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NEWS...A3 Remember when...

Staff Writer Betsy Simon revisits the history of the old Oolite quarry through those who remember it best. See page A3.

THE NEWS STANDARD/BETSY SIMON

Tennessee native Melanie Belfiore will be moving to Rineyville soon and has already met new friends in the area by playing the fiddle with a group of bluegrass music fans at the Bluegrass Jamboree in Vine Grove.

SPORTS...B1

A little bit of Bluegrass Residents gather in Vine Grove for Bluegrass Jamboree

Former Meade athletes reunite

Three former MCHS basketball players parted ways after high school, but they will now reunite on the hardwood at Campbellesville University this Fall.

Sports Year in Review As Meade County fall sports teams prepare to begin practice later this month, Sports Editor Shaun Cox reflects on last year’s teams in an all-inclusive Year in Review.

BUSINESS...A6 Two BRAC meetings will be held next week

Soldiers fire off a canon round during the 51-canon salute during a July 4 ceremony at Fort Knox.

SALUTE TO THE

NATION

The public is invited to two meetings next week hosted in Hardin County to hear about the latest news on the impact BRAC will have on the area.

Story and photos by Betsy Simon news@thenewsstandard.com

AGRICULTURE...A7 Drought, freeze has affected hay crops This year’s April freeze and May drought came early on in the season and the production of the hay crop was severely reduced because of it.

FAITH...A9 Times have changed What children learn from their cultural surrounding will affect how they grow up and act toward their parents and other adults.

YOUTH...B9

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The color guard presents the national, state and Army colors prior to the beginning of the ceremony, held at the Brooks Field Court of Honor.

ORT KNOX — The nation’s flag flew high above the crowd, as though a silent member of the audience. Waving strong, as though a guard over all of the people below it, the American flag stood center stage as Army officials from Fort Knox thanked the soldiers sacrificing their lives overseas this Fourth of July and paid homage with a canon salute for the members of the military who stand, and have stood, in defense of America. “We must remember that some (soldiers) made sacrifices, so that others may live and breathe free,” said Col. Robert Valdivia, director of the United States Army Armor School at Fort Knox and 25-year soldier with the U.S. Army. “We must remember that we have a country today because we have an Army.” The shots, which rang out over Brooks Field Court of Honor on July 4 during the Salute to the Nation ceremony, were not signals of war, but instead symbols of the state’s and the nation’s gratitude for the men and women who have sacrificed their lives for the freedoms American citizens hold dear. More than 100 people gathered at the Army base to witness the traditional ceremony and 51-canon salute. There was one shot fired for each of the 50 states and one shot fired to represent the six United States territories. “We must remember that freedom was once only a dream, an ideal conceived in the minds of a few brave individuals...,” Valdivia said.

See Salute, A2

Several local groups played at the Farm Bureau Building last week, resulting in a little head-banging and a whole lot of rocking out.

The orange sticker

Youth Columnist Felicia Thompson looks at what the state’s new intermediate license will mean for teenage drivers.

ALSO INSIDE Weather..............A2 Business...............A6 Agriculture..........A7 Heritage...............A8 Faith ....................A9 Outdoors..............B4 Viewing................B5 Classifieds............B6 Fun & Games.......B8

The 113th U.S. Army Band, the second oldest Army band in the nation, plays ceremonial music.

By Betsy Simon news@thenewsstandard.com VINE GROVE — A large group of about a dozen people started playing an array of bluegrass instruments as a crowd gathered with their lawn chairs and prepared to be entertained by music at the weekly Bluegrass Jamboree in Vine Grove on Monday. People hugged and greeted one another before finally taking their seats, making it seem like a family reunion, not just a concert in the park. “Coming here is like taking a walk back in time, and I love these people,” Munfordville resident Roger Hatfield said, as he leaned back in his pickup truck and strummed chords on his mandolin. The jamboree takes place every Monday night from 6 to 10 p.m. at Optimist Park in Vine Grove, rain or shine. The night is filled with locals who share a love of the music that has made Kentucky famous around the world. Bluegrass music was named after Billy Monroe’s 1940s band, the Blue Grass Boys. Monroe was a Kentucky native and credited as the ‘Father of Bluegrass Music.’ The genre has “There was roots connected to folk, old time, blues, Celtic, no place gospel, and early counlocally to try music. The songs are played on banjos, go and hear mandolins, fiddles bluegrass and guitars, while the lyrics reflect the lives music. You of people living in the hills or on farms. have to “There was no place travel to locally to go and hear bluegrass music,” said ... hear Bobby Smith, who Bluegrass started the jamboree. “You have to travel to music, and Louisville or ElizabethI wanted to town to hear Bluegrass music, and I wanted to bring somebring something closer thing closer to home.” Smith, an Iraq War to home.” veteran, was stationed –Bobby Smith, at Fort Knox after his jamboree creator tour of duty ended in August. He said he has loved bluegrass music for as long as he can remember, but finding a place in the area to hear it was difficult. He said he spoke with Vine Grove Mayor Donovan Smith, who agreed to let him host the event at the park. In return, Bobby Smith and other bluegrass musicians will play at the Bluegrass Festival in Vine Grove in September. “This is good, clean, family fun and not to mention that it is free to everyone,” Donovan said. He said the atmosphere was one of the best things about the event due to the camaraderie of the attendees. “There’s a lot of good fellowship here because a lot of the people know each other, or if they don’t, they will by the end of the night,” Donovan said. The four-hour concerts also provide people with Kentucky’s rich heritage of bluegrass music. “The night is filled with Kentucky’s traditional music,” Donovan said. “It’s just good, old Kentucky bluegrass-style music.” As people walked the park grounds and listened to each tune fill the air, they tapped their feet to the beat and let their troubles fade away for a few hours, a reason Vine Grove resident Betty Houy keeps returning every week.

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Summer safety reminders By Melissa D. Kinnard Meade County Health Department Community Health Educator With summer underway and temperatures rising, everyone is heading outdoors for some fun in the sun. However, it is important to remember some basic safety guidelines to protect our families. Extra attention should be paid to those who are especially susceptible to heat, including young children, the elderly and those with health conditions such as asthma or high blood pressure. With common sense and the following precautions,

families can remain safe and comfortable all summer long. Drink plenty of water, even if you don’t feel thirsty. And avoid alcoholic beverages as they cause you to lose fluid. Avoid sun exposure during the hours between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. when the sun’s rays are the strongest. Wear light, loose clothing, sunglasses and a widebrimmed hat. Use sunscreen consistently. Choose a sunscreen with a SPF of 15 or higher that protects against UVA and UVB rays and reapply according to package directions. Stay cool indoors during extreme heat. If you do not

have air conditioning, consider visiting facilities such as the public library or a shopping center. If you must work outdoors, try to schedule your activities for the coolest parts of the day and rest periodically so that you do not overheat. NEVER leave children or pets in parked vehicles, even for a short time. Don’t forget your pets — provide plenty of adequate shade and fresh water. Whether you are heading to the beach or just hanging out at home, take care and have a safe summer! For more safety tips, contact the Meade County Health Department at 270-422-3988.

PINS gears up for raffle, festival By Pat Bowen PINS PR Chairman The Pets In Need Society, Inc. is gearing up for its fundraiser — the summertime raffle that will have the winners announced at the Sept. 22 Pet Festival. Crissey Burtt reported she had sent 59 requests for prizes for the upcoming raffle. The Executive Committee, at the request of the membership, voted later to use $500 of PINS money for a grand prize for the raffle. Other items received so far are restaurant gift certificates, savings bonds, and money off Southwest air tickets. The raffle tickets will be distributed at the July meeting

for sale. The Pet Festival will have a Western theme, and all members are encouraged to recommend themed contests or games to either President Liz Bell or Deb Benham-Sobel. Bell asked for committee reports at the PINS June meeting at Little Dave’s Restaurant. There were only 24 spay/neuters co-paid by PINS during June, roughly half of the previous months, but Benham-Sobel commented that June and July were historically lower months for spay/neuter. There are currently 108 members in PINS. Doris Reesor reported there were 236 calls to the PINS phone number, 422-3838, during May and June. There were

a total of 99 vouchers sent out as a result of requests. In addition, the Executive Committee, at the request of the membership, voted to give vouchers out at the Battletown Blowout on June 29 for free spay/neuter of dogs and cats. PINS had a booth at the event for community outreach, information and education. PINS Craft Night will be Aug. 13 at Pat and Steve Bowen’s home and we are starting to get ready for the Wreath Festival and will be working on Fall and Christmas items. The next PINS meeting will be July 23 at 7 p.m. at Little Dave’s Restaurant. Please visit our website at www.petsinneedsociety.org.

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Salute from Page A1

He said he knows all too well how it feels to be away from family and friends on the nation’s birthday and also recognized the two Kentucky soldiers killed overseas this week. “My thoughts are with the soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan,” Valdivia THE NEWS STANDARD/BETSY SIMON said. “I have spent sev- “Democracy and the rights of mankind are so much a eral Fourth of July’s away, part of our national identity today that many Americans something many take don’t realize ... how fortunate we truly are,” said Col. for granted in the United Robert Valdivia, director of the Armor School at Fort Knox. States.” Every American citizen But many Kentuckians early for Fort Knox resiwalks the country know- attended the ceremony to dent Gertrude Wells and ing they have the rights to recognize the freedoms her three children, who sat life, liberty and pursuit of they have been given. Don in the front row waiting for happiness, Gilmore, a the ceremony to begin. but Valdivia “We take any opportuKentucky said someresident and nity to support the country “Our Declaratimes peoVietnam vet- in whatever way we can,” ple forget tion of Indepen- eran, said Wells said. “This is also a the sacrifiche woke up great experience for the dence is…on es that have early this kids.” display for all Fourth of The feelings of pride and been made to sustain July to attend honor swept the crowd to see. The those valthe ceremony and Valdivia said those original parch- and stand be- feelings are what pushed ues. “Democa nation the first colonist to fight for ment is worn hind racy and and an Army their liberties and to sign and the ink has which has the Declaration of Indethe rights of manpendence at Independence supported faded, but its kind are so Hall, Philadelphia, on July him. much a part impact certainly “I’m a re- 4, 1776. They are the same of our natired soldier, reasons we still fight for has not.” tional idenand I wanted our freedoms today. –Col. Robert Valdivia, to show my tity today “Our Declaration of InArmor School Director support for dependence is…on display that many Americans our military for all to see,” he said. “The don’t realmen and original parchment is worn ize, or have simply forgot- women and Fort Knox,” he and the ink has faded, but ten, how fortunate we truly said. its impact certainly has are,” he said. The morning also started not.”

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Remember when...

... the Oolite Quarry helped bring a community together

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* A 1915 photo of Oolite Quarry on Quarry Hill published in Memories of Meade County. Editor’s note: “Remember when” is a four-part series focusing on locations of historical significance in Meade County. A new part of the series will run in the first issue of each month. Part two will run on Aug. 3. By Betsy Simon news@thenewsstandard.com Car dealers would be unable to sell a vehicle these days if it did not have brakes, but for a group of young boys growing up in Meade County’s Oolite community in the 1940s and 1950s, a car with no brakes meant fun weekend nights. “One of the guys bought a car with no brakes once, and we would all pitch in money for gas and then drive around,” former Oolite resident Kenny Bruner said. “The person that would ride shotgun was the one who had to pull the emergency brake whenever we needed to stop because that was the only brake the car had.” The community which provided the boys with fun times was established by the Kosmos Portland Cement Company in the early 20th century about six miles down river from Brandenburg. The quarry molded oolite stone into cement. The workers and their families also were offered free housing near the grounds of the quarry so they could live close to work. Bruner said the kids in the neighborhood were close friends with each other and always managed to find a way to have fun. “We never smoked or drank…but I guess we managed to have fun and get into trouble in our own ways,” he said. The friendliness of the neighborhood brought Bruner back to the community after moving away when he was 18. He received

a job working as a mechanic at the quarry and continued to live there for 26 years. “I still have fond memories of my time in the community,” Bruner said. The kids in the Oolite community were as mischievous as young kids tend to be, but they settled down and received a good education at the community’s one-room schoolhouse. Verta Hamilton, a teacher at Oolite and a resident of Battletown, taught at the school from 1948-1949. Hamilton said other than the school in Brandenburg, Oolite had the only other school in the county. Hamilton said she started out as a teacher at Brandenburg but one day, Elmer Peabody, who ran the quarry and school, approached her and asked her to teach at Oolite. She said the Oolite teachers had the benefit of being paid by both the county and the quarry. Hamilton said Peabody offered her $20 more to teach at Oolite, so she left Brandenburg’s school. Hamilton said the Oolite school had “the best building and it was better than Brandenburg.” She said the school offered teachers everything they needed to provide the students with a good education, including a piano. Hamilton taught 15 students, ranging from first- to eighth-grade in one classroom. She recalled how helpful the students and the entire Oolite community were, particularly with a young boy who had polio. “All of the families in the community would pitch in and help bring him to school, and the other children were all helpful with him too,” Hamilton said. Being able to live close to work was a reason Battletown resident Richard Lawson sought employment at the quarry.

Lawson said he had been working at Fort Knox, but said a plus side of changing jobs was that he could walk to and from work at the quarry, which was common amongst the workers. “I worked at the quarry for 29 years, nine months and 21 days, and I did a little bit of everything there,” he said. Lawson and his wife were raising five children in the 1950s, while he worked twelve hours a day, six days a week and made 90 cents an hour. Even though he did not earn a large salary, Lawson said going to work every morning was still a joy. He said working at the quarry was a time to bond with his fellow employees. “People couldn’t wait to get to work back then,” Lawson said. “You knew it’d be a hard day’s work, but everyone would get together and talk beforehand….it’s not like people do today.” Much of the bond the workers had resulted because they not only worked together everyday, but also lived side by side in the Oolite community. Lawson described the community as “a good neighborhood with nice people….a place where everybody knew everybody.” Lawson said the Oolite community fell apart after the workers went on strike in 1981. He would not indicate why the workers at the quarry went on strike but said for undisclosed reasons. Some of the quarry workers later returned to work at the quarry, which still remains in Battletown today, but the residential community never resurfaced. No matter how much time passes, though, the residents who lived and worked there will forever remember and pass down their memories of Meade County’s Oolite community on the river.

Keep moving, Meade County By Jennifer Bridge UK Extension Agent forFamily and Consumer Sciences Sixty-four people participated in the recent Get Moving Meade County Program. With the summer months in full swing and temperatures and humidity on the rise, it is easy to stay indoors and neglect physical activity routines. The good news is that you can get in your daily activity right in your own living room. An exercise video is a great option for indoor physical activity.

Most videos and DVDs are not expensive. You can check out videos from the library, Extension office, or movie rental store if you don’t wish to buy them. Use a variety of videos during a week’s time. Be sure you get some activity in all the areas of fitness – cardiovascular, strength, and flexibility. Check the video case to see if any equipment is needed and read about the instructor. Check for a degree or certification in the fitness field. Choose the fitness level

that is right for you. Most videos are beginner, intermediate or advanced. Check the date. Exercise safety has changed over time. To be on the safe side choose the most current videos that have been released within the past five years. Let’s Get Moving Meade County! Summer weather isn’t an excuse not to be moving. Do your physical activity indoors with a fun video or DVD. For more information, contact the Meade County Extension Office at (270) 422-4958.

Smoking cessation program offered By Melissa Kinnard Meade County Health Department Community Health Educator Are you a smoker? Have you made the decision to become tobacco-free? Beginning July 30, the Meade County Health Department

will offer smoking cessation classes. Anyone interested in participating is encouraged to attend. There will be no charge for the class. The only cost to the participants will be for their nicotine replacement products. Classes will meet for one

hour each week beginning July 30 and run for 10 consecutive weeks. The classes will meet in the health department classroom from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. For more information, call Melissa at the health department at 270-4223988.

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Illegal criminal activity happening in your neighborhood? Do you look the other way for fear of retaliation from the criminal element? Well, fear no more, the Meade County Sheriff’s Department has set up a phone tip line for you to call to report drug and criminal activity in your neighborhood. The tip line is totally anonymous, and your identity cannot be revealed. 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 new tip line is 270-422-HOPE (4673).

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Editorial

Friday, July 6, 2007

Lincoln’s 1863 Independence Day speech Editor’s note: On July 7, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln gave the following speech in front of thousands of spectators in Washington D.C. The speech has garnered historical significance because it was one of the few 4th of July speeches delivered at the Nation’s capitol during the 19th century and was also one of the most wide-spread. The version below ran in the Washington Evening Star on July 8, 1863.

ellow-citizens: I am very glad to see you to-night. But yet I will not say I thank you for this call. But I do most sincerely thank Almighty God for the occasion on which you have called. How long ago is it? Eighty odd years since, upon the Fourth day of July, for the first time in the world, a union body of representatives was assembled to declare as a self-evident truth that all men were created equal. That was the birthday of the United States of America. Since then the fourth day of July has had several very peculiar recognitions. The two most distinguished men who framed and supported that paper, including the particular declaration I have mentioned, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, the one having framed it, and the other sustained it most ably in debate, the only two of the fifty-five or fifty-six who signed it, I believe, who were ever President of the United States, precisely fifty years after they put their hands to that paper it pleased the Almighty God to take away from this stage of action on the Fourth of July. This extraordinary coincidence we can understand to be a dispensation of the Almighty Ruler of Events. Another of our Presidents, five years afterwards, was called from this stage of existence on the same day of the month, and now on this Fourth of July just past, when a gigantic rebellion has risen in the land, precisely at the bottom of which is an effort to overthrow that principle “that all men are created equal,” we have a surrender of one of their most powerful positions and powerful armies forced upon them on that very day. And I see in the succession of battles in Pennsylvania, which continued three days, so rapidly following each other as to be justly called one great battle, fought on the first, second and third of July; on the fourth the enemies of the declaration that all men are created equal had to turn tail and run. Gentlemen, this is a glorious theme and a glorious occasion for a speech, but I am not prepared to make one worthy of the theme and worthy of the occasion. I would like to speak in all praise that is due to the the many brave officers and soldiers who have fought in the cause of the Union and liberties of this country from the beginning of this war, not on occasions of success, but upon the more trying occasions of the want of success. I say I would like to speak in praise of these men, particularizing their deeds, but I am unprepared. I should dislike to mention the name of a single officer, lest in doing so I wrong some other one whose name may not occur to me. Recent events bring up certain names, gallantly prominent, but I do not want to particularly name them at the expense of others, who are as justly entitled to our gratitude as they. I therefore do not upon this occasion name a single man. And now I have said about as much as I ought to say in this impromptu manner, and if you please, I’ll take the music.

Kentucky has a rich history FRANKFORT — As the 15th state to join the Union, Kentucky not surprisingly has quite a few historic sites that, in ways large and small, played a role in making us who we are today. Only three states have more than the 3,200-plus listings Kentucky has on the National Register of Historic Places. Finding one of the places on the list isn’t too hard, no matter from which area of the state you start. There are the obvious ones, of course – President Lincoln’s boyhood home in Hodgenville, for example, or early settlements like Fort Harrod and Fort Boonesboro in Central Kentucky – but there are many others also worth mentioning. The home of Duncan Hines – who once was more famous for his picks of the nation’s best restaurants and hotels before his name became synonymous with cake mixes – can be found in Bowling Green. The birthplace of Carry Nation, who with her famous hatchet led the way to establishing Prohibition in 1920,

is in Garrard County, while the National Register of Histhe oldest continuing Baptist toric Places. Those who live church congregation west of in the structure can get up to 30 percent of their the Allegheny Mountains – Severns Val- Jeff Greer remodeling expenses if they follow establey Baptist Church in lished guidelines. Elizabethtown – just Commercial propcelebrated its 226th erty owners, meanbirthday. while, can get reA little more than imbursed up to 20 40 years have passed percent. since Kentucky beThe Kentucky Trust gan to get serious about preserving Legislative for Historic Preservation is working to its many irreplaceUpdate ensure that all such able landmarks. We historic structures are took the next step in given a chance. This 1979, when we became the first in the nation independent, non-profit orto begin the popular Main ganization tries to find new Street Program, now known owners for old buildings. as Renaissance on Main. A Those wanting a piece of hundred communities are history should consider the now involved, and are revi- Hilliard-Herndon House in talizing their downtowns in Greensburg. It is considered ways that are a perfect blend the birthplace of one of Abraof yesterday’s traditions with ham Lincoln’s law partners, and its 4,000 square feet can today’s amenities. In 2005, the General As- be had for less than $70,000. Speaking of Lincoln, Kensembly made it easier for individuals to maintain our tucky is getting ready to lead historic structures. The Ken- the nation in a long celebratucky Historic Preservation tion of the 200th anniversary Tax Credit is now available of his Feb. 12, 1809, birth. to those whose property is We have set aside about $3 at least 50 years old and on million for a variety of pro-

Do you qualify for VA health care? I’ve been hearing from veterans who are unsure about whether they qualify for free VA health care. There are a number of factors that go into the equation: Level of serviceconnected disability, your income and the Geographic Means Test, dates of combat, status of discharge, length of service and other VA resources available. You qualify if you were discharged within the past two years and served in a hostile area. Your care will be free. When the two years are up, your status will be reas-

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grams that not only highlight Lincoln’s contributions but also such wider themes as slavery, the Civil War and nineteenth century political culture. These events will last through much of 2008 and 2009. In the more immediate future, there is a possibility that the General Assembly could be called for a special legislative session this week. Nothing official has been set as of this writing, but the governor has stated it is his intention to bring us to Frankfort. If that happens, the main focus is expected to center on energy. Should that happen, I will of course keep you informed. If you would like to contact me during that time, or during any time of year, I can be easily reached by writing to Room 351E, Capitol Annex, 702 Capitol Avenue, Frankfort, KY 40601. You can also leave a message for me or for any legislator at 800-372-7181. For the deaf or hard of hearing, the number is 800-896-0305. I hope to hear from you soon.

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Dawnafer Lynn Marks

Dawnafer Lynn Marks, age 38, of Guston, died Friday, June 29, 2007, at her home. She was born in Bowling Green, Ky., on June 24, 1969, and was the daughter of Jimmy Harvey and Shirley Mankin Harvey. She was also a graduate of Bowling Green High School and was employed at Houchens in Irvington for 10 years. Mrs. Marks is survived by her husband, John Marks; and two brothers, Jimmy and Deanan Harvey, both of Bowling Green, Ky. Cremation was chosen, with a memorial service at a later date. Alexander Funeral Home of Irvington handled the arrangements.

James Robert Martin

Mr. James Robert Martin, age 90, Brandenburg, Ky., died Thursday, June 28, 2007, at the Medco Center of Brandenburg. He was born July 24, 1916, the son of James Dunlaven and Nell Kennedy Martin. Mr. Martin was a member of Salem Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wives, Nina Noble Martin and Marcella Downs Martin and two sisters, Nicola Woodard and Katherine French. Mr. Martin is survived by a son, Larry Martin, Brandenburg, Ky.; a step-daughter, Sue Gordon, Brandenburg, Ky.; three step-grandchildren, eleven step-great-grandchildren, five step-great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lucille Haynes and Ruth Early, Brandenburg; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Sunday, July 1, from the chapel of the Hager Funeral Home, with Rev. Andy Moore officiating. Burial was in Salem Baptist Church Cemetery, directed by Hager Funeral Home. Honorary pallbearers were Jim Davidson, Red Whelan, Earl Alexander and John Grubbs. Active pallbearers were Jim Haynes, Johnny Haynes, Bobby Fuqua, Daniel Fuqua, Buddy Fuqua and David Fuqua. Online condolences may be left at www. hagerfuneralhome.com.

George Daniel “Danny” McAllister

Mr. George Daniel “Danny” McAllister, age 55, of Bardstown, Ky. formerly of Flaherty, died Thursday, June 28, 2007, at Life Care Center of Bardstown. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Carl and Martha D. Willett McAllister and his step-father, Rhoda Ray. Mr. McAllister is survived by three aunts, Margie Dreiuerst, Hermitage, Tenn., Rita French, Morganfield, Ky., and Martina Wallace, Whitney, Texas; five uncles, Maurice Willett, Morganfield, Ky., Leon Willett, Henderson, Ky., James R. Willett, Punta Gorda, Fla., Jerry Willett, Whitney, Texas, and Austin McAllister, Louisiana; and several cousins. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 30, from St. Ann Catholic Church, Morganfield, Ky. with Reverend Gerald Baker, officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery, directed by Hager Funeral Home, Brandenburg, Ky. Online condolences may be left at www. hagerfuneralhome.com.

Robert “Lamar” Staples

Robert “Lamar” Staples, 83, passed away Tuesday July 3, 2007, at his home in Brandenburg. He was preceded in death by his parents Warren and Lillian Greenwell Staples; sons James Robert and Ronnie Staples; and brothers and sisters Joseph, Pearl, Velma, Albert, Geneva, Roy, Willie Lee, Omal, Dentis, Garland and Jake. Born on April 26, 1924 in Payneville, he was a United States Navy veteran of WWII where he served on the USS Dennis J. Buckley in the Pacific. He was a retired electrician from Fort Knox, and a farmer from the Payneville area. He had many hobbies which included farming, woodworking, hunting, trapping, fishing, reading, and most of all, spending time with his family. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Catherine Dodson Staples; daughter Patty (Kelly) Fackler of Panama City, Fla.; two sons, Harold (Rhonda) Staples of Owensboro and Michael (Beth) Staples of Radcliff; five grandchildren Casandra (Ryan) Carsey of Troy, Ohio, Jennifer (Tom) Cloutier of Wylie, Texas, Katie Staples of Owensboro; Andrea Staples of Brandenburg, Darrell Gaza Staples of Radcliff; and one great-grandchild, Keagan Carsey of Troy, Ohio. His funeral is today, Friday, July 6, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Magdalen Church in Payneville. Visitation was Thursday, July 5, and today after 8:00 A.M. at Bruington-Jenkins-Sturgeon Funeral Home. Prayers were held at 7:00 PM Thursday at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Central Kentucky or to St. Mary Magdalen Church. Online condolences may be left at www. bjsfunerals.com.

Obituaries

Ora Chisholm Shacklette

Mrs. Ora Shacklette, 96, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in the early morning of July 5, 2007, surrounded by children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren at her Ekron home. An 88-year resident of Meade County, Miss Ora, as she was known to many of her longtime friends, was active in Meade County Senior Citizens, a member of First Baptist Church of Brandenburg, a member of Milan Community Homemakers and worked in the fruit and vegetable judging booth at the Meade County Fair for several decades. Miss Ora was born in Hayti, Mo., orphaned at the age of two and moved to Concordia at the age of eight, where she lived and was raised by her cousins until marrying at age 15. For decades Miss Ora cleaned and cooked for a farming crew of nine while raising four children of her own and relocating to Milan , where she, her husband and children farmed a near 90-acre farm for 40 years. Miss Ora was the cornerstone of a household that raised chickens, sheep, cows and tobacco at a time when life was simpler, but physically much more demanding. The family endured floods, drought, the Great Depression and regularly took in hungry families looking for work during that difficult time in the nation’s history. Miss Ora had a flourishing upholstery business on the family farm for 15 years and also hung wallpaper for 30 years. After a marriage of 47 years, Miss Ora was widowed in 1973 and after managing the family farm on her own for eight years, she relocated into nearby Brandenburg, where she moved in to help care for her sister-inlaw, Miss Lorena Richardson. Miss Ora cared for Miss Richardson for seven years until Miss Richardson passed on in 1988. The next year Miss Ora moved back to the family farm in Milan, where she lived beside her granddaughter’s family for 12 years before moving in with her daughter, Sue Carol, in Ekron in 2000. A grandmother to 14 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren, Miss Ora actively attended social events and danced every Tuesday at the Senior Citizen’s building over the last twenty-seven years. Mrs. Shacklette was preceded in death by her father, Calvin Chisholm, of Wolf Creek, her mother Molly Brandon Chisholm, of Hayti, Mo.; her husband, Edward Lee Shacklette; and two grandchildren, William Thomas Cummings II and Donald Lewis Shacklette. She is survived by her children, Joseph Carlisle (Jean) Shacklette of Brandenburg, Francis Lewis (Wanda) Shacklette of Ormond Beach, Fla., Donald Leon (Donna) Shacklette of Louisville, and Sue Carol Cummings of Ekron. Grandchildren are Brenda (Doug) Shacklette Hancock, Lisa (Rafael) Shacklette Del Valle, Edward Lewis (Christy) Shacklette, Stephen Shacklette, Dione (Kevin) Shacklette Amirkhan, Jody (Stephanie) Shacklette, Greg Wright, Glenda Wright, Donna (Bob) Cummings Geddes, Debbie (Jerry) Cummings Chee, Bob Cummings, Charlotte (Kevin) Cummings Fackler. Great-grandchildren are Brian and Beth Hancock; Brandon, Antonio and Amanda Del Valle; Carter and Chandler Shacklette; Mason and Logan Shacklette; Jason (Myra) Smithson, Nick Smithson, Chris (Emily) Smithson; William and Kayla Cummings, Shelby Snider and Gracie Fackler. Great-great-grandchildren are Kinae and Ellie Smithson. Arrangements are being handled by Bruington-Jenkins-Sturgeon Funeral Home in Brandenburg.

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BRAC-related meetings to be held in Hardin County By the Meade County Chamber of Commerce BRANDENBURG — Two public meetings dealing with the impact of upcoming changes at Fort Knox on Meade County and its neighbors have been scheduled for the second week of July. The first–dealing with workforce issues–will take place at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 10, at the Historic State Theater in downtown Elizabethtown. The second–focusing on transportation improvements–will begin at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 11, at Radcliff City Hall. “These meetings are important to the future of Meade County, so I hope our community will be well represented,” says Russ Powell, executive director of the Meade County Area Chamber of Commerce. “The workforce meeting is of particular importance because of the impact changes at Fort Knox will have on business owners and managers, schools and governments in our community,” he says. Reservations are not required for the transportation meeting; however, they are for the labor study session at the Historic State Theater, Powell says. According to Wendell Lawrence, executive director of the Lincoln Trail Area Development District (which is organizing the session), reservations should be made by calling the development district at 270-769-2393, preferably before July 3. “By no means will we turn anyone away on July 10 who did not make a res-

ervation, as long as there is tentially adverse labor dean open seat. But given the mand issue?” He said members of the participation at the recent town hall meeting at the ERISS study team will exHardin County Performing plain their findings and recommendations Arts Center, we anticipate a make about how full house,” the region he said. can meet its At the July These meetings future labor 10 meeting, demand. ERISS Corare important of poration, to the future of Some those recombased in San Diego, CaliMeade County, mendations, he said, will fornia, will so I hope our be based on unveil the ideas develfindings of community oped during its six-month a series of regional will be well recent foworkforce represented. cus groups study that, among other –Russ Powell, throughout things, evalCOC director the region for government, uates supply education, and demand issues related to the influx business and community of new jobs at Fort Knox leaders. Information about the that will come with the current round of Base Realign- study’s findings and summent & Closure (BRAC) be- maries of the discussions at ing undertaken by the U.S. the regional focus groups can be found in the “BRAC Department of Defense. “At the very least, the la- Planning” section of the bor study team is estimating downloads page of the dethat there will be more than velopment district’s web 1,400 job openings in highly site–www.ltadd.org. At the July 11 meeting, skilled human resources and information technology the Radcliff/Elizabethtown career fields,” according to Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) will anLawrence. In an invitation letter nounce and solicit public about the session, Lawrence comments about its recomstated, “This could clearly mendations for improvehave a significant impact ments to enhance traffic on local employers. With flow and safety in the Fort civil service wages consider- Knox area. According to Mike Skably higher than those paid regionally to people with aggs, transportation plansimilar skills, local employ- ner with the MPO, concerns ers, many of whom are an- about traffic flow around ticipating expansion, can Fort Knox have grown since expect their best and bright- the BRAC announcement est employees to potentially that the numbers of military take advantage of the new personnel stationed there job openings at Fort Knox. and civilians working on How do we as a region pre- post will grow over the next pare to deal with such a po- five years.

Tips on how to find the best place to live By David Uffington Dollars and Sense The Internet can be a valuable tool when it comes to hunting for a place to move. A “best places to live” search will show you lists of potential cities, with ratings in any of a dozen categories. If you’re just starting a family and want good schools, if you want an inexpensive house and good employment opportunities in the West, or if you’re retiring and want low taxes on the East Coast, there’s a list for you somewhere. Money magazine and its online site have a number of lists taken from data it accumulates and rates, such as Best Places to Live, Top 10 Small Cities, and Best Big Cities. Generally you’ll find quite a bit of information listed, which is a good

starting point for your own hunt. For example, CNN Money online says that Fort Collins, Colo., is a great place to live, listing it as No. 1 in a Top 100 list in 2006. It gives the population (128,000), cost of a typical single family home ($215,000), and the pros (outdoors lovers’ paradise, little stress), as well as the cons (techdependent economy). But what if you want a combination of things in a new place? Let’s say you want good schools, good employment opportunities and low taxes, and you want to live in New England? There are sites that will walk you through your wish list. Check out Sperling’s at www.bestplaces.net and take the quiz. You’ll be able to rate from 1 to 7 how important or unimportant the various choices are. You can plug in your ideal weather,

Once you have a list of potential cities, read local newspapers online to get a feel for the city.

education, culture, transportation, population, housing and the economy. Or you can ignore some categories altogether. The Find Your Spot [www. findyourspot.com] quiz has you rate statements such as “I love humidity and hot summers,” with Agree or Disagree to come up with your best places. Once you have a list of potential cities, read local newspapers online to get a feel for the city. Check out News Voyager at www. newspaperlinks.com. Here’s a hint that could save you some heartbreak as you choose a new place to live: Look for online blogs and responses to city ratings to see what the locals say. You’re likely to find the truth there, whether good or bad. David Uffington regrets that he cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into his column whenever possible. Write to him in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475 or send e-mail to letters.kfws@hearstsc. com.

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Selling will be approximately 66 acres all open land. It is currently being used as a hay field and pasture. County water is available and there is paved frontage on Highway 79. Improvements include 6 ponds and fencing. It will be sold in two parcels of 31 and 35 acres. The property is zoned A-2, agricultural. This is an excellent property near town. It is rare that this much acreage becomes available on the open market located so near Brandenburg. Do not let this opportunity pass you by! TERMS AND CONDITIONS: REAL ESTATE: A $15,000.00 deposit will be required per parcel per day of auction, balance being due 30 days from date of auction being August 7th, 2007 by 4:00 p.m. EDT. Deposits to be in the form of cash, cashiers check, or personal check wiht up-to-date bank letter guaranteeing funds. TAXES: Prorated for 2007. POSSESSION: Date of deed transfer only. BUYERS’ PREMIUM: A 10% buyers’ premium will be added to all winning bids to determine the final selling price. IMPORTANT NOTICE: All property sold “as is where is” condition with no warranty or guarantee expressed or implied. Although information has been obtained from sources deemed to be reliable, neither the seller nor the auctioneer makes any warranty or guarantee, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy of the information herein contained. It is for the reason that buyers should avail themselves of the opportunity to make an inspection prior to the auction. All announcements made from the auction block take precedence over any printed material or any oral statements made.

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Agriculture

Friday, July 6, 2007

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Weather hurt hay production By Andy Mills UK Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources I don’t know if I can ever remember a time I was so thankful to see some rain. I have been through some bad droughts, but most of them have come later in the season. But all of our droughts affect food crops in some way. The timing of the drought determines the amount of harm to the plant’s production. Unfortunately, most farmers have some kind of production going on throughout the growing season. Therefore, one of their cash crops will be hurt. What has made this drought different has been its starting time. Even though state stats show we receive approximately two inches of rainfall during the month of May, several places in and around Meade County measured

less than one inch for the entire month. Follow May with a hot, dry June, and I am amazed we have the quality of crops that we do. The April freeze and the super dry May severely reduced hay production. Probably 90% of our hay crop is made in May. All indications are that bales of hay are in big demand and short supply (sounds like gasoline). One option for beef cattle farmers and hay producers is planting a summer annual forage now for making hay in a few months. The main summer annuals we grow are pearl millet, sudangrass, and sorghum x sudangrass hybrids. Under normal conditions, they

will be ready for their first cutting approximately 60 days after planting. Sorghum x sudangrass hybrids tend to be faster growing and higher yielding. When broadcasting into a prepared seedbed, use 3040 pounds of seed per acre. The seeding rate for no till is 15-20 pounds per acre. Pearl millet is a smaller, leafier plant that should be broadcast at 15-20 pounds per acre and no tilled at 8-10 pounds per acre. The down side to using these forages is the potential for nitrate poisoning. Like corn, if recommended levels of nitrogen fertilizer, 60-100 pounds per acre, are used at establishment, and

The April freeze and the super dry May severely reduced hay production. Probably 90% of our hay crop is made in May.

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the plant is stressed due to drought during the growing season, nitrate levels could build up in the plant making it toxic to livestock. Also, sorghum x sudangrass hybrids will have a problem with the prussic acid, another poison to livestock, in short plants or ones that have been frost damaged. Nitrate and prussic acid poisoning can be avoided if managed properly. Millets and sorghum x sudangrass hybrids can be high yield; 2-5 tons of hay per acre. When cut at the proper stage their nutritional quality is acceptable, 9-14% protein and 52-55% TDN. Therefore, these summer annual options may be the answer to your hay shortage. If you have any other questions, call the Meade County Cooperative Extension Service at (270) 4224958 or go online to www. uky.edu/Ag/Forage and check out the forage publication AGR-88.

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Meade County 4-H competes at state Livestock Judging Contest By Ashley Ross Meade County 4-H Summer Intern On Tuesday, June 19, seven Meade County 4-H members traveled to the University of Kentucky to participate in the 2007 State 4-H Livestock Judging Contest. These youths did an excellent job representing our county. In the senior division, Brittany Hager and Alex Richardson competed. Hager and Richardson were the 17th place overall high team. Richardson was awarded the 20th place high individual overall. In the reasons and questions portion of the contest,

the senior team placed 16th, with Richardson being the 6th place high individual. The senior team also placed 15th in the overall high team in beef. Richardson was the 2nd place high individual in beef and Hager was the 25th place high individual. In swine, the senior team was the 14th place high team with Hager placing as the 6th high individual and Richardson placing as the 22nd high individual. Finally, in goats, the senior team was the 15th place high team and Richardson took home the 1st place individual honors. In the intermediate division, Cody Haught, Aurora

Laslie, Josh Metten, and Joey Wadrip competed. The intermediate team was named the 9th place overall high team. In the reasons and questions portion, the intermediate team placed 7th and Wadrip was awarded the 11th place high individual. In beef, the intermediate team was the 9th place high team with Wadrip being the 17th place high individual. The intermediate team also placed 8th in the swine portion and Laslie was awarded 20th place high individual. In sheep, the intermediate team placed 9th and in goats the team placed 12th. Wadrip placed as the 8th

high individual in goats. In the clover division, Zachary Mills was the lone competitor from Meade County. Mills placed as the 23rd high individual overall and was awarded the 7th place high individual in beef. All three livestock judging teams were coached by Deloris Stith and Nicholas Hardesty. Congratulations to all of our competitors as well as their coaches.

Brandenburg man finds garden oddity Staff Report Brandenburg resident Paul Begley, 76, found what appeared to be a tomato growing on one of his potato vines. Begley found this oddity on three separate potato plants. Horticulturists who examined the picture said the growth is likely a seed pod, which is inedible, and also said seed pods on potato plants are rare. It is possible to graft tomatoes onto a potato vines (such plants can be bought), but vegetables and fruits cannot cross-pollinate.

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Paul Begley found what appeared to be a tomato growing on one of his potato vines. The growth is likely a seed pod.

Commodities Kentuckanna Livestock Market - Owensboro, KY Due to the 4th of July holiday, there was no sale this week. Market Report per CWT for Monday, June 25, 2007 Receipts: 490 head Compared to last week: Slaughter Cows: Steady. Slaughter Bulls: Steady. Feeder Steers: Steady to 2.00 higher. Feeder Heifers: Steady to 2.00 higher. Slaughter cows: % Lean Weight Price Breaker 75-80 1025-1785 44.50-50.50 Boner 80-85 910-1505 40.00-47.00 Lean 85-90 725-1000 31.00-39.50 Slaughter Bulls: Y.G. Weights Carcass Boning % Price 1 1795 80 57.50 2 1575-1820 76-77 51.00-56.00 Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1-2 Wt Range Price Range 200-300 123.50 300-400 112.50-124.00 400-500 110.00-118.00 500-600 105.00-112.00 Medium and Large 2 300-400 96.00-110.00 400-500 103.00-103.50 500-600 103.00 Feeder Holstein Steers: Large 3 900-1000 60.00 1100-1200 59.00 Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1-2 200-300 103.00-112.00

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Richard and Nina Lee Lawson Richard and Nina Lee (Cole) Lawson will be celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary on July 7 at 4 p.m. at Battletown Community Park. Richard will also be celebrating his 88th birthday. All friends and relatives are invited.

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Heritage Achievements Rachael Brown

Rachael Marie Brown graduated Cum Laude on May 12, 2007 from Murray State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Conservation Biology. A member of Phi Eta Sigma honor society, Rachael had earlier received her Associate of Science degree from Western Kentucky University. Rachael has been involved the last two and a half years researching spotted and mole salamanders in Murray under a National Science Foundation Grant (CRU-I). She spent the summer of 2005 in the field researching tiger salamanders at the Rocky Mountian Biological Station in Crested Butte, Colorado. The previous summer, Rachael was an intern at the Kentucky Division of Water collecting and identifying fish, insects, algae and water samples from Kentucky waterways. Rachael was the recipient of Sigma Zi Scientific Research Society’s “2006 Undergraduate Researcher Award” and was invited to present her research to the Southeastern Ecology and Evolution Conference (SEEC). Rachael is the daughter of Mark and Donna Brown of Brandenburg. She is the granddaughter of Johnny and Betty Johnson of Buck Grove and J. Garland Brown of Milan.

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The Vine Grove Veteran’s Assistance and Information Center is open from 10am-3pm on Tuesdays & Thursdays. The center is located in Vine Grove City Hall. Retired military volunteers are available to assist veterans and their survivors with claims for submission to the Department of Veteran’s Affairs. No appointment is necessary. A Field Officer for the Kentucky Department of Veteran’s Affairs will be available the 3rd Thursday of the month from 10am-3pm to prepare and file your claim.

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Ron and Cathy Benefield of McDaniels, and Wilfrid Popham of Mooleyville would like to announce the marriage of their daughter Casey Popham to Corey Stranahan, son of Kathy Lambert of Brandenburg, and Dick and Bonnis Stranahan of Falls of Rough. The wedding will take place in Las Vegas, Nev. on July 7, 2007 at 3:00p.m. The ceremony will be held in the Island Wedding Chapel at the Tropicana Resort and Casino. There will be a reception held in honor of the couple at 6:00 on July 14, 2007 at the Meade County Farm Bureau Building. All friends and family are invited to attend; no invitations will be sent. The couple will reside at their home in Brandenburg with his daughter, Hailey.

Miss Tamara Patty, of Brandenburg, was a semi-finalist for the title of Miss Pre-teen Kentucky in the National American Miss pageant. Tamara is the 13-year-old daughter of Dan and Trina Patty and a 7th grader at Stuart Pepper Middle School. The two-day pageant was held at the Hyatt Regency in Lexington on Friday, June 29 and Saturday, June 30. Tamara placed in the top 15 finalists out of 68 girls from all over Kentucky. The girls were scored in four areas: Community Service (10%), formal wear (30%) Personal introduction (30%), and Personal interview (30%). Tamara won the title of “Miss Personality,” for which she received a trophy as well as first runner up in the Casual Wear Modeling competition, for which she received a trophy.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR Friday, July 6

•Adult Summer Reading Program started back in May and lasts until July 13th. To sign up, go to the Meade County Public Library. For more information, call 270-422-2094.

Saturday, July 7

•Fireworks over Doe Valley Lake at dark. •Threshing Days & Antique Power at Otter Creek Park, sponsored by Lincoln Trail Antique Power of the Past, Inc. Free admission. •MCHS Class of 1977, 30 year reunion, 6 p.m. to 12 midnight at Meade County Farm Bureau Building/ Meade County Fairgrounds. •Weldon Classic Car Club, Open Door Ministries 2nd Annual Car Show. July 7th (rain out date, July 7th.) Registration begins at 9:00a.m. at Otter Creek Park Nature Center, entry fee is $12 per vehicle. Trophies awarded at 4:00p.m. Door prizes, food and drink available, live music, and other festivities! For more information please call Tim Bennett: 270-4224858 or 270-668-3858. Or call Jason Sadler: 270-668-9888 or 270-422-1525.

Sunday, July 8

•Al-Anon Meeting, 8 p.m., at the Alcohalt House. Meats every Sunday and Tuesday. Call 828-2624 for more information.

Monday, July 9

•Optimist Club meeting, board meeting at Mr. Gattis’s, 11:30 a.m.; regular meeting at noon. •Free Bluegrass & old-time

music jam will be held every Monday from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. This will be held at the Vine Grove Optimist Park on Knox Blvd. Come to play or listen. Open to the public with no amplifiers or alcohol allowed. Crowds are over 100 so far. Bring your own chair. For more information call Donna Broadway at 877-2422.

Tuesday, July 11

•Hardin Memorial Hospital Wellness on Wheels at Brandenburg Kroger, 7 a.m.noon. Blood pressure check, body mass index, weight and blood glucose. Free. For information 270-737-4464. •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, July 12

•Ekron Elementary new student registration. For more information, call Lesley Wilson at 422-5507 or 668-9673.

Thursday, July 13

•Archaeological Day Camp July 13th-16th for students in 6th-12th grade. Campers will participate in a 4-day archaeological survey and dig at a Meade County farm. Parents welcome to participate. For more information and to register, call 422-7995. Sponsored by the Meade County Museum & Arts Council and St. Nicho-

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Saturday, July 14

•Climb Aboard! 1:00p.m. Riverfront Park. See up close a fire truck, police cars, back hoe, front end loader, ambulance, motorcycles and much much more! Free and open to everyone. •Stillboard Benefit Shoot for Dale Vessels on July 14, 2007, at 1:00 eastern time at the Yellow Bank Sportsman Club. For more information please call 668-1050.

Monday, July 16

•Vacation Bible School: Payneville Baptist Church July 16- July 20 6:30pm-8:30pm, 4 years - 6th grade. •Free Bluegrass & old-time music jam will be held every Monday from 6:00 p.m. till 10:00 p.m. This will be held at the Vine Grove Optimist Park on Knox Blvd. Come to play or listen. Open to the public with no amplifiers or alcohol allowed. Crowds are over 100 so far. Bring your own chair. For more information call Donna Broadway at 877-2422. •Meade County High School Boy’s Soccer tryouts for students enrolled 9th-12th grade for upcoming year. Tryouts run July 16th-20th in the practice field behind the Board of Education. Mon.Fri. 9:00a.m. until 11:30. Tues. - Wed. 7:00a until 8:30. Must have a completed physical to tryout!! For more information contact Coach Matt Pollock at 422-3739.

Tuesday, July 17

•“Dinner and a Movie” at noon in the Library Annex. The movie being shown is

“Ghost Rider.” This program is open to teenagers, 11- 18 who like pizza, a good movie and lots of fun! For more information call the Meade County Public Library at 422-2094. •WMU Quarterly Meeting- The Quarterly Salem Associational WMU Meeting will meet Tuesday, July 17th at 10:00 a.m. with Muldraugh Baptist Church hosting. Pat Reaves, State WMU President, will be the guest speaker. Bring a covered dish for lunch. Patty Renfrow, Associational Director.

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•All students entering the 7th and 8th grades that are interested in playing traveling squad football should report to SPMS on July 23rd for practice from 9a.m. to 12 p.m. Players are required to have a sports physical before participating. Bring a copy of physical to practice. •Free Bluegrass & old-time music jam will be held every Monday from 6:00 p.m. till 10:00 p.m. This will be held at the Vine Grove Optimist Park on Knox Blvd. Come to play or listen. Open to the public with no amplifiers or alcohol allowed. Crowds are over 100 so far. Bring your own chair. For more information call Donna Broadway at 877-2422.

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Friday, July 6, 2007

Faith & Values

Teens’ attitudes have changed QUESTION: I was watching an old black-and-white movie on television the other night that was made in the late 1930s. What jumped out at me was the respectful way the teenagers related to their parents. These kids, who appeared to be 17 or 18 years old, were downright deferential and looked to their father to make final decisions regarding their own behavior. I know this was just fiction, but I got the impression that that’s the way families functioned back then. Today, even “good kids” from strong families are often more independent and disrespectful to their parents. If I’m right about this change, why has it occurred and how do you see it? DR. DOBSON: The movie

you saw is characteristic of others made during that era because children in most nations of the world responded that way to their parents. There were exceptions, of course. Rebellion has occurred throughout history — even in biblical times. Remember that King David’s son Amnon raped his half-sister Tamar, and his other son Absalom tried to overthrow the reign of his father. While some of yesterday’s families had to deal with upheavals, they have typically been the exception rather than the rule. But today, as you indicated, children and young people are taught to be disrespectful and rebellious by the culture. One of the most effective teachers is the music industry and the excesses it

depictions of sadism. embraces. One study showed that It is difficult to overestimate the negative impact more than half of all MTV videos featured viocontemporary music is having. Rock Focus on lence or implied viostars are the heroes, the family lence, and 35 percent revealed violence the idols that young against women. A people want to emusteady diet of this late. And when they garbage will pollute are depicted in viothe minds of even the lent and sexual roles, healthiest of teenagmany teenagers and ers. I believe that this preadolescents are perpetual and perpulled along in their nicious exposure to wake. James rock music is responWhat could posDobson sible, at least in part, sibly be wholesome for many of the social about showing explicit sex scenes — especially problems now occurring those involving perversion among the young, including — to 12- and 13-year-old the high suicide rate, the rekids? Yet videos come into ported willingness of young the home via MTV and oth- men to rape women if given er channels that feature men an opportunity and the morand women in blatantly al undermining of the next sexual situations, or even in generation.

Love the sinner, hate the sin “Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?” — Matthew 9 Why would a holy man, a rabbi, a religious teacher like Jesus, hang out with, eat with and socialize with public sinners, riff-raff, failures and marginal personalities? Surely he knew that such behavior would be misinterpreted, that people would talk, that it would appear that he was condoning their sin and that his reputation would be tarnished. The gospel tells us that Jesus ate and drank with these religious losers so often that it earned him the nicknames of “glutton” and “drunkard.” Either he was naïve and reckless, or else his actions were meant to send a message. When Jesus ate with tax collectors and sinners, he was not just slumming for the fun of it or merely

shocking people to get their endless bickering over liattention. He was sending turgical detail, their hearta message and his message less judgment and angry polemics would was very simple: all people are created in Encouraging never bring people’s hearts to God. On the image and likeWords the other hand, their ness of God, all peoapproach was drivple have dignity and ing people further worth in God’s eyes, and further away no matter what they from God. By eatdo or fail to do. ing with tax collecBy these actions, tors and sinners, the Jesus was teaching scum of church and people that more society, Jesus sent important than their Ronald them the message love for God, was Knott that God was willGod’s love for them. ing to eat with them God’s love, Jesus as well, and by eatsaid in word and deed, was gratuitous--giv- ing with them, affirm their en without condition, given basic dignity and worth. Jeregardless! Jesus knew that sus was the first to love the those who experience this sinner, while hating the sin. Can you imagine how unconditional love would be led to conversion, freely powerful that message was choosing to change their to people who had never felt good enough for God, ways to please the God. Jesus knew that the hair- people who had never been splitting, gnat straining able to measure up, people theological discussions of who had always felt marreligious authorities, their ginalized and kicked to the

curb by the religious establishment? For them, the message of Jesus was indeed “good news.” It was like stumbling onto a buried treasure or finding a gorgeous rare pearl. Preaching this message still threatens those who have anointed themselves as true preservers of our religious tradition. Sadly, it seems that these critics have not learned what Jesus knew, that judgment and condemnation might make the one doing the judging and condemning feel righteous, but it does not motivate sinners to change. In fact, it probably hardens them in their choice against change. The real reason Jesus ate with tax collectors and sinners was the fact that he knew, in the words of St. Francis de Sales, that “one drop of honey attracts more bees than a barrel of vinegar.”

Listening to that joyful sound Psalm 89:15 says, “ Blessed created them,” (Psalm 89:11is the people that know the 12.) Earlier verses note that, “the joyful sound: they shall walk, heavens shall praise O Lord, in the light of thy wonders, O Lord” thy countenance.” Divine (v. 5), speaking of the Many have been the Christians who have Guidance angels, “ the sons of the mighty” (v.6), litjoined in singing, “We erally, “the sons of have heard the joyful God.” It is exciting to sound: Jesus saves; realize that the very Jesus saves!” Not all first “joyful sound” have known, howwas heard when God ever, that this beauti“laid the foundations ful phrase comes from of the earth.” Then it a great psalm extolDan was that “the mornling God’s marvelous works of creation and Newton ing stars sang together, and all the sons of then His promises of God shouted for joy” redemption. “The heavens are thine, the (Job 38:4, 7.) There was also a joyful earth also is thine: as for the world and the fullness thereof, sound when Christ was born, thou hast founded them. The and the angel came bringing north and the south thou hast “good tidings of great joy,

which shall be to all people. For unto you is born…a Savior, which is Christ the Lord… And suddenly there was…the heavenly host praising God” (Luke 2:10-11,12). Whenever a soul is saved, there is another joyful sound; “Joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth,” said Jesus (Luke 15:7.) Finally, there will be a most wonderful sound of joy on earth when the Lord come again. “And the ransomed of the Lord shall return, and come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads: they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away,” (Isaiah 35:10). Therefore, even now, “my soul shall be joyful in the Lord: it shall rejoice in His salvation” (Psalm 35:9.)

Don’t worry, be happy My wife is originally from Arkansas so it is all the more reason for me to love this story. Peggy went to Arkansas to visit my in-laws and while there, went to a store. She parked next to a car with a woman sitting in it. The woman’s eyes were closed and she had her hands behind her head and it looked like she was sleeping. When Peggy came out of the store a while later, she again saw the woman. Her hands were still behind her head, but her eyes were open. They looked very strange, so Peggy tapped on the window and asked, “Are you okay?” The woman answered, “I’ve been shot in the head, and I am holding my brains in.” Peggy didn’t know what to do, so she ran into the store and had someone call 911. When they arrived they found that the woman sitting in the car had bread

dough on the back of her will take care of us. Whathead and in her hands. A ever it is you need in life, can of biscuits had appar- God will supply it. He has promised that. ently exploded from I Peter 5:7 says: the heat in the car. It Pastor’s made a loud pop like Spotlight “Cast all of your cares on Him because that of a gunshot and He cares for you”. So hit her in the head. don’t worry, be hapWhen she reached py. You will feel a lot back to find what better for it and you it was, she felt the won’t have to hold dough and thought your brains in. it was her brains. Randy Johnson is the She passed out from reverend of the Branfright at first, and Randy denburg Church of God then had attempted Johnson ande also hosts a radio to hold her “brains” show on WMMG from in. Here was a woman who 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. from was worrying about some- Monday through Wednesday. thing that wasn’t real — it was only what she thought had happened. Do you worry too much? I’m told that 99% of the things we worry about and think will happen never do. Some people worry themselves sick over things that will never take place. So why worry? In Matthew 6:24-24 Jesus tells us not to worry, God

Remember to attend the church of your choice this Sunday. If you don’t have a church home, come by and visit with Grace Baptist Church. Reverend Dan Newton is the pastor of Grace Baptist Church.

BIBLE TRIVIA by Wilson Casey

1. Is the book of Deuteronomy in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. From Numbers 12:3, who was the most humble man on earth? Jacob, Elijah, Noah, Moses 3. The designation Deutero-Isaiah means “which” Isaiah? First, Second, Holy, Sinful 4. “Here am I; send me” comes from which book? Genesis, Exodus, Isaiah, Malachi 5. How many times does the word “Eternity” occur in the KJV Bible? 0, 1, 74, 212 6. What’s the longest book of the Old Testament? Esther, Job, Psalms, Proverbs ANSWERS: 1) Old; 2) Moses; 3) Second; 4) Isaiah; 5) 1; 6) Psalms Wilson Casey’s “Do You Know Your Bible? A Fun Quiz on the Good Book” (Sourcebooks, $5.95) has just been published.

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By John Whitlock Kentucky Press Association News Bureau Gov. Ernie Fletcher signed a proclamation calling the third General Assembly special session of his administration to order July 5. The primary purpose of the session, according to Fletcher, is an economic development package designed to encourage the construction of an alternative energy plant and to provide funding to help finance research the potential for different uses of coal to create energy with less pollutants. “We cannot sit idly by and let tremendous economic development opportunities pass us by,” Fletcher said in a statement. “Peabody Energy has expressed an interest in locating a facility in the Commonwealth. I believe it is likely they will locate a facility in Kentucky, but only if these incentives are available.” Fletcher said Peabody is considering building a coal-based energy plant that could create about 800 jobs and trigger thousands more in western Kentucky. Although the state is prohibited by law from offering cash incentives for the energy industry, Fletcher wants to offer a package that includes sales and other tax breaks if Peabody chooses the Kentucky site. “Any other year, (the incentives) would be a nobrainer,” Fletcher said.”... this is about jobs and opportunity not politics.” Fletcher said Peabody,

which owns the rights to some coal fields in western Kentucky, is expected to make a decision in the next few weeks or months, triggering the decision to call the special session. While addressing the energy incentive package, Fletcher is also calling on the General Assembly to address the issue of domestic partnerships and benefits offered by state universities. The governor hopes the legislature will use the special session to clarify what the state’s policy will be and how it will be balanced with constitutional questions defining marriage as a union between one man and one woman. Fletcher said the controversy involves taxpayer money, tuition and the state’s constitution and should be put to rest before there are too many civil lawsuits filed. The special session agenda also features a number of capital spending projects that had been approved by both houses of the General Assembly but were ultimately vetoed by Fletcher. Because of a better than expected budget surplus, Fletcher said many of the projects could be approved without damaging the state’s financial picture. Another issue the governor would like to see approved is a state income tax break for active duty and reserve military families. Some of the projects on the agenda include: • Indoor and outdoor arenas at the Kentucky Horse

Park in anticipation of the World Equestrian Games in 2010. • A polar bear exhibit for the Louisville Zoo. • Student housing projects for Morehead, Northern Kentucky University, the University of Kentucky, the University of Louisville, Western Kentucky University and Eastern Kentucky University. • Funding for new animal shelters across the state. • A veterans’ center in western Kentucky for Alzheimer patients. • Runway relocation for Bluegrass Airport in Lexington. One allocation that could demand quick attention is a $1 million appropriation designed to help bring a presidential debate to the campus of Centre College. Fletcher said the Danville site is one of 15 being considered across the country. The session, which costs taxpayers about $60,000 a day, could be a short one. Last week, Speaker of the House Jody Richards told the media that lawmakers could open the session and adjourn in the same day over concerns Fletcher called the General Assembly back for political reasons. If things go as he expects and lawmakers are productive, Fletcher said the session could last around two weeks. Fletcher said by bringing back lawmakers now instead of waiting until the next regular session in January, the state could save $25$30 million.

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Friday, July 6, 2007

SPORTS BRIEFS •Students entering the seventh and eighth grades that are interested in playing traveling squad football should report to Stuart Pepper Middle School on July 23 at 9 a.m. Practice will last until noon. Prospective players are required to have a physical before participating. Bring a copy of your physical to practice. •The Vipers girls select soccer team is having tryouts for girls ages 11-14 on July 9 and 12 at 7 p.m., and July 14 at 2 p.m. The tryouts will be held at Vine Grove Optimist Park and you must be 11years-old by August 1 to be eligible. If you are placed on the team, the cost is $200 for the season, which includes three tournaments, a uniform and a gear bag. For more information, contact Jim Dunn at (270) 828-8023, (270) 317-4860 or www.jcldunn@bbtel. com •The Kentucky NASP is holding a Wild Game Cook Off fundraiser at Field & Stream Outfitters in Louisville on July 14 from 11 a.m. to 3. There is a cooking category for “schools,” prizes will be awarded and there are games for kids of all ages. There will be food for everyone to sample and vote on and Scott King will present pro archer Jennie Richardson with check for the state NASP program. For more information, contact King at www.kingslh@hotmail.com

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Meade County athletics year in review We didn’t start printing this newspaper until October 13 of last year so, unfortunately, I won’t be able to talk about most of the fall sports except football because I didn’t have a chance to see them. •Football — My first football game was a 25-21 loss to North Hardin. I was hoping the team wouldn’t think I was bad luck, but then it went on to win the next five games in a row, including getting revenge on North Hardin with a 20-18 playoff win on the road. The most exciting game, however, would be the very next week when Meade County traveled down the Dixie Highway to E-town and took out the John Hardin Bulldogs — a team that throttled the Greenwave 52-21 in Death Valley during the regular season — 14-6 to take home the district championship. The team would lose to eventual

state runner-up Ryle the very next spectacular season. The team proved week 31-0, but to go from 2-5 to dis- that it was more than a one-man trict champs was quite a memorable show and there were some really exciting moments for this bunch, the stretch run indeed. fans and myself. I’m not saying that I was A heart-breaking onegood luck, but... •Boys soccer — The only Shaun Cox point loss to Owensboro in the region semi-finals — soccer games I had ever the team’s only loss in the watched were when a good region all year — will cerfriend of mine — who was tainly leave a bad taste in a a lot bigger than me — lot of peoples’ mouths, but “asked” me to come watch it doesn’t diminish all the him play when our high team was able to accomschool, Henry Clay, was in plish. the tournament our senior Next year, the team year. Good won’t be the same without I was only able to make it Call without Mississippi Stateto one boys soccer game last season, the overtime loss to Bethle- bound star Riley Benock, but should still dominate the district and have a hem in the 5th Region tournament. For those of you who think I shot in the region. Seniors-to-be Chris “The Best might have jinxed you, see “FootRebounder in the State Under 6 ball” above. •Boys basketball — Wow. The feet” Roe, Nick “The Workhorse” boys basketball team really had a Stinnett, Casey “I Will Shoot More

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•The Meade County High School Cheerleading Camp will be held the week of July 16-20 at David T. Wilson Elementary. The camp is for children entering grades 1-8 and costs $35 per camper for advanced registration, or $30 per family of two or more. You can also register at the door on July 16 for $45, or $40 for two or more family members. For more information, contact coach Kim Hesler at (270) 668-3217. •The Meade County High School boys soccer tryouts for students entering grades 9-12 will be July 16-20 at the practice fields behind the Board of Education. The times are 9-11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday, and Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7 to 8:30. For more information, contact coach Matt Pollock at 422-3739.

Next Year” Hubbard, and Rob “Let My Play Do The Talking” Williams are certainly a battle-tested bunch that will be a solid nucleus to build around. •Girls basketball — The best thing you can say about this bunch was they faced a killer schedule and took some tough losses, but they never folded — a testament to their toughness and their coach. The Lady Waves went on to sweep the district for the second straight year and nearly advanced to the region title game before falling in the final seconds to Owensboro. The Waves lost two seniors that were the heart and soul of the team but return a lot of young talent that really started to come of age down the stretch. I think, without a doubt, their re-

TOP LEFT: 2006 graduates Adrian Whelan, Levi Mattingly and Jordan Benock practiced at J.R. Allen Monday. BOTTOM LEFT: Benock goes up to throw one down. RIGHT: Mattingly sends one in.

Former Meade players transfer to Campbellsville University By Shaun T. Cox sports@thenewsstandard.com There’s no place like home — or at least somewhere close to it. That’s the mantra of three former Meade County High School basketball standouts, who after taking their games as far as nine hours away, are saying as they have all decided to transfer to nearby Campbellsville University in Campbellsville, Ky.

Jordan Benock, Adrian Whelan and Levi Mattingly have uprooted their basketball careers — much to the delight of their friends and family — from Taylor University in Upland, Ind., Indian Hills Community College in Ottumwa, Iowa, and Greenville College in Greenville, Ill., respectively, to go to a college just more than an hour and a half away. “My parents are going crazy,” Mattingly said

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ELIZABETHTOWN — If a high school athlete googles “Sports Dreammakers” and winds up on coach Laura Mitchell’s website, they’re sure to find information they can use. If they live in Hardin or surrounding counties, however, they can soon take advantage of hearing her inspirational message in person. Mitchell will be speaking at the Holiday Inn Express in Elizabethtown on July 10 at 7:30 p.m. Ohio Valley Sports, in conjunction with its second annual Super-Regional High School Baseball Showcase, will host a College Prep/ Recruiting Seminar for area athletes. The event will feature Coach Laura Mitchell, of Sports Dreammakers in Malibu California, and Ryan Koch of The Baseball Factory. Each will make presentations aimed at educating parents and athletes on the “how to’s” of preparing for collegiate athletics. “The seminar is a part of the super regional baseball showcase that we’re holding,” coach John Davis, of Ohio Valley Sports, said. “Essentially, what we’re trying to do is provide useful information for both parents and players, regardless of the sport, and basically kind of play mythbuster and provide information that says, ‘Here are some useful things that you can do to help set yourself up for success, and here some things you may have heard that are incorrect or maybe misinterpreted.’ The message is simple… if you want to play sports in college, here are some proven steps you may follow to help you succeed. There is no sales pitch and you will not be asked to sign up for anything. The message is one of common sense and practical thinking. It applies

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Truex appears to have found his stride this season DAYTONA BEACH — It’s been a tough couple of years for Martin Truex Jr. After dominating the NABuddy SCAR Busch Series ranks in the Shacklette ’04-’05 season and winning a pair of championships along the way, Truex has undergone something of a humbling experience over the last two seasons. “For awhile there, it seemed that things could never go right for us and I always just wonNASCAR dered why,” he said. “What did we do to deserve this? And you get down when things are going bad. And they weren’t necessarily going bad, we just, every time we had a good run we would pit and the caution would come out or, just stupid things would happen and it’s like, you get so aggravated, so mad and that is when you start to question everything.” Truex wasn’t used to running 30th and being considered a second-tier driver. The 27-year-old Mayetta, N.J., native ventured into NASCAR with Chance 2 Motorsports and with Dale Earnhardt Jr. as one of his close friends and car owners.

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After just 15 career Busch starts, Truex hit the road running with Dale Earnhardt Inc. in 2004 and that venture produced six wins, seven poles and the first of back-to-back NBS titles. The following season generated six wins, three poles and a second NSB title. Finally, last season he stepped away from the comforts of the Busch Series and graduated to NASCAR’s elite series, the NEXTEL Cup Series. The rookie managed just five top-10 finishes in 36 starts, placed third in the Rookie of the Year race

and finished 19th in the final points standings. Most rookies would be thrilled with 19th in points, but Truex had grown accustomed to running up front and winning races. “I think it’s different for everybody,” he said. “It depends on what kind of team you come in with and who you’re driving for and where your experience level is. We came in as a whole team of rookies and it kind of surprised us how hard things were and how tough it was to get in the swing of things and get going off the bat when you’re racing so much.” After what was considered a mediocre freshman season, the two-time Busch champion was bound and determined to turn things around in his sophomore season. It didn’t start well. During preseason testing at Daytona, Truex had a brief run-in with the law when a law enforcement officer witnessed Truex urinating in a public parking garage after a night out with friends. The situation was more embarrassing than it was criminal, but it still made news.

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Monday. “Everybody in the community is excited because we talked about this before we went off on our separate ways. We always talked about getting back together and playing and it’s finally happening. I don’t think anybody could be happier. I’m really, really, really looking forward to it.” Benock said it was a sad day when the three musketeers’ high school careers ended abruptly just more than a year ago when the Greenwave lost 39-37 in overtime to Apollo — a game Benock didn’t even get to play after suffering an ACL tear one week before against Grayson County. “We were talking about that earlier — about how great an opportunity it is to play together again,” he said. “When we graduated from high school, it was kind of a sad day because, while we all had great opportunities ahead with all of us going on to play college ball, to get back and play with your former teammates, it’s great.” Whelan said his grandparents, who have yet to see him play a minute in college because he red-shirted last year, may be the happiest of all. “I know both my mom and dad were thrilled to hear that I wouldn’t be nine hours away and they’d be able to see me more often,” he said. “My grandparents, I don’t think they missed a high school game and I know they’re incredibly excited too.” Though they had talked about playing together again, they didn’t actually plan for it to happen this way. But, some things are meant to be after all. “All year I’d been talking to them saying we needed to get together and play again, just joking around,” Whelan said. “Whenever I went for my visit, coach (Keith) Adkins said Jordan was in there the day before and I asked if he was coming (to Campbellsville). He said ‘yes,’ and a little while later I told Levi to come with me and coach found him a spot on the team.” Adkins said all three were players his staff watched play in high school and always had an interest in, but sometimes there just aren’t spots available on a team. “With Adrian and Jordan, we watched them play quite a bit in high school but recruiting is always based on need,” he said. “When they finished high school our priority wasn’t on the point or the wing positions but after this year, we really had a need for guys at those positions.” Adkins and his staff had

been recruiting Benock’s younger brother, Riley, and said Jordan’s sudden availability was more than just a consolation prize. “In Jordan’s case, we were recruiting Riley but he decided to go to Mississippi State once they offered him,” he said. “Their family told us Jordan was looking to transfer and he might want to play for us. “It’s one of those things where a coach or a player contacts you and the contact typically has to be initiated by the player. In Adrian’s case, it was his former coach, Jeff Kidder, that notified us he was looking to transfer and he wanted to look at Campbellsville.” Jordan Benock, an athletic 6-2 wing, said he was excited after playing pickup games with current Tigers players. “We heard that they might have some spots open because they were losing a few guys,” he said. “We have some connections down there and so we contacted them and talked to the coaches. We’ve been going down there to play and a spot opened up and I’m really excited about going to Campbellsville. They have a good team that’s gone to the national tournament the last two years and so they’ve got a really good program going. It’s all about basketball down there — great athletes and coaches. I’m really looking forward to the opportunity.” Adkins said Jordan Benock and Whelan have accepted scholarships, while Mattingly has been given a chance to earn one in the next couple of years. “Levi is probably going to begin his career in the junior varsity program because we don’t have a great deal of need at his position right now,” he said. “We return a second team All-American, a 6-8 kid from E-town that’s been a two-year starter, we have a 6-8 red-shirt that just transferred from a D-2 school, we’ve signed a 6-7 junior college All-American, and we have a D-I transfer coming in. So, we are absolutely loaded in the post. “I think it’s important for him to come in, get some game experience and really, the future is open for him. It’s up to him and how hard he wants to work and how much he progresses.” Adkins said he was excited to get three players who already have collegiate experience but still have all or most of their eligibility left. “Adrian red-shirted last year and he still has four year so he’s like a high school player in that regard,” he said. “But what’s even better is that he’s had a full year of practicing and playing with guys already on the college level. “Jordan and Levi already have a year of experience

playing at the college level and they still have three years left so that’s very exciting for us.” All three said distance from home was a big factor in their wanting to return to Kentucky, and Mattingly said the chance to play with his close friends sealed the deal for him. “They were going to go before I was and they said, ‘You should enroll down at Campbellsville and see if you could play,’” he said. “I went down to open gym with them and coach approached me and said, ‘You know, it’d be good if you walked on and tried to play with us.’ I was like ‘wow.’ To get to play with the guys I played with in high school… I immediately snatched that up.” Jordan Benock said it couldn’t get any better. “Mom and dad, they’re pumped about it,” he said. “Everybody’s so happy to have us closer to home and all back together again at a great program. It’s kind of like a dream come true.”

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2003 HONDA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4 wheeler, 90 cc, bought new at Adventure Sport in Elizabethtown, hardly ridden. Great condition. $1,600. 270-668-1800. JEEP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; FOUR WHEELINâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; buggie, cheap and fun. Not suitable for road, just fun. Low geared and runs great! 270-668-1800. MASSEY FERGUSSON square hay bailer. $1200. For more information, call Bob at (270) 668-4857. OVERHEAD ROLL-UP Door 13 ft. wide electric â&#x20AC;&#x153;chainâ&#x20AC;? with electric motor. Never used, still in crate. $1200. Call Bob at (270) 668-4857.

Help Wanted ANNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CLEANING Service â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Cleaning homes in Louisville area. Serious applicants only. Must pass background and work check. Call (270) 422-2925 (270) 422-1502, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. W R I G H T â&#x20AC;&#x2122; S CONSTRUCTION â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Now hiring experienced roofers and laborers. For more information call 828-5206. EARN $25.00 PER SALE, offering home telephone service $37.95/mo. Free calling to over 25 counties and 60 minutes of USA long distance and features. 1-866-716-4537 MECHANICS: Up to $20,000 bonus. Keep the Army National Guard Rolling. Fix Humvees, Strykers, etc. Expand your skills through career training. Be a soldier. 1-800-GO-GUARD.com/ mechanic SEEKING HOST families for exchange students. Has own insurance and spending money. Promotes

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8 + ACRE MINI FARM, less than 2 miles from Brandenburg, 1 metal barn with concrete, 1 wooden barn, pond, few trees, $74,500. For information call (270) 547-3843.

TENNESSEE LAKE BARGAIN! 1+ Acre$29,900. FREE Pontoon Boat! Beautifully wooded parcel w/ access to Jimmy Houston endorsed fishing lake! Private lakefront community with free boat slips. Paved roads, utilities, soils tested. LAKEFRONT available. Excellent financing. Call now 1-888-792-5253, x 1281

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FOR SALE: 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 2,000+ Sq.Ft. Barren River Lake subdivision cabin. Newly remodeled. $176,500. Other lots available. For information, contact 270-670-2906 or 270-598-1557.

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Friday, July 6, 2007 Real Estate 5 BEDROOM HOME, 3 baths, city water, on one acre of land near Brandenburg, a very nice 2002 Doublewide home, located at Shamrock and Ghen Lane. $89,900. www. kentucky-land.com 828-2222 1 AND 2 ACRE WOODED building lots, located near Otter Creek Park, in Forest Ridge Estates, county water, streets will be paved, restricted to houses. $24,900 Owner financing available. www.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 MOBILE HOME near Irvington, 16’x 80’, on one acre of land, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, city water, located off U.S. Hwy. 60. $54,900. Owner financing available. www. kentucky-land.com 828-2222 DOUBLE-WIDE Home Hobbs-Reesor Rd., 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, city water, 1.2 acres located off U.S. 60. $59,900. Owner financing available. www.kentucky-land. com 828-2222. MOBILE HOME and land, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, good heat and air system, new floors, and carpet located in a private area near Midway off Hwy. 79 and 261. $39,900 Owner financing available. www.kentucky-land. com 828-2222. LAND AND MOBILE Home near Midway. A 16’ x 70’ home, 3 bedrooms, 2baths, very nice located off Hwy. 79 on Hwy. 261. $54,900. Owner financing available. www.kentucky-land. com 828-2222.

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Real Estate 3.5 ACRES, beautiful creek front camping site in Meade County. $11,500. For more info call Marion Whelan at 668-4035, www. mwlandforsale.com. ALSO 7 ACRES creek front in Breckinridge County, nice home site. For more info call Marion Whelan at 668-4035, www. mwlandforsale.com. 1-2 ACRES restricted houses only Meade Co. near Doe Valley. For more info call Marion Whelan at 668-4035, www. mwlandforsale. com. 1-3 ACRES available in Breck County near Garfield off hwy 86. For more info call Marion Whelan at 668-4035, www. mwlandforsale. com. 16 ACRE mini farm in Breck County. 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) 668-4035. • HUNTING Property in Breck County, 144 acre, $1500 an acre. • 88 ACRES in Fordsville, $1400 an acre. • 38 ACRES in McQuady, $51,500. • 122 ACRES in Harrison County, Ky. • 367 ACRES in Lewis County near Morehead • ALSO PROPERTY available in grant County near Lexington, Ky. For more information call Marion at (270) 6684035.

Truck Drivers

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OUR TOP DRIVER MADE $65,616 in 2006 running our Ohio Region. How well would you do? Home most weekends! 401K! Blue Cross/ Blue Shield! 1 year OTR experience required. Heartland Express 1-800-441-4953 www. heartlandexpress.com OWNER OPERATORS: Midwest is ALL WE DO!! Repeat lanes/ customers! Mileage or percentage! Many Owner Extras!! TO learn more.. give us a call ANYTIME! 888-446-4642 www.transcorr.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

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Yard Sales KENTUCKY LAND COMPANY OF IRVINGTON REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT WE BUY AND SELL LAND 270-547-4222 30 ACRES in Breckinridge Co. open and wooded large amount, road frontages, lays good, only $3,000 DN. 23.5 ACRES in Breckinridge Co. near Webster, mostly open lays good, priced to sell, $49,900. 4.5 ACRES in Meade Co. 2 bedroom, septic and cistern, electric available, unlivable mobile home, $21,500. 2 BEDROOM and 2 bath singlewide, Meade Co. on 1.4 acres has new roof, new flooring, deck only $3,900 down. NICE 3 BEDROOM, 2 bath double wide Breckridge Co. New flooring, large font porch, sidewalks, permanent foundation, private owner financing

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Truck Drivers 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. 866-400-2778. DRIVERFIRE UP YOUR FUTURE at Knight Transportation*Daily pay *Weekly Hometime *Excellent benefits *Miles, Miles & Miles *Newer equipment *Get qualified today, 888-346-4639 4mos. OTR experience required. Owner Ops: 800-437-5907. www.knighttrans.com 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.

YARD SALE- FRIDAY AND Saturday, Jul 6-7th, 8am-? Something for everyone! 830 Old Ekron Rd., Behind First Federal Savings Bank in town. Park on yard. YARD SALE- SATURDAY, July 7, 8m, 610 Milan Rd. (just off 228) “NO early birds please.” GARAGE SALE- FRIDAY and Saturday, July 1314th, 8a.m.-1p.m. 234 Doe Haven Rd. in Garrett off 1238. Furniture and household items. LITTLE BENDS SECOND Annual Community Yard Sale, 6 miles long, July 7-8. About 20 families. Lots of items. If you need it most likely we have it. Take 144 to 228 Wolfcreek Rd. to LittleBend Rd. Signs will be posted. Call 497-4373 or 497-4413 YARD SALE- FRIDAY 2-5, Saturday 8-3. 255 Circle K. Rd. (off Fairgrounds Rd.) Clothes: Boys (up to 12 months), girls (up to 5T), women’s, men’s, nursing supplies, infant seats, and toys, household, and more!! YARD SALE- 7/7/07 from 9am to 2pm at Farm Bureau Insurance Office parking lot. 4305 Flaherty Rd, Flaherty, KY. Something for everyone!! YARD SALE AT TRADING Post Homes of Meade County on Hwy 60. Friday and Saturday form 7:30 am until 4 p.m. Mobile Home Parts, furniture, décor items, lamps, and much more! Come early for best selection!

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.

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Fun & Games

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Friday, July 6, 2007

This Week’s Horoscopes

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Be prepared to face some

challenges stirred up by an envious colleague. Your best defense is the Arian’s innate honesty. Stick with the truth, and you’ll come out ahead.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your sensitivity to the needs

of others is admirable. But be careful to avoid those who would take unfair advantage of your good nature, especially where money is involved.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Having an optimistic attitude

is fine, as far as it goes. But don’t be lulled into a false sense of confidence. There are still problems to deal with before you can totally relax. 7 8 9 10 11 17 19 22 24 25 26 27 29

Surf and Pompous talk Putting up Grand-scale prefix Beans used in miso Noah’s boat Move like a moth Eighth Greek letter Bribe Pair Roadside stop Jailers Enemy

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Blunder Liver spread Capital of Tasmania Fool Ancient Mail-truck abbr. Dance lesson Rim From one end to t’other “The - King” Sicilian volcano Fugitive’s flight

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You might feel somewhat

“crabby,” as you fuss over plans that don’t seem to work out. Maybe you’re trying too hard. Ease up and let things happen without forcing them.

LEO (July 23 to August 22)

Heed that keen Leonine instinct.

It’s trying to tell you to delay making a decision until you’re sure there are no hidden problems that could cause trouble later on.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) This is a good time

to reach out to those who might be nursing hurt feelings over recent events. Best advice: Ignore any pettiness that could delay the healing process.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Your understand-

ing helps a colleague get through a difficult period. Although you didn’t do it for a reward, be assured that your actions will be repaid down the line.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) You score some

high marks in the workplace, which will count in your favor when you face the possibility of changing direction on your current career path.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Your

goal lies straight ahead. Stay focused on it and avoid distractions that could throw off your aim and

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cause potentially detrimental delays.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Keep that

burst of exuberance in check and resist pushing through your new project before it’s ready. In your personal life, a family member again needs help.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Paying attention

to your work is important this week. But so are your relationships with those special people in your life. Make time for them as well.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Good news. Some-

one is about to repay a long-standing debt. But be warned. That same someone could try to charm you into lending it back unless you say no and mean it.

Youth

The bright orange sticker So, you’ve held your permit for six months and you’re preparing to take your driver’s test. No sweat, right? You’ve completed the mandatory 60 hours of driving and you’ve practiced your Felicia parallel parking more times Thompson than you can count. You’ve got confidence in yourself as you’re maneuvering your car into a straight reverse line and signaling into a turnabout. And when you get back to the courthouse parking lot, the licensed examiner looks at you and places a bright orange sticker on your permit. Congratulations, you’ve now entered the Intermediate License phase. I had to wait until after the October 2006 deadline to get my permit and thus, have fallen under the new Graduated Licensing Program, as I’m sure many of you have, as well. At first, I was upset because I thought I would have to wait a full year with my permit but as it turns out, that’s just not true. During the permit phase you’re required to complete a driving log that verifies you’ve driven 50 hours during the daytime and at least 10 hours during the night. And, of course, permit holders under 18 years of age are not allowed to drive between the hours of midnight and 6 a.m. unless there is necessary cause to do so. The more notable changes from the old laws occur during the intermediate phase. That orange Intermediate sticker on your permit means that you are permitted to drive by yourself in your car, free of any kind of in-car-supervision. However, you are not allowed to load up your car with a bunch of friends and go driving at all hours of the night. You still can’t drive between the hours of midnight and 6 a.m. unless you have just cause, and you can only have one unrelated person under the age of 20 in your car at any given time. You will hold this partial license for six months until you are eligible to receive an unrestricted driver’s license. If you receive any serious moving infraction while holding your intermediate license, you will have to start the 180day waiting period all over again. Before an intermediate driver can receive a full license, they must complete a Graduated Licensing Course, a High School Drivers Education Course or a Private Driver Training Course at a driver training school approved by the Kentucky Division of Driver Licensing. After waiting 180 days and completing one of the abovementioned courses, you simply go to the courthouse and apply for a full license. They’ll take a new picture of you and issue you a new license. This new change really isn’t that big of a deal, but by making just these restrictions, our legislators hope to reduce the number of teen-involved car crashes. Teens account for only 6% of Kentucky’s drivers but are involved in 18% of fatal collisions. Even here at home we’ve had multiple teen fenderbenders and we’ve lost two MCHS students just in the last school year. This new legislation is supposed to reduce that percentage by at least 10-20% according to the Kentucky Transportation Department. The first intermediate licenses were issued on April 1, 2007. So, perhaps within the next year we’ll see an improvement in Kentucky’s number of fatal teen crashes.

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Friday, July 6, 2007

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BRANDENBURG BLOWOUT Local bands entertained a crowd at the Farm Bureau building on June 29 during the Brandenburg Blowout. The event was organized by Matt Varney and David Jenkins and performing bands included: Sphere, Born Broken, Serene, Deadsun, Serrated and In The Clear.

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Take the time to get to know local and national candidates as the 2008 elections near. Youths attend 4-H Teen Conference By Carole Goodwin UK Extension Agent for 4-H Youth

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Amber Kessinger and Lydia Richardson attended the 4-H Teen Conference at the University of Kentucky

Last month, Amber Kessinger and Lydia Richardson attended the 4-H Teen Conference held at the University of Kentucky. The teen conference is the annual 4-H meeting where teens gather to attend tracks and workshops and elect their state officers. This year, teens were able to select tracks that ranged from animal science to yoga

Federally funded program offered to young adults By Felicia Thompson Youth Columnist Elizabethtown Community and Technical College will be hosting a federally funded program this summer for young adults between the ages of 17 and 21. The program is designed to help advance individuals that have either graduated high school, have dropped out or anyone else not currently in high school. Mary Jo King, the campus contact person, said the program should help “people who have had difficulty with getting an education in the past.” This program is six to eight weeks long and focuses on preparing people to be com-

petitive in the workforce. The program features activities such as internships, learning study skills and more. People involved with this program will receive financial rewards for completing designated benchmarks in the program. One such benchmark is turning in assignments on time. A person can earn $500 a week, and up to $2000 over the course of the program. All activities are free of charge and reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities. Anyone interested in more information or to submit an application, contact Tabitha French at the Career Center by calling 270-766-5115.

and from forensics to journalism. This program is designed to develop leadership and citizenship skills and acquaint teens with the University of Kentucky. Teens also have an opportunity to tour the campus and visit the different colleges that make up UK. They also get a little taste of dorm life while at the conference. The week ends with a formal ball recognizing the incoming officers.

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“Everybody’s done it and everybody thinks it’s pretty funny,” Truex Jr. said. “I’ve seen some pretty cool decals on the internet.” During the first half of the season, DEI drivers were first showered with questions about Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his contract demands and with questions about his impending leaving at the end of the season. “Well, I think that the impact, the things that are going to impact me have already happened,” he said. “I think the big news was when Junior was leaving, was the only big news. “What is going on right now really doesn’t have that big of an impact as much as that did.” Knowing that DEI was losing the biggest name in NA-

SCAR to another team, Truex knew the organization needed a lift more than ever. And on the day that NASCAR lost former president Bill France Jr., Truex provided it, winning his first career NEXTEL Cup event, and capturing DEI’s first win in 38 races, at Dover. “I think that it was just our time,” Truex said. “It was meant to be. We have had some crummy luck this year. We have had fast cars and now for some reason, things have finally turned. Things change.” For Truex, it took him 58 career Cup starts before he got that first Cup win at Dover on June 4 and it appears that he and his No. 1 Chevrolet are poised to take the lead driver banner for DEI — once Junior departs at season’s end. “Obviously the pressure’s off them to win their first race and now you see with Truex and (Casey) Mears, the same way, the momentum those

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guys are carrying for the next three to four weeks,” driver Denny Hamlin said. “I think the confidence level is definitely there for those guys and it’s obviously showing up now.” Truex has led races at seven of 17 races this season and led nearly 317 laps over the last five races. Since the Dover win, he ran up front at Pocono and started and finished third there. At Michigan he led more than 50 laps early in the race, started eighth and settled for runner-up honors. Last week at New Hampshire he started ninth, led 46 laps and finished third. At the halfway point in the season he sits 10th in the overall points standings with seven top-10 runs. “I’ve never seen a guy improve so much and gain so much momentum from a win as Martin Truex Jr.,’’ said Kyle Petty. “They just seem on a whole other level since that win.’’

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Gators chomp Eagles

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The U-8 Vine Grove Gators won the 2007 3-on-3 Live National Soccer Tour Tournament in Louisville on June 30th. The Gators defeated the Southern Indiana United Eagles 4-0 in the championship game. FRONT LEFT TO RIGHT: J.P. Stevens, Kyle Finney, Jared Ray, Devonta Guillory. Back row left to right: Asst. Coach Carman Stevens, Coach Mike Ray, Asst. Coach Heather Finney.

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