meade counties.

Those of us who are old enough can remember when Memorial Day was May 30 -- period. It was a day for remembering the sacrifices made, and it had been that way since 1868. Then, 100 years later, with the passage of the National Holiday Act of 1971, Memorial Day became the last Monday of May, a three-day weekend as part of a federal employee holiday benefit package. It’s these three-day weekends I have a problem with. They’ve become more of a time to do outdoor projects, take a short trip or laze around the house -- a Gallup poll showed that only 28 percent of Americans know the meaning of the holiday, and only 3 percent plan to attend events to mark the day.

Freddy Groves

on a busy three-day weekend. (“Jason, get out of the pool. Where’s your sister? Hurry up, we have to do the Moment.”) We owe it to our deceased veterans to not dilute the purpose of their day by fitting it into a three-day weekend, where recognition and remembrance almost become an afterthought. Your mission: Call your senators and ask them to act on S. 70. If Senator Inouye is ever not re-elected, there won’t be a single soul in Congress to pick up the banner in his place. Write to Freddy Groves in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send an e-mail to letters.kfws@ hearstsc.com.

Memorial Day: More than a moment

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Veterans Post Starting in 1989, Sen. Dan Inouye of Hawaii introduced a bill to restore the Memorial Day holiday back to where it was, May 30. Every year he’s reintroduced the bill, and every year it gets shuffled off to committee, where it languishes. Yes, I know we have the National Moment of Remembrance at 3 p.m., as designed by law in 2000. (Did you know there’s a Moment committee? And that it has a budget? And a theme song? And pens with the committee logo? And raised-eyebrow audits?) But a moment is not enough, too easily skipped

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Friday, May 25, 2007

Joseph “Jack” Ammons

Joseph “Jack” Ammons, 85, Guston, died May 20, 2007, at his residence. He was born Nov. 30, 1921, in Meade County, the son of Joe Ammons and Jessie Carson Ammons. He was a union construction worker and a farmer. He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Ammons, and a son, Robert L. “Bob” Ammons. Mr. Ammons is survived by five sons, Joseph Ammons Jr., Harrodsburg, James C. Ammons, Payneville, Denny Ammons, William T. Ammons and Ronnie Ammons, all of Guston; four daughters, Joyce Sipes, Brandenburg, Lois Ammons, Big Spring, Carolyn Wrobleski, Florida, and Sandy Hilkey, Mooleyville; 28 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Harold “Tony” Ammons, Guston; two sisters, Nannie Ammons Clark, Guston, and Maxine McCoy, Vine Grove; a special granddaughter, Susan, and daughter-in-law, Denise. Funeral services were held May 23, from the chapel of Alexander Funeral Home with the Rev. Floying Thompson officiating. Burial was in Hardaway-Ammons Cemetery.

Bernie Payton Durbin, Sr.

Bernie Payton Durbin Sr., 84, Guston, died May 19, 2007. He was born Feb. 2, 1923, the son of Tom and Minnie Belle Allen Durbin. He was a member of Salem Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Durbin, and a daughter, Shirley Faye Durbin. Mr. Durbin is survived by three children, Bernie Payton Durbin Jr., Brandenburg, Donnie Durbin, Louisville, and Randell Payton Durbin, Guston; 10 grandchildren; 15 greatgrandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held May 23, from the chapel of Hager Funeral Home with burial in Salem Baptist Church Cemetery.

Ina Ree Logsdon

Ina Ree Logsdon, 84, of the Webster Community, died Tuesday, May 15, 2007, at the Medco Center in Brandenburg. She was born July 5, 1922, the daughter of the late William Logan Mattingly and Elvie Holmes Mattingly. She was preceded in death by her husband, William L. “Bill” Logsdon, a daughter Angeleen Logsdon, and a son Royce Ray “Dickie” Logsdon. She is survived by seven children, Linda Lou Reesor, Elizabethtown, Lois F. (Steve) Laster, Crystal Lake, Ill., Edward R. (Bonnie) Logsdon, Webster, Marvin W. Logsdon, Miss., Carl J. “Dink” (Gwen) Logsdon, Webster, Carroll Joe (Becky) Logsdon, Clarksville, Ind., and Everett L. Logsdon, Clarksville, Ind.; three sisters, Grace Stiles, Payneville, Dorothy Howard, Hudson, Ky., and Pauline Robinson, Louisville; a brother, Charles Mattingly, Guston; 19 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, May 18, from Raymond Baptist Church with the Rev. Randall Morris officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Chris W. Logsdon, Marvin Logsdon, Michael Reesor, Steve Laster, Daniel Logsdon, and Phillip Logsdon. Online condolences may be left at www.bjsfunerals.com.

Matthew Scott “Scotty” Logsdon

Matthew Scott “Scotty” Logsdon, 21, Brandenburg, died May 17, 2007, from injuries received in an automobile accident. He was born March 14, 1986, in Breckinridge County. He was a member of the Brandenburg Moose Lodge and loved playing basketball, Frisbee golf and fishing. Mr. Logsdon is survived by his mother, Donie Logsdon, Brandenburg; his father, Jimmy Logsdon, Brandenburg; a son, Shane Logsdon; two sisters, Marina Brown, Guston, and Sara Hebert, Flaherty; three brothers, Jamie Logsdon, Albert Logsdon and Kevin Logsdon, Brandenburg; his grandparents, Dewey and Sarah Ponds and Doris and Walt Reesor, Battletown; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held May 21, from the chapel of Hager Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert Abel officiating. Burial was in St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery, Payneville. Condolences may be left online at www.hagerfuneralhome.com.

Corey Andrew Mattingly

Corey Andrew Mattingly, 17, Battletown, died May 17, 2007, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born Feb. 10, 1990, in Corydon, Ind. He had just completed his sophomore year at Meade County High School and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Mr. Mattingly is survived by his father and stepmother, Claude and Denise Mattingly, Battletown; his mother, Susan Mattingly, Harned; six sisters, Brandy J. Mattingly, Harned, Jennifer Howard, and Stacey Mattingly, both of Breckinridge County, Laura Mattingly, and Stephanie Wardrip, both of Brandenburg, and Amy Mattingly, Bowling Green; a brother, Chris Mattingly, New Salisbury, Ind.; his grandparents, Francis and Martha Mattingly, Brandenburg, Dewey and Sarah Ponds and Doris and Walt Reesor, all of Battletown; a stepsister, Kelly Hill, Battletown; his best friend, Michael Risinger; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held May 21, from St. Mary Magdalen of Pazzi Catholic Church with the Rev. Robert Abel officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery, directed by Hager Funeral Home. Condolences may be left online at www.hagerfuneralhome.com.

Lester Thomas McMannes

Lester Thomas McMannes, 73, Radcliff, formerly of Mather, Pa., died May 17, 2007, at his residence. He was born July 1, 1933, in Waynesburg, Pa., the son of Arthur and Dorothy McMannes. He attended the Fort Knox Post Chapel and most of his life was spent in service to his country. He spent 31 years in the U.S. Army at various posts on three continents, was a Vietnam veteran, retired as Command Sergeant Major and retired from federal civil service. He was an active member of Retired Sergeant Majors and Chiefs Associations (former

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president); member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, the Joint Executive Council of Veterans Organizations of Kentucky and served on the board of directors to the local Anderson Golf. He also enjoyed golf and bowling. Mr. McMannes is survived by his wife of 55 years, Nellie Colleen Bennett McMannes; four sons, Lester (Susie) McMannes Jr., Huntsville, Ala., Barry (Holly) McMannes, Bellevue, Neb., Patrick (Pricilla) McMannes, Staunton, Va., and Jeff (Donna) McMannes, Papillion, Neb.; a daughter, Karen Gurick, Morgantown, W.Va.; four sisters, Mary Ann Patterson, Pensacola, Fla., Beatrice Tehi, Wadsworth, Ohio, Sharlee Sanner, Waynesburg, Pa., and Connie Townsend, Navarre, Ohio; 12 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a host of beloved nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held May 21 from Coffey & Chism Funeral Home, Vine Grove. Burial was in North Hardin Memorial Gardens, Radcliff, with military honors. Condolences may be left online at www.coffeyandchism. com.

Frank Rearden

Frank Rearden, 81, Brandenburg, died May 14, 2007, at Harrison County Hospital, Corydon, Ind. He was born June 19, 1925, the son of John and Jenny Lawson Rearden. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, a retired truck driver and member of the Teamsters Local #89. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Gary Rearden; and two brothers, Chester Rearden and Lawrence Rearden. Mr. Rearden is survived by his wife, Alberta Rearden, Brandenburg; two daughters, Shelia (Larry) Knott, Payneville; and Frankie (Steve) Logsdon, Clarksville, Tenn.; four sisters, Alma Robinson, Loraine Morrow, Eleanor Craft and Helen Little, all of Orlando, Fla.; four grandchildren, Carrie (Jasper) Hardesty, Terry (Kellie) Stull, Jessica (Jim) Akers and Destiny Knott; four great-grandchildren, Megan Hardesty, Kyle Hardesty, Levi Stull and Luke Stull. Funeral services were held May 16 from the chapel of Hager Funeral Home with the Rev. Darrell Burriss officiating. Online condolences may be left at www.hagerfuneralhome.com.

Joseph Thomas “Buddy” Robbins

Joseph Thomas “Buddy” Robbins, 64, Hardinsburg, died May 19, 2007, at Jewish Hospital, Louisville. He was born July 2, 1942, in Breckinridge County, the son of the late Henry Thomas and Frances Levada Henning Robbins. He was an Air Force veteran, a member of St. Romuald Catholic Church and retired from Arch Chemicals in February after 42 years. Mr. Robbins is survived by his wife of 45 years, Shirley McClellan Robbins, Hardinsburg; a son, Jeffrey Thomas Robbins, Bowling Green; a daughter, Deborah (Delmar) Wash, Elizabethtown; three grandchildren, Brian Tucker, Brandon Laslie and Chris Meyer; a sister, Mary E. “Libby” (Harold) Osborne, Hardinsburg; a brother, Edward F. “Eddie” (Nancy) Robbins, Santa Clara, Calif.; and his beloved pets, Lady and Zipp. Funeral services were held May 21, from St. Romuald Catholic Church with Father Tony Bickett officiating. Burial was in the St. Romuald Cemetery, directed by Trent-Dowell Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed online at www.trentdowell.com.

Betty C. Sipes

Betty C. Sipes, 90, formerly of Brandenburg, died Sunday May, 20, at Hospice of Louisville Inpatient. She was born in Breckinridge County, Dec. 10, 1916, the daughter of Albert and Inez Milburn Lockard. She was a lunch room manager at Alice Waller and Irvington Elementary Schools, member of OES in Valley Station, Ky., lifetime member PTA, and member of Beechland Baptist Church, Louisville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Sipes, 1973. She is survived by her son, William Sipes, Louisville; daughter, Donna Dunn, Louisville; six grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. Services were held at Alexander Funeral Home, Thursday, May 24. Burial was in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Irvington.

Robert Johnson Sipes

Robert Johnson Sipes, 96, Brandenburg, died May 12, 2007, at Medco Center, Brandenburg. He was born March 4, 1911, the son of Chester Taylor and Leora Ellen Barnes Sipes. He was a retired farmer. Mr. Sipes is survived by his wife, Izola May Curl Sipes; a daughter, Mary Frances Embrey, Frankfort; three sons, Chester Lee Sipes, James Albert Sipes and William Robert Sipes, all of Brandenburg; two sisters, Leora Saurr, and Marie Flaherty, Louisville; eight grandchildren; and 16 greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were held May 15, from St. John the Apostle Catholic Church with the Rev. Paul Beach officiating. Burial was in St. George Cemetery, directed by Hager Funeral Home. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Mass of the Air. Online condolences may be expressed at www.hagerfuneralhome.com.

Charles Tackett

Charles Tackett, 80, Irvington, died on Tuesday May 22, 2007, in his home. He was born May 4, 1927, at Versailles, Ky., the son of Noah H. Tackett and Florence True Tackett. He was retired from L.G. & E., Louisville, member of local electrical workers, WWII Merchant Marine Vet. He and his wife Lillian were married 60 years. He is survived by his wife, Lillian Wise Tackett; two sons, Michael (Janet) Tackett, Louisville, and Stephen (Susan) Tackett, Brandenburg, Ky.; three daughters, Rebecca (Kenneth) Montgomery, Louisville; Cynthia (Roger) Blevens, Louisville; Cathy Mattingly, Webster, Ky.; sister, Edna Tipton, Louisville; nine grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren. Alexander Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements. Cremation was chosen.

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UK beef research unit, looking at animals on feed. We’ll probably start with about 100 animals here, and then we’ve got plans in place to test it on farms in Kentucky - to track animals in transit from Kentucky to feedlots in the high plains, and then to continue tracking them through that process.” Carter said that Vanzant is one of very few animal scientists in the country on the leading edge of this type of technology. “It’s really going to change the way farms look at animal health,” he said. “You can see we are on the cusp of this wireless society and a whole brave new world is going to open up to so many new applications and increase the capacity of our ability to monitor animal health in a near real-time, or even in a real-time fashion. The neat thing is this project is helping us to develop engines that will analyze this data and, it doesn’t really matter if it’s regional or statewide data or herd– based, the analysis will be just about the same.” Vanzant said additional research could be explored in the future, including measuring pulse rate, blood oxygen level and even the cow’s location on the farm – all via a similar, noninvasive monitoring device. “Ultimately having a device that’s inexpensive enough that producers will be able to buy it and put it on their animals – that’s the goal,” he said. The device could be as inexpensive as $5 per ear tag. Vanzant said there are other

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LEXINGTON, Ky. — Cattle producers try their best to monitor the health of their herds for any sign of sickness and disease. For large producers, that can be a very time-consuming task. But new research at the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture could give farmers a real-time, inexpensive way of spotting signs of illness earlier, thus making treatment quicker and more effective. With a hefty grant of nearly $900,000 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, UK Beef Cattle Nutritionist Eric Vanzant and Craig Carter, epidemiologist for the UK College of Agriculture’s Livestock Disease Diagnostic Center are collaborating on a project that also includes specialists in UK’s biosystems and agricultural engineering department, Eastern Kentucky University and NetQuest, a corporate partner based in Louisville. Vanzant is placing a monitoring device, designed as part of an ear tag by NetQuest, in the ears of some cattle at the UK Animal Research Center in Woodford County. The device will transmit real-time, earsurface temperature data, as well as head position of cattle, via antennae to a receiving station. Vanzant and other researchers will then be able to immediately analyze the data and respond to early signs of sickness within the herd. “Our real motivation behind this was to come up with devices, not necessarily from a national biosecurity standpoint but from a standpoint of individual producers, and give them a tool that they can use to detect sick animals in the herd,” Vanzant said. “So we’ve been working on an ear tag that contains sensors that will give us information about the animal. Right now, we’re focusing on some very noninvasive types of sensing. We’re measuring the temperature of the ear, where the ear tag is located. We’re measuring activity of the animal. The main activity we’re able to pick up is eating and drinking behavior. This will allow us to detect when animals are off feed, which is the first sign of illness.” From the biosecurity standpoint, Vanzant said the research could play an im-

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Achievements Tiffany Rene Cross

Tiffany Rene Cross, a Meade County native, graduated from the University of Louisville School of Public Health and Information Sciences during a ceremony May 12. Cross, who received her Master’s degree in Public Health with a concentration in Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences, was the student speaker at the convocation exercise. Cross graduated from Bellarmine University in 2003 with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Health Sciences. She also received numerous awards during her postsecondary studies, including: the Bellarmine Monsignor Treece Award, the Alexander Graham Bell Scholarship, Taylor Drug Scholarship, and the Department of Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences Scholarship. She has been employed in a variety of roles in different health care organizations in the community, including the Rudd Heart and Lung Center of Louisville’s Jewish Hospital and St. Mary’s Healthcare, Kleinert and Kutz Hand Center, Brown Cancer Center, and Norton Health Care. Ms. Cross volunteered at Kosair Children’s Hospital and is currently a member of the Kentucky Public Health Association and the American Public Health Association. She has co-authored several papers in the field of health promotion that are currently in progress or in press and plans to present her work at the 2007 meeting of the American Public Health Association. Upon completion of the Master of Public Health degree, Cross plans to pursue a doctoral degree in Health Promotion and Public Health while working at Humana as a Communication Consultant.

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Friday, May 25, 2007

Cruzaid for Crusade a local success Submitted Article With wonderful weather as a backdrop, the second annual Cruzaid for the Crusade for Children Car Show was a success. While the number of participants was small, the competition was keen for exhibitors. With several classes of vehicles ranging from best full-size and mini trucks, best paint, and best car under restoration, the day was a success. The crowd may have been small, but the vehicles were exceptional. Many thanks to the exhibitors and to the spectators who came out and helped to raise over $300 for the Crusade for Children. Winners in each class are as follows: Best Street Machine: Wayne Nash with his 1971 Chevelle Classic Auto: first place to Dale Greenwell with his 1968 Camaro, second place to Rick Easley with a 1965 Mustang All Original: first place to Bill Dixon with his 1968 Mustang, second place to Bill Dixon with his 1955 Ford Best Paint: Rob Bostic with his 1965 Mustang Under Restoration: first place to Scott Allen with his Mustang, second place to Bruce Feldpausch with his 1963 Thunderbird. Best 4X4: Paul Lewis with his 1993 Suburban Best Engine: Wade Shelby with his 1971 Citron Best European Classic: Linda Bostic with her 1951 Mg-TD Best Full-Size Pickup Truck: Elwood Morgan Best Mini Truck: Ernie Morris with his 1995 Chevy S10 Best of Show: Garland West with his 1932 Ford

Airman Troy M. Arnold Jr.

Air Force Airman Troy M. Arnold Jr. has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization, and military customs and countries; performed drill and ceremony marches, and received physical training, rifle marksmanship, field training exercises, and special training in human relations. In addition, airmen who complete basic training earn credits toward an associate degree through the Community College of the Air Force. A 2006 graduate of Meade County High School, Arnold is the son of Mike and Cathy Arnold, Panyeville.

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Above: Garland West proudly displays the trophy he won with his 1932 Ford for Best in Show at the Meade County Fire District’s Cruzaid for Crusade.

Below: The 2007 Cruzaid for Crusade individual class winners display their trophies.

Army National Guard Pvt. Melissa Moore has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, and tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field training exercises. A 2005 graduate of Meade County High School, she is the daughter of Jerry Moore, Brandenburg.

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Community Calender Friday, May 25 •Tabula Rasa concert, “Evil Engine #9 and “Born Broken,” 7 p.m., Brandenburg amphitheater. For information, go to www.meadereads.org or call 422-2094. •Rock Ridge Community Block Watch meeting, 6:30 p.m., Meade County Fire Department, station 2 off KY 933. For information, call (502) 797-3159 or 270-945-1077. •Ladies Ministry Yard Sale, Located Howard and Old Ekron, from 7a.m. to 4 p.m. Something for everyone, there will be hot dogs and drinks and all proceeds go to Ladies Ministry and African Missionary. For more information contact Bonnie Wright at (270) 422-1208. •The first-ever Kentucky Pop-up Archery Tournament - Archers of all ages are invited to take part in this tournament, today from 5-9 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Monroe

County Fairgrounds, Armory Rd., Tompkinsville. $25 entry fee. All proceeds raised by this tournament will benefit the local National Archery in the Schools team, who will be participating in the national tournament in June. For more information or to pre-register and reserve a time spot-please call Mark Elam at (270) 4270233 or (270) 487-5323 or by email at rjelam@mchsi.com. •WANTED – Farmers with produce to sell! Farmers Market will be open Tuesdays and Fridays, 7 a.m. to ?, by the railroad tracks in Vine Grove. The city of Vine Grove will provide restrooms, advertising, and free set-ups. For more information, call Donna Broadway at (270) 877-2422. Saturday, May 26 •Veterans Ceremony, Garnettsville Cemetery, noon, with Boy Scout Troop #150. For more information call Pat Bowen at (270) 422-5873. •Meade County Special

Olympics Bake Sale/Cookout, Kroger, 8 a.m. to ?. Contact Sandy McGuire at (270) 422-4942 or 998-0125. •Bennett-Bogard-Greer Cemetery Meeting, noon, at Battletown Community Park. Family members encouraged to attend, your support is needed. For more information, call Lora Carson at (270) 422-1131, or Gladys Taylor at (270) 422-2414. •Tabula Rasa concert, “Everything Now!” 7 p.m., Meade County Public Library. For information, go to www.meadereads.org or call 422-2094. •Ladies Ministry Yard Sale, Located Howard and Old Ekron, From 7a.m. to 4 p.m. Something for everyone, there will be hot dogs and drinks and all proceeds go to Ladies Ministry and African Missionary. For more information contact Bonnie Wright at (270) 422-1208. Sunday, May 27 •Pamida would like to in-

vite your children, age 3-10 years, to come by and plant a bean. It will be fun to take it home and watch them grow. They will also get to meet the employees of Pamida. •Wolf Creek Baptist Church will present the gospel singing group, “Heirs of Grace,” at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call (270) 422-2584 or (270) 497-4162. Monday, May 28 •Memorial Day •Meade County Public Library will be closed today. •Free Bluegrass and Old Time Music Jam Session, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., at Optimist Club Park located at Knox Blvd. Everyone is welcome to play or just listen. Please no amplifiers or alcohol. Bring own chair. For more information, call Donna Broadway at 877-2422. Tuesday, May 29

•Summer day camp, May 29, P.L. Kasey Center, Irvington. Your children will enjoy a fun and safe summer. For information, call 547-4844. •Mysteries Lunch, noon, for details call the Meade County Public Library at (270) 422-2092. •WANTED – Farmers with produce to sell! Farmers Market will be open Tuesdays and Fridays, 7 a.m. to ?, by the railroad tracks in Vine Grove. The city of Vine Grove will provide restrooms, advertising, and free set-ups. For more information, call Donna Broadway at (270) 877-2422. Wednesday, May 30 •Yoga at the Meade County Public Library is cancelled for today. Friday, June 1 •Free Excel Basic class, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the Meade County Career and Education Center. For more information, call 270-422-5884. Meade

County Education and Career Center is affiliated with Elizabethtown Community College. •Farm Service Agency meeting, 8:30 a.m. Call 4223188 (First Friday of every month) •Campfire Kevin performing to kick off the Summer Reading Program, 10:30 a.m., at David T. Wilson Elementary. This program is free and open to the public, all ages are welcome. For more information, call the Meade County Public Library at 422-2094. •WANTED – Farmers with produce to sell! Farmers Market will be open Tuesdays and Fridays, 7 a.m. to ?, by the railroad tracks in Vine Grove. The city of Vine Grove will provide restrooms, advertising, and free set-ups. For more information, call Donna Broadway at (270) 877-2422.

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Friday, May 25, 2007

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Adults must respond among cruelty to children QUESTION: As an elementary school teacher, I am bothered by what I see my students doing to each other every day. They can be brutal -- especially to the child who is a little different. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not sure what my role should be. I feel I should step in to defend the underdog, but other teachers say kids should learn to work out their own problems. What do you think? DR. DOBSON: As a former teacher, I am very familiar with the cruelty of which you speak. Every classroom has a few boys and girls at the bottom of the social hierarchy who are subjected to frequent ridicule. Their ranks include those who are physically unattractive, intellectually challenged, uncoordinated, boys who are very small or effeminate, girls who are taller than all the boys, the foreign child, the stutterer, etc. Anyone who is different is an easy mark for the wolf pack.

What is most disturbing is Every student counts the that adults often feel no ob- number of valentines he or ligation to come to the aid of she is given, which becomes a direct measure of social these vulnerable children. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve heard the argument worth. This mother said the that says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kids will be kids -- adults should stay out of teacher then announced that the conflict, and let the chil- the class was going to play dren settle it themselves.â&#x20AC;? I a game that required the disagree emphatically. It is formation of boy-girl teams. almost criminal for an adult That was her first mistake, to stand by passively while since fourth-graders have not yet experienced a defenseless boy or the happy hormones girl is shredded by James that draw the sexes peers. The damage inflicted in those moDobson together. The moment the teacher inments can reverberstructed the students ate for a lifetime. to select a partner, Some years ago all the boys ima woman told me mediately laughed about her experience and pointed at the as a room mother homeliest and leastfor her daughterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s respected girl in the fourth-grade class. She visited the class- Focus on room. She was overroom on Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the Family weight, had protruding teeth, and was Day to assist the too withdrawn even teacher with the traditional party on that holi- to look anyone in the eye. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t put us with Nanday. Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day can be the most painful day of the cy,â&#x20AC;? they all said in mock year for an unpopular child. terror. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Anybody but Nan-

cy! Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll give us a disease! Ugh! Spare us from Nasty Nancy.â&#x20AC;? The mother waited for the teacher (a strong disciplinarian) to rush to the aid of the beleaguered little girl. But nothing was said to the insulting boys. Instead, the teacher left Nancy to cope with that painful situation in solitude. Ridicule by oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own sex is distressing, but rejection by the opposite sex is like taking a hatchet to oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s self-concept. What could this devastated child say in reply? How does an overweight fourth-grade girl defend herself against nine aggressive boys? What response could she make but to blush in mortification and slide foolishly into her chair? This child will never forget that moment (or the teacher who abandoned her in this time of need). I say again to teachers: Defend the most defenseless child in your classroom. We can do no less.

change. When old systems are no longer working or do not fit current experiences, a few individuals and then great numbers begin to generate unrest and make â&#x20AC;&#x153;new proposals.â&#x20AC;? As the unrest grows, those who have a stake in the old culture or who are filled with fear, try to summon people back to the â&#x20AC;&#x153;old ways.â&#x20AC;? The people who want to â&#x20AC;&#x153;return to the fleshpots of Egypt,â&#x20AC;? who try to summon people back to the â&#x20AC;&#x153;old waysâ&#x20AC;? often have short-term success. Eventually, however, accumulated pressure for change produces such acute stress that the whole culture must break the crust of custom and find new structures. When that happens, those â&#x20AC;&#x153;new proposalsâ&#x20AC;? become the consensus and the culture moves into a new age. After a while, even the â&#x20AC;&#x153;new wayâ&#x20AC;? becomes the â&#x20AC;&#x153;old wayâ&#x20AC;? and the process repeats itself. John C. Calhoun, Vice President under John Quincy Adams, may have said it best. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The interval between

the decay of the old and the formulation of and the establishment of the new constitutes a period of transaction which must always necessarily be one of uncertainty, confusion, error, and wild and fierce fanaticism.â&#x20AC;? God is taking us to a new â&#x20AC;&#x153;landâ&#x20AC;? and into a new â&#x20AC;&#x153;time.â&#x20AC;? Trust him!

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Breakdown happens before breaking through Having set out, the Israelite filled with excitement. They community grumbled against assumed that they could Moses and Aaron, saying, â&#x20AC;&#x153;In get to their new life withthe land of Egypt, we sat at out having to go through our fleshpots and ate our fill any pain. When they hit the of bread, but you lead us into desert with all its problems, this desert to die of famine.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; they turn on their leaders and yearn for the â&#x20AC;&#x153;good old Exodus 16:1-3 days,â&#x20AC;? even though When I was a kid in those â&#x20AC;&#x153;good old Rhodelia, we called Ronald daysâ&#x20AC;? were days of them â&#x20AC;&#x153;scaredy catsâ&#x20AC;? Knott slavery. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We might and â&#x20AC;&#x153;chickens,â&#x20AC;? kids have been in slavery, who lost their nerve but at least we had and ran home, the something to eat!â&#x20AC;? first second any kind This story is a parof bravery was called adigm for all people for. They were scared who are undergoto try anything new, ing change. There anything adventurous, anything out of Encouraging is a part of all of us who want a â&#x20AC;&#x153;new the ordinary. They Words lifeâ&#x20AC;? without having were willing to sit to pay the price. We around and imagine want resurrection great adventures. They were willing to make without the cross. Victims a good start. But they were of spouse abuse often get cowards when it came time up enough nerve to leave their abusers, only to return to carry through. The story of the Israelitesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to them when they are overexodus out of the slavery of whelmed with fear about Egypt, across a scary des- not being able to make it on ert, to the promised land is their own. This â&#x20AC;&#x153;exodus reactionâ&#x20AC;? one of my favorite stories. In that story, the people set seems to be a natural huout behind their leaders, man reaction in times of

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be afraid to ask God for shoes

I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t remember where I first heard this story, but it was told long ago about a little boy standing on a busy sidewalk on a late Decemberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s day. He was standing barefoot and staring through a store window at some shoes. A young lady noticed the little boy and asked what he was staring at through the window. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was asking God for some shoes,â&#x20AC;? the little boy said. The lady took the boy by the hand and went into the store and asked the clerk to fit the boy with any pair of shoes he wanted. She then went and got some socks. After the boy had picked out a pair of shoes, the lady

took a moistened napkin and lady. The little boy asked, washed the boys feet, put a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Are you Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wife?â&#x20AC;? That question needs not an pair of socks on him, and then tied the boyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brand answer. Jesus said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;as the Father has sent me new shoes. into the world, even After the lady paid Randy the clerk, she again Johnson so send I you.â&#x20AC;? Is there someone took the boy by the you could do a good hand and led him deed for? Instead of outside. talking about the love â&#x20AC;&#x153;Does that feel betof God, why donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ter?â&#x20AC;? the lady asked. you share it? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yes Maâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;am!â&#x20AC;? Exclaimed the boy. Randy Johnson is the The lady smiled as the little boy ran Pastorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pastor of the BrandenChurch of God and off down the street. Spotlight burg also hosts a radio show He then stopped and on WMMG from 11:00 came running back to a.m. to 12:00 p.m. from the lady. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thanks,â&#x20AC;? he said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;But I Monday through Wednesday. have one question.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;What is that,â&#x20AC;? said the

More we seek, the more we take on His qualities By Dan Newton Pastor, Grace Baptist Church Our scripture reading today is Jeremiah 30: 18 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 22, but I want to quote Jeremiah 30: 21: â&#x20AC;&#x153; Their leader will be one of their own; their ruler will arise from among them. I will bring him near and he will come close to me, for who is he who will devote himself to be close to me?â&#x20AC;? The people of New Hampshire lost a beloved icon when the granite formation nicknamed â&#x20AC;&#x153; The Old Man of the Mountainâ&#x20AC;? tumbled down in a rock slide in May 2003. The amazingly lifelike profile that graces their state quarter inspired one of my favorite stories, â&#x20AC;&#x153; The Great Stone Face â&#x20AC;&#x153; by Nathaniel Hawthorne. In the story, the hero spends his life looking for a man who looks like the granite formation. He is

sure that anyone with that majestic profile will match it in character. First one candidate, then another, disappoints. In the end, he discovers that he himself has the face that matches the mountain. After a lifetime of devotion, he resembles what he sought. Isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t that the idea in our Scripture. It happens that way in our spiritual growth. The more we seek the Lord and honor His character, the more we take on His qualities. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the Spiritâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work within us, moving us closer to that day when he will even â&#x20AC;&#x153;transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x153; (Phil. 3: 21). What a complete work He does! Remember, Sunday go to a church of your choice. If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a church home, we invite you to visit Grace Baptist Church this Sunday.

BIBLE TRIVIA by Wilson Casey

1. Is the book of Galatians in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. How many times is the name â&#x20AC;&#x153;Satanâ&#x20AC;? used in the Old Testament? 0, 1, 15, 174 3. From Genesis 36, what city was Esauâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home base? Petra, Tyre, Gilgal, Perga 4. Who hid in a cave while God passed by? Noah, Moses, Abraham, Jonah 5. In what book is the phrase, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Woe is meâ&#x20AC;?? None, 2 Samuel, Numbers, Isaiah 6. In 1 Peter, to what animal is Satan compared? Serpent, Wolf, Rat, Lion ANSWERS: 1) New; 2) 15; 3) Petra; 4) Moses; 5) Isaiah; 6) Lion Wilson Caseyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Do You Know Your Bible? A Fun Quiz on the Good Bookâ&#x20AC;? (Sourcebooks, $5.95) has just been published. (c) 2007 King Features Synd., Inc.

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includes Muldraugh, also requested that Muldraugh receive some portion of the grant money to help repair faulty sewer lines and replace old water meters. This time around Goddard’s suggestion didn’t fall on deaf ears. “Anything we can give them would be helpful,” Goddard said Some of Muldraugh’s water meters were installed in the mid-1950s and no longer accurately read all the water being metered. Fiscal Court unanimously approved to give Muldraugh $275,000, which Goddard said he is happy with. “$300,000 won’t fix the system, but it will make it better,” he said. “It’s better than no money at all and it was more than I was expecting.” But he asked that Fiscal Court oversee any funding Muldraugh receives. “We’ve had some incidences come up…and I would like for us to keep track of the money,” he requested. Goddard then read a letter he said he composed from complaints he received from residents of the county. The letter read: “We, the people of Meade County, are tired of paying these extraordinarily high taxes just to watch Fiscal Court flush them down the never-ending hole.” The letter made reference to county entities, such as Riverport, Industrial Authority, Park, EMS and jail, which are overseen by the court. The letter stated that these entities do not answer to Fiscal Court or provide proof of any progress or exactly how funds are being used. “The lack of infrastructure and with the pace that the Riverport and the Industrial Authority are moving, my great-great-grandchild may see the first tenant. Besides, where else can I spend $400,000 or more and answer to no one,” the letter stated. “He made some good points,” Craycroft said in reaction to the letter. Goddard said he composed the letter because he was approached by a number of residents who are concerned about where their tax dollars have been going. “Enough people were concerned for me to bring it up,” Goddard said. “I’m the voice that speaks for the public.”

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both the vandalism incidents could be related. Churchgoers at St. Theresa’s noticed the broken tombstones Sunday morning. Cemetery committee member Pat Barr believes the vandals were likely youths looking for a few kicks. “Somebody has a really warped sense of humor,” he said. “The damage is really bad. Some of the tombstones there date back to before the Civil War.” Barr said the church first formed in Meade County in 1811 and the cornerstone of the current church building was laid in 1854. The Messenger reported that a $1,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the capture of the vandals, but Barr said the church has not decided for sure if a reward will be offered. Barr said the church will repair as many tombstones as possible but expects St. Theresa’s to look toward the Archdiocese of Louisville for financial help to repair the rest. “The repair work will be costly,” he said. “(The vandals) knocked them over and pushed some tombstones off their foundations. Some of the tombstones are

The Industrial Authority is asking for $10,000, which Pace said is what they always ask for. Pace said the Industrial Authority is looking to hire a recruiter to help bring businesses into the Buttermilk Falls Industrial Park, which is still lacking tenants. “We hate that we haven’t nailed any tenants yet,” Pace said. However, he said that he cannot promise the money will improve the situation but believes having a fulltime recruiter can make a difference. “I can’t guarantee the money will make it a success,” Pace said. The court also decided to lower the pay rate for an investigator who will assist the County Attorney’s Office with case investigations. Craycroft said they will receive $11 per hour, until they hire a qualified candidate. He said the position is vacant right now, and the pay rate could change, based on how much experience the person has. The secretary for the County Attorney will also see a drop in their salary. The new pay rate for the County Attorney’s secretary is $8 per hour. The past secretary who worked for former County Attorney Darren Sipes was paid $8.50 per hour. Craycroft said the former secretary received higher pay because they had more experience. “Those employees no longer work there, and the experience isn’t there,” Craycroft said. The final reading for the budget will take place next Wednesday. Fiscal Court will vote on the budget and if it is passed, the budget will be sent to the state.

magistrates that he would be willing to work with each of them individually to straighten out any addressing issues that have come up in their districts. Bennett also asked the court to sign the Emergency Management Mutual Aid and Assistance Agreement. By signing the document, the county agrees to provide help to neighboring cities

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and counties in the event of a disaster, such as a tornado. In turn, Meade County will receive the same assistance from other local governments who signed the agreement. Bennett said the last Fiscal Court already signed the agreement, but since there is only one member of the previous administration still on fiscal court, he thought

it would be a good idea to “have everyone’s name on the line.” The court voted unanimously to sign the agreement.

Dumpster clean up grant applied for

The court voted to apply for a state grant to help with cleaning up the city’s open dumpsters, which is a public health issue.

Craycroft said the county would apply for a $60,000 state grant to help Solid Waste with the project. He said they would not necessarily be guaranteed that money, since it is the state funds. Fiscal Court will hold another special session on Wednesday, May 31, to read the budget and, if approved, send it to the state.

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Fiscal Court approved to extend the county’s contract with Bill Lacey for one more year. Craycroft said that Lacey, who is in charge of readdressing for the county’s E-911 system, has always been on a yearly contract with the county. Mark Bennett, the director of the county’s 911 center and chairman of the E-911 committee, said Lacey’s services are needed in order to complete the second phase of the system, which is to provide phone numbers and addresses for wireless calls. Bennett the committee will need Lacey’s services for one more year. Goddard asked Bennett if he could supply the court with benchmarks so they can see how the 911 system is progressing. Bennett said he would be happy to provide the court with a timeline and updates on progress. Bennett also told the eight-feet tall and others are even taller than that.” In the meantime, Barr said all the church can do is wait for police to conduct its investigation. “We hope to be able to find out who did it,” he said. At the near-by MeadeBreck Center, John Vessels, who helps run the center, said the building was also targeted by vandals. He believes the center was vandalized Thursday night, May 17. “It hadn’t happened when I left at dark,” he said. “I came back the next afternoon and noticed all three windows busted. It’s a shame someone would do something like that. It’s aggravating.” Vessels said he thinks the vandals broke the windows by using a concrete cinder block used to prop open the doors. He does not believe the vandals were able to get inside and said he does not believe anything was stolen. “There’s nothing in there to steal,” he said. “(The vandals) would have had to bust out some more glass to get inside.” Deputy Brandon Wright is investigating the crime. Anyone with information that could aid the investigation of either act of vandalism should contact the Meade County Sheriff’s Department at 270-422-4937.

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transports the animals to the United States. “My wife and I first started raising alpacas when I was a trucker,” Umscheid said. “They’re easy animals to take care of, and if I wasn’t home, they were simple for my wife to care for by herself.” Umscheid said over 90 percent of all the alpacas he raises come to the U.S. His truck still had three alpacas on it. His next drop off was in South Carolina. “They’re (alpacas) getting popular in the United States,” he said. “And they’re not hard to take care of.” The simplicity behind caring for alpacas was a perk for Oaks, but he also liked that they are new and different than the typical farm animal. “Alpacas looked interesting and I thought I’d try a new challenge,” he said. Oaks said he purchased the animals from Canada because they are cheaper there than in the United States. Oaks said the cost of one alpaca could range from $20,000 to $30,000. Oaks explained that alpacas produce some of the world’s finest fibers, which he thought could be beneficial to bringing a whole new industry to Meade County. “I’m trying to help get industry to the area,” he said. “Alpaca fibers can be used to make clothes and coats and other items. With enough growers, the area could see a whole new industry come in.” But Oaks stressed that

there are two things people are not allowed to do with alpacas: kill or eat them. He also said alpacas do not like to be by themselves for very long and it is recommended you purchase a companion for them, a reason he is purchasing more than one. In fact, Oaks’ pack will grow from five to six in about a month because one of the animals is pregnant and due in June. He said he will keep the alpacas on his farm, just outside of Johnstown, where he used to raise cattle. Oaks said he plans to raise the animals for his grandchildren to use for 4-H projects one day. “You can show alpacas in contests, like you can with a lot of other farm animals,” Oaks said. “People even win awards for showing their alpacas. Or you can have classes to learn about their fibers.” Tom Brady, Meade County’s Animal Control Officer, said having alpacas as livestock in the county is fine because there are other animals in Meade County that are not native to the area. But Brady said owners are expected to give the same humane treatment to alpacas that they have to give all other animals. “We have llamas and you can even find ostridges here, so you can have alpacas but I’d imagine they’d need the best of treatment in a delicate area,” he said. Brady said he does not know much about the animal but he believes this is the first time there has been an alpaca farm in Meade County. He said the closest place he knows to find alpacas right now is Indiana, where there are several al-

paca farms. Willie Ems, the owner of Alpacas at Flatwoods Farm in New Salisbury, Ind., said he and his wife, Kristin, started their farm five years ago after his wife, who is a knitter, became familiar with alpaca fibers. Ems said their fibers are “softer than cashmere and as warm as wool.” He said their fiber is also a good substitute for people who are allergic to wool. “Nearly 90 percent of people who are allergic to wool are not allergic to alpaca fibers, and they find it to be a good alternative,” Ems said. He said one of the benefits to raising alpacas is they require minimal daily maintenance, about 10 to 15 minutes a day. Ems said all he has to do is feed the animals, give supplements and groom them. Once a year, according to Ems, owners also need to sheer the alpacas and have the fiber processed in order for it to be ready to sell. Ems also cautions that people need at least two alpacas because they are herd animals and get lonely when they are by themselves. He said alpacas will do okay “being roommates” with llamas, since they are distant relatives. Ems said the animal’s size makes it easy for most people to handle. According to the Kentucky Alpaca Association, the average alpaca weighs between 130 to 190 pounds. “They’re small enough for almost anyone to take care of, and alpacas are good with kids,” he said. “They’re very neat, very cool animals.”

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“Alpacas are interesting and I thouht I’d try a new challenge,” said Hubert Oaks of his five new alpacas. Oaks has high hopes the alpacas’ wool will sell in Meade County.

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STANDINGS Baseball Boys: District Overall W L W L Meade 3 0 6 19 Breckinridge 2 3 15 18 Hancock 1 3 13 13 Softball

Girls: Breckinridge 3 1 Meade 2 3 Hancock 2 3

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Greenwell’s arm not enough as Waves fall By Shaun T. Cox sports@thenewsstandard.com The Lady Waves’ season came to an end Monday evening after the team couldn’t couldn’t get anything going at the plate and the Hanock County defense was awarded a couple of gifts. Meade County (16-19) was shutout 1-0, even though soon-to-be freshman Raymie Greenwell allowed only one unearned-run on five hits in seven innings, while striking out eight. The lone run of the entire game came in the second inning on a passed ball/wild pitch. “It’s hard knowing that (the run) really shouldn’t have happened and we weren’t able to come back and score,” Greenwell said after the game. “But, that’s just the game of softball. It goes either way.” Meade County defeated Hancock (22-9) in a double-header in Hawesville on May 3, but lost the opener of the tournament to the Lady Hornets. Last season, it was Hancock that swept a regular season matchup, only to lose on the tournament’s first day. Hancock coach Jake Schwindel said that while it is hard to beat a team three times in one season, he doesn’t believe it gives either team any real advantage. “Last year, we beat Breck twice in the regular season and of course, they beat us in the first game of the district (tournament),” Schwindel said. “I’m

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not sure if I’d put that much stock in it, though. I just knew Meade was a good team, we’re solid too and it was going to be one heck of a ballgame. One run, a hit here or one there and it’s a totally different game.” Schwindel said he knew his team would have the advantage if the game remained close. “We played close in the regular season and we knew coming in that we were going to have to play our A game,” he said. “We needed good pitching and the defense to win and a 1-0 score tells you that was what it was all about. “Our pitching and defense have both been solid all season. Counting tonight, more than half of the 31 or 32 games we’ve played have been one-run games. So that says a lot right there and we’ve won our share of those games.” Lady Waves coach Mike Harreld said the girls’ timing at the plate was off. “We faced some pretty fast pitching all weekend and we tried to slow the machine down a little bit, so I think the timing of the pitching was — trying to get readjusted to someone that’s a little bit slower — what we were having a hard time with,” he said. “She didn’t throw a whole lot; just some good changeups and we were swinging at some bad pitches there all game long. We had opportunities to score — we just didn’t get it done.” In the fifth inning, sophomore Megan Fackler led

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Eighth-grader Raymie Greenwell nearly led the Lady Waves to victory against Hancock.

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OUTDOORS...B5 Local fishing guru Chris Gable talks about the importance of softplastics for every angler’s tackle box.

Archery The first ever Pop-up archery tournament will be held this weekend in Tompkinsville, Ky. Motion Targets will be hosting the event, held May 25 and 26. There are trophy and money classes shooting, and the money class will pay back $200. The shoot will be from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. Trophy classes for Youth, Women, Hunters and Open are $10. Money classes carry $25 minimum entry fee but there are no limits. Practice rounds can be shot as much as time will allow for $5 each. All proceeds raised for the tournament will benefit local NASP teams that will be competing in the National NASP tournament on June 9. For more information, or to pre-register, call Mark at (270) 427-0233, or e-mail rjelam@mchsi.com.

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Youth Camps Signups are ongoing for several youth summer camps here in the county. •The camps beginning next week include the Meade County Wrestling Camp, which begins on May 29. Cost is $60 for the four-day camp with instruction given by MCHS 3rd Region Coach of the Year Bob Davis.

• Meade County Swimming Camp begins May 30, and the cost is $40. Instruction is given by two-time 3rd Region Coach of the Year J.P. LaVertu. Jr. Dragster

Local junior dragster Travis Argabright competed in three events last weekend. Friday,Argabright made it to the quarterfinals in Hardinsburg out of 10 cars. Saturday,Argabright again made the quarterfinals out 25 cars in Ohio Valley. Sunday, Argabright took first place out of seven cars in Hardinsburg. Argabright said he took home about $250 in cash prizes for the weekend. Argabright currently sits in first place in the Junior Dragster points standings at US 60 Raceway with 40 points.

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Campers practiced lots of drills throughout the camp and competed in daily games.

Football kicks off summer camp season By Shaun T. Cox sports@thenewsstandard.com The first of many summer athletic camps for Meade County youths was held this week, with the football team getting camp season kicked off. Assistant Greenwave coach Glen Wilson is in charge of the Roy A. Peace Youth Football Camp, held on the soccer teams’ fields behind the Board of Education on Old Ekron Road. Wilson said the biggest goal of the 5-yearold camp is to get kids interested in football at a younger age. “Our main objective is to get the kids out here where they enjoy playing the game of football,” he said. “We want them to come out, have a good experience and have fun. When they get to be high schoolers, we want them all thinking, ‘I want to be on the Greenwave football team.” Greenwave head coach Larry Mofield said youth athletic camps are an important part of the overall success of the high school program all the way down. “We try to do it right after school gets out because people are in the groove of getting up at 7:30 in the morning,” he said. “It’s an

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Meade County High School senior Joseph Ramon competes in the region track & field meet at Louisville Central’s Athletic Complex in Louisville on Wednesday. The team has several hopefuls for next week’s state meet, held in Lexington at Dunbar High School.

MCHS tennis season’s end in regional By Shaun T. Cox sports@thenewsstandard.com The Meade County High School tennis teams finished their seasons in last week’s 5th Region tournament in Elizabethtown, with the girls’ team earning a tie for fifth place in the region. The girls earned three points with three first-round wins and the boys’ team finished in a tie for twelfth with one first-round victory. There are 16 teams in the 5th Region. “I’m really excited with how we did,” first-year girls coach Amber English said. “Both of our doubles teams and one singles player made it through

to the second round. I wasn’t sure how we’d do in the first round. Then we drew No. 1 E-town, No. 2 E-town and No. 1 Central Hardin all in the second round so it was tough, but I thought they did really well. I thought we’d have a chance if E-town had an off day and we could get in there and jump on them, but the girls played well.” Elizabethtown was crowned region champs, while Central Hardin finished second in both the boys and girls divisions. Sophomore Jonah Cundiff was the lone winner on the boys bracket, defeating Derek Deroche from North Hardin in the first round.

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Two big names take themselves out of Jr. sweepstakes By Buddy Shacklette DAYTONA BEACH — Rick Hendrick, owner of Hendrick Motorsports, said “there’s no room in the Inn” for Dale Earnhardt Jr., and Doug Yates, co-owner of Robert Yates Racing, said “it’s not likely” that he’d be able to land NASCAR’s mostcoveted free agent in the history of the sport. Hendrick’s comments came because his program currently has four drivers — Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, Kyle Busch and Casey Mears — under contract through 2008, while Junior seems to have enjoyed his free agent hunt thus far. “(The owners) all are fun to get to know,” Junior said. “It’s really neat to get down to the core of some of these guys and understand them more. You don’t have that ability when you’re driving for another team. You can’t spend that time with them. That’s been really fun. “They all can basically offer the same little piece of the puzzle, but it’s really the guy and the company that seems to be the most comfortable fit for me.” Although RYR had talks with Dale Earnhardt Inc. in the past about a possible merger, Junior appears committed to Chevrolet and RYR is committed to Ford. “We have a lot of responsibility to Ford Motor

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Dale Earnhardt Jr., left, celebrates his win in Charlotte in 2000 with his late father and former team owner Dale Earnhardt Sr.

Company, Yates said. We want to do a good job for them and the one thing that we’ve said all along is that we are Ford. If a situation arises that can complement our program and Ford’s program, we’re very interested in listening to it.” RYR has won 57 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup races over its 19 years of existence — and all of them came in a Ford. However, RYR has gone 102 NEXTEL Cup starts and nearly two seasons since it last pulled

into victory lane and the team has won just three races over the last five seasons. Would landing the biggest name in NASCAR prompt a jump from the only manufacturer they’ve ever known to Chevrolet? “No. Edsel Ford, Dan Davis and the whole Ford family have been very good to us and, hopefully, they feel like we’ve done some good things for them and it’s a good partnership,” Yates said. “Our number one deal is to make our team stronger and to make it stronger with the Ford oval on it.” There is also another aspect going against RYR. Teresa Earnhardt and Junior have both gone on record as saying they are committed to Chevrolet, which takes RYR out of the Junior sweepstakes — and the potential for a merger with DEI out of the equation. “That probably is a deal breaker, I would guess,” Yates said. “We’ve worked a long time to build our company and not only the race team, but our Roush-Yates engine partnership that we have. That’s very important to us. “That’s the company I run, so that’s very important to us. If we can find a situation that makes Ford stronger

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important part of football and the success of the total program in Meade County. “A lot of people look at Friday nights and see whether you won or lost, but this youth camp, the flag football, tackle, fifthand sixth-grade leagues, the middle school, freshman and JV programs are just as important as what we do on Friday nights because that’s where it all begins. Our numbers have increased over the years and that’s because of (camps) like this.” Wilson said the camp costs $45 and runs from Monday to Thursday. The camp focuses on nearly every facet of the game, and the kids get a T-shirt and a football — while parents get some personal time “so they can enjoy themselves, too.” “It’s broken up into three sections each day,” he said. “The first day, we worked on drills specific to each position at different stations. We do that for about an hour and… with the little guys, you don’t really know who’s going to be a lineman or a quarterback so they get a touch of everything — offense and defense — just to let them get a feel for the basic fundamentals. “With the older kids, we’ll be more specific. If it’s a great big old fella, he probably won’t be doing any running back drills and he may work lineman stuff. If it’s a skinny fast guy, he may work the wide receiver drills.” Wilson said the second hour is dedicated to competition drills, which change daily. “Monday, we did an agility competition with an obstacle course that we timed the guys on drills like the shuttle run, which works on lateral movement, and a square where they sprint 10 yards and then shuffle 10, then back peddle 10 and sprint to the finish. Our fourth drill, they weave in and out of barrels with a ball under their arms like a

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English said she expected bigger things next year. “I have five girls returning and I know most of them are getting lessons this summer and going to camps so I look for next year to be a pretty good year for us if they continue to play through the offseason,” she said. “Several of the girls are members of Doe Valley or Hillcrest and they’ve been playing. "I’ve got a couple of more girls that didn’t play this year but will next and they’ve been going out and hitting with some of my players. I really think we’ll have a shot at doing something in the region next year.” Zweifel also said it was all just a matter of how much time the kids are willing to put in. “A lot of that depends on how hard they work this summer,” he said. “The problem we run into is no public courts. We have six in the county and they’re all private. Camps will help if they’re willing to travel and play. But that becomes a different thing. They have to be willing to do it.” Zweifel said tennis was big here in Meade County some years ago, and could be again if the right people were to get involved. “Do I think it could be a hot-bed again?” he said. “Probably not like it was 10 years ago, but I think with some public courts and some interest from the right people — if we had four or five public courts — they would be utilized the way they need to. Instead of going from Feb. 15 to the end of school

running back. We time it all and give awards for each grade level." Tuesday, Wilson said the kids performed in a quarterback challenge where balls thrown through tires and into trashcans earned points.

"Watching him play football has kept me in it because I wanted to be like him." –Antonio Stewart, Senior Greenwave running back/defensive back

Wednesday’s skill competition was a punt, pass and kick drill, where whomever amassed the biggest total yards from all three drills won. Thursday's competition was for fieldgoal kicking. “They get three tries to kick one from the 10-yard line,” Wilson said. “The little guys will kick from the goal line and usually one will win it with them, but we’ve had some older kids make three, four and five in row.” Wilson said it was important for the kids to see everything football has to offer so they can find somewhere they might fit in because not everybody can be a quarterback, a running back or a linebacker. “We just look to see who can do what,” he said. “We want everybody to play and get to do different things because the worst thing we can do is have a kid leave here thinking, ‘Gosh, football stinks. It’s hot, I never got to touch the ball and it wasn’t any fun at all.’ So, we want them all to have a good time and that’s our main objective.” The third hour of each day is where the kids get to put what they’ve learned to the test on the field against each other. “That’s when we have our league games,” Wilson said. “We’ll play flag football with the little guys beand having nowhere to go from there — tennis is one of those things that if you don’t play, you lose your skills — if we had public courts they could play on a 60 degree day in December.” Zweifel said he thinks it could happen if the team can start winning to drum up some support. “Meade Olin is the prime spot, or the riverfront,” he said about the location for public courts. “If we had enough interest, you might see it happen. Winning is the key with a sports program. Volleyball went from a sport that didn’t win too much to doing great last season, and now everybody’s on the bandwagon. “Look at what baseball has done for Meade Olin. That field is a product of the boosters and the boys busting their butts at the fair to get the money to fix that field up. It was horrible at one time. That field will be the showcase in the region when it’s completely done.” English, who is also the newly-appointed girls volleyball coach, said the biggest thing she would like to see her team work on is its intensity level. “I just wish that — I don’t know if it’s because not a lot of other people are behind tennis and the girls kind of feel that — they would be a little more into it like I want them to be,” she said. “I think once they believe they can win, it would really give Meade County tennis a boost. “I walked into volleyball practice (Tuesday) and the girls had sweat was rolling off their foreheads and they were so into it and they can’t wait to play. There’s that difference right now between tennis and volleyball.”

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cause, hopefully, they’ll all be playing flag football in the fall. The older kids will play 7-on-7, which is basically two-hand touch and is mostly passing drills." The final hour hosts a guest speaker. “We had Joe Washington Jr. on Monday and he won a national championship at Western Kentucky,” Wilson said. “(Tuesday), we had Greenwave trivia and we gave out prizes like old jersey’s and stuff. Today, we have Darnell Stewart talking to the kids and he was a former Greenwave running back who just graduated from Campbellsville University. Thursday, we’ll do awards for all the guys.” Camp graduate and soonto-be senior Greenwave defensive back/running back Antonio Stewart said “looking up to the big people like cousin Darnell” was what made him want to play football at a young age. “Watching him play football has kept me in it because I wanted to be like him,” he said. We just want to get the kids into the game, keep them out of trouble, in school and to love the game of football.” Mofield said having guys like Stewart and his teammates out to help as counselors is crucial to stoking interest within the county’s youth. “I’ll bet you we have somewhere between 30 and 40 of our players out here working and that means a lot because these little kids to see the guys that are playing on Friday nights,” he said. “And we try to bring back former players like Darnell, who played on one of the best teams we’ve ever had here in 2001.” Wilson said the camp has received a lot of positive feedback from the campers’ parents and that most of the negative things he’s heard have come from the boys’ T-ball and little league coaches. “I think the parents have been pleased with it and I don’t remember any big complaints,” he said. “We’ve had a few rainouts but this year the weather’s been

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The last half-hour of camp each day was dedicated to games between each age group. After the game, organizers had daily speakers, including Joe Washington Jr., who won a national championship at Western Kentucky, and former player Darnell Stewart. great. Parents like it because the kids get home and they say, ‘Football’s great, we get to rip and run and it’s outside,’ and these little guys have a lot of energy to burn. I have gotten some negative feedback, though, from the baseball coaches because they say they’re too tired for their games at night.” Mofield said Wilson should be proud because of how successful the camp has been over a short time, and that the high school staff is appreciative of how supportive the community is. “Hats off to coach Wilson because he puts in a lot of work before we get started and he does a tremendous job putting it on,” he said. “All the high school coaches work at it and the kids have fun. The biggest thing is, if we see these kids down the road wearing the green and white for Meade County, we’ll be excited about that because football has been a

tradition here since 1965 and it’s been a good program. “The reason it’s been a good program is because the administrative support and the support of the community is second to none. It comes all the way from the top at the Board of Education on down to the high school administration. We’ve got some big supporters out there with people like Frog Greer and Peggy Darnall. Without them, this camp would not be possible and they’re big supporters of this camp and kids in general.” Mofield said extracurricular activities like athletics are important because they help give some kids direction in life. “There’s an emphasis on extracurriculars here because the administrators see they’re another way to help young people and to get them channeled into the right things. I think that’s

what is special about this county. There are a lot of great youth camps that go on during the summer and I think we’ve got a good one too.” Wilson said the camp couldn’t be successful without all counselors and coaches who volunteered. All of the money made goes back into the fall flag football league for second-, third- and fourth-graders Wilson started around the same time as the camp began. “I’d just like to thank everybody that helps out,” he said. “The coaching staff and players put in a lot of hours and they don’t get paid for any of it. We put all money that we make back into the fall program and we just try to let them have a good experience and give them some Greenwave gear so they can wear it around and be proud of it.”

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off with a single and sophomore Cindy Padgett was brought in as a pinch runner. Sophomore Amanda Smith hit a single and she and Padgett executed a doublesteal. After Sireno drew a walk to load the bases with nobody out, Greenwell hit into a double play and sophomore Taylor Smith struck out, ending the threat. “We had bases loaded with no outs and Raymie came up and she usually hits the ball with some power,” Harreld said. “I had Kayla Ross in the back of my mind to pinch hit for her because she’s been a great pinch hitter for us and I knew I could get a fly ball out of her, but Raymie usually hits the ball hard somewhere (so I didn’t make the switch). But, she hit the onehopper back to the pitcher and it was an easy double play for them.” In the seventh, with their season on the line the Waves threatened again but couldn’t catch a break. Junior Lori Fox led off with a single. Fackler then hit a shot down the right field line that might have scored Fox but landed just foul, and Fackler hit into a double play on the next pitch. After that, Smith reached first base after the pitcher mishandled a grounder and went to second on a passed ball/wild pitch, but Sireno struck out to end the game. “That was just sort of the way the game was going,” Harreld said. “When things like that are happening, you start to wonder if it’s not meant to be because you can’t have that many bad breaks go against one team that often. Tonight’s game just wasn’t meant to be. You hardly ever see a double play in softball and here they turned three.” Harreld praised Greenwell’s poise on the mound and said the future was bright for her and the rest of his relatively young team. Thirteen players on this year’s team were freshman or sophomores, and Greenwell was an eighth-grader. “Everywhere we go, other coaches talk about what a future she’s got,” Harreld said.” But as far as Raymie goes, she pitched a great game and she’s going to be tough. She just has to keep her focus and keep working hard. Even though she has great talent, a lot of times they stop working and just rely on that talent.” Greenwell said she is pleased her coach has such trust in her and her teammates, and that it was some consolation that almost everyone would be back for the next couple of years. “I feel really good because he believes that I can do it and he has enough trust in the

other girls to believe in them too, and so I just came out here and tried my best to do well,” she said. “Most varsity teams have more juniors and seniors and with us being so young, we haven’t really matured yet. It will all come in time. Next year, we’ll be a lot better off.” Harreld said there also is several other kids who are even younger who will vie for playing time next year. “We’ve got a lot of eighthgraders coming up and positions are going be tight,” he said. “We’ll have to cut down on errors and hit the ball better. We’re going to have to step our game up and coach (Whitney) Raney pointed out that they will have to pick their intensity level up. When they talk about beating somebody, they have to mean it.” One player who won’t be back is senior Katie Straney, who will study nursing at Elizabethtown Community College. Harreld said Straney was the best leader he’s ever had. “They couldn’t have had a better role model in somebody that practices 110 percent everyday, plays 110 percent everyday and lives her life (the same way),” he said. “I was proud that my daughter had the chance to be under her as a senior.” Harreld said looking at the season as a whole, he saw a lot of good signs for next year. “I told them that they probably played like a freshman and sophomore team all year,” he said. “But, I also put them against one of the toughest schedules we’ve ever played. So to be (16-19) with a freshman/sophomore dominated team — and to have played such a great schedule — I wasn’t disappointed in the win-loss record at all. I’m disappointed that we didn’t make it further because I thought we should have. We’ve got to learn to step up and when you get older, it’s the seniors that seem to rise to the occasion and get the job done.” Last Friday, the team beat Southern (19-11) 6-5 at Meade Olin Park. “They hit the ball pretty well, probably better than I expected, certainly better than they hit it against us last year,” Harreld said. “But, we played just well enough to win and we hit a little bit.” Saturday, the girls lost to Butler (26-5) 9-0 in the opener of the May Mania Tournament, held at Meade Olin Park. “We started off with Butler and Raymie went the full seven against them but we gave them four runs in the first inning,” Harreld said. “Butler had just come off a strong tournament the weekend before in beating Owensboro Catholic, Greenwood and Christian County, so that’s a pretty strong showing for them and I knew Butler would be good. They hit

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Above: The only run of the game scored on a wild pitch/passed ball in the second inning.

Left: Sophomore right fielder Erin Sireno was looking to make a move toward home in the fifth inning.

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the ball well against us and earned a good win there.” In the second game, Meade lost to Union County (22-11) 5-3. “Then we played Union County, who probably has the fastest pitcher we’ve faced,” Harreld said. “We hit here pretty well in getting a couple of triples and three runs, but again, we made errors in the first inning and gave them four.” The Waves ended play Saturday with an 8-1 victory over Male (14-17). Harreld said the girls had their stroke at the plate over the weekend and it was a big letdown they couldn’t get anything going Monday. “Overall, from Friday to

Saturday, we hit the ball well and that’s why it was such a surprise that we couldn’t touch it Monday night,” he said. “Defense is probably our biggest weakness right now. There were several games this year that we’d score three, four or five runs and still get beat when all we had to do is play solid defense.”

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five Gold Gloves, and that’s more than Mickey Mantle ever won); and he could light up the base paths (he had 52 steals one season). We all know he broke the all-time home run record during an era where hitting 40-plus round trippers became the norm, but this guy hit 73 out of the yard in 2001. Most players don’t hit that many singles in a year. It’s an incredible achievement. Perhaps even more impressive, in 2004 he was on base more than six times every 10 at bats for an astounding .609 on-base percentage. And according to the nerds and wonks that work with Bill James, his statistics make him the fourth-best player of all-time. Given that, Bonds hasn’t necessarily been a champion of character, ratting out other ballplayers every time a dog comes sniffing around his locker for performance-enhancing drugs and routinely refusing to come clean with the fans over his use of the “clear.” Greg Maddux Roger Clemens (who will be profiled next week) may grab most of the headlines, but Greg Maddux is the closest thing to Cy Young or Christy Mathewson you’ll get to see in your lifetime. Check this stat: Maddux is

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and makes Robert Yates Racing stronger going forward, that’s what we’re interested in.” The fact that Junior is for staying with Chevrolet immediately shoots Richard Childress Racing and Joe Gibbs racing to the lead in the race for his services. RCR hasn’t won a Cup championship in 13 years but is clearly back and better than ever, while JGR can

claim three titles over the last seven years. “I think he’s obviously made a tough decision in his life and I’ve been in the same situation,” RCR driver Kevin Harvick said. “It’s a hard decision to make and I chose to do what I’m doing here at RCR and that’s a great place to race. I don’t know how it’s all going to work out. I’m sure a lot of things are going to be talked about and (will) happen, and he’s obviously welcome here. It’s just something that we’ll have to wait and see how it plays out.” As for Yates, right now

NEXTEL Cup veteran Ricky Rudd is under a one-year deal and driving the No. 88 Snickers Ford entry, while newcomer David Gilliland is wheeling the No. 38 M & M’s Ford ride. Gilliland, who won a Busch Series race in Kentucky last year, is likely in for the long haul, while Rudd’s future is unknown. RYR is committed to a multi-car team and owns the rights to a number of interesting scenarios. RYR owns 88, double of Junior’s current number. It owns 38, which puts together Junior’s current number

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with his dad’s old No. 3, and 28, which is Junior’s number with the 2 that Dale Earnhardt Sr. won his first Cup championship with in 1980. “If you think about that car number, it’s double eights (88) and Junior is eight,” Yates said. “If he wants to take it to the next step, he could be double eight (88). That’s something for him

to think about perhaps. No, (88) is not for sale. That’s our number. But, it just kind of works with the Earnhardt name. “Anyway, everybody you talk to is gonna throw something like that at you, so I figured we might as well too. Three eight (38) works. Two eight (28) has a lot of history, so there’s a lot of alignment there. I know that Dale and his family has a lot

of loyalty to Chevrolet, but I think he’s gonna get every offer in the garage and the person who makes the best offer — who knows, could you imagine Dale Jr. driving a Mustang convertible down the highway singing Mustang Sally? I’m not a marketing guy, but everybody wants Junior. The biggest deal for us is to get our team strong.’”

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The Greenwave baseball team featured eight seniors this year and the team swept the regular season in the district. Right to left: Levi Ray, Corey Thomas, Jordan Alexander, T.J. Millay, Brooks Benton, Daniel Crean, Cambron Rockwood and Drew Stankiewicz. The team played last night for the tournament title.

Exercise tips from start to fitness By Andrea Renee Wyatt, M.S.S., C.S.C.S. Targeting Those “Problem” Areas Q: I have been working out and eating well for the past several months, and I am seeing good results and feel great. I can tell my body is changing by how my clothes look and by how I feel. However, I’m still not seeing a significant change in my “problem areas.” Is there anything I can do about this? A: You’re not alone, as many people share this same concern. Although you are seeing results throughout your whole body, there are still a few places that seem to not be cooperating. There are a few factors to consider when wanting to see body composition changes. Workout progressions, nutritional and lifestyle habits, in addition to medical conditions and genetics, play a large part in how your body responds to exercise and nutrition. Developing a plan that takes into consideration all of these factors can guide you toward reaching your goals. Unfortunately, we have to rule out the option of spot training. Being able to focus your exercise routine on one particular muscle group in hopes of seeing results in that area alone is not possible. A total body exercise routine that consists of resistance and cardiovascular training will help you gain lean muscle mass and lose fat throughout your whole body.

Monitor your exercise program, and be sure to keep progressing. If you’re performing the same workout routine for long periods of time, your body will become efficient at performing the exercises and not have to exert as much effort. This is your cue to change or modify your program to create a challenge. Nutrition and lifestyle habits are other factors to evaluate. Practicing balanced eating habits and keeping a stress-free lifestyle are necessary for your body to fully have the opportunity to change. As with exercise, you want to monitor your eating and lifestyle habits to be sure they are complimenting each other. It is important to recognize the role that certain medical conditions and genetics play in regards to your body composition. Speak with your physician about any medical conditions and medications that may have an effect on your body. Be sure to be honest about your activity level and nutritional habits. Genetics play a big role in determining how your body will respond to exercise and where it decides to place body fat. Looking at an immediate family member can sometimes give you an idea of places such as hips or thighs that you may find as a problem area. Don’t fret if you are not happy about what you see. Keep working hard and stay consistent to see the results you desire. Always consult a physician before beginning an exercise program. Andrea Renee Wyatt, M.S.S., C.S.C.S., is a certified per-

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Soft plastics like these are a necessity in every fishmerman’s tackle box. There are three basic color schemes one should keep in mind: watermelon, for clear water, pumpkin, for stained water, and black, which works best in muddy water. By Chris Gable Soft plastics, in fishing, have improved drastically over the last ten years. Crème was one of the first plastic lure brands that became widely popular. It was basically an imitation of a night crawler worm. Today, there are hundreds of brands and you can get just about any underwater creature that you want in a plastic version, which can also make choosing the right ones difficult at times. Colors, textures and even features, such as a particular scent or even rattles, have been implemented into soft plastics. I spoke with Bill Boyer, of Brandenburg Huntin’ and Fishin’ store and owner of B&D Custom Lures, about some of the characteristics of today’s plastics and what some of the processes are in making lures. Knowing what the lure is all about can help you decide what you choose to fish. The biggest difference in some plastics is that some are hand poured and others are made with an injection machine. Texture is one obvious characteristic difference that you notice between the two. “Plastisol” is the material used with “hardeners and softeners along with colors” to form a lure after the plastisol is heated in a machine or a pot. Injected plastics contain air bubbles because of the process and some are actually injected with “superfloater bubbles” to make the lure even more buoyant. Hand-poured baits have a harder body texture and usually will have a flat side due to process constraints.

Technological advances have allowed for some new materials, such as CyberFlex, that are more durable for the rigors of fishing and will allow for less maintenance. They are stretchy like a rubber band, will snap back to shape and are almost impossible to rip. Mann’s Brand now has a bait line which they have hardened the nose on so you spend less time pushing a lure back on the hook after a strike, a weed, a rock, or water resistance has pulled the lure down the hook. It is easy to see that lure selection — when it comes to soft plastics — can be difficult for even the most advanced angler. One way to simplify the search is to limit colors to three or four basic colors, breaking them down into a relationship to clear, stained or muddy water. Watermelon, pumpkin and black fit these three categories well. Often, it is good to match the water color with the lure because animals tend to have a camouflage effect in their environment as a defense mechanism from predators. Clear water tends to have a greenish “watermelon” tint to it. And stained water, in turn, has a “pumpkin” or dark brown tint to it. “Black” actually silhouettes in muddy water. It’s good to pick smaller sized lures with a faster fall rate in clear water because the clear water tends to magnify the size of a lure. Stained and muddy water make it more difficult for fish to see a lure so larger plastics with big appendages and U-shaped curl tails that create resistance, vibration and slow the fall of the

lure are well suited for these types of water conditions. With smaller species of fish, such as bluegill and crappie, it is best to match the hatch, or use highly visible colors. White, pink, chartreuse, and orange are great selections for pan fish. After you have narrowed things down to what you have in your tackle box, you need to maintain plastics. They tend to loose their luster after a few years but you can bring them back to life with a little work. One thing to make sure when you store them is not to mix colors because they will run into each other. Also, you do not want to mix Cyber-Flexx plastics with plastisol plastics because they will melt together. The biggest part of plastics breakdown is in the oil that is put on them when packaged for sale. You can buy worm oil or Anise from companies like Netcraft and Barlow’s Tackle. Buy a spray bottle and dilute it with some Wesson oil to bring back the luster of old soft plastics. Also, plastisol lures can be heated to repair tears for reuse. One thing is for sure; soft plastics catch fish so an angler needs to have them in his or her arsenal. Take the time to simplify and maintain your plastics, and it can make the choices easier when buying your next bag of lures.

Chris Gable is a graduate of Meade County High School and an aspiring pro fisherman. Gable is currently an assistant coach for the Greenwave football team.

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This 5-pound albino catfish was caught Tuesday by Craig Mattingly in Jefferson County.

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