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Fugitive tied to teen’s death apprehended By Charles L. Westmoreland editor@thenewsstandard.com

LOUISVILLE — The search for a woman connected with an automobile accident that killed a Meade County teen last year ended recently when the fugitive was taken into custody by Louisville police. Katie Wendlegast, 19, of Bloomfield, was indicted April 23 for reckless homicide in connection with the

death of Meade County High School senior Ryan Hubbard. Hubbard was killed Dec. 28, 2006 when the vehicle he was riding in, which was being driven by Wendlegast, flipped over several times while heading westbound on state Route 144 in Ekron. The police investigation found that Wendlegast was street racing her 1997 Chevy Monte Carlo when the accident occurred. Wendlegast

immediately fled the area after she was indicted. Another teen involved with the accident, Chris Thomas, 19, also was indicted for reckless homicide and served time in jail before finally posting bond. Thomas will go to trial this fall. Wendlegast is being lodged at the Meade County jail and bond was posted at $25,000. She pled not guilty at her Aug. 31 arraignment to the

reckless homicide charge. Meade County Sheriff Butch Kerrick said the accident that killed Hubbard was “very unfortunate” but that those “involved with the death of (Hubbard) should be held accountable.” “She wanted to flee and become a fugitive and that makes the case stronger against her,” he said.

See Caught, A10

Katie N. Wendlegast

Area continues to prepare for BRAC surge Laura Saylor saylor@thenewsstandard.com

‘dogs upend Greenwave John Hardin avenges last year’s playoff loss with a 28-14 win.

Waves lose first match of the year The volleyball team lost to Owensboro and a big matchup with Owensboro Catholic was canceled.

VIEWPOINTS...A4 Meade County loses two of its best Charles “Buddy” Reesor and Don Callecod passed away recently, and their civic involvement will be missed.

OBITUARIES...A5 Norma Aleshire, 75 Donald Callecod, 67 Patricia Duval, 71 Catherine Martin, 96 Daniel Miller, 43 Charles Reesor, 58 Cecelia Winebarger, 84 Eugene Winebarger, 83

BUSINESS...A6

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Animal Control removes about 40 pets from home More than 20 cats and 15 dogs were removed from a Flaherty home Tuesday due to neglect and unsanitary living conditions.

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Local resident started a construction company with nearly 10 years of construction experience to share with local home owners and businesses.

AGRICULTURE...A7 Winterizing lawns before bad weather The drought over the past months has left lawns damaged, but there are ways to prepare and strengthen yards before winter.

FAITH...A9 Determining when to start school Age is not necessarily the best way to determine when children start school because the late-bloomer may not be fully prepared for school yet.

YOUTH...B10 To be an adult you must act like one Youth columnist Felicia Thompson encourages local teens to begin portraying themselves as young adults by investing their time in positive, worthwhile activities.

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A shed behind the house held the cats, which were without water, living in cages coated with debris, and litter boxes that were over-spilling with feces. About 10 dogs were kept in pens outside the house (the rest were kept inside), which were overgrown with brush. The dogs also were without water. A woman, whose name is being withheld while Animal Control conducts its investigation, could be indicted on animal neglect charges. To report animal cruelty or neglect call the Meade County Animal Shelter at 422-2064.

RADCLIFF — Committee chairs and military leaders heading various branches of Kentucky’s Base Realignment and Closure Committee collaborated with local community officials at Fort Knox Aug. 30 to discuss upcoming changes to the post and surrounding areas. The Governor’s BRAC Task Force meeting highlighted some of the important issues that will affect the area as Fort Knox shifts gears, sending its Armor Center and School to Fort Benning, Ga. and welcoming other entities, such as the Human Resources Command and Infantry Brigade Combat Team, on base. Through the realignment, more that 4,000 soldiers and civilians are expected to relocate to the Fort Knox area by 2011. “We have company coming over, and we want to be ready for them,” said Radcliff Mayor Sheila Enyart. Topics of concern during the meeting were education, infrastructure, workforce development and a fluid transition for the surrounding communities. “We are going to do anything we can do to make this a smooth transition,” said Stan Cave, a spokesman for Governor Ernie Fletcher. Bill Barron, executive director of the Fort Knox Association of the United State’s Army’s CORE Committee, presented information about the economic impact of the realignment. He said the influx in jobs and population has the potential to create an approximate $20 million increase in state tax revenue. He anticipated Fort Knox to be the second largest employer in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The largest employer is UPS. “This will be the most significant economic development event in the state in the last 25 years,” Barron said. Both military officers and civilian officials agreed that planning, communication between committees and collaborative efforts to identify the surrounding area’s needs are crucial to the BRAC realignment. Lt. Gen. Benjamin C. Freakley voiced concerns about students who will be entering local school districts when they’re families relocate to the area. He said that coordinating class requirements from one state school system to another should be addressed so that students don’t have re-take courses. He also hopes the integration process will be easy for new students, especially if they’re feeling the affects of having a family member deployed overseas. “We want the child to get up to speed quickly ... so they don’t feel isolated,” Freakley said. “How are we going to train teachers for

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County’s unemployment rate drops one percent By Laura Saylor saylor@thenewsstandard.com Unemployment rates dropped in 77 Kentucky counties and increased in 32 counties according to a study released last week by the Kentucky Office of Employment and Training.

Woodford County had the lowest jobless rate in the commonwealth at 4.1 percent. Fayette, Boone, Franklin, Clark and Oldham Counties also topped the list with rates under 5 percent. Jackson County recorded the commonwealth’s highest unemployment rate at

12.9 percent. Meade County was one of the 77 counties whose unemployment rate lowered. In July 2007, unemployment for the county was 5.8 percent, one percent lower than in July 2006. “Meade County fares in about the middle for unem-

ployment rates in the area,” said Kentucky Office of Employment and Training spokesperson Kim Saylor Brannock. Meade County is part of the Lincoln Trails Area Development District. The Lincoln Trails ADD consists of Breckinridge, Grayson, Har-

din, LaRue, Marion, Washington and Nelson Counties. Grayson County had the highest unemployment rate in the area at 8.6 percent while Marion and Hardin Counties had the lowest at 5.7 percent.

See Drops, A10

Students, teachers see benefit of new Freshman Academy Editor’s note: This is the first of a two-part series. Next week, Betsy Simon will observe Brandenburg Primary School. By Betsy Simon simon@thenewsstandard.com BRANDENBURG — From reviewing for future tests and quizzes to sorting through their interests and uncovering

potential careers, students at the Freshman Academy were in for busy day. Following The News Standard’s observation of two classes on Aug. 29, the freshmen showed they are adjusting well to their new environment and had positive things to say about their experiences so far. Teachers also have noticed a differ-

ence, too. “I think the (Freshman Academy) is great,” student Yana Stepkaeva said, as she packed up her books after class. “It’s not nearly as crowded here as it is in the main building, and we get to have our own lockers over here.”

See Frosh, A3

THE NEWS STANDARD/BETSY SIMON

Social studies teacher James Luttrell reviews information on the United States with his class and prepares them for upcoming tests and quizzes.

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Friday, September 7, 2007

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Otter Creek Park entices nature seekers with an abundance of outdoor activities, which have helped make Meade County’s Otter Creek Park a local gem for more than 70 years. While the property is about 25 miles outside of Louisville within the city limits of Brandenburg, the park is owned and operated by Louisville Metro Park officials and makes up one of the 123 parks in the metro parks system. The 2,600 acres of land was purchased by the United States government in 1935 and handed over to the city of Louisville. In 1937, the park opened its doors to the public, though it suffered from a lack of overall vision and investment until February of 2000, when a task force was developed. The group consisted of the Otter Creek Park Task Force, Metro Parks staff, city and county government officials and Otter Creek staff. Several methods were developed to combat the parks physical and financial handicaps, including: a customer satisfaction survey; target market study; infrastructure and building analysis reports; and the 1995 Strategic Evaluation, all of which helped create a new vision for Otter Creek Park. The modifications made to Otter Creek Park have enhanced its appeal over the years and brought dozens of people flocking to the park’s namesake, Otter Creek, for a final farewell to summer. “We’ve spent the weekend with the grandkids,” Ekron resident Paul Bartley

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Above: Ekron residents Paul Bartley and his wife approach the banks of Otter Creek with their granddaughters before hopping in for a swim.

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to begin their day. “We drove here to have a picnic and spend the day together,” Connie said. “It’s a nice day just to be outside.” But for people who would rather stick to land activities, Otter Creek Park is a great place to rock climb or hit the trails on foot or bike. There are various trails throughout the park, which

said, as he helped his two granddaughters ease their way into the water. “My wife and I come to the park a lot because it’s nice and peaceful here.” The creek was a hit on the exceptionally warm Labor Day. Valley Station residents Connie Baker and her daughter, Kayla, 13, decided to take a dip in the water

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The News Standard Riverport spends majority of meeting in closed session Friday, September 7, 2007

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KPA attorney says closed session violated state’s open meetings law Staff Report The Meade County Riverport Authority spent 45 minutes of it’s hour-long meeting in a closed session Tuesday evening, during which Stevedore contract

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While past interviews have shown not every student is thrilled to be in a different building than the upperclassmen, students, such as Christopher McClish, like not having to travel far. “Almost all of my classes are in the Freshman Academy now,” he said. “I don’t have to haul my stuff around with me all day like some people have to at the high school.” The convenient nature of the school has appealed to students over the last two weeks, but teachers at the academy also have found the school beneficial to their teaching. “The rigors of high school are incorporated into the classes here, but being in a separate building is nice,” social studies teacher James Luttrell said. “The teachers get more one-on-one time with the students, and we have a good group of teachers here, who have a lot of teaching experience, which also helps.” He thinks there have also

terms were discussed. After role call and the approval of last month’s minutes, vice chairman Joe Wright, who is serving as acting chairman in the absence of Don Bewley, requested a motion to move

been fewer behavioral issues amongst the students. “This has been a positive experience academically,” Luttrell said. “The students have been wonderful while adjusting to the school.” But freshmen in Janette Schmidt’s computer applications class are like most students who sometimes question why they have to learn certain things, especially when they’re difficult. “Sometimes learning is hard,” Schmidt told a student, as she helped them navigate through the career section of their Individual Learning Plan. “But you have to do it.” She said because the teachers get more one-onone time, they can checkup on students more and do extra things to help them, like send reminders. Schmidt also said the team environment at the school is going to be one of its biggest assets. “The teachers on each team meet once a week and discuss struggling students and how we can help them,” she said. “I do think the students have more confidence here, though, because there is less chance of intimidation.”

into executive session. The motion was passed and Riverport Authority board members and local magistrates who attended the meeting went into a closed session. Board members did not state which paragraph of the Kentucky Revised Statute allowed them to legally discuss matters privately at

a public meeting. The News Standard contacted attorney Jon Fleischaker, a general counselman for the Kentucky Press Association. “If the public agency did not cite the according paragraph of KRS 61.810 that allows executive sessions, then they were in violation of the open public meeting

laws,” Fleishaker said. He suggested a written notice regarding the violation of the open public meeting be presented to the Riverport Authority board members, which The News Standard submitted to Judge/Executive Harry Craycroft on Wednesday. After the closed session, Mike Flint, executive direc-

tor of the Flint group, which is helping acquire financing for the Riverport’s construction, presented board members with a brief update of current information regarding road construction and engineering. He also said that a company based out of Canada contacted him for information about the Riverport.

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Computer Applications teacher Janette Schmidt conducts her daily overlook of the students’ typing posture and technique. While there are still nine months left in the school year, Schmidt said she expects there will be more changes in store and things to discover. “I think the Freshman

Academy will benefit students, even if they are indifferent to the idea,” she said. “But I think we’ll all learn a lot and see more benefits to the Freshman Academy as the year progresses.”

PINS discusses Pet Festival at meeting By Pat Bowen PINS PR Chairman A larger than usual crowd filled the side room of Little Dave’s restaurant for the August Pets In Need Society (PINS) meeting. The busy season is coming up for PINS. The Pet Festival and raffle will be Sept. 22, PINS yard sale at Creature Comfort Inn on KY 1638 will be held Oct. 6, and the upcoming wreath festival will be Dec. 2-7. The Pet Festival and Blessing of Animals, planned and organized by PINS President Liz Bell and Director Deb Benham-Sobel and Vice-President Jennifer Marshall, is focused on a western theme of fun for pets and children of all ages. The festival starts at 10 a.m. with many events planned. There will be contests, food, games, door prizes and back by popular demand — the pet communicator, Latifa Meena, of Animals Can Talk. If you want to visit with the pet communicator, come early with your pet or a picture of your pet in which the eyes are clearly visible. Meena charges for her communication, and some of the money is returned to PINS.

Also on hand will be Battletown singer/songwriter Jim Hubler to provide the music and have CDs available for sale, with part of the proceeds going to PINS. There will be a roping demonstration and lessons given by Jerry and Craig Chee. The highlight of the festival is the blessing of animals by Rev. Janet Carden at noon with individual pets blessed immediately following. The Meade County Equine Rescue Group and several others will have booths set up and the Boy Scout Group 95 will have lunch available. PINS will be giving away free pet spay/neuter vouchers upon request to help encourage more animals getting fixed. There will also be horse-drawn wagon rides at the park that day. Contests will start at 10:30 a.m. at the Gazebo in the Brandenburg Riverfront Park and will include the best kid and pet in costume, the best tail waggin’ pet, the best decorated vehicle pulled by an animal, the best kitty in costume, the best adult and pet in costume, the best animal trick, a roping contest and a stick horse race. All animals large or small brought to the festival must

be under control at all times. Check PINS website for festival information www. petsinneedsociety.org or call our voicemail at 422-3838. In other business, Doris Reesor reported 160 calls in the last month, with 65 spay/neuter vouchers mailed out, to include 29 to folks who adopted from the Meade County Animal Shelter. PINS pays 100 percent of the spay/neuter of any pet adopted from the shelter, and for this first time in July the number of adoptions and reclaimed pets exceeded the number euthanized! There were 36 animals spayed/neutered with PINS help in August, bringing the total of the year to 317. Since 2001, when PINS began the spay/neuter program, 2,704 Meade County animals have been fixed using PINS vouchers. On Sept. 4 and 7, PINS will participate in the Meade County Extension Services Farm/Home Safety Day at the Meade County Fairgrounds. The program discussing dog bite prevention will be heard by all fourth graders in the county. The annual fall yard sale will be Oct. 6 from 8 a.m. to noon, with a rain date of Oct. 13. Donations are welcome; no clothes, but

household items and furniture, yard items, books, etc., can be brought to Creature Comfort Inn and are tax deductable. The next PINS meeting will be held Monday, Sept 24 at 7 p.m. at Little Dave’s restaurant and everyone is welcome to attend.

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The late Buddy Reesor honored A fire truck with an American sporting an American flag from the ladder parked at the intersection of By-Pass road and state Route 448 last week in honor of the late Charles “Buddy” Reesor, 58, who passed away Sept. 27. Reesor was a former deputy jailor, sheriff’s deputy and Brandenburg police offer. He was considered a hero by many and will be missed.

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Editorial

Friday, September 7, 2007

Two of Meade County’s best pass away

eade County suffered two great losses recently with the passing of former lawman Charles “Buddy” Reesor and former magistrate Donald Callecod. Both represented the physical manifestation of civic involvement and during their lives they touched many souls and undoubtedly left the world a better place than they found it, especially here in Meade County. Buddy dedicated his life to protecting the innocent and upholding the law. He worked as a Brandenburg police officer along with serving as a deputy jailor and as a sheriff’s deputy. Buddy also was active in the community, which helped to further spread his legacy, making him a hometown to hero to many. Don, who in retirement never slowed down with his mission to improve Meade County, devoted numerous hours every week to scrutinizing county entities and searching for ways to refine E-911 service, road name changes and the ethics commission. Even though Don and Buddy are no longer physically with us, remnants of their dedication and selfless service to Meade County will continue through others they have touched. But now, it’s up to the rest of us to carry the torch and do our part to help Meade County grow. Letters to the Editor Dear Editor, Rumors and innuendoes get more attention than facts and truth, it seems. Some people choose to see a lagoon; others prefer to see beautiful town-homes. Sensational headlines are generally used to sell papers; since yours is free to all residents, then why, do you instigate rumors and false information? Our company has provided thousands of apartment complexes, hundreds of beautiful homes, condos and patio homes to residents of Meade and the surrounding counties in the last 39 years. We have also provided many with jobs and training who later formed their own businesses and companies. To imply that we would do anything to harm our neighbors or their property is ludicrous! We have lived on Allen Road for 29 years! A well supplies water for our shop and office. Our “good neighbors” appreciate the improvements we have made to the area and the additional rental opportunities. The article written by Laura Saylor was mostly factual. She courteously called us for our comments; we appreciated the opportunity she gave us. She used her sources to provide mostly accurate information and attempted to alleviate the unfounded fears of her inquirers. Her headline was successful, she got attention. I hope the readers actually read the article. Laura, however, quoted Ms. Brown and suggested that the lagoon was a possible hazard to children in the area. Perhaps she should have included in her selective facts, that the lagoon sit in the middle of 5-plus acres, which we own and therefore, I doubt if children would be chasing a ball into it! The fence, once erected, will abate any problem of that nature. History of flooding and sewer problems on Gumwell Road is public knowledge. Trailer parks were closed and many owners sold out due to the problems. As for you, Mr. Editor, you were only trying to incite dissension and provided your viewpoint as fact. You ... instead reported problems in other counties, implanting concerns and ideas of problems where none exist! You stated that we should have informed our neighbors of our plans, and could have neglected theirs concerns; we assumed that by securing the necessary permits from the county and state and having the inspections required that we were being a responsible neighbor. Proud to Sign My Name, Linda Pack Editor’s note: The News Standard DID NOT insinuate that the Packs are irresponsible business owners. We do stick by last week’s editorial, however, and believe more resident awareness could have alleviated concerns and prevented the level of resident panic that occurred. We also stated, in both the article and editorial, sewage lagoons ARE safe systems IF managed properly.

Should we laugh or cry when Jay Leno goes ‘Jaywalking?’ America’s founders knew an uninformed citizenry presented a greater threat to freedom than military power. Thomas Jefferson wrote: “If a nation expects to be ignorant and free, in a state of civilization, it expects what never was and never will be.” While Jefferson may be one of the most aggrieved victims of “revisionist history,” even the most “politically correct” clod would have to acquiesce to his assertion that citizens cannot be both ignorant and adequately preserve, much less defend, their freedoms. Jefferson and his fellow signers of the Declaration of Independence would not have pledged, as they put it, “our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor” for a cause they didn’t believe in. But it goes much deeper than just binding themselves to freedom’s sacred cause based on blind faith. They pledged themselves to a movement they knew was a rare experiment in liberty. They understood the uniqueness of our representative democracy – a government that still separates ours from every other nation in history. It makes America the envy of the world. But I’m concerned that many Americans may be

Doesn’t it raise concern forgetting Jefferson’s admonition that an ignorant when you wade into the nation and freedom cannot void of late-night television to find Jay Leno with camco-exist. Last year, only one in era rolling in our nation’s 1,000 American adults who capital, with the Washingresponded to a survey from ton Monument in the backthe new McCormick Tri- ground, asking people simbune Freedom Museum ple questions about basic could name all five free- government – only to find doms guaranteed by the abject ignorance? One night Leno asked First Amendment. Only several people: one-tenth of 1 percent – of respondents Jim Waters How many U.S. senators represent knew that freedom your state? One of speech, religion, guy – a teacher assembly, the press from Atlanta with and to petition for a group of his sturedress of grievancdents looking on – es are offered by the stated confidently First Amendment. that Georgia sends “Say it ain’t so, “30” senators to Joe!” Bluegrass Washington, D.C. Oh, but it is so. I nearly fainted. Only 8 percent of Beacon Leno asked sevsurvey respondents eral people the could name at least three of those First-Amend- same question. No one in ment freedoms. Yet, a the broadcast answered the whopping 52 percent of the question correctly. (In case same group could name at you don’t know, each state least two members of “The sends two senators and the Simpsons” TV-cartoon fam- District of Columbia sends ily and more than four in 10 one nonvoting member.) Several people Leno quecould name two of the three ried flagged on this ques“American Idol” judges. What chance do Ken- tion: “How many sides to tuckians have of regaining the Pentagon?” Mr. Atlanta teacher: liberties lost and stemming the tide of government en- “Three.” Civic illiteracy may make croachment into our lives when we know more about for good late-night televi“American Idol” and “The sion laughs. But it drains Simpsons” than our consti- my hope that America and especially Kentucky can tutional rights? turn the tide any time soon Think I’m overreacting?

Parents blame VA for son’s suicide Right on the heels of a class-action lawsuit by veterans groups alleging that the Department of Veterans Affairs has ignored mental health needs of Iraq veterans and denied benefits for posttraumatic stress disorder, the parents of a young Marine, Jeffrey Lucey, have filed suit for negligence and the wrongful death of their son. They allege that the VA refused to treat his mental health problems after his return from Iraq in 2004, and that resulted in his suicide. It didn’t come out of the blue: After months of increas-

Freddy Groves Veterans Post ing symptoms of nightmares, lack of sleep, withdrawal, agitation, startle response, anger and fear, Lucey was involuntarily committed to a VA hospital for a couple days. But while he was in the hospital, he wasn’t even seen by a psychiatrist, a fact his parents didn’t know until much later, when they requested his records. Lucey saw one doctor when he was admitted and one more when

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he came out. Apparently it wasn’t enough that while he was there, Lucey described three ways he could commit suicide and that he’d already bought one of the items to accomplish that mission — a garden hose to use to hang himself. The hospital released him, and days later, when his family tried to have him recommitted after his symptoms worsened, the hospital refused to take him. Three weeks later, Lucey was dead by hanging in his parents’ basement.

It’s taken far too long, but the VA is trying to step up to the plate. It has set up a suicide hotline, open at all times. The number is 1-800273-TALK (8255). Veterans (and family of veterans in crisis) should press 1 for connection to local assistance. If you’re in trouble and know it, make the call. There’s help on the other end. Write to Freddy Groves in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to columnreply@gmail. com.

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on unresponsive government and the entitlement culture that pervades our society. Granted, not knowing the number of sides on the Pentagon doesn’t ensure anarchy. But remaining uninformed about the role, rights and responsibilities of citizens is no laughing matter. You may never take up arms to defend your freedom. But you still have a part to play: Find out what our country is all about. Study its history, its purpose. Become conversant about its heroes. Kentuckians owe it to themselves and their children to shun a lack of knowledge by checking out the information provided by groups such as the Bluegrass Institute, which provide sound, nonpartisan analysis on public issues and believe passionately in the commonwealth’s potential. Only by refusing to wallow in our ignorance can we pass on the blessings of liberty conceived in our courageous founders’ noble sacrifice. Jim Waters is the director of policy and communications for the Bluegrass Institute, Kentucky’s free-market think tank. You can reach him at jwaters@ bipps.org. You can read previously published columns at www.bipps.org.

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Obituaries

Charles “Buddy” Reesor Patricia Jeanne Miller Mr. Charles “Buddy” Reesor, age 58, Duval

Brandenburg, Ky., died Monday, August 27, 2007, at his residence. Mr. Reesor was a Meade County Deputy Sheriff since 1978, Secretary and Charter Member of FOP Lodge 67, a former Meade County Deputy Jailer, a former Brandenburg City Policeman, a member of Miles Masonic Lodge, a minister and on the board of directors of Open Door Ministries, and a member of the Brandenburg Moose Lodge 1167. He was preceded in death by his parents Charles Herbert and Julia Rose Trent Reesor and a sister Charlitt Ann Reesor. Mr. Reesor is survived by his wife, Patty Pipes Reesor, six children, Sonia McDonald, Stephanie Reesor, Elizabethtown, Ky., Charlie Reesor, Ashley Reesor, Brandenburg, Ky., Theresa Allen, Rhodelia, Ky., Tony Allen, Hardinsburg, Ky., four sisters, Barbara (Bob) Reichmuth,, Leona (Jim) Watkins, Suzanne (Aubrey) Smith, Kathy (Tim) Bennett, all of Brandenburg, Ky., six brothers and sistersin-law, Andrea Smith, Carol Marsh, Nick Pipes, Danny Pipes, all of Brandenburg, Ky., Bill Pipes, Battletown, Ky., Bob Pipes, Shepherdsville, Ky., and seven grandchildren.Funeral Services were held Thursday from the Chapel of the Hager Funeral Home, with Rev. Roy Padgett, Jr. and Rev. John Montgomery, officiating. Burial was in the Bennett-Sadler Family Cemetery, Brandenburg, Ky.. directed by Hager Funeral Home. Masonic rites were held Wednesday from the Chapel of the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.hagerfuneralhome.com.

MSG Retired Donald Edward Callecod MSG Retired Donald Edward Callecod, 67, of Flaherty, Ky. passed away Tuesday, September 4, 2007 at Hardin Memorial Hospital, Elizabethtown, Ky. Mr. Callecod was a veteran of the United States Army & retired from Civil Service. His memberships include: volunteer fire fighter with the Flaherty Fire Department since 1979 where he was an elected trustee for 11 years, volunteer EMT since 1985, active in the development of the Flaherty Ball Park, coached fifth and sixth grade basketball for 9 years, V.F.W. Post #10281, American Red Cross and Former Magistrate District #3 Meade County Court. He was preceded in death by his father Edward Callecod and a sister Winnie Callecod. He is survived by his wife Donna Callecod of Flaherty, Ky., five children Sheryl Hamilton of Elizabethtown, Ky., Randy & Cindy Auler of Novi, Mich., Tim & Debra Auler of Morristown, Tenn., Terry Callecod of Terre Haute, Ind., Tina & Byron Tomlinson of Terre Haute, Ind., his mother Janella Callecod of Terre Haute, Ind., five grandchildren, four siblings Rita Simon of Nashville, Tenn., Ruth & Tom Obert of Alexandria, Minn., Faith Evitts of Terre Haute, Ind. and Dan & Carolyn Callecod of Terre Haute, Ind. Funeral Services will be today at 2 p.m., September 7, 2007 at Coffey & Chism Funeral Home, Vine Grove, Ky. with Brother Randy Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central, Radcliff, Ky. with military honors. Visitations were Thursday and after 9 a.m. today at the funeral home. Condolences can be expressed online at www.coffeyandchism. com

SGM Eugene F. Winebarger SGM (retired) Eugene F. Winebarger, 83, of Radcliff, Ky., died Wednesday, August 29, 2007 at Hardin Memorial Hospital, Elizabethtown, Ky. SGM Winebarger retired from the U. S. Army. He was a veteran of World War II, Vietnam and the Korean War. He was a member of St. Christopher Catholic Church in Radcliff. He was preceded in death by his son, Jerry E. Winebarger; his siblings, Alta Miller, Ruby Winebarger, Libby Porter, Hazel Buchanan, Junior Winebarger, Lacy Winebarger, Arnold Winebarger and Conley Winebarger. He is survived by his wife, Cecelia Winebarger; two sons, John W. Smith and his wife Shirley of Radcliff and Richard L. Smith and his wife Debbie of Madisonville, La.; four daughters, Sharon Deininger and her husband Paul of Indianapolis, Ind., Judy Boyd and her husband Kenneth of Brandenburg, Ky., Jane M. Alder and her husband Rodney of Vine Grove, Ky. and Jean F. Winebarger of Memphis, Ind.; eight grandchildren, Cathy Smith, Jeffrey Smith, Heather Warrell, Richard Smith, Jr., Kenny Boyd, Jr., Jason Boyd, Stacie Kenney and Chelsea Alder; six great-grandchildren; four sisters, Bernice Evans, Carol Cole, Yvonne Johnson and Beulah Mave all of VA; many nieces; nephews; extended family; and friends. The funeral was held Wednesday, September 5 at St. Brigid Catholic Church in Vine Grove with Rev. Daniel L. Lincoln officiating. Burial was in the North Hardin Memorial Gardens in Radcliff. Visitation were held at Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home in Radcliff. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the American Cancer Society, P. O. Box 1807, Louisville Ky. 40201-1807. Condolences may be expressed on line at www. nebfh.com

Patricia Jeanne Miller Duval, 71, formerly of Wheeling, W. Va. passed away Tuesday, August 28, 2007 in Brandenburg, Ky. She was born on December 21, 1935 the daughter of the late Edward J. and Helen Miller of Wheeling, W. Va. She was preceded in death by one sister, Mary Jane Absalom and one brother, Daniel J. Miller. She is survived by her husband, Thomas H. Duval, Jr.; two children; Sarah J. (Franklin) Duval-Beasley of Brandenburg and Thomas H. (Robin) Duval III of Henderson, Ky.; four grandchildren Matthew and Michael Beasley and Channing and Cassidy Duval; one brother Richard J. (Judy) Miller of Clermont, Fla. A memorial service was held September 1, 2007 at the Chapel of Bruington-JenkinsSturgeon Funeral Home in Brandenburg, Ky.

Norma Jean Aleshire Mrs. Norma Jean Aleshire, age 75, Brandenburg, Ky., died Wednesday, August 29, 2007, at her residence, with her husband at her side. She was born August 8, 1932, the daughter of William C. and Beatrice Tackett Adkins. She was a devout member of the Hill Grove Church of Christ. Mrs. Aleshire was the loving wife of Harold Lee Aleshire, Brandenburg, Ky., the devoted mother of Mike (Nellie) Aleshire, Elizabethtown, Ky., Allen (Gracie) Aleshire, Harlingen, Texas, Steve Aleshire, Flaherty, Ky., Scott (Kim) Aleshire, Brandenburg, Ky. and caring Grandmother of Mary, Lynn, Sarah and Beau, as well as Great Grandmother of Joseph. Funeral Services was held Tuesday, from the chapel of the Hager Funeral Home, with Brother Joe Brothers and Brother Wes Sanders, officiating. Burial was in Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central, Radcliff, Ky., directed by Hager Funeral Home.

SFC Daniel Edward Miller (VET) SFC Daniel Edward Miller, 43, formerly based at Fort Knox, member of the First Brigade, First Infantry Division of the US Army out of Fort Riley, Kan.; a veteran of Desert Storm, and a resident of Rineyville, Ky., in the course of fulfilling his duty, laid down his life in an accident in Herat, Afghanistan on Friday, August 24, 2007. A faithful Roman Catholic, Dan has been attending St. Patrick Parish of Ft. Knox and St. Christopher Parish of Radcliff. Dan’s a member of the Knights of Columbus and is posthumously being honored for his “patriotism enlightened and informed by religion” with promotion to the rank of Knight of the Fourth Degree. A dedicated, loving, and supportive family man, known for his fun-loving nature and irreverent and ever-present sense of humor, Dan has been a maniacal coffeelover and an accomplished tinkerer, with a MacGyver-like talent to fix anything and everything. Dan is survived by his beloved wife of 22 years, Anne Miller; four precious daughters, Michaela, Maggie, Marianna, and Lucy, and two treasured sons, Lucas and Dominic. A native of Thornville, Ohio, he also leaves behind his grieving but immensely proud parents, Harold and Susan Miller, his brothers Dusty and Fred Miller, and his sister, Shelly Kaufman, all of Thornville. He has also been a loving son-in-law to his wife’s parents, Helen and Casimer Przybylowski of Rossford, Ohio. Also mourning Dan’s departure are sorrowful fellow service members and friends who consider it a blessing and an honor to have known him. SFC Miller, whose military career has spanned over 21 years, has willingly and unselfishly given all in the service of his country for the preservation of the freedoms enjoyed by the people of the United States of America and for the protection of his fellow service members, cherished family, and dear friends. Visitation is at Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home in Vine Grove on Friday, August 31, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The Holy Rosary and Prayer Vigil will begin at 7:00 p.m. Visitation also at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 1, followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. at St. Christopher parish in Radcliff. Burial will take place 11:00 a.m. Monday, Sept. 3, at St. Rose Parish in Perrysburg, Ohio. The Daniel Miller Memorial Fund to assist SFC Miller’s widow and six children has been established at the Cecilian Bank. Anyone who would like to honor his memory in this way can donate at any branch. Condolences may be mailed to PO Box 71 Rineyville, Ky. 40162 or on-line at the Nelson-Edelen- Bennett Funeral Home at www.nebfh.com. In addition, the family requests that any charitable contributions be made in Dan’s name for the benefit of other families who have lost a loved one in the military to USA Cares, www.usacares.us or 562 B., North Dixie Blvd, Radcliff, Ky. 40160, and that fellow Christians and Catholics offer their prayers, most especially offering and having offered Chaplets of Divine Mercy, Rosaries, and Masses for the repose of his soul and the consolation of his family.

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Doris Jean Davis Stovall, R.N.

Doris Jean Davis Stovall, 82, of Elizabethtown, Morning View Gardens Assisted Living, formerly of Vine Grove, died Monday, September 3, 2007 at Hardin Memorial Hospital. Doris Jean lived her life devoted to helping others whether it was as a Girl Scout Leader, a volunteer reading tutor at Vine Grove Elementary School for Carlena Sheeran’s first graders, or a member and past President of the Vine Grove Woman’s Club. Doris Jean’s true passion was nursing. She began her career as a public health nurse before finding her calling as “Vine Grove’s Nurse.” Doris Jean worked at the Vine Grove Clinic with Dr. Edward K. Hand for more than 43 years. She served her community with her co-workers and dear friends Lorene Sherrard and Nina Atcher. Doris Jean considered her patients as part of her extended family. She loved her profession and valued each day as a blessing. She was preceded in death be her husband of 57 years, James M. “Jimmie” Stovall; her parents Lawrence and Nannie Davis and a very special friend, Doris Jean Patterson. Doris Jean is survived by two daughters, Patti Stovall Mayhew and husband, Chris, and Nanette Stovall Johnston and husband, Kenneth; one sister, Betty Sue Davis French and her husband Larry; four grandchildren, Brennen Mayhew of Lexington, Kyle Johnston of Gainesville, Fla., Ashton Johnston of Lexington, and Brittany Mayhew of Vine Grove. Doris Jean was a graduate of Vine Grove High School and the Kentucky Baptist School of Nursing Class of 1946 in Louisville, Ky. In addition, she was a member of the Valley View Baptist Church, Morning View Gardens Circle of Friends, Kentucky Association of Nursing, fifty year member of Fort Knox Order of Eastern Star Chapter #439 of Radcliff, and a Hardin County Schools Distinguished Alumni. The funeral was held September 6, 2007 at the Valley View Baptist Church in Vine Grove with the Rev. K. Christian Burton officiating. Burial was at North Hardin Memorial Gardens in Radcliff, Ky. Expressions of sympathy may take place in the form of donations to: Camp Bravehearts – in honor of Doris’s granddaughter Brittany Mayhew. This camp is for children with heart defects of disease. Make checks payable to: Kentucky Rainbow Girls. For: Camp Bravehearts-GWA 2007-08 Service Project, c/o Mrs. Kimberly Shumate, 120 Dunaway Lane, Radcliff, Ky. 40160. Valley View Baptist Church Building Fund or the Multiple Sclerosis (M. S.) Society

Catherine Carter Martin Catherine Clara Carter Martin, born August 1911, died at North Hardin Health and Rehabilitation Center on September 3, 2007 in Radcliff, Ky. Mrs. Martin was a native of Breckenridge County, Ky.; however, she lived in the Vine Grove/ Radcliff area since early 1940’s. She was a 1929 graduate of Breckenridge County High School, attended college at Bowling Green, Ky., taught school at Lodiburg, Ky. where her only transportation was riding side saddle, before deciding to become a nurse. She was a graduate of STS Mary and Elizabeth School of Nursing, Louisville, Ky. In the late 1950’s, she learned of a nursing shortage at Hardin Memorial Hospital and volunteered her services. Later she worked as a Private Duty RN there for many years. Mrs. Martin was a 25-year volunteer for the American Red Cross. She will be remembered by many associated with the Vine Grove Schools, which all her children attended, as a dedicated volunteer wherever she was needed. For many years, she was greatly involved with 4-H and immensely enjoyed helping children learn about homemaking. Mrs. Martin was a member of St. Brigid Catholic Church, Vine Grove, Ky. Mrs. Martin was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Fines Earl Martin; a son, Larry Joseph Martin; her parents, Edwin Franklin (Frank) and Emma Pauline Schmitt Carter of Cloverport, Ky.; two brothers, Robert Carter and Stafford Carter. Survivors are sons, Paul Thomas (Betty) Martin of Brandenburg Ky., Donnie (Gloria) Martin of Kokomo, Ind., and Alan Martin of Nashville, Tenn.; daughters, Ruth Ann Martin of Radcliff, Ky., Martha (Lee) Witherow of Boerne, Texas and Julia “Judy” Bush of Nashville, Tenn., daughter-in-law, Ann Martin of McCormick, S. C.; sister, Ruth Carter Bowling of Louisville, Ky., brothers, Joseph Marion (Frances) Carter of Louisville, Ky. and Richard (Dorothy) Carter of Cloverport, Ky.. There are eleven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; with a large extended family; and many friends, who survive her. The funeral service was held Thursday, Sept. 6 at Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home in Vine Grove with Deacon Michael Vessels officiating. Burial was in Elizabethtown Memorial Gardens, Elizabethtown, KY. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the American Red Cross Bloodmobile, P. O. Box 1675, Louisville, KY 40201; or Hospice and Palliative Care of Central Kentucky, P. O. Box 2149, Elizabethtown, KY 42702. Condolences may be expressed on line at www.nebfh.com.

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Local owner builds business on building By Betsy Simon simon@thenewsstandard.com Rebuilding a home that was taken over by termites is the mission ahead of Kevin Bolin. His company, P.T.L. Construction, Inc., has undertaken such a project in Louisville. “This kind of work is hard, but I love investing my time into someone else’s home,” he said after swinging a hammer and nailing a board to the floor. “A part of me will always be here, even when the job is done. I feel like I’ve left a little piece of me here and there.” As the company’s owner, Bolin started P.T.L. Construction nearly 10 years ago in Brandenburg. Bolin had years of construction experience under his belt when he opened the business. “I’ve been working in and out of construction since I was 17,” he said. “I’ve tried working in other industries but something always draws me back to construction.” The desire to work for himself also inspired Bolin to carry his talents and expertise into the construction field and start the company. “I got a promotion at the company I was working for before I started the business, and that’s when I had to decide whether to continue working for someone else or go off on my own,” Bolin said. “I’ve never really been satisfied working for someone else and I’d rather just work for myself.” Bolin’s company is staffed by his three sons, who do year-round general contracting and structural work on commercial and residential properties. Sterling, one of Bolin’s sons, has been working with the company for almost year and he has learned a lot about construction. “My dad got me inter-

ested in this type of work,” Sterling said. “I love remodeling places and know that I’m making them look better.” Sterling said he and his brothers have developed an enthusiasm for P.T.L. Construction and hope to keep the business running for years to come. “We all love the work we do, so P.T.L. Construction isn’t going anywhere,” he said. Even though Bolin’s three sons have come onboard, he still keeps his hands in the business. “Quality is a big part of this business, and I supervise the work that’s done, though I do still manage to swing a hammer when I can,” he said. “I wouldn’t ask my employees to do anything I wouldn’t do myself.” To be sure each customer receives high quality work, Bolin said he limits himself to doing no more than two jobs at one time, depending on the size of the project. “I’ve learned over the years that you have to limit the number of jobs you work on so you don’t overextend your availability,” he said. “A lot of people are afraid to not take a job, but I think it’s bad business to take too many jobs and not be able to give it your all on any of them.” Along with passion and a good business work ethic, Bolin said his company allows clients to pay as they go and have control of their money. “I’ve been burned before when constructions workers walk off the job or take the money before the work is done, and I find that paying as the work gets done is something that really works for the customers.” P.T.L. Construction tries hard to work with its cus-

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Prepare drought-damaged lawns for winter By Andy Mills Cooperative Extension Service Drought damage to most Kentucky lawns has made fall nitrogen fertilization even more important. Soon after a good soaking rain in October, you’ll need to apply extra nitrogen to help fill in bare spots caused by the drought and to get maximum development of newly initiated tillers before winter. Ideally, you should make two applications about four to six weeks apart. If your lawn is badly injured, you might need an extra nitrogen application this year. Apply one to one and a half pounds of actual nitrogen per 1,000 square feet of lawn.

Sometimes it’s hard to figure out how many pounds of fertilizer you’ll need to supply a pound of actual nitrogen. The first figure on the fertilizer bag tells you the percent of nitrogen it contains. If you are using a 20 percent material, for instance 20-510, it will take five pounds of fertilizer to provide one pound of actual nitrogen. It will require three pounds of a fertilizer containing 34 percent nitrogen (34-0-0) to provide one pound of actual nitrogen; and 10 pounds of a 10 percent material (10-1010) to supply one pound of actual nitrogen. Fall fertilization has several advantages. It produces better color during the

fall and winter and earlier green-up in the spring. It also generates growth to cover bare spots and freeze killed crabgrass skeletons. Conversely, applying nitrogen fertilizer in the spring promotes a flush of growth that means a lot more time spent mowing and reduces the lawn’s drought tolerance. Spring fertilization often leads to more disease problems, such as brown patch, and weeds like crabgrass. Applying nitrogen in the fall does mean you’ll have to mow an extra time or two to keep grass from going into the winter too tall and smothering itself out; but this is nothing compared to the number of times you’ll

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have to mow following spring fertilization. Mowing the fall also gives you a more vibrant color and an overall prettier lawn. You can avoid streaks from uneven fertilizer application by using a rotary or broadcast spreader rather than one that drops fertilizer directly onto the lawn. A rotary spreader also is faster Test your soil every three to four years to be sure the lawn is receiving enough lime, phosphorus and potassium to meet its fertility needs. The Meade County Extension Service has information on fall lawn care and the procedure to take samples for a soil test. Call 422-4958 for more information.

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Winter feeding could be a challenge this year By Aimee Nielson UK Dept. of Agriculture LEXINGTON, Ky. — This year began with a brutally cold winter followed by a late and detrimental frost and so far, Kentucky is experiencing the third driest May-throughAugust in 113 years. Any of these weather events alone could create challenges for farmers in terms of feeding livestock in the upcoming winter, but combined they are a real cause for concern, said University of Kentucky Extension Livestock and Forage Economist Kenny Burdine. “Since hay was short coming into this year, cattle producers are starting to get nervous about winter feeding,” he said. “Those who aren’t nervous should probably start thinking ahead, because winter is just around the corner.” Burdine said there are two ways to make up for the expected shortfall. One is to purchase additional feed and the second is to lower the amount of feed needed from outside sources. “Stockpiling fescue might be the easiest way to delay winter hay feeding,” he offered. “Fescue doesn’t grow much in summer, but it will pick back up in September. By all means, don’t waste any forage this fall. Rotational grazing can double forage utilization and stretch additional grazing days out of your pastures.” Another option is fall fertilization if farmers want additional growth this fall. Burdine said that with adequate moisture, fall response

to fertilizer is good and can stretch out the grazing season. “However, with nitrogen prices as high as they are, I would make certain that I was strip-or rotationally grazing this growth to get the most nutrients to my cattle for the money I spent,” he said. Some farmers are opting to look at less traditional feeding options such as chopping corn for silage, rolling soybeans for hay and grazing or rolling corn stubble after the fall harvest. “Still, a lot of cattle producers are going to be purchasing feeds this winter,” Burdine said. “The same advice applies in drought years as in nondrought years. You need to meet the nutritional needs of your cow herd as cheaply as possible. Farmers want to make sure their cows are adequately nourished because they don’t want to suffer the consequences with their next calf crop. But they also want to manage their costs as much as possible.” Purchasing hay from other states may be very expensive and Burdine said he continues to hear some very high prices for that hay. He emphasized though, that hay is only one potential feed in a drought year. “Farmers should price hay, corn and commodity-based rations to see which will get them through the winter with the least expense,” he said. “Hopefully a combination of extending grazing, alternative feeds and management of winter feeding costs will

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Too often age sole factor in determining start of school QUESTION: If age is such kids grow. Why? Because the a poor factor to use in deter- heavy demands of child rearmining the start of the first ing do not slacken with the grade, why is it applied so passage of time. In reality, the teen years universally in our country? DR. DOBSON: Because it generate as much pressure is so convenient. Parents can on the parents as any other era. An adolescent plan for the definite beginning of school Focus on turns a house upside — literally and when their child turns the family down figuratively. Not only 6. School officials can is the typical rebelsurvey their districts lion of those years a and know how many stressful experience, first-graders they will but the chauffeuring, have the following supervising, cooking year. If an 8-year-old and cleaning required moves into the disto support a teenager trict in October, the can be exhausting. administrator knows James Someone within the the child belongs in Dobson family must reserve second grade, and so the time and energy on. The use of chronological age as a criterion for to cope with those new chalschool entrance is great for lenges. Mom is the candidate everybody — except the late of choice. Remember, too, that menobloomer who is developmentally unprepared for formal pause and a man’s mid-life crisis are scheduled to coineducation. cide with adolescence, which QUESTION: I’m convinced can make a wicked soup! It is that I should stay home with a wise mother who doesn’t my preschoolers if finances exhaust herself at a time and temperaments permit. when so much is going on at But what about after they are home. Let me illustrate why off to school? Do you still feel it is important to have Mom moms are needed at home during the teen years. A at home in the teen years? DR. DOBSON: Many will good military general will not agree with my opinion never commit all his troops on this subject, but it is born to combat at the same time. of experience with thou- He maintains a reserve army sands of families. All things that can relieve the exhaustbeing equal, I believe Mom ed soldiers when they falter is still needed at home as the on the front line. I wish par-

ents of adolescents would implement the same strategy. Instead, they commit every moment of their time to the business of living, holding nothing back for the challenge of the century. It is a classic mistake that can be even more difficult for parents of strong-willed adolescents. This is my point: A woman in this situation has thrown all her troops into front-line combat. There is no reserve on which to call. In that fatigued condition, the routine stresses of raising an adolescent can be overwhelming. Let me say it again: Raising boisterous teenagers is an exciting and rewarding experience but also a frustrating one at times. Their radical highs and lows affect our moods. The noise, the messes, the complaints, the arguments, the sibling rivalry, the missed curfews, the paced floors, the wrecked car, the failed test, the jilted lover, the wrong friends, the busy telephone, the pizza on the carpet, the ripped new blouse, the rebellion, the slammed doors, the mean words, the tears — it’s enough to drive a rested mother crazy. But what about our career woman who already “gave at the office,” then comes home to this chaos? Any unexpected crisis or even a minor irritant can set off a tor-

The story of ‘one ugly cat’ I like cats, I really do. The first pet I can remember our family ever having was a cat named Trixie when I was about 4 years old. Here is a story about an alley cat that really touched my heart and I want to share it with you. In an apartment complex lived a stray cat. The combination of life outside, eating from garbage cans, fighting and fending for himself had left their mark on this cat. He had only one eye, a short stubby tail, most of both ears were missing and one of his front paws had been broken and healed at an angle making it twist to one side. He would have been a dark gray and brown tabby cat except most of his hair was matted and he had some sores under his neck and on his back. Every time someone saw him they all had the same reaction, “that’s one ugly cat.” Kids were told not to touch him and adults would run him away with a broom, a water hose, or a rock. Whenever he saw some kids he would run up to them meowing and bumping his head on their legs begging for attention. If you ever picked him up he would begin to snuggle on your shirt or try and nuzzle your arm,

chin, or any part of you that cat scratch Timmy or try and got close enough for him to get away. As Timmy gently stroked his head, the ugly cat nuzzle. One day some stray dogs looked up with his one eye, came to the complex and this let out a little purr and died. At that moment, ugly cat was just too old and worn out to Pastor’s Timmy knew that get away from them. Spotlight even in the greatest of pain, that ugly cat They mauled him was only asking for pretty badly. Tima little affection and my, one of the resiperhaps some comdents, heard the loud passion. screams of this ugly That one ugly cat cat and the snarls suddenly became the of the dogs and he most beautiful loving knew what was hapcreature that Timmy pening. He came Randy had ever seen. running to save the Johnson Have you have cat but was too late. been battered, That ugly cats matted fur was wet from blood bruised, and left scared from and the saliva of the dogs. the battles of life? I suppose His back legs were broken you could become bitter but and bent out of shape and he what good would that do? had a gaping gash just under Even in our pain maybe we his neck. Although still alive, should show our love and he was badly wounded and compassion toward others. When others hurt us, let’s dying. Timmy felt sorry for the forgive. When others turn cat and reached down to pick us away, lets try kindness. him up to carry him back to Jesus said, “love them who his apartment and perhaps abuse you and despitefully ease the cat’s pain. Timmy use you, then your reward heard that ugly cat wheez- will be great.” Maybe He wanted us to be ing and gasping and knew like that “one ugly cat.” he was in extreme pain. Randy Johnson is the reverThen Timmy felt the cat trying to nuzzle his arm. He end of the Brandenburg Church reached up to stroke him and of God ande also hosts a radio that ugly cat bumped the show on WMMG from 11:00 palm of his hand with his a.m. to 12:00 p.m. from Monhead. Not one time did that day through Wednesday.

rent of emotion. There is no reserve on which to draw. In short, the parents of adolescents should save some energy with which to cope with aggravation! Whether or not you agree with my advice at this point is your business. It is my responsibility simply to offer it. Generally speaking, the working mother has a challenging task before her. Admittedly, many women are able to maintain a busy career and keep the home fires burning, some with the assistance of involved husbands or domestic help. Other low-energy mothers with unhelpful husbands don’t cope so well. Each family must decide for itself how best to deal with life’s pressure points and opportunities. Dr. Dobson is founder and chairman of the board of the nonprofit organization Focus on the Family, P.O. Box 444, Colorado Springs, CO. 80903; or www.family.org.

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this ransom carefully. Look at Christ, who was captured and offered for you. He is infinitely greater than and superior to anything else in creation. How will you respond when you hear that such a priceless ransom was offered for you? Do you still want to bring God your own good works? What is that compared to Christ’s work on the Cross? He shed his most precious blood for you. What will you give him today? Remember to attend the church of your choice this Sunday. If you don’t have a church home we encourage to visit with us at Grace Baptist Church. Reverend Dan Newton is the pastor of Grace Baptist Church at 7691 Hwy. 60 in Ekron.

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Brannock said the lowest employment rates in the commonwealth are located within the “golden triangle” — an area that stretches from Lexington to Louisville to Cincinnati. “There is a lot of opportunity and advancement there ... because of the industry and development,”

Brannock said. “Most of the counties with high unemployment rates are in eastern Kentucky.” With Meade County on the fringe of the golden triangle, unemployment rates have stayed fairly constant over the years, Brannock said. According to state data, bout half of Meade County workers travel outside of the county for their jobs, according to Justin Watterson, a training labor market analyst for the Kentucky

Office of Employment and Training. “You can see that aside from those who both live and work in Meade County that most travel to Jefferson or Hardin County for their jobs,” Watterson said. Of the 12,413 workers in Meade County, 3,201 travel to Jefferson County for work and 2,974 commute to Hardin County, according to a Workforce Kentucky labor market study. 3,935 residents stay inside county lines for work.

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The state estimates commute time for Meade County residents to be about 30 minutes Two of Meade County’s top employers are the public school system and Arch Chemicals, Inc. according to Watterson. Trade, labor and utility work is the prominent industry in Meade County, followed by service jobs and construction, according to the Kentucky Office of Employment and Training study results. “The two biggest em-

ployers (in Meade County) ... would be number one the school district, then Arch Chemical then it drops dramatically from there,” said Russ Powell, executive director of the Meade County Chamber of Commerce. He speculated that county government, the Jewish Hospital Health Center, Brandenburg Telephone Company, Meade County RECC and Kroger were some of the next largest employers in the county. County government

purchased the more than 400-acre Buttermilk Falls Industrial Park to attract industry to the area, although no business have set up shop yet. Kentucky’s top occupations, based on the total amount of annual openings due to growth and replacement, include registered nurses, retail salespersons, cashiers, food preparation workers, servers, truck drivers and customer service representatives.

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LMPD stumbled upon Wendlegast in the Okolona area by coincidence. Officers were looking into a possible case of credit card fraud on Smithton road involving Josh Yeager, 17, when they learned he had ties to Wendlegast. Yeager, who previously lived in Meade County, had been considered a runaway for more than a year, Kerrick said. Yeager and Wendlegast were staying at Yeager’s grandmother’s house when Yeager allegedly made purchases with her credit cards, which prompted LMPD to look into the situation. Neither teen was at the residence when LMPD arrived, Kerrick said, but a flex platoon (on-duty officers in civilian clothing) waited for Wendlegast and Yeager to return. The teens packed their bags and were fleeing to Ohio when LMPD made their move. “The flex platoon set up surveillance on the house and they observed a car pull up with two white males and two white females inside,” Kerrick said. “They waited for (Wendlegast and Yeager) to leave again so they could make a felony stop.” Yeager was taken to Lincoln Village, where he will be lodged until he turns 18 this month. If Yeager’s grandmother presses charges for credit card fraud his stay could be longer. “It’s good police work in association with other agencies,” Kerrick said of the arrests.

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dealing with the deployment of family members?” Kentucky Education Cabinet Deputy Secretary Sally Hamilton said that all aspects of preparing for a large increase of students are being considered in order to provide the healthiest, most educational environments possible. Task Force members also reviewed possible training options for local civilians so they may be employed in new government jobs that will be created through BRAC. Infrastructure projects that will help relieve traffic congestion on 31W, especially near the Brandenburg Station exit and entrance ramps around Fort Knox were also discussed. Representatives of One Knox, an organization that serves as a bridge between Fort Knox and residents in the nine counties that surround it, outlined programs and events that may be slated to help keep the area connected. Summer camps for children, tours of the surrounding area for relocating soldiers, welcoming ceremonies and community festivals are all events that have helped support the bond between the military post and it’s civilian neighbors, said One Knox Executive Director Brad Richardson. He hopes to continue such programs in the future. “It is clearly the Army’s desire to grow together with the community,” said Maj. Gen. Robert M. Williams. “I think this community loves its military installation ... and its leaders have always been accommodating to the community.”

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STANDINGS Football

District W L C. Hardin 0 0 Greenwood 0 0 Meade 0 0 N. Hardin 0 0 Nelson Co. 0 0

Overall W L 2 0 1 1 0 2 0 2 0 2

Boys fall in Boots tourney, girls at C. Hardin By Shaun T. Cox sports@thenewsstandard.com

Volleyball

District W L Meade 2 0 3 1 Grayson 1 2 Hancock 2 Breckinridge 0

Overall W L 8 1 7 5 5 3 2

Boys Soccer E-town J. Hardin C. Hardin Meade Fort Knox N. Hardin

District W LT 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 2 0

Overall W LT 3 3 1 7 1 3 2 1 2 2 3 1 2 4 0 3 5 0

Girls Soccer E-town N. Hardin J. Hardin C. Hardin Meade Fort Knox

District W LT 2 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 1 0 0 2 0 0 3 0

Overall W LT 9 0 1 7 2 0 3 5 0 8 1 1 1 4 0 2 6 0

ON DECK September 7 Greenwave football @Greenwood 8 p.m. September 8 JV Boys soccer tourney Trinity 9 a.m. Consolation 1:30 p.m. Championship 3 p.m. Lady Waves volleyball @Corydon Central 9 a.m. September 9 Lady Wave soccer N. Bullitt 7 p.m. Lady Wave volleyball Hancock Co. 7:30 p.m. September 11 Greenwave soccer Fort Knox 7 p.m. Lady Wave volleyball @Bullitt East 7 p.m. September 12 Lady Wave Golf Doe Valley TBA Lady Wave soccer @John Hardin 7 p.m. September 13 Greenwave golf Doe Valley TBA Greenwave soccer North Oldham 7:30 p.m. Lady Wave golf Doe Valley TBA Lady Wave volleyball Breck. County 7:30 p.m.

MOTOCROSS AMA Toyota Motocross Championship, presented by FMF Sept. 1-2 —Freestone Raceway, Wortham, Texas. Justin “Pooh” Sipes finished 27th out of 42 riders over the weekend. Sipes sits 30 in points going into this weekend’s final race at Glen Helen Raceway Park.

BOYS GOLF LaRue County def. Meade County and North Hardin 151-181181 on Tuesday, Sept. 4 Chase Garris 39 Tyler Yates 50 Braden Pace 46 Scott King 49 Matt Hewlett 52 Ethan Brangers 47 Garret Deaton 63 Cody Sparks 55 Meade County def. North Hardin 167-186 on Wednesday, Sept. 5 Garris 43 Yates 38 Pace 45 King 49 Hewlett 50 Brangers 41 Sparks 55

SPORTS BRIEF The Seventh Annual St. John the Apostle Golf Scramble will be Sunday, Sept. 23, at 1:15 p.m. at Doe Valley. Entry is $50 per person or $200 per team, which includes green fees, cart fees, lunch, game and door prizes, the chance to win a new car and more. To sign up contact Lloyd at 668-2582, or call the Doe Valley Golf Course at 422-3397.

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Freshman keeper Lindsey Burchett makes a stop at Central Hardin.

Central Hardin shut the Lady Waves soccer team out Wednesday night in their first game in more than a week. Meade County (1-4) was overmatched offensively by a senior laden Lady Bruins (8-1-1) offense in the 3-0 loss. “We’ve been working on our offense a lot in practice, but Central has a really good defense with eight returning seniors,” sophomore midfielder Caroline Wilson said. “But we’re getting there. We’ve had some time to work and I think we’re progressing and getting better.” Hardin scored goals in the 30th and 36th minutes of the first half, and struck again in the 28th minute of the second half. The first two goals went over the outstretched hands of junior goalie Stephanie

Menser. “It’s hard to prevent something like that,” coach Dan Shook said. “That kind of stuff has to be stopped way out (from the goal). When you get a keeper back and the ball goes up to the post, that’s hard to stop. I thought Stephanie and Lindsey (Burchett) both did a good job.” Burchett, a freshman, relieved Menser in the second half after a minor injury. Shook said he thought his team played well, considering the big advantage in experience Hardin has and by the way it has been blowing teams out this season. “We gave up three goals tonight but I thought overall, our defense was sound,” he said. “Most of their shots were from outside and they didn’t get a lot of shots on us up the middle. That was definitely one of our goals. I told the girls to be prepared from 30 yards in for a shot. We had some lapses and I told the

girls there’s rarely a soccer game where each team doesn’t get some shots off but we just have to make sure they come from wide.” After a week off, Shook thought his team showed some of what it spent the practice time working on. “We’ve been trying to improve our offense as far as shooting and scoring,” he said. “We know that is an area that we are lacking right now and so we’ve got to be able to finish. We’ve also been working on our defense because we knew Central was really tough with eight seniors and 10 returning starters. I was looking at their stats and I knew they were going to be strong offensively. We knew we had to play sound defense. “We did make some offensive runs and their defense was good but they didn’t shut us out as far as shots. So we had opportunities to

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Woodson: UK QB’s star shines bright By Shaun T. Cox sports@thenewsstandard.com Preseason First Team All-SEC. PreSeason First Team All-America. Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award Watch List. A member of just about everybody’s Heisman-hopefuls list. Projected first-round pick in next year’s NFL Draft — it’s a good time to be Andre` Woodson. The University of Kentucky 6-5, 240pound star quarterback’s rise over the last year has been meteoric, to say the least. But Woodson has not let it go to his head. “I was shocked at first but it’s a great honor,” Woodson said about ESPN picking him as the top quarterback in the country heading into this season. “It’s a privilege to be named in that category with those types of players. But, it’s a team game so I just have to continue to stress how important it is for us to continue to win games and that’s our focus.” After a ho-hum sophomore season in which Woodson battled inconsistency and wasn’t even guaranteed the starting position heading into last year, Woodson’s maturation as a player has been well documented and even he

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ABOVE: Senior quarterback J.L. Cannady is sacked. LEFT: sophomore Tommy Arnold takes Meade’s second offensive play to the end zone for a 74-yard touchdown.

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By Staff Report sports@thenewsstandard.com The Lady Waves got a double dose of disappointment this week, losing their first match of the year and then having their showdown with Owensboro Catholic canceled. On Aug. 30, the girls lost to 3rd Region mate Owensboro 2-1 (20-25, 25-21, 16-25). According to records, the Waves haven’t played the Lady Red Devils since before 2001, if ever, and coach Amber English said the team had visions of keeping the best start in school history alive. “They were disappointed,” she said. “They had an (8-0) record and I think they were hoping they could keep that going a little longer. We actually didn’t play that bad and Owensboro has a great team. We have girls that are sick and Brittini (Schmidt) is out with an injury (sore back). I think they realize that right now is not when it counts most and as long as they’re ready by the time the tournament comes around, that what really matters.” After a competitive first two games, with Meade taking the second to tie the match up 1-1, English said her team ran out of gas in the rubber match. The team expects to be near full strength for this weekend’s tournament in Corydon (Ind.) (the team also played at Breckinridge last night). “I really think they were worn out by the third game,” she said. “We have a tournament this weekend and a tournament next weekend, so we hope that playing will help us build endurance.” English said the team knows it still has work to do. “I think it makes them want to play harder because now they realize they still have a way to go if they want to be the top team in the region,” she said. “I think they still put a lot of pressure on

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Meade County looks to rebound from a second straight loss to open the season and tonight is as good a time as any as the all-important district season begins. The Greenwave (0-2) travels to Bowling Green Greenwood (1-1) to take on a brand new district rival in the Gators, who were added to replace John Hardin (now 5A) after Kentucky re-classified its football divisions from four to six classes. John Hardin (2-0) somewhat avenged a playoff loss to Meade last year by defeating the Greenwave 28-14 last week in

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Eight of 12 Chase spots locked up DAYTONA BEACH, FL — One race remains until the end of the year dance called The Chase for the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series Championship begins and eight of 12 drivers have had their dance card punched. Five drivers — Buddy Jeff Gordon, Den- Shacklette ny Hamlin, Tony Stewart, Matt Kenseth and Carl Edwards — had already locked in their Chase hopes heading into California last weekend, but three NASCAR more joined the club following strong finishes in the Sharp Aquos 500. Chevrolet drivers Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Burton and Kyle Busch are all solidly in The Chase after Burton and Busch scored top-10 runs and Johnson pulled off his fifth victory of the season at California. “Our year is not done. We’ve still got this year to battle out for a championship and we’re locked in the Chase,” Busch said. “So, there

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Jimmie Johnson carries the checkered flag around during his victory lap after his win last Sunday night, which earned him a spot in The Chase. are plenty of strong opportunities for us to go out there and be able to contend for wins and contend for this championship.” Johnson did more than win his fifth race of the season. In the process he secured himself the top seed in The Chase — because he has a series-best five wins this season — and also gave his team a much-needed lift.

Although Johnson had won four previous times this season that last win came four months ago at Richmond, which is where the series heads to this weekend for the final race before The Chase begins. “We’ve been close; we’ve been running good,” Johnson said. “I think of Dover, I think of

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Elizabethtown. “Greenwood presents us with a different set of problems and concerns,” coach Larry Mofield said about the challenge of a new opponent. “Greenwood has something on us in that they’ve won a football game and we haven’t. We’ve got our work cut out for us.” Greenwood is a veteran team with 15 returning starters — nine on offense and six on defense. But Greenwood’s running game has suffered severe losses. Returning leading rusher Dee Anderson (who had 669 yards last season and is reportedly Greenwood’s most talented offensive player) is likely out for the season after suffering an off-season basketball injury. Anderson’s backup, Hunter Thompson, went down with a knee injury in Greenwood’s final scrimmage. He is also likely out for the year. Greenwood runs a Wing-T offense, which features the wingback as its most important component. So, it should have trouble pounding the ball against the Meade County defense without its top two backs. The Wing-T does pose the problem of three deep receivers — passing plays are mostly by way of play-action — so Meade’s secondary has to be on its toes. The Greenwood secondary also appears to have holes. Warren East (4A) quarterback Jordan Ellis threw for 471 yards and five touchdowns — both East records — for a team that doesn’t pass very much in a big 4719 opening week win over the Gators. Against Allen County Scottsville’s (4A) ground-oriented attack, Greenwood’s defense turned it up and gave up just 157 total yards in a 19-7 win last week. Bulldogs collar ’wave The Meade County passing game showed flashes last week in the loss to John Hardin and if it continues to improve, it could be in for a big night. John Hardin drilled Meade County with three big plays in the first quarter, all for 47 yards or more. On the second play of the game, John Hardin senior running back Matt Denham bounce outside after nearly getting tackled for a loss and 47 yards for the score. “There were times Friday night that it didn’t look like we work on tackling or blocking in practice and those are two things that we spend a lot of time on during the week,” Mofield said. “We tackle every day and (practice) some kind of blocking every day, so those are the little things that frustrate you (as a coach). If we weren’t capable, that would be one thing, but we’re capable of doing the things we ask them to do and we’ve got to hone in the things we’re able to control.” Not to be outdone, senior quarterback J.L. Cannady hit a wide-open Tommy Arnold, a sophomore running back, for a 74-yard touchdown on Meade’s second offensive play. “We worked on that play specifically for John Hardin,” Cannady said. “We came out early with it, we got a great block and it ended up working out for us. It was exciting and with us being down 7-0, we really needed it to get back in the game.” Arnold said his eyes lit up when he looked up and saw nothing but green in front of him after catching the ball. “The safety came up in the flat on the wing and the corner was on the wide receiver,” he said. “So I was wide open.” The Meade defense stood firm and forced John Hardin to punt on its next possession, setting Meade up with a short field after Hardin’s punter dropped the ball. Meade drove the ball downfield effectively with Cannady mostly running plays out of the shotgun, but junior running back Doug Wells fumbled on the Bulldogs’ 9-yard-line. “We ran the ball more out of the shotgun than we normally do and we’ll probably

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Junior tailback Doug Wells fumbles the ball on the John Hardin 9-yard line. John Hardin took the very next play 91 yards for a score and a 14-7 lead in the first quarter. do more of that as the year goes along,” Mofield said. “J.L.’s comfortable in the shotgun and Chis Roe does a good job of snapping the ball, so we don’t have too many mistakes.” But John Hardin hit Meade with another big play after the fumble as junior fullback Elias Camper ran back a 91yard touchdown. On John Hardin’s next possession, sophomore quarterback Alex Dingle hit Denham over the middle, which he broke for an 81yard touchdown reception. After a failed extra point, the Bulldogs suddenly led 20-7 with about a minute left in the first quarter. In the second quarter, Meade County got the ball on the John Hardin 38-yard line after seniors Jeremiah Mann and Ryan Ackerman broke through the protection and blocked a punt. Meade moved the ball downfield and had firstand-10 from the Hardin 12yard line, but after a sack and an incomplete pass to senior receiver Daniel Allen that would have gone for a touchdown — junior defensive back Orlando Mouncil was on Allen like a shirt — Meade faced third-and-3 from the 15. Two costly penalties pushed Meade back, effectively killing the drive. Cannady’s desperation heave at the buzzer was picked off at the goal line by Mouncil. “We made way too many mistakes and you can’t make those kinds of mistakes against John Hardin,” Mofield said. “We just couldn’t get the job done. We fumbled the football with a chance to go up 14-7, and we turned it over on the 9-yard line. “We had a chance to score right before halftime to make it 20-14 and we turned the ball over. The first drive of the third quarter we had a chance to score and got two penalties that turned it into third-and-20. It’s tough to overcome those types of mistakes.” On Meade’s opening drive of the third quarter, two penalties and a completed pass for a loss forced fourth-and29 and Meade found itself pushed out of the red zone yet again. Hardin coach Mark Brown said he was worried Meade would come out firing in the second half like it did last year in the district title game. “In the playoffs last year they came out in the second half and took it right down our throat and they did it again this year,” he said. “But the penalties hurt them on that drive. We did a much better job on them in the second half this year and we were fortunate to win.” Brown said he used the 14-6 playoff loss as motivation heading in. “Oh yeah, we talked about it,” he said. “You talk about it and try to fire them up with that but really, once you get on the field all that goes out the window. They hit us with that big touchdown pass early and we got caught in the wrong coverage. We’re in man-to-man defense and nobody’s covering (Arnold) and they score. Credit them because we’d have probably dropped it.” Cannady, who went 12-24 for 161 yards and also had several tackles, lamented his team’s inability to perform inside the Hardin 20-yard line. “We have to eliminate mistakes if we expect to win — which we do,” he said.

“We’ve had trouble scoring in the red zone so that’s what we’ve really been concentrating on in practice this week. Our game plan… is to keep the offense balanced and we’ll see what happens Friday.” Mofield said this team is too experienced to make so many mistakes — no matter how early in the season it is. “We’re a veteran team on offense,” he said. “These are not the first games we’ve played with a lot of these guys. In some positions, we have three-year starters. I think some of our mistakes are coming from our veteran players, but I think they can be corrected and we can turn it around. I don’t fault their effort. “A couple times, J.L. didn’t have time to set his feet and the wide outs didn’t get to their routes, but those are correctible things. If there’s anything positive, it seems like the mistakes we’re making are correctible.” Mofield said the offensive line needs to step it up and get Cannady and his receivers more time. “We had spots offensively where we looked good but we have to sustain things,” he said. “Our offensive line has to do a better job blocking. Chris Roe is the mainstay up front but otherwise, I couldn’t pick out a bright spot on the offensive line other than him. Our other

four guys are going to have to pick it up because we don’t have much depth.” In the fourth quarter, the Bulldogs capped off an eight play, 44-yard drive with a 2-yard touchdown run by Dingle, who also ran in the two-point conversion for good measure. The Greenwave cut the lead to 28-14 on a 1-yard run by Cannady and had a shot to cut it to seven, but Marcum picked off Cannady’s final pass. But, all in all, tonight is the start of a new season. The Greenwave is (0-0) heading into tonight’s district matchup against a team that went (3-7) last year. The Gators got chomped by 4A Warren Central in their first game, but they are coming off a win at 4A Allen-County Scottsville last week. “You have to be careful, because we’ve played two good football teams that are both (2-0) now,” Mofield said. “Our kids and our staff, there isn’t anybody that wants to win more than us. We’ve played two and lost two, but we’ve been in both of those games and we could be (2-0) if a few things go our way. So you can’t beat each other up or beat the kids up too much over it because it’s still early.” Rob Herbst of the Bowling Green Daily News contributed information to this story.

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was surprised by all the attention heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s received of late. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been different. It definitely has and it can get a little overwhelming every now and then,â&#x20AC;? Woodson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The coaches have continued to help me do a good job of staying humble, working hard, remembering how I got to this point, and continuing to have a good work ethic by watching film and being a student of the game.â&#x20AC;? Last year, Woodson led UK to its first bowl win and best record in 22 years by throwing for 3,515 yards, 31 touchdowns and just seven interceptions, while completing 63 percent of his passes â&#x20AC;&#x201D; without a pick in 162 straight attempts and counting. But Woodson is not resting on the laurels of yester-year, and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not pressuring himself to top those gaudy numbers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think the biggest thing is that I just have to do what I did last year,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t try to do too much. I found myself doing that in the first scrimmage. I was trying to make too many plays where right now, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m finding myself doing a better job just dumping the ball off and not always going for the big play.â&#x20AC;? Woodson said he felt like he showed flashes in his sophomore season, but early last year was when he knew he had arrived. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Honestly, I think my sophomore year I had a couple of games where I showed I was capable of playing in this conference,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It just took some time to come out of my shell. I think last year was the big year where I had a full season of playing consistent, good football, making good decisions without trying to do too much. I think thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s when everything really turned around and I developed into the player that I knew I could be. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t try to make big play after big play because thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not how it works, es-

pecially in the SEC. If I try to overmatch what I did last season, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not going to happen because SEC defenses are powerful and quick, and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re probably going to try to scheme up for us a lot more this season.â&#x20AC;? Who is Woodsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main competition for all those big-time awards? How about the guy with the golden arm down Interstate 64, Louisville stud signal caller Brian Brohm. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I actually donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really know him and we just met not too long ago,â&#x20AC;? Woodson said about Brohm. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great player and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had a lot of time to watch him because weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve played against each other since my sophomore year in high school. He does a wonderful job of not turning the ball over, making good decisions and I just think heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s done a great job for his university. I know itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be a great battle between us and Louisville and we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait to get out there and play them.â&#x20AC;? Woodsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s North Hardin Trojans faced Brohmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Trinity Shamrocks during the regular season every year. And every year, the Trojans got â&#x20AC;&#x2122;rocked. But Woodson said its not surprising to him that two of the top quarterbacks in the country are from high schools just 46.58 miles apart â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and both in the Bluegrass State. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think it says a lot. I think it says that the state of Kentucky is underrated as far as talent,â&#x20AC;? Woodson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think people realize how much talent is here and I think things have started to turn around and people are starting to recognize it a lot more. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re starting to see a lot more players from Kentucky make it to the NFL and play for big-time college programs. So I think the high school teams are starting to get taken more seriously across the nation and I think weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re starting to get a lot more recognition.â&#x20AC;? Woodson, who said his favorite quarterback is the Indianapolis Coltâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Peyton Manning, said he remembers his high school days â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and the hotly contested games with Meade County â&#x20AC;&#x201D; fondly.

The News Standard â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great rivalry and I knew Blake Powers pretty well,â&#x20AC;? he said with a laugh. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was always fun to play against them and it was a battle every single time we played, no matter if we were over there or they were in our hometown. That was a great rivalry and I hear it continues to be.â&#x20AC;? Woodson had some sound advice for young high schoolers with dreams of playing on Saturdays. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Like I said, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve just tried to be a student of the game and watching film has really helped me out a lot,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a process I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take as seriously, as well as practice. You have to practice like every situation is a game-type situation. It helps you realize how fast you have to move your feet and that keeps you from slacking off and making passes that you obviously wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make in a game. I think those two things really helped me from when I was in high school.â&#x20AC;? But, Woodson said selfconfidence is the most important trait prep athletes need if they want to make it to the next level. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You just have to believe in yourself and believe that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re capable of playing,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe, who will? I think thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the biggest thing I always thought about. You have to always want to go out there and prove that you can play the game and you belong out there just as much as anybody else, and never let anybody take that dream away.â&#x20AC;? Woodson follows in the footsteps of recent all-time great UK quarterbacks like Jared Lorenzon and Tim Couch. Woodson said without hesitation this is the year UK will make some noise in the SEC and nationally, and as long as UK wins games this season, his legacy will speak for itself. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just want to be known as a person who helped turn the program around,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the only thing I really care about. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really care where Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m listed. I just want toâ&#x20AC;Ś do great things this season and get us to another big bowl game.â&#x20AC;?

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somewhere else in there, in Chicago where we were running really good and up front and had problems. So we have been close. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nice to get the job done and historically we get off to great starts, have a slow summer and finish up strong and it looks like for whatever reason, our cycle is coming back. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just kind of what happens for us and I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really know why but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m glad we are back in victory lane. I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think we wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get back in victory lane, but it is nice to get back.â&#x20AC;? Johnson never fell outside of the top-10 in points, but he did have a string of bad runs from Pocono to Indianapolis that made many question whether he would defend his title or not. With the exception of a 21st-place run two weeks ago at Bristol, the El Cajon, Calif., native has logged four consecutive top-five runs and appears to be catching his stride at just the right time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;(Team owner) Rick (Hendrick) has three cars capable of winning the championship with Kyle, myself, and Jeff,â&#x20AC;? Johnson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all very strong mentally. We

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because we have high expectations for where they want to be at the end of the season.â&#x20AC;? Tuesday, the girls were looking to bounce back with big performance in the biggest game on the schedule thus far, but Owensboro Catholicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bus broke down on the way to the game and it was canceled. Owensboro Catholic has

all want to win. We all want to race hard. We all want to be a champion for our own reasons: Kyle wants his first, Jeff wants his fifth. I want my second. When I first think in my mind of who Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to have to fight for the championship, I think of my teammates and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a huge credit to Rick Hendrick Motorsports. There are a lot of other cars out there and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be a long ten races to say the least. But I think my teammates, out of the three of us, we should get it done.â&#x20AC;? Currently, Hendrick is the only program with three cars in The Chase, but Richard Childress Racing could very well land three cars in as well so long as drivers Clint Bowyers and Kevin Harvick donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have catastrophic days at Richmond. Bowyer sits ninth in the points and just needs to keep his nose clean, while Martin Truex Jr., Kurt Busch and Harvick will all have to race strategically even though theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all in a good position points-wise. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I feel pretty solid,â&#x20AC;? Kurt Busch said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You know thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a guy behind us now to give us a little bit of a cushion. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re only 20 points out of the next spot and 40 points out of ninth, so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be an interesting race in Richmond, but for us we feel like our short

track program is where it needs to be. We finished fifth there in the spring and so weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking forward to a good race.â&#x20AC;? Dale Earnhardt Jr., who sits 13th in points, has run off two consecutive top-five finishes in an effort to make a charge for The Chase, but his competitors for that last spot also have been sound. This weekend at Richmond heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll need a top-10 run and for Busch or Harvick to have some terrible luck â&#x20AC;&#x201D; but stranger things have happened. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The points? Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not worried about them at all right now,â&#x20AC;? Junior said after the California event. Eight are in and five are one race away from four being relieved and one being devastated. After that, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s anybodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ballgame. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s probably going to be one of the toughest Chases that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever seen with a lot of good cars,â&#x20AC;? Hendrick said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be a dogfight with all 12 of them. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We won some races we shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have won, and then we lost some races we could have won. The competition is just really, really tight out there, and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re right, I knew it was going to come. I was concerned that we had peaked too quickly and that we would not be good in the Chase. But the guys are running well.â&#x20AC;?

beaten Meade County eight straight times dating back to 2002, and owns the bragging rights of ending the Wavesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; season in the region tournament the last two years straight. English said she doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know yet if the game will be rescheduled, although the team hopes it will. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re trying to make the most out of it by practicing against each other,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking at our schedules to see if thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a date that works. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve definitely been looking forward to this but

I talked to their coach and so was Owensboro Catholic. I know both teams are really disappointed.â&#x20AC;?

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Crankin’ for bass in late summer and early fall By Bill Boyer I would like to try to give you a good understanding of how water temperature relates to triggering the fall transition process. You can find an article on the late summer/early fall transition at www.ulitmatebass.com/content/ view/312/45/, and you might want to read it before finishing this one. The “fall transition” of largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass just doesn’t happen overnight. It’s not like you turn a switch on or off and magically it’s happened. Rather, the length of this process is almost totally dependent on Mother Nature. How quickly the water temperature changes is the key to this process, and during this change you will find bass holding in different patterns in different parts of the lake. Under normal conditions, the upper regions of the lake will be the first to experience the right drop in water temperature, which will propel bass into their fall patterns. And depending on how large the lake is, bass in the middle portion of the lake might still be holding in late summer patterns, while bass further toward the lower end may not even be at that stage yet. Faced with these multiple patterns and changing water temperatures, one of the best search baits I know of that can help you probe various water depths and help you cover as much water as possible is a crankbait. In the paragraphs below I want to share with you several different baits that I use and why I use them. My hope is that this information will help you crank your way to success this fall. Deep Crankbaits Let’s start with the deepest pattern fish and work our way up. These are the bass that more than likely would be in the lower region on up to mid-lake during the late summer/early fall period. The water temperature these bass are holding in would still be more or less the warmest portion in the lake. These fish may be holding on points that gradually get deeper as they extend out into the lake, or ledges, that offer semi-shallow water on its crest, then suddenly drop off into deep water at the main channel. Depending on your type of lake, they may be holding along old flooded river channel bends that still have stumps and rock. Many times these ledges will also have a lot of sand and silt. But the one factor that always has to be there to make it a productive place is “structure.” My favorite crankbait to probe structure for these deep water bass is a Dredge ‘R’ 18-24-feet deep model in three-quarter ounce, and 12-16-feet deep half-ounce models. I like the way these baits dive straight down immediately. Much of this can be attributed to the Deep Dive Lip. These baits offer fantastic vibration and track incredibly straight. To get the most from these baits I use two different H&H rods. The first model is a heavy action seven-foot casting rod with a forgiving tip that is absolutely fantastic for throwing big deep diving crankbaits like the three-

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Medium Depth Crankbait Under normal conditions, as the water temperature begins to cool the bass will begin to move to and stay around shallower structures. Instead of the 20-30foot plus water, they may migrate to the 10-15-foot range. This migration is what I call a “pre-fall,” which is that short window of time between late summer and early fall. This may happen in the same geographical areas of the lake that you found summer pattern bass. The only difference is the bass just move up shallower on the points, or will hold on structure nearer to the crest of a ledge or channel bend. Remember how I said we were dependent upon Mother Nature? Good examples of this are early fall rains and cold fronts. When the rains and cold fronts come, nine times out of 10 it will cause the bait fish to move further back into the creeks and pockets and what’s the next step? You’re right! The bass will follow right along, taking up residency around the shallower structure that lines the creek channels waiting to gulp down bait fish as they swim by or chase bait out in open water. When this happens I turn to the Scratch ‘R. These are super-tough baits that you can beat and bang through some of the heaviest structure and they will just keep

Semi-Medium/Shallow Crankbaits Now let’s assume that we are in a full fledge fall pattern. The water temperature has dropped to that “magic number” for your lake and the bass have one thing on their mind — lunch! The bass have moved into the major creeks that have plenty of cover, such as standing timber, fallen logs, brush along the shore line, maybe some grass and plenty of bait fish. The best creeks also will have flowing water and creek channels that will bend in close to the shoreline. On some larger lakes, the major creeks also will have smaller streams that feed them. The mouths of these feeder streams are always a great place to look for hungry fish. Bass at this point of the year can be found in varying depths of water but many active feeding fish will be shallow. Shallow water conditions anytime of the year are tailor made for in three sizes onesixteenth, which is approximately two inches long; eighth-ounce, which is two and a half inches long; and the quarter ounce, which is three inches long. I love throwing these baits on light line in and around shallow structure, but I have also watched huge smallmouth in some of our clear lakes come up from deep water to nail these small baits. You will be amazed at the additional hook ups you will have during the year. Just remember, watch the water temperature in the upper regions of your lake for the right temperature. Watch for bait fish movement back in the major creeks. Don’t oversize your line — give the crankbait the ability to work like it is designed to do. And most importantly, have fun this fall crankin’ in those bass! Bill Boyer is the owner of Brandenburg Huntin’ & Fishin’ and is a lure master craftsman. Boyer has fished numerous circuits across the country and has more than 23 years of experience in the field.

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Lures like this deep diving crankbait are perfect for catching those late summer/early fall lunkers. running true. They cast like a bullet and have a tight vibration that not only is appealing to feeding fish, but will entice a reaction strike as well. I have a tendency to keep my crankbaits moving right along when fishing around a lot of bait fish. The reason is I don’t want the bass to have a chance at a real close look and be able to determine that it isn’t real. During this time of the year I always have at least two, sometimes three Scratch ‘Rs tied on at the same time, some on eightpound test and others on 10-pound test. Color is once again something you may have to experiment with, but I will always have a shad color of some sort tied on.

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quarter and the half-ounce. If you have ever thrown a large deep bait like these on a rod that wasn’t suited for this technique, you should be well aware of how tired your arms and wrists can get. Having the right rod makes a tremendous difference. The second is the six and half-foot medium-heavy casting crankin’ rod that is ideal for the half-ounce model. You will feel every piece of structure that you pull these baits over. This is an important ingredient that I can’t emphasize enough. You need to be able to feel the lure beating and banging its way through, around and on the structure you are fishing looking for a reaction strike. When you catch a bass, work that area completely. Many times there will be several holding on the same piece of structure. Using my electronics I always like to start on the shallow part of the point or ledge and work my way out to the deeper water varying my retrieve as I work my way along. Color selection is something that you will have to experiment with. I always lean toward a shad colored bait when I can, but other colors can be just as deadly. There are several manufacturers which provide an array of colors to choose from.

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• Burn ban in effect until there is enough rainfall to ease the fire danger. I also urge smokers to be careful about throwing lit cigarettes out of car windows or on dry grass. –Meade County Judge Executive, Harry S. Craycroft

Friday, September 7

• Fish Fry/Muldraugh Lions Club 5 8 p.m. • Children Art Classes. Information call the Meade County Public Library at 422-2094. • Ancestral Trails Historical Society, 7 p.m., Hardin Co. Public Library in Elizabethtown. Program presentation on The Underground Railroad and the various signals represented by different quilt patterns. Everyone is invited to attend. For info, 270-862-3209.

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• WANTED – Farmers with produce to sell! Open Tuesdays and Fridays, 7 a.m. to ?, by the railroad tracks in Vine Grove. Restrooms, advertising, and free set-ups provided. For information, call Donna Broadway at (270) 8772422. • Grandparent’s coffee break at DTW starts at 9:00a.m. • Boy Scout Parent Night in Ekron. • SBDM council meeting in Payneville starts at 4:30p.m. • YSC Cooking 101 at Stuart Pepper Middle School, 3:00-4:30p.m.

Wednesday, September 12

• Flaherty High School 1935-1969. All graduates and anyone who attended the school is welcome. Held on the old school grounds in Flaherty starting at noon on Saturday, September 8. Bring a dish, all meats & drinks will be provided. Any questions: email flahertyalumni@aol.com or call Carolyn Whelan Cannady (class of 1962) 877-5387 • Polston family reunion will be held at the main Radcliff City Park, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Bring a covered dish and join us!

• Childbirth education- a series of three consecutive classes, 7:00-9:00 p.m. in the Harrison Room. Free, offered by the professional nursing staff. To register call 812-738-7830, ext. 132. • SBDM council meeting for Muldraugh at 3:30p.m. • YSC Cooking 101 at Stuart Pepper Middle School, 3:00-4:30p.m. • Buck Grove Baptist Church, 150th Anniversary Celebration, 5:45 Fellowship around the Lord’s Table, covered dish meal; 7:00 p.m. James Merritt will be guest speaking.

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library annex building. It is free and open to the public. Info. call 422-2094.

• Benham family reunion at the Meade County Fairgrounds-Farm Bureau Building from 12:00 – 5:00. Potluck style meal – everyone welcome. For information 828-8447. • Powell Family Reunion at Ekron Baptist Church Christian Life Center. Lunch is served at 1 p.m. Bring a covered dish, info. 828-3131 or 828-4945. • 2nd Birthday/Homecoming Celebration, Pastor David Huff and the Congregation of Calvary Baptist Church, 135 Olin Rd., Brandenburg, invites you to join un in celebrating our Birthday/Homecoming. Worship service at 11:00 a.m. followed by a great meal and then a Gospel singing featuring local talent. Info. call Mary Haynes at 547-6346.

Monday, September 10

• Free Bluegrass & old-time music jam will be held every Monday from 6:00 p.m. till 10:00 p.m. 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 200 so far. Bring your own chair. For more information call Donna Broadway at 877-2422. • “Salute to Our Heroes” musical program in Battletown, starts at 6:00 p.m. • Muldraugh PTO meeting, election of new SBDM parent member, starts at 6:00.

Tuesday, September 11

• Meade County Public Library will be starting a Story Hour program for children 0-5 ears old. Held every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. in the

• Ekron PTO Meeting at 6:00p.m.

Friday, September 14

• Zion Grove Church is holding a cookout on September 14, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come out and eat! For more information call 828-2341. Can deliver to Ekron and Brandenburg, on Friday call 828-3939. • Texas Hold ‘em Tournament, fundraiser for Irvington Elementary School, for more info contact Harold Kirkwood at 756-3055.

Saturday, September 15

• MCHS Class of 1967 - 40th year reunion on September 15, 2007 at the Doe Valley Swim & Tennis Club. If you have not received a letter or know of a classmate that has not received a letter, notify Janet Myers Hobbs @ -422-5170. • Buck Grove Baptist Picnic starting at 12:00 noon with hot dogs and more, 1:00 p.m. guest speakers will be: Bill Lunceford, Ray Batemon, Joe Timmons, James Hyde, and Donald Withers with games and fellowship to follow. Sunday, September 16, 10:00a.m. celebration worship sevice with Floyd Price guest speaking. • Vine Grove Autumn Daze Parade and Festival, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. at the Optimist Park. Parade at 10:00 a.m., following antique car show, hot air balloon rides at 7:00 a.m. WAMZ Country Hamz Softball game 7:00 p.m. at the Vine Grove Ball Park. Proceeds will go to St. Jude Children’s hospital. Information Donna Broadway at 270-877-2422. Download entry forms for the festival at: www.vinegrove.org

This Week’s Horoscopes ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You might not like the sudden setback in your plans. But keep that headstrong Arian temperament in check and wait for explanations. Things will begin to clear up by week’s end. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Enjoy the respite from your recent hectic schedule, but be ready to plunge into a new round of social activities. A new contact holds much potential for the future. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A trusted colleague has news that could change your perception of a current workplace situation. What had seemed unfair might prove to be highly favorable after all. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You still need to watch what you say and how you say it. What you assert as honesty, others might perceive as Crabbiness. Be patient. This difficult period clears up by the weekend.

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LEO (July 23 to August 22) Your Royalness needs time away from the limelight to catch up on things, from tidying your desk to making those calls you’ve put off. You’re back in the center of things by the weekend.

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VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Honesty is the best policy, of course. But you’ll do better at achieving your goals if you can be less aggressive and more circumspect in how you phrase your comments.

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LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Your ability to maintain your balance in confusing situations continues to work for you. Stay on the steady course, one step at a time. The weekend shows improvement. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Your indecisiveness could simply be your keen Scorpian sense warning you to be wary of making a commitment. Take this time to do a more thorough investigation. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Good news: New information comes your way to help you make a more informed decision on how to deal with the opportunity that has opened up for you.

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CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) This is a good time to reinforce your self-confidence by acknowledging your good qualities to yourself. A lull in your social life ends by the weekend. Have fun. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) It’s a good time to let those recently pent-up emotions flow more freely. Why not start by letting the people you care for know how you really feel about them. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Resist offers, no matter how well-intentioned, to help with a personal decision. Only you know what must be done, and you have the emotional strength to follow through. BORN THIS WEEK: You have a talent for getting things done. You also have a gift for bringing people together in both personal and professional relationships. (c) 2007 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Princesses take throne at library craft hour The Meade County Public Library flourished with royalty as dozens of local princesses participated in the library's Princess Program Aug. 30. During the activity, the regal young ladies read princess books, played princess games and made fun crafts. The Princess Program meets

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the fourth Thursday of every month from 6 to 7 p.m. in the library annex. The program is designed for girls ages three to 10. For more information about the Princess Program and other activities, contact the Meade County Public Library at 422-2094.

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Lexi Taylor, 4, colors a picture with two hands, in the hopes of finishing the picture before the next Princess Program activity gets underway.

Try reaping the benefits of good behavior Being a teen is fun. Being a the county. Having places teen with a job is often not so to hang out will hopefulfun. Fortunately for me, I’m ly keep some of us out of employed in a workplace I trouble and prevent us from love, doing something that I doing stupid acts because we’re bored with nothing really care about. to do. As a youth columThe author of the nist for The News Felicia response letter adStandard, I have the opportunity to Thompson vised me that we should start “policget people thinking ing” our peers so and to learn somegrown-ups will look thing new. I hope to at teenagers in a motivate readers to better light. At first, take action against the tone of the letsomething they dister offended me but approve of. Nothing as I thought about shows me that I’m it more, an idea reaching people like sparked. response letters. Why not act more maI recently received a response letter to an article I ture? Why not encourage wrote about coaching teens manners and respect among to take action with our lo- your friends? If we can start cal government to create portraying ourselves as more youth activities within young adults and not just

big kids, maybe we’ll start getting more respect from adults. More respect means more freedom. There’s a chance that mature conduct from teens will lead to high schools implementing more lenient policies on rules like off-campus lunches and dress codes. The possibilities of rewards for good behavior are endless. Good manners aren’t the only thing you should start trying to improve. Why don’t you start getting more involved in your community? Try joining a club at school or participating in volunteer work for a local organization. Invest some time in a positive cause one weekend and you’ll be surprised just how much better you feel about

yourself. Maybe you’ll even start seeing life with a whole new perspective. Also, try filling your mind with things that are going on in THE world, not just YOUR world. Instead of flipping on MTV, catch the six o’clock news. I know most of us detest reading but just try skimming through a newspaper every now and then. Being able to converse about reallife events is quite impressive these days since most people our age are obsessively drooling over the latest reality TV shows. So, give it a whirl. Let’s try this whole “maturity” thing and see if it’s all that terrible. We can only gain from trying, and we’ve all got to grow up sometime, so, why not now?

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score and have to create those first, so I was pleased we had opportunities.” Next up, the girls face North Bullitt (5-2) at home on Monday and make the trip to John Hardin (3-5) for a district matchup. Boys go winless in Boots and Butts Classic

were quite awake yet.” In the second game, Meade was shutout 1-0 by Bishop Brossart (6-1-1), and Meade tied Highland Heights (3-2-4) 2-2 in the finale. “Overall I thought we showed pretty well, through and through front to back,” Pollock said. “Each game was decided by just a goal so it was good, we just didn’t get the wins that we wanted. But, from a coaching standpoint we saw a lot of good things, some things we can work on. Before then we’d only had one real test and that was against North Hardin, so this gave us a little tournament experience and I think that will pay dividends down the road.” The team’s next two games are crucial district tilts at Elizabethtown (last night) and home with Fort Knox on Tuesday. “Every district game is important for seeding and right now we’ve already dropped one, so we’re going to have to play up the rest of the season. Hopefully, if everything works out number-wise, we can get a good draw in the tournament.”

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up 3-0 at halftime and we needed to come back so we ended up scoring two and we were close to that third goal but we just ran out of time.” Wise was the lone Greenwave player to make the All-Tournament Team for his defensive play. Coach Matt Pollock said the team made adjustments and played a lot more loosely in the second half. “We made some corrections at halftime and the players responded,” he said. “We let a lot of easy goals score off not marking guys the correct way in our defense — they were slipping in the backside and getting some backdoor passes. We just didn’t really have a good handle on those marks but we did a better job in the second half and I think it helped get our offense going. “Once we scored the one goal, it seemed like things started falling in place and we got a little more comfortable and we were ready to play. We had just gotten off a two and half hour bus ride and had a half hour to warm up so I don’t think we

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$309 x60 mo

$277 x60 mo

05 Chevy Impala 06 Pontiac Grand Prix Auto, A/C, V6, cruise, tilt, CD, power locks & Auto, A/C,tilt, cruise, all power, loaded, V6, windows, 30,139 miles. Stock #202896 Stock# 148794

07 Chevy Impala LT Auto, A/C, V6, cruise, tilt, CD, all power, loaded. Stock #159463

06 Chevy Impala LT Auto, A/C, V6, cruise, all power, loaded. Stock #273017

Other Pre-Owned Specials

$18,495

06 Chev Colorado ext. cab Power locks and windows, 4x4, Z-71. Stock #170476

$11,995

03 Pontiac Grand Prix GT Auto, A/C, cruise, tilt, power windows & locks, sunroof, leather. Stock# 177931

$18,995

$21,995

03 Chev Silverado 2500 ext Auto, A/C, V8, cruise, tilt, CD, power windows & locks, 4x4. Stock #297469

04 GMC Sierra EXT Cab 4x4

$8,995

05 Chev Malibu classic Auto, power windows & locks, CD. Stock #124450

Auto, A/C, V8, cruise, tilt, CD, power windows & locks, alloys, 30,273 mi. Stock# 180472

$12,995

$15,995

Pontiac G6

Auto, A/C, V6, cruise, tilt, CD, power locks & windows, balance of manufacturer’s warranty remains Stock #159463

$21,995

$16,995

04 Chevy Monte Carlo SS 30K miles, leather, sunroof, loaded. Stock #143169

$21,995

05 Lincoln Town Car 04 Pontiac GTO Signature Series, auto, leather, loaded, 42K Local trade, leather, 30K miles, aftermarket miles, must see. Stock #603368 19” chrome rims & tires. Stock #189922

$24,995

$23,995

04 Chevy Silverado ext. cab 05 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD 02 Chevy Silverado crew cab 3500 Auto, 60K miles, local trade. Auto, LS, all power, new tires, bedliner, 34K 6.6 L Duramax Diesel, LT, leather, 4x4, Stock #138431 miles. Stock #170765 bedliner, local trade. Stock #218114

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All vehicles subject to prior sale. All prices shown do not include tax, title, license or registration fees. *All APR incentives based on qualified buyers with approved credit. **All NEW SALES PRICES shown include all available rebates/incentives and are based on qualified buyers. Dealer retains all rebates and incentives. Dealer not responsible for typographical errors. See dealer for details. Sale ends October 1, 2007.