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Fixing leaky hoses and faucets is one way residents can conserve water as the summer dry spell continues.

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You have the power to make a difference. Materials used to provide electric service are getting more expensive. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s driving prices up. Your electric cooperative is working hard to make a difference.

And you can do your part, too. Compact fluorescents use 1/4 the energy of conventional light bulbs. Change the bulbs in your most used lamps to make your home more energy efficient. Contact Meade County RECC for more information.

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E-911 committee prepares for digital mapping By Betsy Simon news@thenewsstandard.com A full digital mapping of Meade County is crucial to the Enhanced-911 system, committee members said, but the county must fix addressing discrepancies before its benefits can be seen. As promised at May’s E-911 meeting, a representative from MapSync, the company providing equipment, training and consulting to the county’s E-911 services, gave a demonstration at Monday’s meeting about what digital mapping can provide the county’s 911 system. Bill Lacey, who is in charge of readdressing for the county, also discussed applying for a Homeland Security Grant to pay for the Computer-Aided Dispatch system, which would allow dispatchers to pinpoint the location of where wireless 911 calls are made. Ron Householder, the Director of Marketing for MapSync, discussed the mapping and addressing projects. He said a number of addresses in the county will be changed but not all of them. Householder said the system “cannot have duplicate road names in the same city,” which Lacey and Mark Bennett, E-911 director and chairman of the E-911 committee, have been

working to fix during the past few years. Bennett said he has met with some of the magistrates about readdressing issues in their districts. He said he hopes to have the problems cleared up by next month. Householder said fixing road names and addressing issues will help expedite emergency responses by improving efficiency. After the changes are made and every structure in the county has been mapped and addresses approved, he said the benefits of the system would be seen. Householder said utility companies, such as water, gas, telephone and electric, could choose to take advantage of the system. He said if utility companies partnered with the 911 Center on the mapping system, they would be able to know if any of their lines had a problem and would be able to pinpoint the exact location of the problem. Householder said companies that sign a user agreement and share information with the 911 Center would have “view only access” of the 911 data and vice-versa. But, before any of the features of the digital mapping can work, he said the county has to fix its addressing — which is critical to the system. Lacey said the cost of

the digital mapping would likely be about $50,000 and would be paid for by a grant the county received. Bennett said he is not sure if any utility companies would agree to share information since the system is still in the data-building phase. Through unofficial talks with local utility companies, Bennett said he is “fairly confident” they would be willing to share information. But, he said Brandenburg Telephone Company did not sign an agreement with Hardin County and may decline an agreement with Meade County too. “But the benefits it can provide to businesses makes it a pretty easy sell,” Bennett said.

E-911 committee funding ‘consistent’

Fiscal Court has allotted the E-911 committee the same funding for 2007-2008 as it received last year. The committee will receive $31,200 for E-911 consulting, $5,000 for equipment expansion and $220,000 to continue Phase II of the system. Some of the monies allotted came from grants. Bennett said the amount allotted by Fiscal Court for next year “is consistent with what has been given in past.” He said some grant

State offers home improvement tips FRANKFORT — With summer home-improvement projects now under way, the state Office of Housing, Buildings and Construction (OHBC) urges Kentuckians to be wary when hiring contractors. Anyone performing any plumbing, electric or heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) services must be licensed by the state. "Each certification requires documentation showing how long the license holder has spent in the trade and confirming that the contractor has passed the state examination,” said Van Cook, executive director of OHBC. For installation or repairs requiring plumbers, electricians or HVAC technicians, “always be sure to research the company or individual you plan to hire,” said Cook. Matt Koropchak, a Louisville businessman, learned this lesson the hard way. “It was a nightmare,” Koropchak said, in reference to a poor bathroom remodeling job that he had hired a contractor to complete. “Not only was he unlicensed, but the plumbing and electric work he had done was out of code and endangered the structural integrity of my home,” Koropchak said. He was forced

to hire another contractor to finish the job, adding expense and time to the project. Always ask to see a contractor’s license, Cook said. Once you have established that the contractor is licensed, the OHBC strongly recommends preparing a contract outlining the work to be done. It should spell out what preparations are needed for the job, when work will begin, how long it will take, the type and quality of materials being used and how much will it cost. “A written contract ensures everyone knows what to expect from the job,” Cook said. “When there is no written agreement, the possibility of a lawsuit significantly increases.” Here are other tips for home renovations: • Ask to see a license card, which shows the expiration date. • Make sure the contractor and any subcontractors have workers’ compensation coverage. This would pay for medical and rehabilitation expenses and lost wages if a worker gets injured on the job. If the contractor does not have proper insurance, the injured worker might sue the homeowner. Also be sure the contractor has general liability coverage. • Refuse an offer by con-

tractors to have an unlicensed technician “file for the permit.” It’s against the law. Check the state Web site, www.ohbc.ky.gov, to verify licensed technicians. Be sure that the electrician, plumber or HVAC license holder has an office contact number should you need to visit them. All estimates and contracts should have a company name, address, telephone number and license number. Be wary of someone who only provides a telephone number. Shop around and get more than one estimate, and ask friends and neighbors for references. For questions and concerns regarding the licensing of electricians, contact Richard Peddicord at 502573-0369 or e-mail richard. peddicord@ky.gov. For questions regarding heating, ventilation and air conditioning, contact Nelson Henderson at 502-573-0395 or e-mail nelson.henderson@ky.gov. For questions or concerns regarding plumbing, phone Tim House at 502-573-1058 or by e-mail tim.house@ ky.gov. The Office of Housing, Buildings and Construction is part of the Department of Public Protection in the Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet.

The nationally recognized Safe Sitter Basic One Day Program for girls and boys ages 11 to 13 will be offered on Wednesday, June 20th. The class will meet from 9:00am to 4:00pm in the Harrison Room at Harrison County Hospital in Corydon, IN. The Safe Sitter program is a medically accurate program that teaches young adolescents how to handle emergencies when caring for young children. The cost is $40. To register your son or daughter or your child’s babysitter, or a scout troop or other organization, call 812-738-8708. Minimum of 6 attendees required for class to be held. The goal of Safe Sitter®

is to reduce the number of accidental and preventable deaths among children being cared for by babysitters. Thousands of young adolescents across the country have been trained by Safe Sitter to handle life-threatening emergencies. All information is medically accurate and is taught by trained Safe Sitter® instructors. During the course, students get handson practice in infant and child choking rescue and basic first-aid techniques so they are prepared to act in a crisis. Safe Sitter® participants also receive helpful tips to make them more confident caregivers. They learn safety and security

precautions, such as what to do if a stranger comes to the door and when and how to call for help. They receive information on child development and age-appropriate activities. And they learn about the business aspects of babysitting. To successfully complete the Safe Sitter® program, the students have to demonstrate that they have mastered the key concepts and have the skills necessary to handle an emergency. Safe Sitter® is one of many health education classes offered for the benefit of the community by Harrison County Hospital and the Harrison County Hospital Foundation.

Harrison County Hospital hosts summer Safe Sitter class June 20

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money has also been figured in. Bennett said there should be enough money to finish out what the committee is currently doing, but he is also hoping to receive some more grant money. If the grants the committee is looking into fall through, Bennett said there are alternative grants they will look at He said the final step of Phase II, which involves wireless calls, is to purchase the CAD system, which also is dependent on grant funding. Bennett said “it would be hard to put a date” on when E-911 services would be available to the county. He said he thought wire line services should “pretty much be nailed down in a matter of months, hopefully by fall.” Earlier projections were that the first phase would be on-

line last spring. Bennett said the wireless end is different. He said there is procedure at the state level to get the 911 Center certified. Bennett said the state would have to make sure the system is working properly. If they find something that needs to be fixed, it will slow down the process, he said. Bennett said when they reach the certification process, “it could take a few months.”

Finishing up the grant process before deadline

Lacey said he is finishing up the process to apply for another Homeland Security Grant, which would help pay for the CAD system. He said he will ask for $261,581 in the proposal to purchase the system. Lacey said he will also ask for $50,000 to purchase eight Mobile Data Termi-

nals to put in police cars. He said four of the cars already have the MDTs, which are computerized devices that allow police officers to communicate with the 911 Center. Bennett said there should not be a problem meeting the June 15 deadline to apply for the grant.

Services numbers almost complete

The county is being divided into service districts and each district will receive an emergency service number, which Bennett said he is 90 percent complete with. The EMS numbers will enhance the system by having incoming calls register with a database that can tell the 911 Center what district the call is coming from and which departments correspond to that area.

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Are you ready for something different Sunday morning at church? How about a small group Bible study? Come join us at Buck Grove Baptist Church “Sunday Morning Alive” adult Sunday school class. We are ﬁninshing “Reality - 7 Truths From Experiencing God”. We have chosen “EKG - The Heartbeat Of God” for our next study. Are you focused on one thing and one thing only - God’s Kingdom? Join us to see how a kingdom mindset clariﬁes your calling in life, invigorates your everyday life, and deepens your relationship with God. This is a 40 day interactive study where the students teach the class. There is a small study book and teachings (DVD) from the author, Ken Hemphill, that will guide us. This states “40 Days” but we take as long as we need!

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You are also welcome to join our normal Sunday classes (Exploring the Bible, Life Truths, and Life Ventures) for adults if you don’t want to try something different.

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Thank You Flaherty Volunteer Fire Department would like to thank everyone who donated a check, gave a dollar, or even dropped a penny into the bucket, helping them raise a total of $32,256 for WHAS Crusade for Children 2007. A special thanks to the those who volunteered their time to help with the door to door, road block, and the fixed dinner. And also to the people who help with the monthly Crusade Fund Raiser. Flaherty Volunteer Fire Department Alan Sipes, Chief

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Birth Announcement

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Meade County Fire Protection District would like to THANK YOU... Over the last two weeks, the residents, citizen, and visitors of the Meade County Fire District service area have been wonderful to the WHAS Crusade for Children. Whether we caught you at home in Brandenburg, Weldon, Midway, Doe Valley, Rock Ridge, Rock Heaven, or visiting Otter Creek Park, you generosity has been outstanding. Your contribution through your business, at our road block, at one of our cookouts, or our Car show and raffle helped us raise $18,675 for the special needs Children of Meade County. On behalf of the Trustees, Officers, Firefighter, Auxiliary, and families of the Meade County Fire District, I would like to say THANK YOU VERY MUCH. Sincerely,

Larry Naser, Chief Meade County Fire District

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Educational opportunities

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Jennifer Bridge UK Extension Service

10 Minutes.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Thrill of the Grillâ&#x20AC;?, Tuesday, June 12th, 6:30 pm, side parking lot, Meade County Extension Office. Jennifer Bridge, Meade County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences, will demonstrate new ways to add thrills to your meals using an outdoor grill. The class is free and open to anyone wishing to attend. Each participant will receive a recipe booklet and will have the opportunity to sample the food prepared. Pre-registration is requested to assist in booklet preparation, however, it is not required. Basics of Home Food Preservation, Thursday, June 21st, 6:30 pm, Meade County Extension Office. Are you a first time gardener, Farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Market consumer or are in need of a refresher on basic food preservation? Jennifer Bridge, Meade County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences, will discuss and demonstrate methods to preserve fresh fruits and vegetables. Participants will also have the opportunity for hands on learning. The class is free and open to anyone wishing to attend. Katie Alexander, Breckinridge County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences, will also be on hand to test dial-gauge pressure canner lids to ensure accuracy. This free test is encouraged yearly to make sure the proper pressure is reaching during canning. Pre-registration is requested but not required. American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) to offer a mature driving course The course will be held on Thursday, June 21, 9:00am to 4:00pm at the Meade County Extension Office at 1041 Old Ekron Road in Brandenburg. The fee for the course is $10 to help cover cost of materials. Registration fees must be paid when registering and are not refundable. Deadline to register is June 15th. There are still a few spaces available to attend this session. All automobile insurance companies conducting business in Kentucky are required to provide a premium discount to graduates of the 55 ALIVE/MATURE DRIVING; which is a state-approved driver improvement course! For additional information, please contact the Extension Office at 422-4958.

Medal

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The Congressional Award was created in 1979 to promote initiative, achievement and excellence among young adults between the ages of 14-23. Students participating in the program must set challenging and achievable goals in four areas: voluntary service; personal development; physical fitness; and expedition/exploration. There are three levels of the Congressional Award: bronze, silver and gold. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This award is meant to encourage young people to take on new challenges, and Kaleb is a perfect example of what this award is meant for,â&#x20AC;? Lewis said. Fraley said now that he has earned the bronze medal, he will pursue the silver and gold. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I hope being part of this program can help me to go to college and be successful,â&#x20AC;? Kaleb said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll keep (volunteering at Otter Creek Park) to earn the gold. I like volunteering at Otter Creek because I like going out and looking in nature.â&#x20AC;? Bryan Lewis, a naturalist at Otter Creek Park, sponsored Fraley for the award. He said Fraley â&#x20AC;&#x153;tags alongâ&#x20AC;? and helps out with trail work and at the parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s animal center. Fraley set high, personal goals for himself, including earning a black belt in tae kwon do, reading classic books â&#x20AC;&#x201D; such as Shakespeare â&#x20AC;&#x201D; taking piano lessons, volunteering at the library and Otter Creek Park, and going on exploration trips to Bull Run and

Crusade

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He said about 50 firefighters at the Meade County Fire Department helped collect money and each of them put in around 12 volunteer hours. He said his firefighters are already beginning to think about raising funds for next yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Crusade for Children. The Meade County Fire Department will host a 5K walk/run sometime this fall â&#x20AC;&#x153;to get a jumpstart for next year.â&#x20AC;? The Flaherty Fire Department collected $32,306.54, the largest amount of all of Meade Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fire departments. Fire Chief Alan Sipes said 20 or 25 of his firefighters helped out during the weekend collection, but he said all of his firefighters helped collect money during various fundraisers throughout the year. Sipes said last year Meade County schools received

Assateague Island. Fraley said he developed the drive to earn the Congressional medal after learning about it from his aunt in New Jersey, whose children also earned Congressional Awards. Fraley said he has pushed himself to earn the award because he believes it will strengthen his chances of getting into a good college in three years. He said it took about five years to earn the bronze medal, but he should be able to earn the silver medal by next year, and should earn the gold medal about a year or two after that. Fraley said he has enjoyed going out to Otter Creek Park and volunteering for the last five years and plans to continue his work there in order to earn the silver and gold medals. Fraleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother, Subreana, said it comes as no surprise to her that Kaleb would earn the award. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s advanced and so focused on what he wants out of life,â&#x20AC;? she said. She said she has encouraged her son to continue setting high goals for himself because she wants him to be happy and successful. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen a lot of kids whose hopes and dreams have faded away,â&#x20AC;? Subreana said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want his life to be full and happy, and I want him to be a good citizen.â&#x20AC;? She said she has seen how tremendous an impact the program has had on her sonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life over the last five years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All of this has helped him appreciate life and be determined,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The program motivates you and teaches you to do things to better your community.â&#x20AC;? around $70,000 from Crusade for Children. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every penny in the pot goes back to the kids,â&#x20AC;? Sipes said. Other fire departments throughout the county, such as Wolf Creek, Payneville, Ekron, Battletown, and Muldraugh, also took part in raising money. Kentuckiana residents donated a total of $5,169,387 to the 2007 Crusade for Children event, and specialneeds children from all of Kentuckyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 120 counties will reap the benefits. Over the past 53 years, the Crusade has raised more than $118 million and helped about 3 million special-needs children.

Totals raised: Ekron Flaherty Meade Wolf Creek Payneville Battletown Muldraugh

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Graduates of MCHS Class of 1957 are: Tony Allen, Joe Argabright, Harvey Brown, Shirley Bruner Covington, Martha Carden Wells, Mabel Carver Hardin, Louis Crawford, Jo Decker Claycomb, Kaye Fuqua Griffin, Patricia Greenwell Hartley, James Haynes, James Humphrey, Wayne LaTondress, Judy O’Bryan Encino, Barbara Reesor Johnson, Wayne Roberts, Sue Shacklette Cummings, John Sipes, Alton Trent, Mary Troutman Carmen, Lou Jean Westerman Beard, William Woolfolk, Barbara Allen Brown, Bonnie Barger Prochaska, Leonard Bruner, Roy Calloway, John Carter, Patricia Childress Watts, Shirley Curry Bratcher, Jayne Falley Masterson, Mary Jo Greenwell Livers, Phyllis Greenwell Rhodes, Betty Jo Henson Hannah, Lee Parr King, James Matthews, Deloris Pack Webb, Shirley Ritchie Miles, Eva Rogers Hawkins, Kenneth Shelton, Larry Stivers, Lonnie Trent, Neida Watts Sibley, Anna Whelan McGehee. Deceased: Earl Adams, Mary Lou Chism Pierce, William E. Frakes, James Higbee, Larry Trent, Charles Whitworth, Charles J. Burnett, Jo Nell Covington, Wanda Hardesty, Doris Pack Keys, Tony Ray Wardrip.

Classmates Lee Parr King and Alton (Curly) Trent admire this 1956 Ford convertible owned by Smitty Simmons of Stith Valley.

Sue Shacklette Cummings, Phyllis Greenwell Rhodes, Mary Jo Greenwell Livers, Eva Rogers Hawkins and Nancy Coleman Crawford, wife of Louis Crawford, show off their poodle skirts.

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He said the cemetery was the state’s way of “celebrating the lives of the men and women who have served.” The 99-acre cemetery, located at 2501 North Dixie Highway in Radcliff just outside Fort Knox, took nearly three years to complete. The land was originally owned by Fort Knox until it was purchased by the state with an $8.9 million federal grant. Deputy Commissioner Marty Pinkston of the Kentucky’s Department of Veterans Affairs said the cemetery will have space to house Kentucky’s veterans for decades. He said anyone who has served in active duty or served in the military for at least 20 years can be buried in the cemetery. Pinkston said many veterans have already made plans to be buried there. He said the state is also looking to purchase the land near the railroad tracks to build a veterans nursing home. Veterans in attendance said the dedication of a cemetery in the area is a blessing to them because they can be buried close to home so their families can “visit and reflect.” “Service members get honored in life, now they can be honored in death,” said

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Vietnam veteran Bob Keller and Pearl Harbor survivor Charles Robertson chat about their war experiences after the dedication of the new veteran’s cemetery in Radcliff. Bobby Alexander, a Vietnam veteran and Elizabethtown resident. Vietnam veteran Greg Dearborn said his family “was tickled to death” to hear about the building of the Radcliff cemetery. He said he was going to be buried at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia, but “now I can be buried at home.” Wilbur Beasley, the commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post in Brandenburg, said it “means a lot

to veterans” that their government is working hard to build cemeteries and nursing homes for veterans. Wiliam Tuerk of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs said the cemetery is the state’s way of keeping a promise. He said it is “a promise made and commitment kept by Lincoln,” who said during the Civil War the nation should forever honor its fallen heroes with resting places dedicated in their names.

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1. Night at the Museum (PG) Ben Stiller (Fox) 2. Déjà Vu (PG-13) Denzel Washington (BV/Touchstone) 3. Dreamgirls (PG-13) Jamie Foxx (Paramount/DreamWorks) 4. The Queen (PG-13) Helen Mirren (BV/Miramax) 5. Alpha Dog (R) Bruce Willis (Universal) 6. Smokin’ Aces (R) Ben Afﬂeck (Universal) 7. The Hitcher (2007) (R) Sean Bean (Universal) 8. The Last King of Scotland (R) Forest Whitaker (Fox) 9. Little Children (R) Kate Winslet (New Line) 10. Freedom Writers (PG-13) Hilary Swank (Paramount)

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Meade Co.-Flaherty, one acre, septic, county water, paved road, great location, $34,500. www. kentucky-land.com 8282222. Breck Co.-30 acres, open and wooded, large amount, road frontage, lays good, only $3,000. www.kentucky-land. com 828-2222.

3 ½ acres – 8 acres, creek front property. Meade and Breckinridge County. also riverfront property in Meade County. For more info call Marion Whelan at 668-4035, www. mwlandforsale.com.

Breck Co. - 23.5 acres near Webster, mostly open, lays good, priced to sell $49,900. www. kentucky-land.com 8282222.

Hunting and Recreation property, 30 acres- 367 acres of property in Meade, Breckinridge, Ohio, and Harrison, KY, Lewis Co. KY, and Grant Co. KY. For more info call Marion Whelan at 668-4035, www. mwlandforsale. com.

Meade Co. – 4.5 acres, 2 bedroom, septic and cistern, electric available, unlivable mobile home, $21,500. www.kentuckyland.com 828-2222.

1-2 acres restricted to houses only, Meade County near Doe Valley. For more info call Marion Whelan at 668-4035, www. mwlandforsale. com.

Meade Co. – 2 or 3 bedroom house, carpet and new paint, chain link fence, great location, owner financing. www. kentucky-land.com 8282222.

49 plus acres, Breckinridge Co. paved road, county water & electric available. Nice homestead, good turkey & deer hunting, only $86,500. For more info call Marion Whelan at 668-4035, www. mwlandforsale.com.

House on large lot, 3 bedrooms, one bath, completely remodeled, with new carpet, roof, siding, new heat and air system, this home looks new inside and out, Located off U.S. 60 on Stringtown Road near Ekron. $84,900. 1 and 2 acre wooded building lots, located near Otter Creek Park, in Forest Ridge Estates, county water, streets will be paved, restricted to houses. $24,900 Owner financing available. www.kentucky-land. com 828-2222 Nice 2 acre lot, on blacktop road, city water and electric available. Located on Hwy 1238. $24,900. Owner finance available. www.kentucky-land. com 828-2222 1 acre with doublewide home and large building, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, completely remodeled with new kitchen, new windows & doors, drywall, new carpet, new light fixtures, new heat and air, on a concrete foundation. Located off US Hwy 60 & Hwy 144 on Hwy 333 (Big Springs Road). $89,900. www. kentucky-land.com 828-2222 1.7 acres with 16’x 80’ mobile home, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, vinyl siding and shingle roof, 2 new decks, located off Hwy. $54,900, Owner finance available. www.kentucky-land. com 828-2222 2.2 acres with 16’x 80’ mobile home, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, city water, outside storage unit, located off U.S. Hwy 60 near Irvington. $54,900. Owner financing available. Building Lots in Milstead Estates, located near Flaherty in Hwy 144, city water available, streets will be paved “restricted to houses.” $29,900. Owner finance available. www. kentucky-land.com 828-2222 2 to 6 acre building lots in Farmington Estates, city water, paved roads, located off U.S. 60 on Fort Ave. (Hwy 1882) $24,900. Owner finance available. www.kentucky-land. com 828-2222 1.5 acres with very nice doublewide home. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, located off Hwy 79 near Irvington. $69,900. www.kentucky-land. com 828-2222

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16 acre Breckinridge County, paved road, electric, woods and pasture. 10 miles form Brandenburg. Call Marion at (270) 6684035. 1-6 acres in Meade County near Fort Knox. Ok for mobile homes or doublewides. County water and electric available, owner financing. Call Marion at (270) 668-4035. 1-3 acres in Breckinridge County near Garfield off of Hwy. 86.. For more information call Marion at (270) 6684035. BARGAINS Save $10,000 on Saturday, June 16, 2007 Lakefront homesites from $49,990 Subdividable acreage (up to 50 acres) from $29,990. Panoramic views, pristine shoreline. Excellent financing on-site. Shown by appointment only. Call 888-289-2503

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beagle mix, 10 year old male. Call 422-2064 to take me home!

Black and calico kittens, Call 422-2064 to take us home!

male shepherd mix, Call 422-2064 to adopt me!

Three to choose from! Gray, white and tan female tabbies. Call 4222064 to take us home!

Driver: Owner Operators ONLY: Regional freight from Louisville. $1.20pm average! Home often & weekends. Plates available. NOT forced dispatch. Call Max at T&T! 1-800-511-0082. Drivers: Act Now! CDL-A Drivers W/Hazmat, Local & Regional Runs (2 yr recent exp required) 502-452-1098 www.abdrivers.com

Drivers- ASAP! Drivers Needed! $1000+ Weekly. $0 Lease/ $1.20pm. Signon Bonus. CDL-A + 3 mos OTR 800-635-8669. Drivers: Class-A CDL Drivers Local Positions (2 yr recent exp required) 502452-1098 www.abdrivers. com Drivers Run between Kentucky & California. Must have two years experience. Verifiable driving and produce experience. Also, dry freight loads. New Peterbilts and benefits. Call 1-800-865-3074. Go home this weekend! Run regional! $.45/ mile! Home most weekends! Run close to home! Blue Cross/ Blue Shield! 401k! Heartland Express 1-800-441-4953 www.heartlandexpress.com

Shepherd mix Male, was abandoned. Call 4222064 to adopt me!

New Regional & OTR positions now available in your area! New Equipment, Premium pay package, Great benefits. Call 877484-3061 or visit us at www.oakleytransport.com Regional Flatbed Drivers: NOW PAYING $.40/ mile!!! Earn $50,000 PLUS 6% Bonus! Home every weekend and 1-2 times per week!! Great benefits including 401K! 6 mo. t/t & Class-A CDL req’d. Wabash Valley Transportation, Inc. 800-246-6305 www. wvtonline.com

Collie. 2 years old, trained, male. Call 4222064 to take me home!

Yard Sales Yard Sale- 201 Sassafras Ct. (The Woods) 1638 to 933 off Olin Road. Saturday, June 9th, 8a.m.-? Lots of stuff! Cheap prices! For Information, call 270-4222845. Yard Sale-Saturday, June 9th at 8a.m. Blair Road located on Fairgrounds road. Furniture, clothing, home goods, toys, shoes, and more. Signs will be posted. MARC Yard Sale, June 8th & 9th, 8a.m. until ? each day.

Border collie mix, One year old, male, really friendly. To adopt me, call 422-2064.

Schnauzer mix, 3 months old, Great dog for everyone. Call 422-2064 to adopt me!

Yard Sale, June 7-8- 217 Greer St. 8 to?, multiple families. Glassware, books, clothes, antique furniture, and many more things! Something for everyone! Yard Sale- June 8th & 9th, 8:00a.m.- ?, 575 Meadow Wood Dr., off Old Ekron Road. Lots of items! For more information call 8282162.

Yo quiero una casa! Chihuahua, male, 4 years old. Call 422-2064 to take me home!

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Truck Drivers #1 Truck Driving School. Training Drivers for England, Swift & Werner. Dedicated runs available. Starting Salary $50,000+ Home weekends! 1-866-4583633 Driver- Bynum TransportQualified drivers needed for Regional & OTR positions. Food grade tanker, no hazmat or pumps, great benefits, competitive pay, new equipment. 866-GOBYNUM. Need 2 years experience. Driver: Don’t just start your career, start it right! Company Sponsored CDL Training in 3 weeks. Must be 21. have CDL? Tuition reimbursement! CRST. 866917-2778. Driver: New MAY PAY Increase 43CPM to 47CPM. Guarantee Hometime, Company or Lease Purchase available, BC/ BS, CDL-A and 6 months experience required. 800441-4271 ext. KY-100

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Ending 18 Years of Furniture Restoration! Need to liquidate supplies and parts!

100’s of Antique Hardware Items & Display Boards; Unclaimed Furniture including a rare, one-of-a-kind, solid walnut organ desk; Tools; Spray Booth Equipment; Lumber; Carts & More; 2000 Chevy 3500 Truck w/12’ box and 83,000 miles

chow mix, male, 3 months old. Call 422-2064 to adopt me.

Black lab mix, 4 month old female. Call 422-2064 to adopt me!

German pointer bird dog, 2 year old male. To adopt me, call 422-2064.

Black chihuahua mix, 6 years old, male, neutered, doesn’t like kids, named Alexander. Call 4222064 to adopt me!

Momma tabby with litter, Call 422-2064 to take us home!

White Female, Call 4222064 to take me home!

Publisher's notice All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise "any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination." Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. The toll free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800927-9275.

White and yellow, long haired female. Call 4222064 to take me home!

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MCHS Baseball Camp JUNE 11-14

Hone your skills with four intense days of instruction!

Fees: Before June 7th... $45 After June 7th... $55 Please make check payable to Meade County Baseball. Meade County residents only.

Summer-time hoops This week, kids from all over participated in the Greenwave Basketball camp, with games and instruction at David T. Wilson, Stuart Pepper Middle and James R. Allen Primary schools. Instruction was given by the Meade County High School coaching staff and players. Kids learned all of the basic fundamentals and how to be team players.

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The United States Achievement Academy announced today that Cameron Yundt, from Guston, Ky., has been named an AllAmerican Scholar At-Large Winner. Yundt will appear in the All-American Scholar Official Yearbook, which is published nationally. Yundt is a student at

Camp Brochures are available at Meade Olin Park, Ramsey Field and at the High School. Come prepared to work like champions in one-on-one sessions and group instruction!

Meade County Archery Boosters 1st Annual Banquet Meade County Farm Bureau Building Dinner 6:00 Awards 7:30 THIS TUESDAY JUNE 12, 2007

All students will receive a certiďŹ cate of participation for being involved. Special awards will be given to individual students from the diďŹ&#x20AC;erent schools. Families of high school and middle school students are asked to bring a vegetable or salad. Elementary families are asked to bring a dessert. Everyone will need to bring drinks for their family.

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The Flaherty Troublemakers started their softball opening day in style on the 12th of May. For the annual Opening Day Parade, the team broke tradition and decided to decorate and ride on an actual float. The teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s black and hot pink colors were carried over with matching balloons and streamers. The parade started at the Flaherty Fire Department with loud chants, songs, and the tossing of candy. All of Flaherty knew the Troublemakers were coming! This 7- and 8-year-old girls softball team is made up of 13 of Flahertyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest.

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By Lauren Bednar Youth Columnist For most incoming juniors and seniors, there is one thing they are dreading: the ACT. The ACT is a mandatory college entrance exam, and depending on what a student scores, it can determine which colleges are viable options to that student â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and what classes they can take when they get there. The highest possible score is a 36 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; which will practically guarantee a free-ride to any Kentucky college of choice. The ACT was first administered in the fall of 1959, and since has been a national college admission test. The test itself takes about 4 hours, and if the writing test also is administered, you can bet on another hour being added. When I first started planning for college, I planned on taking the ACT at least three times during my junior year just to get the feel of it. Then I planned on taking the test two more times during my senior year. But June 9 will be my first time taking the ACT this year. I have to report to my testing site by 8 a.m. and after four hours or so, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m free to go. I think that the ACT is a good admission test but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not an IQ test by any means. The ACT is a comprehensive test of everything that a student should learn throughout high school. It has a curriculum base that covers the fields of English, mathematics and science. The writing section (if desired to be taken) tests a studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ability to organize and write an essay. Personally, I would recommend taking the test at least two or three times before entering college. It gives you an idea of what you actually have learned so you can be comfortable with knowing your strengths when choosing what classes to take. No matter how many times you take the test, colleges always look at your highest score and will take that score into consideration when you apply. Libraries have ACT practice books and other materials to help you prepare for the test. I have about three laying around my house now, which mostly offer sample questions and notes to help prepare for the test. The books mostly have a lot of sample questions and notes that cover the subjects you will see. Some seniors I know are squeezing in one more test before they leave for college in the fall. But, I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best to get most of your tests out of the way your junior year. I never really got around to it, but it does make filling out college applications easier when you have an ACT score to include, which is mandatory for many universities. Overall, the ACT is a very beneficial test to take. Even if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not planning on going to college, it can still help measure what you learned in high school.

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Meade County High School. This award is a prestigious honor very few students can ever hope to attain. In fact, the Academy recognizes less than 10 percent of all American high school students. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Recognizing and supporting our youth is more important than ever before in Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history,â&#x20AC;? said Dr. George Stevens, Found-

er of the United States Achievement Academy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Certainly, winners of the All-American Scholar Award should be congratulated and appreciated for their dedication to excellence and achievement.â&#x20AC;? The Academy selects AllAmerican Scholar winners based on the Standards of Selection set forth by the Academy. The criteria for selection are a studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grade point

average, student achievements, and a well-balanced schedule of academics and extracurricular activities. Cameron is the daughter of Betty (Brandenburg) and Randy Yundt from Guston, Ky. Her grandparents are the late Mrs. Mary Wiseman of Mauckport Ind. and Karl Jenkins of Mauckport, Ind. and Mr. and Mrs. William Yundt of Greenville, Ind.

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