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NEWS Muldraugh water prices to increase

City Council voted 5-1 to increase water fees in Muldraugh to help the city solve its water line issues. See A2.

The Brandenburg Beautification Committee met this week to decide how they can make the city more attractive to residents and visitors. See A3.

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Emergency Medical Technicians Cole Mullins (left) and Karen Hulsey pick up used needles dumped on the side of state Route 1638 near Buck Grove Baptist Church on Monday.

MORE BIO-WASTE FOUND

“People are going outside more and finding (needles) near their homes.”

—Pam Weber, EMS director

By Charles L. Westmoreland editor@thenewsstandard.com BRANDENBURG — Two Emergency Medical Technician crews spent Memorial Day picking up used syringes containing biohazardous waste along state Route 1638 near Rock Haven road.

District Champs!

The baseball team captured the district title in stunning fashion, but lost a heartbreaker later in the week during the first round of regional tournament.

Wrestling camp benefits all ages

The high school’s wrestling camp is starting a feeder program that coaches hope will benefit the team in years to come.

OBITUARIES...A5 Thomas Stewart, 46 Ida Spink, 90 Diane Schrooten, 66 Samuel Breeding James Hill, 63 Darrell McMillen Jr., 38 Charles Thompson, 77

ALSO INSIDE Weather..............A2 Viewpoints...........A4 Business...............A6 Agriculture..........A7 Heritage...............A8 Faith ....................A9 Outdoors..............B5 Viewing................B6 Fun & Games.......B7 Classifieds............B8 Youth.................B10 CORRECTION In last week’s article on Beck’s Mini Mall, Steve Beck should have been listed as Steve Beckham. In last week’s Fiscal Court coverage, quotes were improperly attributed to magistrates. We apologize for the error and any confusion it may have caused.

ADDITION

Nicole Cummings and James A. Miller, 2007 graduates of Meade County High School, received Youth in Charge scholarships. Their names were not included along with other scholarship recipients provided by the school following the Senior Awards Ceremony on May 11.

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By Charles L. Westmoreland editor@thenewsstandard.com

New tip line gives ‘HOPE’ to county

Committee looks to spruce up city

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CSX may extend tracks to ethanol plant site

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Sheriff Butch Kerrick introduced an anonymous phone tip line to further combat Meade County’s war on crime and drugs. See A3.

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The clean up effort was Meade County’s first in more than two months. In February, about a dozen biohazard containers — some broken leaving hundreds of needles scattered along roads — were found at about a half-dozen locations in southeastern Meade County. According to labels on the

needles, many once contained painkillers, such as morphine. Meade County Sheriff Butch Kerrick said he could not comment on the situation because of a pending investigation. Emergency Medical Services Director Pam Weber said her

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Skeptics who think the Agri Fuels ethanol plant will never come to fruition may soon be eating their words. For Judge/Executive Harry Craycroft, the possibility of having an ethanol plant is looking better than ever following a meeting this week between community leaders and CSX Railroad. Craycroft met with Industrial Authority chairman David Pace, State Representative Jeff Greer, Agri Fuels developer Don Martin, a representative from Arch Chemical and about a half-dozen officials from CSX Railroad on Wednesday to discuss extending train tracks from Arch Chemical to the riverport and ethanol plant locations in the Buttermilk Falls Industrial Park. Use of CSX’s tracks and rail cars would have a big impact on the park and especially the ethanol plant, he said. Craycroft said everyone left the meeting in agreement and the county has received a verbal commitment from CSX, although he isn’t willing to guarantee anything until the

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Truck knocks down telephone lines By Betsy Simon news@thenewsstandard.com For people trying to get into or out of Brandenburg via Highway 448 on Tuesday night, their travels were halted when a cable and telephone line was brought down during construction work in the area. Workers from T&C Contracting out of Louisville were working on the By-Pass road construction when worker Ken-

neth Jackson, who was driving one of the company’s trucks, was unaware the bed of his truck was up in the air. When he pulled out onto the road the bed of the truck caught the cable and telephone line and pulled it down. The Meade County Sheriff’s and Fire Departments closed the road between By-Pass road and state Route 1638 for nearly 12 hours while repairs to the line were made. The road re-

St. Theresa cemetery vandals apprehended

opened at 3 a.m. on Wednesday. Deputy Sheriff John Stinebruner of the Meade County Sheriff’s Department was the responding officer to the accident. He said no one was injured when the line fell, but said three vehicles at Watts Auto Salvage suffered some damage. He said the only power outages he was aware of were at Watts’

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A T&C dump truck knocked down power lines, forcing a 12-hour road closure on state Route 448.

Community pays homage to fallen heros

Another church vandalized with religious, racial slurs

By Charles L. Westmoreland editor@thenewsstandard.com RHODELIA — The Meade County Sheriff’s Department arrested and charged three minors with criminal mischief last weekend for the vandalism of the old cemetery at St. Theresa Catholic Church and the MeadeBreck Center on May 18. The minors, who are between 13- and 15-years-old, knocked over 45 tombstones in Meade County’s oldest cemetery located on Rhodelia road — breaking several tombstones, some more than 100-years-old in the process. The vandals also broke three panes of glass at the MeadeBreck Center in Rhodelia, but nothing was stolen from the center. The juveniles are from the communities of Rhodelia, Flaherty and Wolf Creek. Since the vandals are minors, their names cannot be released. Charges against the youths will be determined by the estimated damage caused, which could lead to a felony charge if damages exceed $1,000, said Deputy Mike Robinson, the arresting officer.

Robinson said old-fashioned police work led to the arrests. “I found the vandals by word of mouth, actually,” he said. “I knew some suspects that were capable of doing it and I started doing interviews with people in that area and got confessions. I’m still waiting to determine the amount of damages.” Pat Barr, a member of the St. Theresa Cemetery Committee, is almost certain damages will exceed the $1,000 mark. “I know when you deal with juveniles it’s a different ballgame, but still they’re looking at several thousand dollars in damage,” he said. Barr said some of the smaller tombstones have been reset but the larger and older tombstones, which weigh “several thousand pounds,” will need new foundations. He said the Archdiocese of Louisville will assist with repairs. Barr said because of his 24 years of service as an EMT, he knows what minors are capable of when they get bored and summer is when youths have idle hands that

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FROM LEFT: Tom Brady, Paul Jaenichen and VFW Post Commander Wilbur Beasley salute the American flag during a Memorial Day ceremony at the courthouse.

‘Gone but not forgotten’

ABOVE: State Representative Jeff Greer and Ray Cottrell Jr. place a wreath in front of a veterans memorial at Ray’s Ford on By-Pass road during a service held Monday. LEFT: William and Beatrice Sherrill, parents of the late Army Sgt. James A. Sherrill, place flowers in memory of their son, who was killed in Iraq.

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Muldraugh City Council approves water rate increase By Betsy Simon news@thenewsstandard.com MULDRAUGH — Muldraugh will need about $2.5 million to fix old sewer and water lines, but they are unsure how they will come up with the money to complete the project, and are now searching for solutions, which will cost residents in the long run. Muldraugh City Council held a budget workshop on Tuesday to discuss how they will fund the needed repairs for the city’s sewer and water lines. The council members voted 5-1 for a $1.50 rate increase, raising water fees to an $11 minimum, to help the city break even with its operations and maintenance fund, which is $42,548 in debt. “We can’t send a negative budget to Frankfort,” Mayor Danny Tate told council members. Anthony Lee, the head of public works for Muldraugh, said repairs to the water and sewer lines will exceed the $325,000 the city has already set aside. He

said it would cost about $2.5 million to lay 30,000 linear feet of new piping. Muldraugh City Clerk Caroline Cline said the city has $50,000 set aside for waste repairs - if the budget is approved. Muldraugh would also use the $275,000 allotted to the city by Fiscal Court when the county received a $1 million water grant from the state. Lee said Muldraugh still needs a lot of money to complete the repairs to the water and sewer lines. Lee said the city is working with Lincoln Trail to apply for grants to help cover the remaining costs and said he hopes the state will grant the city funding to complete the project. “Hopefully, if the state has extra money in the budget, they’ll be gracious enough to remember Muldraugh and give us some funding,” Lee said. Judge/Executive Harry Craycroft said if Fiscal Court comes across any more funding, it would be glad to pass the money on to Muldraugh. He said he

Cline said Muldraugh needs $42,548 to break even with its operations and maintenance fund, which covers the general costs of operating the water and sewer systems. She also said the $42,548 does not give the city extra money and does not allow for “wiggle room” if a disaster should occur, like a water-main break. Tate said he has spent time trying to find a way to make the current budget work, but said he does not believe it is possible without rate increases. “I’ve crunched numbers for weeks, and Caroline’s

(Cline) crunched them…. it’s not there,” Tate said. “We’ve got to make some cuts or raise some rates.” The council discussed raising the water, sewer and trash pickup rates for the residents, but Tate said garbage bills for businesses are already high. He said if the rates were raised for the residents, they would be paying closer to what the businesses have paid for years. Tate said the council should consider increasing the garbage rate by $1.50 “to make up for what’s been eaten up since September.” He also proposed that they consider raising the water and sewer rates by $1 per every 1,000 gallons. “We’d be taking the 50 cents we should have raised it before, then adding a dollar,” he said about increas-

ing garbage rates. City Council also approved to raise the water and sewer rates by $1 per every 1,000 gallons. The minimum bill for zero to 2,000 gallons of water would cost $38.44. Tate said this would be the final increase until next year’s budget was considered. There was some opposition from the council members regarding possible rate increases. “I like the idea of raising it one dollar,” Council member Curtis Kelly said about the water and sewer rates. “We should have been taking an increase every year.” The only council member to stay firm on not raising the trash pickup rate was Brenda Carlberg, who said she would be fine with an increase as long as it was not more than a dollar. “You don’t wait five to 10 years (to raise the rate),” Carlberg said. “You raise it a little bit at a time.” But Tate said in the last four years there has not been a council that wanted

to raise the rates, and now the city needs to do so. Carlberg was the only council member who did not vote for the $1.50 increase in trash collection. She said she held firm to her decision not to raise the rate over one dollar because she did not think it would be fair to the residents. “I think it’s too much to put on people at one time,” Carlberg said. Council member Ron Heschke said he does not expect the residents to be happy if the council approves to increase the cost of water, sewer and garbage in the final budget. “The worst problem you have with raising rates is the people,” Heschke said. Cline said a $1.50 increase in water and sewer rates should give Muldraugh the $42,548 revenue it needs to break even. The rate increases the council proposed have not been approved for the final budget. Muldraugh City Council will meet on June 6 for a public hearing..

the road has already been engineered. Bartley said 10 households on Knotts road will be affected. Bartley also said he and his staff recommended the water line on Rabbit Run road be extended one mile to Ridge road. The extension will give 13 households access to county water – at an estimated cost of $69,000. Bartley said his staff also recommended the water district board consider extending water lines one and a half miles, from Rhodelia road to Highway 230, which would cost approximately $123,000. Bartley said he wanted the board members to consider

doing two of the projects, Knotts road and Rabbit Run road. He said the $120,000 from Fiscal Court might not cover both projects, so the rest of the money needed to finish the projects could probably be found in-house. Doug Cornett, chairman of the water district board, asked if there would be any stipulations to hooking up to the waterlines, or if residents could decide if they want to be part of the county water system. Bartley said residents on the roads could decide if they wanted access to city water or not, since most of the funds for the extension are from a grant. Bartley could not give an

exact timeline as to when the two projects would be complete, but said “it is a slow process.” He said completing the paperwork involved could be lengthy, so no time schedule is set. Bartley said since the water grant will not cover all three projects, the water lines on Rhodelia road would not be extended to Highway 230 right now. “We won’t extend the water line on Rhodelia road at this time without grant money, but you never say never,” he said. Water district will apply for a rural development grant The board unanimously

approved to apply for a rural development grant to extend water lines to the Battletown and Payneville areas. If the grant is approved, state Route 228 and the Wolf Creek area would receive water lines, along with the Rhodelia and Concordia areas. The qualifications for the rural development grant are based on an income and population formula. Bartley said the area qualifies for the rural development grant, which is a 45 percent grant. The 45 per-

“You don’t wait five to 10 years (to raise the rate). You raise it a little bit at a time.”

–Brenda Carlberg, Muldraugh City Council

knows repairing the city’s water and sewer lines “will be a costly process…and the county hopes to help them out some.”

City wants out of debt

Some county residents will get city water By Betsy Simon news@thenewsstandard.com The Meade County Water District will spend the $120,000 it received from Fiscal Court to finish two projects that will bring county water to residents. Meade County received a $1 million grant for countywide water and sewer improvements last month and voted to give the money to the water district. The water district board unanimously approved to use the Fiscal Court funds to extend water lines on Knotts road and Rabbit Run road. Joe Bartley, the general manager of the Meade Coun-

ty Water District, said he and his staff put together recommendations on how to use the funds. Bartley said they found Meade County residents on three roads - Knotts road, Rabbit Run road and Rhodelia road – who want water service from the county. The residents currently use well water. Bartley recommended that the water line on Knotts road be extended about one mile to Fred Fackler road, which would finish the water line extension on Knotts road. The cost will be approximately $61,000. Bartley said the cost of extending the water line is less than the other projects because

See WATER, A10

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Beautification Committee looks to spruce up the city By Betsy Simon news@thenewsstandard.com BRANDENBURG — The city’s Brandenburg Beautification Committee makes plans to spruce up the city, and make it an even more inviting place for people to live and visit. The committee held a meeting at Brandenburg City Hall on Wednesday to discuss what improvements they could make to Brandenburg. The beautification committee consists of Mayor David Pace and residents of the city. They have their eyes on making improvements to Broadway and Main streets, but they are not limiting themselves to just that area. “We’re focusing our attention on Broadway and Main, but we want to help other neighborhoods, too,” Pace said. He said the group is looking to purchase planters that

they can place around the city. The committee tossed around ideas on where to place planters, like at the intersection of Olin road and state Route 448 or in front of the recycling center because Pace said the planters would make the areas focal points for people coming in and out of town. Pace said the committee is looking into what kinds of pots and how many to buy. The group would like to have the planters purchased by fall, so they can begin planting flowers. After the planters come, Pace hopes residents in Brandenburg will donate their time to helping pot flowers and improving their community. In order to pay for improvements to the city, the committee has a few options. Committee member Kim DeVries said she is finding out how to make Brandenburg a certified city,

so the group can be qualified for city improvement grants to pay for the committee’s plans for Brandenburg. A certified city is government recognition that a community has made improvements to the area that will increase the quality of life. DeVries said she is researching how to apply to become a certified city. Pace said the group also could use funds the city has set aside for street and sidewalk improvements. “The thing people have to realize is making improvements is going to be a long process,” he said. “This is going to take time.” The beautification committee will be meeting again in August, when they hope to have ideas of what kind of planters to purchase. The committee members hope more Brandenburg residents will attend and help the group beautify the city. Pace said anyone could

more come and give their input on how and what to change in the city. There is no firm date set for the August meeting. “We’re not a private group,” Pace said. “Everyone has an eye for what needs to be done in Brandenburg.” Chicago native Maria Williams felt compelled to join the group, even though she is not originally from Brandenburg. “I’m not from here, but Brandenburg’s a nice place,” Williams said. “You can’t say you’re a part of a community if you don’t help out.” Tommy Garretson said he joined the committee because he hopes he might be able to get sidewalks built by his house. No matter the reason, the beautification committee hopes Brandenburg residents will attend their August meeting and help create a better city.

Sheriff introduces phone tip line Staff Report Just weeks after announcing an anonymous e-mail address to help combat drugs in Meade County, Sheriff Butch Kerrick announced this week another tool for residents to help keep their communities drug- and crime-free. An anonymous phone tip line, 422-HOPE, became active this week, which Ker-

rick said he expects will make residents more at ease with the protection of their anonymity. “This is another tool and I feel it was needed,” he said. “People feel more comfortable dialing a phone line. Residents leave a message, and then we investigate. (The Sheriff’s Department) wants the community to become aware of the criminal drug element.”

The former Louisville policeman, who praised Louisville Metro Police’s anonymous tip line and its impact in Jefferson County, said the number’s slogan is fitting for Meade County. “It fits in good with our effort to fight crime and drugs because we do have hope for Meade County,” he said. Kerrick is a realist and said that drugs can never be

eliminated all together, but said with the community’s involvement drugs can be contained in Meade County and kept from becoming an epidemic. The phone line is manned by a recorder, which is checked each day. Residents can also use the anonymous e-mail address, drugtips@ bbtel.com. If you have an anonymous police tip, call 270-422-HOPE (4673).

Harrison County Hospital awards scholarship to Meade graduate Submitted Article Three students in Harrison County Hospital’s service area have been awarded $1,000 scholarships to assist them as they pursue their chosen healthcare fields. Katie Marie Straney is graduating from Meade County High School and will be attending Elizabethtown Community and Technical College to begin working on her Associates Degree in Nursing. Upon completion of her Associate degree, she will further her education at Western Kentucky University to obtain her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. Katie is a member of the National FFA Organization, Health Occupations Students of

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staff has been cleaning up needles less frequently now than in the past but warns residents to be attentive when spending time outside. “With the weather getting better, people are going outside more and finding (needles) in their yards,” she said. Weber said residents

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duplex next door to the building. Stinebruner said Brandenburg Telephone Company had to replace two of their poles, which he said T&C Contracting would be responsible for. He said he was unsure about the cost of the

America and the National Honor Society. She is the daughter of Annette Straney of Vine Grove, Katie Kentucky. Straney Jenna Rae Cox is ranked 1 out of 126 students at Crawford County High School and will be graduating with an academic honors diploma. Her school recognizes her as an exceptional student and community leader who goes above and beyond to help others. She has been accepted to the Pre-Pharmacy Program at Butler University. After graduation, Jenna plans to research and develop treat-

ments to battle pediatric cancers. Jenna is the daughter of Alan and Karen Cox of Marengo. Julie Hoehn, a 2004 Corydon Central High School graduate, has just earned her Bachelor of Arts degree at IU in Speech and Hearing Sciences with a Minor in Psychology. In the fall, Julie will pursue a Master’s degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences at Indiana University Bloomington. She is a member of the Hutton Honor’s College and the Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society. Her goal is to work with pediatric patients in a hospital setting. She is the daughter of Joe and Carol Hoehn of Corydon. Each year the Scholarship Committee of the Harrison

should call 911 immediately and let her staff, which is trained and equipped to handle used syringes, clean up the waste. She said parents should also talk to their kids about what to do if they find needles while playing outside. It is unknown when the needles were dumped, however Weber speculates that the syringes found Monday could have been left over from the illegal dumping last winter. She said the problem is still bad in Meade County

but it has gotten much better. The syringes were delivered to the Meade County Health Department where they were later disposed of properly, said Health Department Director Kris Paul. Incineration is the standard method for disposing of used needles. Anyone with information that could aid in the investigation should call the Sheriff’s Department at 270-4224937, or residents can call the anonymous tip line at 270-422-HOPE.

damage. “We don’t know how much the total damage will cost, but I’d imagine it will be way up there,” Stinebruner said. T&C Contracting could not be reached for comment. Kelly Roberts, a representative from Brandenburg Telephone Company, declined to comment on the cost of any possible repairs to the company’s telephone and cable line or who would pay

for repairs. He also would not say how many customers lost service when the line was hit. Rickey Wilson, owner of Wilson’s Bate and Tackle, said his store lost telephone and internet service at 2:00 pm on Tuesday. He said the telephone company had arrived around 3:00 pm on Wednesday and were working to restore his service. “It’s no big deal,” Wilson said. “Life goes on.”

Report A Crime... 270-422-HOPE (4673) The Meade County Sheriff’s Department is committed to fighting the drug and criminal problem in our community, but we need your help. Please help by reporting any and all suspicious activity in your area. The tip line is totally anonymous, and your identity cannot be revealed.

The new tip line is 270-422-HOPE (4673).

County Hospital Foundation reviews scholarship applications received by April 15th from students from high schools in Harrison and Crawford counties in Indiana and Meade County, Kentucky. At least one outstanding student is selected to receive scholarship funds for continuing education in a hospital, medical, or health care related field at a college or university with an accredited program.

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Editorial

Magistrate raises valid concerns about budget

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agistrate Tom Goddard read a letter composed by concerned citizens during last week’s Fiscal Court work session. The letter, which should have generated some discussions among other members of Fiscal Court, gained little response at its reading. But Fiscal Court should heed the warning of residents. If not, the result could be another high turnover of magistrates in four years. The tone of the letter was simple enough: Meade County residents are tired of fiscal irresponsibility and want Fiscal Court to begin managing their tax dollars as if it were their private checking account. “You continue to show the inability to properly manage our most valuable asset — the tax dollars that residents trust and confide in you with,” the letter states. Fiscal Court has a duty to its constituents to save every nickel possible, especially considering the gross mismanagement at times in the past. If the county accepts a trash collection bid, then residents will end up paying either an eight or 12 percent franchise fee on top to pay off Solid Waste’s $250,000 loan from the county. The deficit was created because past administrations neglected their duty and instead created a citizen advisory board to manage funds. The same can be said for the Industrial Board. No one on Fiscal Court knows how much, or how little, money the Industrial Board has in its bank account. As the Industrial Board, Solid Waste and other county entities await their handout Wednesday when Fiscal Court approves the budget, magistrates should remember their obligation to squeeze the blood out of every dollar that passes through their hands. If not, it could be another costly four years with taxpayers getting little bang for their buck.

Job assistance

If you’ve just come home or have retired in the past six months, Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS) is set up to help you transition into the civilian workforce. When it comes to working for the federal government, your service allows you “points” that entitle you to preference and special consideration in your application. VETS has an online “Veterans’ Preference Advisor” to help you figure out just how many points you might be entitled to, as well as your legal rights. Its Web site (www.dol. gov/vets) is easy to use and comprehensive. Click your way through the questions to determine your points. If computers aren’t your thing, VETS has staff to walk you through your claim. Look for it in the blue pages of your local phone book, or call 866-4USA-DOL. If you need help figuring out how to transfer your military experience to a civilian job, the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) can help you. Big on its agenda are the information-packed three-day

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workshops where you can learn about how to search for a job, interview techniques, write a resume and more. Look for the link in the right column of the VETS Web site. If you have a service-connected disability, you can get the above services via Disabled Transition Assistance Program (DTAP). In addition to TAP services, you’ll receive individual instruction to address your specific needs. Call 800-526-7234 for information. Besides DTAP, there’s REALifeLines (888-774-1361) with advisers to help you one-on-one with information about transitioning into the civilian workplace. If you have questions about benefits, eligibility and services, take a look at the One-Stop Career Center. Find one nearby at www.servicelocator.org (click on Military Transition Portal) or call 877-US-2-JOBS. 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.

What’s happened to the world we live in?

Perhaps Henry David where 39-year-old Dee Etta Thoreau was on to some- Perez shot her three children thing when he disappeared (ages 4, 9, 10) before turning into the woods for two the gun on herself in 2002. The most recent years, two months Hudson Oaks killand two days while writing his News to Me ings is yet another horrific example of magnum opus mothers turning on “Walden.” their young, a topic Thoreau’s 1854 that has flooded non-fiction masmainstream media terpiece — writduring the past deten on the shores cade — to include of Walden Pond in Andrea Yates, Concord, Mass. — the mother who is a social critique drowned her five of Western culture. Charles L. Thoreau’s isolation Westmoreland children in the bathtub in 2001 and then was to gain a better candidly called the understanding of police. Yates was convicted society. In Thoreau-fashion, I, too, of murder, a ruling that was am considering trekking later overturned for reason into the woods in hopes I of insanity. Eleven women are reportcan begin to comprehend the world we’re living in — edly on death row for killwhich seems more dreary ing their young, while even and depraved with each more escaped the hangman’s noose because of the passing year. Reading about national “insanity” loophole. More than 200 women kill news these days is more macabre than anything Ste- their children in the United phen King could conjure States each year, according up. Not convinced? Then to the American Anthropokeep reading — here’s your logical Association. Studies also show that the leading weekend-in-review. cause of death in children under four is homicide. Motherly love? Now, can we still say these Police found the bodies of a 23-year-old woman are isolated incidences? and her four children hanging from a closet in a mo- A souvenir? bile home in Hudson Oaks, Last weekend, some Texas, on Tuesday in what beach-dwellers in Newport, authorities believe was a Ore., decided to take home murder-suicide. All of the a souvenir. children were dead, with the No, they didn’t take home exception of an 8-month-old sand, seashells or family infant who was hospitalized snapshots by the shore — but is currently in stable instead onlookers carved condition, reported CNN. out chunks of a dead twoThe three deceased chil- year-old gray whale that dren, ranging from ages was beached. 2-5, were hung with strips Authorities had to warn of clothing. Hudson Oaks is residents that taking pieces

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of a beached whale is an illegal offense. Must people be told not to cut up dead animals for the sake of nostalgia? Aren’t some things just common sense? Sadly, we all know the answer to that question. Common sense should be a mandatory class in all schools. Maybe it can be squeezed in next to creationism or evolution — whichever one they’re teaching these days.

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Last weekend, vandals targeted not once, but twice the graves of service members buried in a cemetery in Orcas Island, Wash. About 46 flags were removed from graves and another 33 flags were burned to “charred tatters,” according to reports. To insult the deceased even further, 14 flags were replaced with hand-drawn swastikas. Members of the local American Legion replaced the flags Sunday afternoon. The next morning, just after the guard assigned to the cemetery left duty at dawn, the vandals returned and left 33 hand-drawn swastikas on graves. The group of vandals obviously needs a hobby. Since we’re on the topic of cemeteries — the Meade County Sheriff’s Department apprehended three minors responsible for desecrating tombstones at Meade County’s oldest cemetery. The three youths, all between 13 and 15 years-old, knocked over about 45 tombstones at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, damaging and breaking many in the

process. Some of the tombstones pre-date the Civil War. Are some teens in Meade County so incapable of selfamusement that they must target one of the county’s most historical landmarks? Hopefully justice is swift and stern for these kids. Unfortunately, no punishment can undo the feelings of anger and sadness that families experienced when they visited the desecrated graves on Memorial Day. Some people hold such little respect for the living, it seems unreasonable to expect them to show respect for the dead. And that is just sad, sad, sad.

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The America our forefathers envisioned and that we, our parents, and our parents’ parents grew to love is slowly dwindling away. Our population is being flooded with deviants, miscreants, narcissists and sociopaths, some of which are even enamored by the public for their self-righteous, above-the-law behavior. How did this transformation happen? Has our parenting worsened? Has mass media brainwashed our youths? Have our standards of acceptable behavior diminished? Yes, yes and yes. In the meantime, if you have any woodland for sale, let me know. I think a few years of seclusion and meditation in a sinkhole would do wonders for my outlook on the world. Charles L. Westmoreland is managing editor of The News Standard. To reach him, e-mail editor@thenewsstandard.com.

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Samuel Breeding, infant son of Ken and Jennifer Breeding of Fort Mr. Thomas Ray Stewart, age Knox, died Monday, May 21, 2007, 46, Flaherty, died Sunday, May 27, at Ireland Army Community Hos2007, at Hardin Memorial Hospi- pital at Fort Knox. tal, Elizabethtown. In addition to his parents, surviMr. Stewart was born August 23, vors include three brothers, Chance, 1960, the son of George C. and Dor- Sabin and Carson; his grandparothea Grimm Stewart. He is sur- ents, Ken and Cheryl Breeding vived by his wife, Rebecca Spencer and Gary and Vietta Whitson; and Stewart, Flaherty, two daughters, great-grandparents, Marie BreedCathleen Renee and Brianna Ni- ing and Fonda Brady. cole Stewart, and a brother, Fred The services will be private. Buri(Pat) Stewart, Shepherdsville. al will be in North Hardin MemoThe family has chosen cremation rial Gardens in Radcliff. Condoand there will be no services. Hag- lences may be expressed online at er Funeral Home, Brandenburg has www.nebfh.com. been entrusted with arrangements. Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Online condolences may be left at Home is in charge of arrangements. www.hagerfuneralhome.com.

Ida Elizabeth Fackler Spink Mrs. Ida Elizabeth Fackler Spink, age 90, Brandenburg, KY, died Sunday, May 27, 2007. She was born August 31, 1916, the daughter of James Daniel and Anna Viola Hardesty Fackler. Mrs. Spink enjoyed quilting, gardening, cooking, embroidery, reading and spending time with her family. She was a member of the St. Mary Magdalen Altar Society. Mrs. Spink was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice Russell Spink, a son, Joseph Stanley Spink, two sisters, Lenora Fackler, Viola Stull, and two brothers, Lamar and Estill Fackler. She is survived by seven children, James Randall (Catherine) Spink, Charlotte (Jim) Medley, Theresa Pawlawski, Donnie (Darice) Spink, all of Brandenburg, Tony (Linda) Spink, Oakland, Md., Rhonda (Harold) Staples, Charles Daniel Spink, Owensboro, a stepsister, Rena Wiseman, Louisville, fourteen grandchildren, twenty-eight great-grandchildren and a special friend and caregiver, Alice Haner, Battletown. Funeral services were held on Thursday, from St. Mary Magdalen of Pazzi Catholic Church, with Rev. Bob Able officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery, directed by Hager Funeral Home, Brandenburg. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to St. Mary Magdalen of Pazzi Catholic Church. Online condolences may be made at www. hagerfuneralhome.com.

Diane Wood Schrooten Mrs. Diane Wood Schrooten, age 66, Irvington, died Saturday, May 26, 2007, at her residence. She was born May 5, 1941, the daughter of Hampton Owen and Frances Dreucilla Woosley Wright. Mrs. Schrooten was formerly employed by WMMG and WXBC radio stations and the Breckinridge County Herald News. Mrs. Schrooten was preceded in death by a son, Todd Wood and her mother, Frances Dreucilla Wright. She is survived by her husband, Rolf Schrooten, Irvington, a son, Troy Wood, Leitchfield, a step-daughter, Sandra Douglas, Custer, a granddaughter, Krista Marie Wood, Louisville, her father, Hampton Owen Wright, Louisville, and two brothers, Martin Wright, Atlanta, Ga., Randy Wright, Louisville. Diane requested that she be cremated. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Hager Funeral Home, Brandenburg has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www. hagerfuneralhome.com.

James David ‘J.D.’ Hill

James David “J.D.” Hill, 63, of Elizabethtown, died Tuesday, May 29, 2007, at his residence. Survivors include his wife, Janet Miller Hill; two daughters, Eunice Savannah Howren and Samantha Hill; and three sons, David Hill, James C. Hill and Charles K. Hill. The funeral is at 11 a.m. Saturday at Houghlin Funeral Home in Bloomfield with burial in Highview Cemetery in Chaplin. Visitation is from 3 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Darrell Gene McMillen Jr. Darrell Gene McMillen Jr., 38, of Elizabethtown, died Monday, May 28, 2007, at Hardin Memorial Hospital. The Hardin County native was of the Baptist faith. He was employed by Nationwide Uniform of Hodgenville and was an avid guitar player. Survivors include a son, Corey McMillen of Elizabethtown; his parents, Darrell Gene Sr. and Ina J. Martin McMillen of Elizabethtown; and three brothers, William F. McMillen, Jeremy J. McMillen and Joshua W. McMillen, all of Elizabethtown. The funeral is at 11 a.m. Friday at Brown Funeral Home in Elizabethtown. Visitation was from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday and continued at 9 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Charles Raymond ‘Chod’ Thompson Charles Raymond “Chod” Thompson, 77, of Elizabethtown, died Sunday, May 27, 2007, at Hardin Memorial Hospital. A native of Kokomo, Ind., he retired from the Army after 21 years, having served during the Korean War. He also was retired from civil service at Fort Knox. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pat Thompson; and his parents, Charles Amos and Juanita Hedrick Thompson. Survivors include two daughters, Cheryl Phillips and Tracy and Gary Taylor, all of Elizabethtown; and four grandchildren, Justin Taylor, Jeremy Taylor, Ryan Taylor and Chris and Heather Phillips. A graveside service was held at Hardin Memorial Park. Brown Funeral Home in Elizabethtown was entrusted with the arrangements.

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Louisville riverport now home to Kentuckyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest fuel facility Frankfort â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Governor Ernie Fletcher and Economic Development Cabinet Acting Secretary Gene Fuqua announced today For the People LLC, has selected Louisvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Riverport Development Complex as its new home, making it Kentuckyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest fuel alcohol production facility and sustainable energies complex. The local family corporation and Louisville-based design and construction management firm rkm designz, inc. have successfully paralleled their efforts to achieve this goal. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are thrilled to have an innovative new company start operations in Kentucky,â&#x20AC;? said Governor Fletcher. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The fact that they chose to open this new venture in Louisville speaks volumes about the business climate and workforce their hometown area has to offer.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Making our final site decision to locate in Riverport was simple, as this project appeared â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;meant to beâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;,â&#x20AC;? commented rkm designz president, Kevin Milburn.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;This $75 million project will have a huge impact on our community. Metro Louisville economic development leaders, along with the state of Kentucky, local businesses and the general community have embraced this futuristic vision as this will become one of the first urban-based ethanol production facilities in the United States.â&#x20AC;? The company plans to construct a new dry mill ethanol production facility to produce liquid ethanol biofuel from corn. They propose to acquire approximately 16 acres in the Riverport Industrial Park and construct a 60,000 squarefoot facility. The project will create 60 new full-time jobs for the Metro Louisville area. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This facility will ship the final liquid product with little if any transportation costs,â&#x20AC;? Wethington explains. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The remaining by-products of CO2 and DDG (dry distillers grains) produced during the processing stage are also recycled and sold as dry ice and premium feed-

stock.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great that local entrepreneurs are investing in our community â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and creating an alternate fuel for our state and our nation,â&#x20AC;? added Louisville Mayor Jerry Abramson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For The People is making a significant investment in our local economy by locating their cutting-edge facility in Louisville,â&#x20AC;? said Joe Reagan, President and CEO, Greater Louisville Inc. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Metro Chamber of Commerce. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We look forward to supporting them as their business launches and prospers in our community.â&#x20AC;? The Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority (KEDFA) preliminarily approved For the People LLC for tax benefits up to $1.2 million under the Kentucky Industrial Development Act (KIDA), an incentive program designed to attract and expand manufacturing operations in the state. The project was also preliminarily approved by KEDFA to receive up to $400,000 in benefits under

Spotting predatory lenders BY David Uffington Dollars and Sense If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re trying to buy your first home, are elderly, have low income or bad credit, or if you need cash and want to refinance an existing mortgage, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a prime candidate for predatory lending. Here are some of the signs that you could become a victim of a predatory lending scam: â&#x20AC;˘ Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re approached by a telemarketer or salesman who says that â&#x20AC;&#x153;bad credit is no problemâ&#x20AC;? and guarantees a low-interest loan, but only if you apply immediately. â&#x20AC;˘ Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re pressured to lie about your income or anything else to get the loan. â&#x20AC;˘ There are high pre-payment penalties if you pay off the loan early. Predatory loans limit how quickly you can refinance and can charge you as much as six monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interest as a penalty. â&#x20AC;˘ You are being charged

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Howa Textile Industry Co., LTD, the sole parent company of American Howa Kentucky, Inc., has been engaged in the manufacturing of interior auto parts since its establishment in 1955. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The opportunities that Howa will bring to the South Central Kentucky region are thrilling,â&#x20AC;? said Warren County Judge Executive Mike Buchanon. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Howa is presenting us with a substantial investment and an opportunity for plenty of new full-time jobs for our Bowling Green area residents.â&#x20AC;? The Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority (KEDFA) preliminarily approved American

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ing mandatory arbitration means you agree to go to an arbitrator outside the court system and that you agree to whatever is decided. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be at a disadvantage because these meetings are generally secret, and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll pay high fees to cover the arbitration costs. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a victim of predatory loan fraud, or if you need assistance in determining if a â&#x20AC;&#x153;dealâ&#x20AC;? is a safe one, call the Department of Housing and Urban Development at 800-569-4287 and ask for a housing counselor in your area. Turn in scammers to your stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorney General office and the Federal Trade Commission. David Uffington regrets that he cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into his column whenever possible. Write to him in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 328536475 or send e-mail to letters. kfws@hearstsc.com.

Automotive supplier sets up shop in Bowling Green Frankfort â&#x20AC;&#x201D; American Howa Kentucky, Inc., a leading automotive supplier with a customer base that includes Toyota, Nissan and Honda, today broke ground for a manufacturing facility in the Kentucky Transpark at Bowling Green. Upon completion in November 2007, the new 82,000 square-foot facility will manufacture dash insulators, headliners, and other interior products for the automotive industry. The company will also purchase new equipment and upgrade building fixtures for a total projected investment of over $10 million. An estimated 61 new full-time jobs will result from the project.

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Homegrown: Vine Grove holds farmer’s market The couple brings items like strawberries, cherry tomatoes, and lilies, which VINE GROVE — The city are grown in their garden at of Vine Grove has officially home. Valerie Lambert said a reakicked off its farmer’s market event, where everything son for people to come to the sold has been created in Ken- market is that they do not have to drive far from home tucky. “People should come and to get good quality fruits and support local growers,” said vegetables. “The market is closer for Valerie Lambert from Elizabethtown. She set up a ven- many people in this area, so dor table at the market with they don’t have to drive all the way to Elizabethtown to her husband, Norman. Valerie Lambert said she grocery shop,” she said. “Our saw an ad in The News- prices are also quite competiEnterprise asking for people tive with grocery stores.” Norman Lambert said in Kentucky to participate. She said she had extra flow- bringing their flowers to the ers, fruits and vegetables market not only serves the and thought the market public but also helps them as would be a good way to get well. “By selling our plants rid of them. The Lamberts sell home-grown fruits and here, it helps to keep our garvegetables and handmade den thinned out, so we can continue to grow more,” he wooden crafts. The couple began partici- said. Along with their produce, pating in the event on its first the couple also day last week. sells wooden “Donna crafts. Norman (Broadway) at is a carpencity hall said ter and brings we can sell many finished anything here, products like as long as it is small benches made in Kenand walking tucky,” Norsticks to be man Lambert sold. said. The couple Valerie said there has Lambert said not been a large she and her turnout for the husband en–Valery Lambert, farmer’s marjoy spending Elizabethtown resident ket yet, but it time growing is only the secfruits and vegond time the etables and event has taken place. Valworking with their hands. “Growing things is like a erie Lambert said she hopes people will begin spreading hobby for us,” she said. By Betsy Simon news@thenewsstandard.com

“The market is closer for many people in this area. Our prices are also quite competitive with grocery stores.

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Bonnieville resident John Rudd purchased cherry tomatoes from the Vine Grove farmer’s market. the word about the market and increase the attendance. Though a small turnout, residents like Amelia and Ronald Rudd of Cecilia attended. The Rudd’s said they saw an advertisement for the farmer’s market and came to support their fellow Kentuckians by buying locally. “People should come and support their local market,” said Amelia Rudd, who purchased flowering almonds, cherry tomatoes and lettuce. The idea of supporting local growers was the reason Bonnieville resident John Wood said he decided to stop at the market to purchase cherry tomatoes. “I just happened to be coming by the railroad and saw a sign for the market,” he said. “I thought I’d stop and see if they had anything and support them.”

Vine Grove city officials are sponsoring the farmer’s market every Tuesday and Friday, beginning at 7:00 a.m. until the vendors choose to leave. The market takes place at the railroad tracks on Main Street in downtown Vine Grove. Any Kentucky resident can participate in the market as long as the items they are selling are produced in the state. Everyone is welcome to come and see what is available. Supporting the state’s economy and residents is what the event is all about. To find out more about the farmer’s market and how to participate, contact Vine Grove City Hall at 270-8772422.

Valerie Lambert, of Elizabethtown, set up shop at the farmer’s market with her husband to sell vegetables, plants and crafts. She encourages people to buy locally.

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Tips on avoiding ticks By Andy Mills CEA for Agriculture and Natural Resources The tick is an annoying pest that can generate a lot of questions and concerns during warm months. Not only do tick bites cause itching and irritation, but ticks also can carry certain diseases. Here are some other tips to help you avoid ticks: •When hiking or camping, wear light-colored clothing and long pants tucked into your socks or boots. It will be easier for you to spot ticks on light clothing. Ticks will find it harder to attach themselves to a well-covered leg. •Apply an insect repellent to your shoes, cuffs, socks, and pant legs. Read the product label to make sure

the repellent works on ticks. And always follow the label directions carefully. The most common ticks found in our area are the American dog tick, the lone star tick and the brown dog tick. All three will feed on humans, but the American dog and lone star ticks are the most likely human pests. The tiny pinhead size ticks, sometimes found in large numbers, are in most cases the nymph stage of the Lone Star tick. These baby ticks are often misidentified as turkey mites, which, by the way, do not exist. All ticks can carry diseases. The two most common diseases transmitted in Kentucky are Rocky Mountain Spotted fever and tularemia.

Lyme disease generally is transmitted by different ticks found in the Northeast, Upper Midwest and Pacific Coast states. If the tick attaches itself to you, remove it promptly. Use tweezers to grasp the tick as close to your skin as possible, and pull slowly. Don’t leave any part of the tick attached to you. Also, don’t throw the removed tick away because you will want to know what kind of tick bite you have if you start feeling sick after being bitten. See you physician immediately if you have a rash, fever, or flu-like symptoms after a tick has bitten you. For more information, contact your Meade County Cooperative Extension Service at 422-4958.

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Commodities United Producers - Irvington Market Report per CWT for Monday, May 28, 2007 Louisville, KY KDOA-USDA Market News Receipts: 323 head Compared to last Monday: Slaughter cows 2.00-4.00 higher. Slaughter bulls 5.00 higher. Feeder steers steady to 4.00 higher. Feeder heifers steady to 4.00 higher. Slaughter cows: % Lean Weight Price Breaker 75-80 1065-1550 51.00-57.50 Boner 80-85 950-1160 45.00-52.00 Lean 85-90 690-900 35.00-40.00 Slaughter Bulls: Y.G. Weights Carcass Boning Percent Price 1 1400-1600 78-80 68.50-70.50 2 1030-2075 76-77 58.50-66.50 Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 Wt Range Price Range 200-300 133.00 300-400 125.00-136.00 400-500 114.00-124.50 500-600 113.50-115.00 600-700 103.50 Medium and Large 2 300-400 106.00 500-600 103.50-108.00 600-700 95.00

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Achievements Kevin Curtis Morris, II

Kevin Curtis Morris II, graduated valedictorian of his graduating class of 469 at Henderson County Senior High School on Friday, May 18, 2007, at Roberts Stadium. Kevin has been active throughout his high school years, participating in track, Spanish Club, Holy Name Youth Group, National Honor Society and National Technical Honors, as well as receiving numerous academic and citizenship awards. Kevin’s plans include attending the University of Kentucky in the fall and majoring in biology. Kevin is the son of Kevin C. Morris and Karen King Morris and the grandson of Howard and Elizabeth King of Midway, and Bob and Clemmie Morris of Ekron.

Cold Spring Baptist Church hosts ‘Mother-Daughter Tea’ for ages six to 98

Submitted by Barbara Boyd — Cold Spring Baptist Church Cold Spring Baptist Church hosted its first MotherDaughter Tea Sunday, May 6. Thirty ladies ages six to 98 shared an evening of laughter, tears and love. Loretta Skaggs led games to motivate and challenge us. Delicious food was provided by the fine cooks of the church. Melissa Givans shared from her heart lessons she’s learned as a mother. They can be summed up as three truths: 1. God loves you and everyone you meet. 2. God sees your hidden POTENIAL. 3. God designed you for a specific PURPOSE. With this message as a guide we will all value ourselves and everyone else as important and special.

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Local Boy Scout troop honors veterans with flags at Garnettsville Cemetery Submitted By Pat Bowen “I was here at Garnettsville Cemetery last year right after Memorial Day and I noticed there were almost no flags on the military veterans’ graves,” said Don Frenzl, a Marine Corps veteran. “So I purchased some flags and contacted the Boy Scout Troop 150 scoutmaster, Joe Roe, who is an Army retiree. He agreed this would be a good project for the scouts, and here we are.” Roe, his son, Josh, a life scout on the Eagle Scout track, Mark O’Brien, assistant scoutmaster, and his scout son Nick Frenzl and his son Steve, and friends Pat and Steve Bowen, an Army veteran, spent over an hour scouring the cemetery for military veterans to honor. Don Frenzl explained before we began our hunt that the Veteran’s Administration provides plaques to the families of veterans upon request. These plaques have the soldier’s name, rank, unit, conflict and combat awards listed. The plaque is usually placed in the footstone position. Additionally, there were several plaques which had been made by the Works Projects Administration in the 1930s. These are concrete engraved stones with the soldiers’ information and the Maltese Cross, and are usually placed at the foot of the headstone. Armed with that information and flags, off we went. In addition to veterans from WWI and II, the Korean Conflict and Vietnam, there are five Confederate Civil War Veterans. Four of these were identified and catalogued by the Sons of the Confederacy group, and the fifth by Frenzl. Frenzl is still researching others who are the right age in the cemetery to have been in the Civil War. Frenzl gave the group some highlights of what information he had found. There is a sailor who was in the first wave of military to hit Omaha Beach at Normandy in WWII. There is a Marine veteran who stepped

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Above: Don Frenzl, Mark O’Brien, Josh Roe, Nick O’Brien and Joe Roe recognized veterans by marking their graves with flags. Below: A plaque provided by the Veteran’s Administration distinguishes a World War I veteran’s grave. on a land mine in Vietnam. There is another soldier from WWI who was a cook, one of the two most dangerous jobs in that conflict, the other being an ammunition carrier. The cook used a wood fire which acted as a beacon for the enemy artillery. Then the cook had to transport the food to the infantry, moving through and in and out of the various trenches to feed the soldiers. One of the Civil War soldiers was injured and mustered out of the Army of the South, but became a guerilla, harassing the Union soldiers as they moved through Kentucky. The Civil War veterans were honored additionally with a Confederate naval flag, the only type of Confederate flag Frenzl could find. “I wanted to honor them all for their service,” said Frenzl, “Even the rebs. They were Americans fighting for what they believed in — states’ rights.” Frenzl had found 69 veterans in Garnettville, and challenged the group to find them all. The final total was 83 American flags placed. “I’m half-blind,” joked Fren-

zl. “I thought younger eyes could find what I missed.” Some of the fallen gave their lives for their country and some served and came back to civilian life. “All should be honored,” said Frenzl, “Lest we forget.” Several groups of mourn-

ers visiting their family gravesites stopped and thanked the scouts for the flags and their work. As we turned to leave, the 83 flags waved in the gentle wind of the cemetery, as if saying goodbye.

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Community Calendar 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. The 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) •Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at REBOS Club on Hwy 79 in Irvington at 8 p.m. For more info call 547-8750 or 547-8752. Meetings held every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday. •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. Every Friday and Tuesday. •Relay for Life, Kroger cookout, 11 a.m. smoked pork pit sandwiches, chips and drinks. Will deliver to advanced notice calls. For information call 422-5464. Saturday, June 2 •Meade Co. High Alumni, 6:30 p.m. Between 40 and 60 graduates will be honored, plus Hall of Fame winners. Tickets are $15. For tickets, call Janice Kessinger at (270) 828-3528. For more information, call Betty Ruth Bruington at (270) 422-2082. Sunday, June 3 •Outbreak Fellowship —

Churches for Christ camp meeting, starting today at 2 p.m. through Saturday, June 15. Several guest speakers and various gospel music artists will be present. For more information, call (270) 828-8107. Monday, June 4 •Republican Party Meeting at 7 p.m., across from Dairy Queen in Brandenburg. (First Monday of each month) •Irvington City Council meeting, 7 p.m., at Irvington City Hall. (First Monday of each month) •Battletown Neighborhood Watch meeting, 6:30, Battletown Park. For more information call (270)-497-4489. •Vine Grove City Council meeting, 6:30 p.m. •Free Bluegrass and Old Time Music Jam Session, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., at Vine Grove 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. Every Monday. Tuesday, June 5 •Ekron City Commission meeting, 7:30 p.m., at City Hall in fire department. (first Tuesday of each month) •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, June 6 •Neighborhood watch meeting, Payneville/Rhodelia, 7:00p.m., Payneville firehouse. For more information call 496-4638. Held on the first Wednesday of every month. Thursday, June 7 •American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held at St.

John Education Center cafeteria from 2 – 7 p.m. Come donate and save a live!! •15th Annual Antique Machinery Show & Threshing Days at Otter Creek Park off Hwy 1638. Train ride, petting zoo, raffle, draft horses and mules, threshing, blacksmithing, games, antiques and much more. Camping and cabins in the park. Admission free, for more information call Edd Pike 270-496-4268. Saturday, June 9 •St. John’s Summer Picnic, starting at 3 p.m. •Ride for the Crusade – starts at Muldraugh Firehouse. Sign-ups are 8:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., first bike out at 11 a.m. Proceeds go to the WHAS Crusade for Children. $10 per person. For more information call (502) 942-4030 or (502) 817-0239 Monday, June 11 •Brandenburg City Council meeting at city hall, 7 p.m. (Second Monday of each

month) •Muldraugh City Council meeting at city hall, 6:30 p.m. (Second Monday of each month) •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, June 12 •Brandenburg Planning & Zoning meeting, 7 p.m., at city hall. (Second Tuesday of each month). •Fiscal Court, 7 p.m., at the courthouse. (Second Tuesday of each month). •Meade County Archery Booster 1st Annual Banquet, Meade County Fairgrounds, dinner at 6 p.m., awards at 7:30. For more information contact Tammy Reichmuth, 422-5524.

Faith & Values

Friday, June 1, 2007

Distraction often the best discipline when dealing with one-year-olds us what frightened her. The next morning, she doesn’t seem to recall the dream, but something is obviously troubling her. My wife and I are worried that she may be developing psychological problems that are being expressed in these terrible dreams. Is that possible? DR. DOBSON: I think your daughter is all right. She is probably having a “night terror” rather than a nightmare. Let me describe the difference between the two. Nightmares occur primarily in what is known as “stage three” sleep, and are often remembered if the dreamer awakens. They are sometimes linked to emotional distress during waking hours, and may play a role in “working through” those disturbing experiences. A person can often talk about a nightmare and recount its scary story. Night terrors, by contrast, usually occur in “stage four” sleep, which is even deeper and further from consciousness. In this physiological state, the body mechanisms are reduced to a minimum to sustain life. Breathing, heart rate, metabolism and every other function go into super-slow motion. Some children experience strange

dreams during this phase that cause them to sit up and scream in terror. However, when adults come to the rescue, they find that the child is unresponsive. The eyes are open, but the boy or girl is obviously not awake. And the next morning, there is no memory of what was so deeply disturbing. This appears to be what you are describing with reference to your daughter. You’ll be encouraged to know that there seems to be no connection between night terrors and psychological stress. It is not predictive of any known health problems or emotional disruption. Nor do we know what causes them. The good news is that your little girl is apparently fine. The bad news is that you may have to deal for a time with her midnight terrors that drag you from your own stage four sleep. Dr. Dobson is founder and chairman of the board of the nonprofit organization Focus on the Family, P.O. Box 444, Colorado Springs, CO. 80903; or www.family.org. Questions and answers are excerpted from “The Complete Marriage and Family Home Reference Guide” and “Bringing Up Boys,” both published by Tyndale House.

to Catholics who have been or should our 55% dispiritually brutalized by vorce rate be lowered to fit those in the Church who the high standards of the are too eager to judge and permanence of marriage condemn, applying the law taught by Jesus and upheld by the Church? I without mercy, On the other hand, Encouraging believe we are the ones who need to I am aggravated Words do the changing. by Catholics who I have made a pact are angry at “the with a good friend Church” because of mine that if I it will not lower were ever to leave its high standards the priesthood (no when some people, plans whatsoever), even many people, that he would do cannot live up to whatever he could them. Ronald to stop me from Instead of changKnott writing one of those ing their own beletters blaming “the haviors to fit these Church” for why I ideals, they believe these high ideals ought to left. I knew what I was getbe changed to fit the reality ting into and if I don’t of their failures. Because we are more make it, I hope I will have formed by Hollywood than the honesty to admit that I the gospels, this seems to did not have what it took come up most often in the to stay with it, instead of area of divorce and remar- blaming “the Church” for riage. Should the Church not changing its rules. In these and other matchange its teaching on the permanence of marriage ters, I believe that we to fit our 55% divorce rate should do what Jesus did:

hold to our high standards and pour on the compassion for those who fail. As a priest, it is my job to teach the truth of the gospels as taught by the Church and leave the judgment to God. Personally, if I miss the mark, I would rather err on the side of mercy and compassion than on the side of severity and judgment. As the Letter of James (2:13) says, “Merciless is the judgment on the one who has not shown mercy; for mercy triumphs over judgment.”

As far as we can recall, that QUESTION: Please describe the best approach to was the first direct confronthe discipline of a 1-year-old tation of wills between my daughter and wife. Many child. DR. DOBSON: Many chil- more were to follow. How does a parent disdren will begin to gently test the authority of their parents cipline a 1-year-old? Very carefully and genas they approach their first birthday. Focus on tly! A child at this The confrontations the family age is easy to distract and divert. will be minor and Rather than jerking infrequent at first, a wristwatch from yet the beginnings the child’s hands, of future struggles show him or her a can be seen. My own brightly colored aldaughter, for examternative -- and then ple, challenged her be prepared to catch mother for the first the watch when it time when she was 9 James falls. When unavoidmonths old. Dobson able confrontations My wife was waxdo occur, as with ing the kitchen floor Danae on the waxy when Danae crawled to the edge of the linoleum. floor, win them by firm perShirley said, “No, Danae,” sistence but not by punishgesturing to the child not to ment. Have the courage to enter the kitchen. Since our lead the child without being daughter began talking very harsh or mean or gruff. Compared to the months early, she clearly understood the meaning of the word that are to follow, the pe“no.” Nevertheless, she riod around 1 year of age is crawled straight onto the usually a tranquil, smoothsticky wax. Shirley picked functioning time in a child’s her up and set her down in life. the doorway while saying QUESTION: My daughter “no” even more strongly as she put her down. Seven is 5 years old and has been times this process was re- having some very scary peated until Danae finally nightmares lately. She wakes yielded and crawled away up screaming in the middle of the night, but she can’t tell in tears.

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Lower the standard or try harder? “This sort of talk is hard to endure. How can anyone take it seriously? From this time on, many of his disciples broke away and would not remain in his company any longer.” — John 6:60,66 From what I can make out, in my reading of the gospels, Jesus was a teacher who could hold people to the highest standards on one hand and shower them with tons of mercy and compassion when they failed to measure up to those high standards on the other. That, in my book, is very different from lowering the standards and ideals simply because people failed. The Scribes and Pharisees, on the other hand, held people to high standards as well, but they applied those high standards and ideals without mercy or compassion when people failed. As a priest, I have spent a lot of time reaching out

The sin of procrastination Proverbs 27: 1 says, context of a parable, but the “Boast not thyself of to- message was clear that it is morrow; for thou knowest dangerous to ignore God’s revealed will. not what a day may The principle bring forth.” Divine even applies in the The sin of procrastination may not be Guidance secular realm. “ Go to now, ye that say, one of the so-called Today or tomorrow “seven deadly sins,” we will go into such but it may come close a city, and continue if it involves neglectthere a year, and ing to do what God buy and sell, and has clearly comget gain: Whereas ye manded us to do. know not what shall Sins of omission Dan be on the morrow.“ may well be as serious in many cases as Newton (James 4: 13 – 14 ). The most dangersins of commission. ous sin of procrasThe Bible warns: “Therefore to him that tination, of course, is neknoweth to do good, and glecting to come to Jesus for doeth it not, to him it is sin forgiveness and salvation. As Paul stated, “Behold, “ ( James 4: 17 ). To the professing Chris- now is the accepted time; tian who deliberately goes behold, now is the day of against God’s will, either salvation.“ ( 2 Corinthians by neglect or intent, Jesus 6: 2 ). Ignoring God while fully warns: “ And that servant, which knew his lord’s will, involved in pleasure or and prepared not himself, business or anything else neither did according to his is at least presumptuous. will, shall be beaten with To the rich man in Christ’s many stripes “ ( Luke 12: parable who had spent his 47 ). This was spoken in the life concentrating on accu-

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mulating goods, God said: “Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided.“ ( Luke 12: 20 ). We do not know what even one tomorrow may bring, so we need to “Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.“ (Colossians 4: 5 ) Remember to go to the church of your choice this Sunday. If you don’t have a church home, we invite you to visit with us at Grace Baptist Church.

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According to Deb Sobel, director of the Pets In Need Society board, the Animal Control officer, Tom Brady, has noticed a dramatic decrease in the need to euthanize shelter animals. “Last time this year,” said Sobel, “there were over 100 cats and kittens at the shelter in April. This past week there were only three cats.” Not only did Brady tell her that, but also that half of the animals in the shelter are being adopted or returned to their owners”. One of the PINS members added there was a decrease in “free puppies/kittens” notices on local signs andbulletin boards, as well as a decrease in dead dogs by the side of the road. “The spay/neuter program is working,” exclaimed Sobel, to the applause of the members present at the May PINS meeting.

The group said that many animals are adopted due to the photo that are in the newspapers showing the animal behind bars and animal lovers who don’t usually travel to the animal shelter do so now after seeing this. Some of the animals not adopted are being found good homes through the actions of Sobel and other members of PINS who are in contact with various national and regional breed rescue groups. Sobel reported that this past month there have been 41 animals that PINS assisted with the spay/neuter costs, with a total of $1,440 paid to the two Meade County veterinarians involved with the PINS program. The 3rd Annual 5K ”Run Your Tail Off” held at Buttermilk Falls was successful, according to Heather Mann, the event coordinator. Winners were: top youth finisher Jordan Sears, time 16:44; top female finisher

BRANDENBURG, Ky. — Don’t forget to check you conservation plan before making final planting decisions this spring, advises Mike Hubbs, State Conservationist for the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Kentucky. “Always review you conservation plan before changing a crop rotation, in order to stay eligible for USDA Programs,” said Hubbs. With high corn prices, some farmers are changing crop rotations to plant more corn. “Increased tillage, fall tillage, additional fertilizer, and planting odd corners and field borders may increase production in the short term, however, the benefits of rotating crops may be lost when corn is planted year after year,” says Mark Waggoner, NRCS State

Resource Conservationist. Those benefits include soil conservation, nitrogen credits from legumes, and reduced need for pesticides. Even with best management practices for erosion control, nutrient and pesticide management, a serious risk of increased sediment and chemical residues in water exists with continuous corn production. The most common ways farmers get out compliance with USDA is by dropping a soil-conserving crop, such as hay, and adding a tilled crop, such as corn, that may increase soil erosion. “Conservation compliance, which began with the 1985 Farm Bill, is still in effect,” says Waggoner. “That means farmers need to control erosion on highly erodible land in order to stay eligible for USDA pro-

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Jessica Evans (with dog, Balto), time 20:31; and the top male finisher was Kevin Finnegan, time 18:10. A good time was had by all the participants and the weather was perfect for the run/walk. Another event that has the mission of fundraising was the April yard sale. We had great weather and raised over $1,000. Items not sold were given to the Meade County Equine Society for their yard sale. President Liz Bell informed the members that she had requested Fiscal Court consider granting PINS $2,000 out of this year’s budget, and $4,000 out of next year’s budget for the spay/neuter program. “The monies could come from the shelter’s income,” said Bell in her letter to the court, noting that most of the food and supplies used at the shelter are now being donated by individuals and businesses in the area. Bell also noted the litter pickup

program has changed and is not offering money but instead recognition by signage. The membership voted unanimously to decline the program. PINS upcoming events include a booth at the Battletown blowout with a gift basket raffle, the annual raffle, and the Pet Festival/ Blessing of the Animals on Sept. 22 at Brandenburg’s Riverfront Park. New this year at the Pet Festival will be Jim Hubler, Battletown resident, a songwriter, guitar player and storyteller who has some special songs involving dogs, most of them comic. He will be at the festival to perform and sell his CDs, with a portion of the proceeds going to PINS. Pets in Need Society, Inc. is a public supported, non-profit, 501(C)3 animal welfare organization. We may be contacted via voicemail at 422-3838, or visit our website at www. petsinneedsociety.org.

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cent grant means for every $1 million a project costs, the county will receive $450,000 from the state and the rest will be loaned at a low interest rate. “This would certainly fulfill a need for water in the lower end of Meade County,” Bartley said. “This is a good opportunity for us to do something for that end of the county.” The committee voted unanimously to proceed with the grant process.

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agreement is in writing. “It’s looking very promising and by the end of June we should know something for sure,” he said. “In theory, everyone is on the same page right now. Getting CSX to commit in writing is the hard part.” At the meeting, Craycroft said one of the biggest concerns was if Arch Chemical could move rail cars without interference if the track expands. Once the Arch Chemical representative said they could continue to export and Martin agreed that Agri Fuels would pay for the track extension, it now comes down to CSX signing the agreement. The length of the track extension and cost could not be obtained prior to publishing. Agri Fuels’ 90-day extension to purchase 105 acres in the Industrial Park ends this month. The company still owes $1.75 million for the land. Because CSX will

Bartley said he does not have a projected date when the county would begin the project if the grant is received. Bartley also said he would meet with the engineers on May 30 about extending water lines and making sure the county has enough water to give to the Battletown and Payneville areas.

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Two residents, who live between Knotts Road and Hwy. 710, asked why there is water all around them but not on their section of the roadway. Cornett said there was never any intention to run a water line through that

need a month before making its decision, Agri Fuels likely will need another extension to purchase the land. The Industrial Authority is scheduled to meet June 6 to discuss the extension.

Solid Waste ready to send out bid packages

Solid Waste Coordinator Mark Gossett is finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. Six months ago, Solid Waste faced more than a $200,000 deficit and his advisory panel, the 109 Board, was dissolved — leaving just Gossett and a small staff to hold the pieces together. But these days, his department is operating in the black for the first time in at least two years, a three-person advisory board was recently created, and as soon as next week he can begin sending out bid packages to potential contractors to assume trash collection duties in Meade County. Fiscal Court unanimously approved the bid package Gossett has worked on since the beginning of 2007

gram benefits. And those benefits are substantial, because they include the farm Loan programs and Disaster Assistance in addition to commodity price support conservation programs available through USDA.” “Anyone who plans to participate in USDA programs now or in the future should check with NRCS before they stray too far from the crop rotation shown in their conservation plans,” says Waggoner. USDA program participants are responsible for ensuring that their conservation plan or system is applied and maintained in order to remain eligible for USDA program benefits. The local NRCS District Conservationist can review the current plan and discuss possible options. Farmers also need to be alert to ephemeral erosion in

order to maintain program eligibility. Ephemeral erosion refers to the channels and gullies, from a few inches up to several feet wide that form in tilled fields after rains. Control of ephemeral erosion is also a farm bill requirement. USDA offer cost-sharing to help farmers with the conservation practices necessary to remain eligible for USDA benefits. The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) offers cost sharing for waterways, buffers, and other cropland conservation practices. Waggoner advises USDA program participants to contact their local NRCS field office if they have questions about the status of their conservation compliance plan, conservation practices, or any of th USDA conservation programs.

section of the road because the board was unaware of any interest for county water service there. Cornett said the water district was working on an extra project to extend water lines down to that area, but they could not get easements from property owners on the road, which stopped the project. Bartley said the water district has a policy stating in order to place water lines with in-house funds, there must be 20 residents per mile on the road. The residents also have to sign up to use the water lines before the line is installed. Bartley said many years

ago the water district spent thousands of dollars putting water lines on a road, and then no one signed up. He said the water district lost their money with the project, which is why there is a requirement now that residents have to sign up and put down a deposit before they will begin work laying water lines. Water district board member Rebecca Richardson advised the residents to see how much interest their neighbors have in receiving county water. “The more people who show interest, the better their chances are of receiving assistance,” she said.

and also approved three residents to serve staggered terms on an advisory panel, which Solid Waste has not had since January. Dennis Farmer will serve a one-year term, former State Representative Gerry Lynn will serve two years, and Debbie Troutman will serve a three-year term on the advisory panel. Gossett said between eight and 10 companies have shown interest in placing bids for trash collection and he expects about the same number to compete when bid packages are sent out, which could be as early as next Friday. All contractors will submit two bids, one for trash collection only and another for trash collection and billing together. Contractors will have 45 days to review the bid package and submit their bids. Gossett said previously that collection would change by Oct. 1, when Solid Waste’s fiveyear plan is due in Frankfort. “That will give us time to make a good decision,” Gossett told Fiscal Court

on Wednesday. “I feel good about the (companies) that showed interest before.” To pay off the $250,000 Solid Waste borrowed from the county in December, a franchise fee will be included. If trash collection only is bid out a 12 percent franchise fee will be included. Collection and billing will include an eight percent fee for residents. Magistrate Steve Wardrip hopes the county can absolve itself from the billing process as well. “We want to push to get rid of billing too,” he said. Gossett said he’s pushing for a five-year contract with no fee increases during the first three years. He also prepared the bid package so astronomical fee increases can’t be added at the contractor’s discretion. In the meantime, Solid Waste should stay afloat — pending any major equipment breakdowns — until a contractor is selected. “If Mark (Gossett) can hold it together, we’ll get out of this year without going in the red,” Judge/Executive Harry Craycroft said.

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O.C.C. crew shows Fort Knox their version of a ‘chopper’ By Anthony Poff Special to The News Standard FORT KNOX — To military personnel, a custom chopper is probably considered to be a UH-60 Blackhawk with cup holders near the pilot’s seat. But last Sunday, the Orange County Choppers crew performed a live, sold out show at Fort Knox’s Godman Army Air Field, showing military personnel and civilians alike what their version of a custom chopper is. O.C.C. has their own reality T.V. series on The Learning Channel, American Chopper, where they build custom motorcycles. O.C.C. is a father- and son-owned business in New York state, ran by the Teutul’s: Paul Sr., Paul Jr. (Pauly), and Michael (Mikey). Many are under the mistaken belief that the company is based in Orange County, Calif., but rather it is based in the county of the same name in New York. And it’s there, specifically in Rock Tavern, N.Y., where you’ll find Orange County Choppers — about 80 miles from New York City. The show has become phenomenally successful since its incarnation in 1999. Today, O.C.C. has garnered world-wide praise and recognition for their custom motorcycles. They currently massproduce 150 bikes annually. Now they are on a road tour traveling across the U. S., building custom bikes on stage. When the chopper is done being built, a drawing is held for one lucky winner who gets to ride home in style. The lucky attendees, who had VIP tickets, were treated to free drinks, appetizers, dinner, and most importantly, a chance to meet with the OCC crew. After dinner, the Tuttle’s answered questions from the guests during a meet and greet session and posed for pictures with all VIP attendees. As an added bonus, the band 38 Special opened up the show with some old favorites and some new songs. The O.C.C. show started out with Paul Jr. and the O.C.C.’s graphic designer having the crowd help

them decide what kind of bike to build. They had a computer on stage that projected images onto large screens around the stage. They scrolled through a few designs for major parts of the bike and let the crowd decide what style and color

to use. This went on for about 10 minutes, and then Paul Sr. rolled onto the stage riding his chopper. Paul Sr. kicked Paul Jr. off stage, like he usually does on the show, and decided to build the type of bike that he wanted, not

some fancy new-age bike like Paul Jr. likes to build. Then the whole crew came out and started assembling the bike. In the meanwhile, the Teutul’s threw out O.C.C. Frisbees and tee shirts to the crowd. During the assembly, Fort

Knox Post Commander Maj. Gen. Robert Williams made an appearance. Prior to William’s appearance, Paul Sr. told everyone that he was in charge. When Gen. Williams came on stage, he let Paul Sr. know that on Fort Knox, “(He) was in charge.”

A fun banter between the two went on for a bit and then it was time to give the bike away. The lucky winner was a retired veteran from the Fort Knox area. This show was yet another sold-out success for the Fort Knox MWR concert series.

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A lucky fan had his guitar autographed by 38 Special.

Paul Sr. heckles his crew a bit. To any fan of the show, this comes as no surprise.

Post Commander Maj. Gen. Robert Williams, flanked by Pauly and Paul Sr., enjoys a little friendly banter with Paul Sr. as to who is in charge on stage.

ABOVE/BELOW: 38 Special entertains the crowd.

The O.C.C. crew builds a chopper in front of the audience.

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could lead to trouble. “There are too many kids, especially this time of year, that are home alone without anything to do and they’re bound to get into trouble without being supervised,” he said. “When I worked as an EMT, that would happen all the time.” The insult to injury, said Barr, was when families visiting the cemetery on Memorial Day had to see the damage. “I really hated for things to be in disarray there with it being Memorial Day weekend,” he said. Barr is hopeful the cemetery can be restored before the church’s August picnic, which drew more than 1300 attendees last year.

Brandenburg church target of hate crime

State police and the FBI are investigating a hate crime at Community Baptist Church, located at 3770 Old Mill Road in Brandenburg. Local authorities say the incident is unrelated to the St. Theresa cemetery vandalism. State police spokesman Steve Pavey said derogatory comments about Christians and African-Americans were spray-painted on walls inside the church along with swastikas and “666,” which some consider a demonic sign. “The FBI is involved now because this is a hate crime,” Pavey said. “KSP is heading the investigation but we’re using other avenues to help solve it.” Pavey said anyone with information could call the state police at (270) 766-5078 or 1-800-222-5555. “The crime is a shame and it’s senseless,” he said. “It’s a shame these types of things happen but anyone with a tip should call us. We’d love to make an arrest.”

New emergency system unveiled FRANKFORT, Ky. — The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) has announced the creation of the Kentucky Public Health Interoperable Communication System (KPHICS), a wide-ranging program that will allow interoperable communications and incident management between the state and local health departments statewide. The KPHICS system consists of a variety of components, including incident management software, a portable operations center and an inventory/asset management system. The main component of the KPHICS system is WebEOC, incident management software that acts as a virtual emergency operations center over multiple

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Vine Grove VFW holds helicopter dedication

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A helicopter was installed outside of VFW Post 10281 on Briggs lane in Vine Grove. The helicopter had to be lifted by crane to its stand. A dedication was then held on Memorial Day outside the VFW post.

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Jesse Lambert, trustee of VFW Post 10281, donates a POW flag to the City of Vine Grove. Donna Broadway accepts the flag on behalf of Mayor Donovan Smith.

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FINAL STANDINGS Baseball Boys: District Overall W L W L Meade 4 0 7 20 Breckinridge 2 3 15 18 Hancock 1 4 13 15 Softball

Girls: Breckinridge 4 1 Meade 2 3 Hancock 2 4

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ON DECK June 2 Track & Field—state @Dunbar TBA Wrestling—camp @J.R. Allen 8:30 a.m. Archery—ASA Pro/Am @London, Ky. TBA June 3 Wrestling—camp @J.R. Allen noon Archery—ASA Pro/Am @London, Ky. 7:30 a.m. June 4 Swimming—camp @Doe Valley 9:30 a.m. Greenwave basketball camp @Stuart Pepper 8:30 a.m. June 6 Swimming—camp @Doe Valley 9:30 a.m. June 7 Greenwave basketball camp @Stuart Pepper 8:30 a.m. June 8 Greenwave basketball camp @Stuart Pepper 8:30 a.m.

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Wrestling camp a hit for young and old By Shaun T. Cox sports@thenewsstandard.com The start of a new feeder program for the high school wrestling team began with the start of wrestling camp at James R. Allen Elementary this week. But, according to coach Bob Davis, the 2006 Third Region Coach of the Year, summer camp is just the beginning. “We have about 50 kids and we might have more (Wednesday) and that will be great,” he said. “I have a couple of seventh and eighth-graders out here, but there are more fourth- through sixth-graders than anything and my goal is to have (a program) for them next year. I’m really pleased with the turnout. For a first-year camp, you couldn’t expect much more.” Davis said the point of the camp and a new intramural program that assistant coach Eli Dix is heading up this year are only going to benefit the overall program in the long run. “The intention of this camp and the intramural program the county has allowed me to start is to have a feeder program,” he said. “The really good

schools out there like the LaRue counties and the Unions all have a feeder program for the varsity. That’s what we need and we’ve got a good hold on it right now. “Not this year but next year, I want to start a little-league-type program for the fourth-, fifthand sixth-graders. I think they would gain a lot from that and it would really help us out too. If there are some dads out there who are willing to help, they need to contact me because it’s going to come.” In addition to the younger kids, Davis also had the high school team in attendance to learn from Campbellsville assistant coach Andy Bricker and three Campbellsville Tigers wrestlers. Bricker attended Division I Campbell University in North Carolina and finished fourth in the 2004 Colonial Athletic Association Conference Tournament in the 125-pound class as a No. 6 seed. “We just finished up our third season as a wrestling program and it’s been getting better for us every year,” Bricker said. “Our first year, we finished 21st at nationals, our second year we were 14th and this year seventh. We’ve been going in

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Boys crowned district champs

Tim Tipton talks with Bassmaster Classic pro Scott Patton and his son Shane. Also, today and tommorow is Fish for Free weekend in the state of Kentucky.

Archery This weekend in London, Ky., the ASA Pro/Am is holding a special shoot. Kids may shoot either today or tomorrow, and awards will be given for several age categories, both male and female. Cost is $5 per child. For more information, visit www.asaarchery.com. There is also a special NASP archery instructors/ educators shoot on Saturday and the cost to enter is $20. Prizes will be awarded. You must be there by 7:30 a.m. and on the range to shoot at 8 a.m.

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The team celebrates its first district championship in recent memory after a 4-3 win over Hancock County.

First title in recent memory

Track & Field

By Shaun T. Cox sports@thenewsstandard.com

Class AAA Region — 5/22

Team falls in Region opener

The Greenwave baseball team brought home in dramatic fashion its first district championship in modern history with a come-from-behind victory in extra innings. Meade County beat Hancock County 4-3 after falling behind 3-2 in the bottom of the ninth and having only one out left with no one on base. “I was losing hope,” senior Jordan Alexander said.

The district championship game turned out to be the team’s final one of the season, as it fell to Grayson County 12-9 in the opener of the regional tournament at Muhlenberg South on Memorial Day. “Stankiewicz started and went the first two and a third (innings), and he pitched OK,” Snell said. “They scored three runs off him but only

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Female team scores Place 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 9 9 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Team Score North Hardin 123 Male 109 Butler 99 Manual 92 John Hardin 50 Central 39 Meade County 14 PRP 14 Iroquois 8 Central Hardin 8 Nelson County 1

Male team scores Male 140 St. Xavier 119 North Hardin 78 Manual 61 John Hardin 45 Central 35 Butler 27 Iroquois 22 PRP 18 Meade County 9 Nelson County 3 Central Hardin 1 State Qualifiers

Name Time Girls 800-meter run Shelby Jenkins 2:25.09 Girls 300-meter hurdles Tiffany Brown 49.74 Boys 3200-meter run Sean Breeds 9:59.56

Correction In last week’s girls softball story, Amanda Smith was misidentified as Erin Sireno on page B3.

Track & field led by youth By Shaun T. Cox sports@thenewsstandard.com

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The Greenwave baseball team is having its annual summer camp from June 1114 at Meade Olin Park from 9 a.m. to noon. Sign up before June 7 and the cost is $45, or $55 after. For more information, contact Meade County High School, or pick up a brochure from Meade Olin, Ramsey Field, or MCHS.

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The coaching staff is developing a feeder program so the team can compete with the best.

The Meade County High School track and field team is sending three qualifiers to the state meet at Dunbar High School in Lexington this weekend. Eighth-grader Tiffany Brown and freshmen Sean Breeds and Shelby Jenkins all qualified as individuals at last week’s Class 3A Region meet in Louisville, which is likely the Larry toughest Garner region in the state, according to coach Larry Garner. “Every year, we have the hardest region in the state usually for the guys, but in the past two years the girls have become more and more powerful,” he said. “Two years ago, we had a girl run the 800(-meter) in 2:31 and she barely missed going to state. This year, Shelby Jenkins ran a 2:25 and she barely got in. “It’s a full six seconds faster. But she barely squeaks in and that shows you how much the girls have improved and … I think we’re in the marquee region. You know if you qualify, you’ve done something and have a chance to place at state.” Breeds ran second to St. Xavier senior Brian Long in the 3200-meter run, losing by about seven seconds. Garner said Long is one of the top runners in not only the state, but the country. “He is one of the top guys in the nation,” Garner said.

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Mears finally gets ‘10,000-pound gorilla’ off his back By Buddy Shacklette DAYTONA BEACH — Casey Mears’ pedigree is an impressive one, but that didn’t help him win any races in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series. Mears, nephew to four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Rick Mears and son to former Indy driver Roger Mears, has spent more than four full seasons in the series — all without a win. Sure, he won a NASCAR Busch Series race last year at Chicago. But it took 69 career Busch starts to get that first victory. In the off-season, Mears made the jump from Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates to Hendrick Motorsports. So, the driver with the impressive pedigree figured there were no more excuses now. “I think there is always pressure in this sport,” Mears said. “I never got involved in this sport because I wanted to run fifth or sixth, I always wanted to win. So there has always

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Casey Mears celebrates his first NASCAR Nextel Cup victory in Charlotte on Sunday. It was his first win in 156 career starts. been that pressure there. More than anything, it was a comfort knowing that those guys were winning week in and week out.” During his four seasons at Ganassi, Mears got progressively better

each season and finished a careerbest 14th in points and scored eight top-10 finishes last season before bolting for Hendrick. While Ganassi gave Mears his break, it would be Hendrick who

would put the 29-year-old driver in victory lane last Sunday for the first time in the Coca-Cola 600 at Lowe’s Motor Speedway in Charlotte. “It always feels good to see someone in the organization who hasn’t won a race, win a race,’’ owner Rick Hendrick said. “You feel like you’ve accomplished something. You climb that mountain.’’ And it couldn’t have come at a better time for Mears. With all of his Hendrick teammates — Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson and Kyle Busch — having won a race this season, Mears was feeling the pressure to perform. Sitting 35th in points heading into last weekend’s event, Mears was on the verge of falling outside the top-35 and not being guaranteed to make the show every week. “I couldn’t be more excited for Casey Mears if his name was Adam Petty,” said Kyle Petty, who finished third in Sunday’s race. “I can tell you that. I’m tickled to death for

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increments of seven so we hope to take first next year. We also took second in our regional tournament this year and we have five AllAmericans and one national champion in the 141-pound class — which was the first national championship in our school’s history.” Davis said the opportunity for his team to learn under the tutelage of other coaches is a big plus. “I had my varsity wrestlers attend it because they’ve only had one year of experience and any time they can learn from somebody else, it’s great for them,” he said. “I’ve also got new members of the varsity and it’s really helping them because they don’t know what they’re doing yet.” With Dix moving in to head the intramural program, Davis hired a new assistant in Mark Adams to go along with the returning Larry Ohmes. Adams is originally from Eastern Kentucky and he teaches agriculture at the high school. “I’ve been here in Meade County for about three years now,” Adams said. “My high school never had wrestling but in working with coach Davis and following the team quite a bit, I went into the assistant position this year and I really hope to get a lot out of it.” Adams said the camp will be as much a benefit to him as the kids. “I’m spending a lot of my time going back and forth on the mats because I want to see what our experienced guys are getting,” he said. “And I also want to make sure that I’m getting some of this training from the Campbellsville staff on the new techniques as well.” Davis said the intramural program would really give a boost to the middle-schoolers who want to wrestle, and they would compete in-county. “It’s going to give them something that they really need because they’ll be going all season with us next year and it will help us to help them,” he said. “The more they know now, the better off we’ll be when they come into (the program).” Davis said each day was broken into a morning session and an afternoon session, and the kids were studying all the basic fundamentals of grappling. The camp will end Saturday with a tournament at James R. Allen Elementary School, which is open to the public and will run from about noon to 3 p.m. “The tournament Saturday is just something for us to finish it out and they can apply everything they’ve learned,” he said. “It’s going to be three, one-minute

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Seniors-to-be Nathan Kelch and Justin Geary get some individual instruction from coach Bob Davis at the camp. Campbellsville assistant Mike Brickers also helped coach. periods if they can make it that far. Everybody’s invited to come and watch, and people will really enjoy watching the little ones. It’s going to be a good show.” Adams said watching the little guys go at it was probably the highlight of each day of camp and the tournament would be a lot of fun. “It seems to me that the youngest ones are the ones who get in there and just do what they’re told,” Adams said. “They don’t get in there and try to do anything extra. They don’t try any of the WWE moves. "They’re only doing what they were instructed to do a few minutes before. The small kids are the ones I think will benefit the most — other than our varsity guys.” Davis said his varsity wrestlers have shown a lot of improvement and he hopes to compete with the top schools in the region next year after finishing fifth overall this past season — out of 12 schools — with one region champion in 112pound Arthur Ohmes and in taking 10 other wrestlers to the state meet. “With the returnees I have coming back, I think we’ll be competitive in the top three this year,” he said. “That’s a bold statement, but I think we’ll be up there. A lot of them have already predicted that we’re going to win it but it takes a lot. If they work hard this year, they’ve got a shot at it.” Davis said he wants the program to be the foremost team in the region and he is confident it will be sooner, rather than later. “My prediction is within the next five years, we should be up there with the LaRues and the Unions,” he said. “We’re going to eventually be dominant in this region and that I can say. As long as we keep doing what we’re doing with these programs and keep the kids interested and energetic about wrestling, we’ll be dominant. Bricker said the Meade County wrestling program was well on its way. “There are only two college wrestling programs in the state of Kentucky so it’s great to see schools starting programs like coach Davis,” he said. “They have facilities, two full mats and all these kids out here interested. He has the support of the people, money coming in and it’s unbelievable. These guys are trying to

Special Olympics Submitted Article The Meade County Special Olympics competed in the Area 4 Regional Spring Games on May 12th at Ballard High School in Louisville under the theme “The Year of the Athlete.” During the opening ceremony, the team represented Meade County in the parade of teams. Meade County athlete Deanna Mooney was chosen to be a speaker at the opening ceremony along with University of Louisville football coach Steve Kragthorpe, whom the athletes had a chance to meet. The team is coached by Jeff Shaw and Shania Harper and with their hard work, great coaching skills and dedication, they led their team to victory. A special thanks to the volunteers, Danielle Billion and Elizabeth Swart, family and friends who were there to cheer our athletes to victory! The team will go on to compete in the Special Olympics State Tournament

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“Sean’s goal was to come in second in the state and I think he can come in anywhere from second down to seventh or eighth, based on the day and how well he runs.” Breeds and Long were the only two to crack the 10-minute mark in the race, and Breeds said he would be looking to cut a couple of seconds off that sevensecond deficit. “This season, I was looking to break 10 (minutes) and I’ve done that the last couple of meets,” he said. “So I would like to shave quite a few seconds off that time whether it’s in summer training or whatever I’ll be doing in the future. “I think I ran a pretty fair race, but I expected Brian Long to win and second was my goal to get a bid for state. I actually led the race for most of the laps, which was kind of weird. But, it was all part of the plan and we figured it would work out that way because Brian was running in the 800, mile and two-mile, so we figured he would be tired and I would have a shot to run second.” Jenkins is competing in the 800-meter run after finishing fifth in the region with a time of 2:25.09, or about three seconds off the lead. The top two from each region qualify for state along with the next six best times across the state.

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Casey Mears. That kid is a great racecar driver. He’s very underrated. People don’t pay a lot of attention to him. He’s jumped in a Hendrick car and he’s struggled some this year. There’s going to be a lot of good things from him. He’s going to be somebody to reckon with.” Mears, who gave his father a blank check for his birthday and a ticket to the Barrett-Jackson auto auction earlier this year, had made 155 Nextel Cup starts over a four-plus season Cup career. On his 156th Cup start,

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one of them was earned because we had a couple of errors behind him, which didn’t help anything.” Snell said Grayson then took out their ace, feeling victory was already in hand. “When they got up 3-0,

“Five of the six (at-large bids) that qualified were out of our region,” Garner said. “(Jenkins) is 10th in the state in the 800 right now and she can legitimately finish anywhere from third or fourth down to tenth. The top eight get medals and get to stand on the podium and have their picture taken, so that’s her goal.” Brown will be running in the 300-meter hurdles after coming in second to Butler sophomore Chelsea Brown. “She went into the race ranked fourth or fifth (in the region) and she ran more than a second less than her personal best, which in a race that short is a huge jump,” Garner said. “She beat two girls she’d never even come close to beating before and so the second-place finish got her into state and right now she’s ranked sixth or seventh (in the state). “I’d say anywhere from third down to tenth is possible for her. She has to run in prelims on Friday and the top eight race again Saturday in the finals, so the main goal right now is to do well Friday and worry about the finals once she gets there.” Garner said there were a couple of relay teams he had state hopes for, but the girls just didn’t run as well as they could have. “The girls 4x800, we were really hoping they’d get there and they just had a bad day,” he said. “There’s no way around it. All the girls didn’t run well. It’s not like there was one person — all four of them didn’t have a great day and they came in

fifth. “Our girls 4x400 ran well. They ran one second off their best time but the competition was just too good.

Mears gambled on fuel, believed in crew chief Darian Grubb, who guided Jimmie Johnson to the 2006 Daytona 500 victory, and steered his No. 25 Chevrolet to victory. “This is unbelievable. This is very, very exciting and I am very, very relieved,” Mears said. “It has been a long time and it feels great to do it here at Hendrick Motorsports. Darian did an unbelievable job today. All the guys did a great job in the pits. “I have watched my Uncle (Rick Mears) and my Dad (Roger Mears) get a chance to race the Indy 500, too, but my Uncle won four of them — on this day. Man, what special day just because of that. My family has had an unbelievable history in rac-

ing. I have always wanted to make my mark in history with my family. We have a long way to go and a lot of races to run, but it sure feels good to come up with a win today, especially being Memorial Day. Obviously, because of my Uncle’s success in the 500 but on top of that, the National Guard. Memorial Day weekend, what better car to win than the National Guard car this weekend.’’ The victory gave Hendrick his ninth win in 12 starts this season, while Mears built himself some cushion in the points race, moving from 35th to 29th in one weekend. The victory also put a Mears in victory lane for the first time in 16 years — Rick Mears last won in 1991.

their coach took out his best pitcher — who we probably wouldn’t have been able to score much on,” Snell said. “He thought it was enough to beat us and he was trying to save him for the winner of the Apollo, McLean County game.” But it wasn’t, as Meade came back to take the lead. “Then I brought in Corey and by the end of the third it was 4-3 us,” Snell said. “In the fifth inning, he gave

up a three-run homer that tied it at 6-6. After that, Ives came in, in the sixth and pitched part of the sixth and seventh.” Snell said the team’s defense couldn’t hold off a Cougars’ rally. “Defensively, we didn’t play very well,” he said. “We had errors in center field and first base and I think that was those two guys’ first errors of the entire season. I wouldn’t say

“All three of these kids are going to be seen, they’re going to be noticed and their chances for getting college scholarships and money is going to be a whole lot better...”

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I think we’re a year away in the 4x400. I think both of those relays should be competing next year along with us getting more individuals in.” Breeds said even though the team didn’t fare as well as it had hoped at the region meet, it will be a group to reckon with in the next few years. “We have a really fast region and we did OK as a team,” he said. “We really have a bunch of young talent and we’re only going to get better since we’re so young. We’re looking forward to next year and the years coming because we know we’ll do well.” Garner said looking at his state roster, having two

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freshmen and an eighthgrader would never have happened without the development of the middleschool program, which he credited to the administration. “This is only the second or third year for all three of them in our program and the middle school program they’ve allowed us to have. This shows it’s paying off,” he said. “If these kids had only come out their freshmen years, we’re waiting until they’re juniors and seniors before they can compete. What (Mitch) Crump and (John) Proctor have done is they’ve given these kids a chance. They’re a lot better off and I’d like to praise them for allowing them to run and we’re seeing the benefits of it now.” Garner said the kids who are getting a jump start on the state meet will have a shot at running track on the next level, and creating opportunities is a big goal for all high school coaches and administrations. “We’ve got young kids that will compete at the state level for four or five years,” he said. “When you only perform your junior and senior years it’s hard to get noticed. “All three of these kids are going to be seen, they’re going to be noticed and their chances for getting college scholarships and money is going to be a whole lot better since they are doing this at a younger age and it’s all because they were able to run in seventh and eighthgrade to get them ready.” Mears ran strong all night at Lowe’s Motor Speedway, but only took the lead when others ducked onto pit road for a splash of gas. The No. 25 team pushed its Chevrolet to the finish, finally running out of gas moments after Mears took his first checkered flag.

“I had about a 10,000pound gorilla off my back,” Mears said. “All my emotion for the last four or five years being here has just built up, it has been frustrating having the runs that we had, coming so close and to finally seal the deal and come home with it, was just unbelievable. Great place to start. I feel like we are starting over. I feel like we have something real special going on here.’’

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Patton eyes Bassmaster circuit By Tim Tipton Many boys want to follow in their father’s footsteps and young Shane Patton, of Taylorsville, is no different. It’s what he chooses to do and his early success is what makes the 16-year-old high school junior different from many of his peers. Shane is the son of Bassmaster tournament pro Scott Patton and is already carving out a name for himself on local bass tournament trails in Kentucky. Fishing with his father in numerous team events in the last two years, his resume is loaded with victories and high finishes. The duo captured two different year-end classics and Shane earned enough money in tournament winnings to purchase his first truck. All of the success is welcome, but Shane has his sights set higher. “I want to fish tournaments for a living,” he said. “I want to be one of the bigtime guys, winning tournaments and fishing in the Classic.” That sits well with his father, a longtime guide and tournament angler on the B.A.S.S. and FLW tournament trails. He says his son has a headstart on most kids his age, and that he has a few natural-born talents to

help. “Shane has always been good at anything that involves hand-eye coordination and that is very important in fishing because it enables you to put your lure exactly where it needs to be and increase your chances for bites,” Scott Patton said. “Fishing is also something he loves to do and anytime you are doing something you love to do, you approach it with a different attitude and it brings out a different, more focused person.” The two Patton’s make a formidable team and they have the money and the hardware to prove it. In 2005, they scored big at the TFK tournament at Dale Hollow. On day one the pair brought in a five-fish limit that weighed 22.23 pounds, along with the big fish of the day at 5.07 pounds. Not only was it good enough for the first day lead, but it was enough weight that the pair could have rested on day two and still won the tournament. Instead, under changing conditions they went out and backed up their first day with a solid limit that weighed 16.24 pounds. Their two-day total of 38.47 pounds outdistanced second place by over 25 pounds. They also had the big fish for the tournament, a 5.18

pound largemouth caught by Shane. Scott knows there is plenty left for Shane to learn both on the water and off, but he said his son learns quickly once he has confidence in the techniques and tactics. “He has learned a lot about locating fish, but experience is the best teacher,” Scott says. “Anybody can watch a video or read about how to catch fish using a certain technique, but when you go out and do it a few times, it gives you confidence and you truly learn.” There is also the business and marketing side of bass fishing and both Patton’s understand that side of the business is often more important than being able to catch fish. “My dad wants me to go to college and study business before I try to fish for a living,” Shane says. “Now, with the big money and all of the sponsors, fishing is a big business.” It is something that the longtime pro has a firm handle on and is trying to pass on to his son. “There are a lot of good fishermen out there, but I have always been fortunate to have a lot of paying sponsors over the years, and I think I have a good understanding of the business side of the sport,” Scott says. “That is something

ing Events” and search your county and surrounding counties. Fishing event organizers are encouraged to submit non-boating fishing events on the website to help anglers seeking fishing opportunities in their community. Events may take several days to appear on the website. “A lot of these events take place in city parks and other local venues,” said Johnson. “That gives the community a chance to come together, and the thing that brings them all together is fishing.” For young anglers who live in the central Kentucky area, Kentucky Fish and Wildlife will host a two-day fishing derby in Frankfort on Friday, June 1 from 5-8 p.m. and Saturday, June 2 from 7-10 a.m. Anglers who have not yet reached their 16th birthday may fish on either of the two lakes located at Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Headquarters, located on U.S. 60, two miles west of U.S. 127. The event is free and parents are encouraged to register their young guests, as prizes will be awarded by random drawing. Upper and Lower Sportsman’s Lakes (formerly known

as the Upper and Lower Game Farm Lakes) will be stocked prior to the derby to enhance young anglers’ chances of success. Fishing should be excellent for weeks following the event. Both lakes will be closed to the public for fishing from Wednesday, May 30 until 10 a.m. Saturday, June 2. A limited amount of equipment and bait will be available for those who need it. Participants are encouraged to bring their preferred rods, reels, baits and lures. Free Fishing Weekend is open to both Kentucky residents and nonresidents. In addition to fishing licenses, trout permits are also not required during this weekend. Minimum size and creel limits are still in effect, so participants are strongly encouraged to pick up a copy of the 2007 Kentucky Sport Fishing and Boating Guide, available online and wherever licenses are sold. For general information about fishing in Kentucky, anglers also may call the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Information Center weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Eastern time) at 1-800-8581549.

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Shane Patton, shown with his father, Bassmaster tournament pro Scott Patton, after another successful tournament win, is striving for bass fishing’s big leagues.

that is very important and I really try to teach him the business side because it will give him an advantage if he tries to fish for a living.” Shane has not only seen what professional tournament fishing is like from following his father, but he got a taste of it when he fished the CITGO Bassmaster Southern Tour at Santee Cooper Reservoir in April of 2006. All of his tournament experience is held in high re-

gard by many anglers, but the teenager says a lot of his peers don’t understand what it is that he does. “My close friends all know about my tournament fishing and a few others know, but some people don’t understand fishing tournaments,” he says. “When they think about fishing, they think you are going out with a worm and a bobber and catching whatever is biting.” As with any father watch-

ing his child be successful, Scott has a sense of pride in his son’s accomplishments. “It feels really good and it gives me a lot of pride,” the elder Patton says. “I am glad that I can help him in whatever ways I can because I didn’t have anybody to help me with fishing. I am excited about it and I want him to be successful in whatever he does, but because it is fishing, I can help him a lot.”

Fish for free weekend today and tommorow Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources fw.ky.gov

Frankfort, Ky. — On June 2-3, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources will offer its Free Fishing Weekend throughout the state. Free Fishing Weekend events kick off National Fishing and Boating Week, which runs June 2-10. During Free Fishing Weekend, anglers may fish statewide without a fishing license. The weekend is a great opportunity for the whole family to fish without spending any money on licenses. “Free Fishing Weekend is important because it gives a lot of kids a chance to catch a fish, win a prize and spend time with family and friends,” said Marc Johnson, aquatic education coordinator for Kentucky Fish and Wildlife. “It also allows adults to fish for the first time without paying the cost of a license.” There are dozens of fishing events scheduled all over Kentucky during Free Fishing Weekend. To find a fishing event in your area, log on to fw.ky.gov and click on “Events” at the top of the homepage. Check “Fish-

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