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NEWS Extension Office: Your friendly neighborhood resource Need advice about livestock or agriculture? How about some consumer tips, or perhaps a few programs and events for the family to enjoy together? Whatever it may be, the Extension Office has something for everybody. See page A2.
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Husband abandons wife to die in accident Man flees scene, charged with murder, DUI
By Charles L. Westmoreland editor@thenewsstandard.com EKRON — An alcoholrelated car accident left a woman dead and her husband, who was driving the vehicle, immediately fled the scene but was apprehended by police soon after. Roy M. Townsend, 45, was driving a 1999 Ford van around 7:30 p.m. Tuesday when he lost control near the intersection of Old Ekron and Wise roads. The
vehicle veered off the right shoulder and Townsend overcorrected, flipping the vehicle, according to the Sheriff’s Department. Eye witnesses reported that Roy Townsend crawled out from the wreckage and declared to onlookers that he and his wife, Kristie L. Townsend, 33, were okay. Witnesses say he then fled the scene, leaving his wife unattended to. Kristie Townsend stopped breathing moments later as paramedics arrived. Meade County Deputy Coroner James Chism pronounced her dead at the scene. Roy Townsend was arrested shortly after the crash by Brandenburg Po-
lice Officer Stratford Young and was lodged in the Meade County Jail. He is being charged with murder; tampering with physical evidence; operating a motor vehicle under the influence (aggravating circumstances); leaving the scene of an accident; and failure to render aid. Witnesses claim they saw an opened alcohol container in the vehicle. Tuesday’s tragedy was not Roy Townsend’s first run-in with the law, or his first DUI charge. He was charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence and possession of marijuana in 1998, but the DUI charge
was dismissed by motion of the Commonwealth Attorney’s Office, which Roy M. prosecuted Townsend the case. He spent 10 days in jail (20 days suspended) and was sentenced to two years probation. Roy Townsend pled guilty in 2005 to operating a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs/alcohol, drug trafficking (less than eight ounces) and possession of drug paraphernalia, among other charges. Because the first DUI charge
was dropped, he was sentenced to only one year in jail because it was considered his first DUI offense. Roy and Kristie Townsend were married in July 2006, according to courthouse records. He was most recently released from jail Jan. 2, 2007. Kristie Townsend’s death marks the seventh automobile fatality in Meade County and the third alcohol-related fatality this year. Units from the Meade County Sheriff’s Department, Brandenburg City Police, Meade County Fire Department and Meade County EMS worked the scene.
Church’s former congregation 2 schools fall just upset about anticipated burn short of NCLB
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there,” said Sharon LeGrand, who attended Rock Haven as a child. “I was saved there when I was nine years old … I remember playing my first piano solo, ‘Footsteps of Jesus,’ on the piano.” The fire department tries to hold one burn a year, Curl said, though sometimes the opportunity to stage a fire is rare. “You have to locate a structure that is … ready to be torn down, but it has to be stable enough to support … a bunch of firefighters moving around,” he said. Otter Creek Park owns the church and the approximate half-acre of land it sits on. After the city of Louisville acquired the 2,600 acre park in 1947, it began leasing the church. A vote
The Meade County School District is still up to speed with the state’s standards for educational accountability following this week’s release of last spring’s Kentucky Core Content Test (KCCT) results. Meade County High School and Stuart Pepper Middle School, however, fell short of passing the federal government’s standards for No Child Left Behind. A state official said the results would be sent to the federal government, but the shortcoming should not warrant a penalty or be cause for alarm because neither school is funded by Title I. Lisa Gross, a spokesperson for the Kentucky Department of Education, said the high school missed one goal and the middle school missed two goals. The schools did not have students with disabilities completely proficient in math and reading. “It seems like a simplistic way to look at progress and a lot of people don’t think NCLB is a fair way to hold schools accountable for progress,” she said. “But we have to have a way to make sure all students are up to the same learning standards. “By the state’s standards and last year’s test scores, the (Meade County) schools and the district are doing very well. Unfortunately, NCLB is thumbs up or thumbs down. A school has to pass all 13 goals
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The old Rock Haven Baptist Church has sat on Rock Ridge Road for more than a 100 years. The rundown building, which is suffering from structural damage and vandalism, is slated to be burned by the fire department in efforts to provide training for local firefighters. The church’s former congregation opposes the burning.
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“There’s no disrespect intended. A church is made up of the people, not the building.” —Chris Crawford, state fire marshal
Dilapidated church to be used for fire training purposes By Laura Saylor saylor@thenewsstandard.com
Seniors say goodbye Your Meade County Lady Waves volleyball and soccer teams, along with the Greenwave soccer team, all said goodbye on three senior nights this past week
CLARIFICATION Meade County Equine Society does not work handin-hand with the Meade County Animal Control Office. If the animal control office acquires a horse, the Equine Society may provide a temporary safe haven for the animal, though it has no influence beyond that. Members provide hay for the horses taken in at their own expense, but the group does not have hay available for purchase.
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OTTER CREEK — A century-old, decommissioned church is slated to be burned by the fire department for training purposes. The burn, however, is causing controversy among congregates who wish to see a happier ending for their former place of worship. The old Rock Haven Baptist Church, located on Rock Ridge road, has sat nestled off the winding back road for more than 100 years. The
building has been unused since the early 1980s and its collapsed, dilapidated state is what drew the attention of the Meade County Fire Protection District. The staged burn will provide firefighters the opportunity to simulate rescue procedures in an actual structure fire. “It doesn’t look real good,” said assistant fire chief Mike Curl about the rundown building. “You can see the foundation giving, the floor bowing. The vandalism to it is kind of an eyesore.” Weather, erosion and shifting earth have all taken a toll on the building over the last 20 years. Defacement to the exterior, such as spray-painted pentagrams and “666” symbols, are a stark opposition to the church’s heyday. “I have a lot of good memories
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Editor’s note: This is the fourth and final installment in a series focussing on historic locations in Meade County.
By Melissa D. Kinnard Community Health Educator, Meade County Health Dept.
By Betsy Simon simon@thenewsstandard.com BRANDENBURG — A building once filled with schoolchildren was suddenly packed with bruised and bloody residents. The streets were lined with the injured and dead surrounded by rubble. The scenes could have been taken straight out of a
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Historic downtown Brandenburg never fully recovered from the 1974 tornado. But today, resident and city officials are pushing to restore “old downtown” to its former heyday. World War II documentary, but instead they were images of nature’s mass destruction — which Brandenburg residents had never known before and something no one wants to relive again. April 3, 1974, ended with a mind-blowing tornado
rushing though the city in 30 minutes, taking 31 innocent lives, injuring dozens and toppling nearly everything in its path, including Brandenburg’s historic downtown on the river.
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October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. All around the county this month, you will see pink ribbons as Meade County residents show their support of breast cancer awareness. This year, more than 211,000 American women will be diagnosed with breast cancer — that translates to a diagnosis every three minutes.
Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related death in women, following only lung cancer. While the disease affects primarily women, roughly 1,000 men are diagnosed with breast cancer each year. The best defense against breast cancer is early detection — the greatest chance for successful treatment occurs when the cancer is found in its earliest stages. All women should develop a personal action plan to protect their breast health. First, as part of an awareness plan, it is helpful
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Extension Office serves up info, family events
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By Betsy Simon simon@thenewsstandard.com Modern technology has made it easy to locate information and find solutions to problems without ever leaving the comforts of home. While computers and cell phones make accessing information incredibly convenient, it can sometimes be comforting to converse with a living, breathing human being — not an automated voice. A yearning for friendly, helpful, one-on-one contact makes the staff at the Meade County Extension Service office a vital resource. “I’ve found it really means a lot to people to have a local contact that they can come to with questions,� said Jennifer Bridge, a Meade County Extension Service agent. “We’re here to serve the local residents in whatever way we can.� The Extension Service is an educational program established by local, state and federal governments that works in conjunction with the University of Kentucky and Kentucky State University to provide rural communities with tools, resources and information. The Meade County Extension Service office has been a staple since 1929. Its office on Old Ekron road in Brandenburg opened in 2003 and provided twice the amount of space as the old building. The roomy interior was needed as the office continues to expand its services and offer new educational programs. “Because our services are government-funded, we are able to be a non-biased source of information for people,� Bridge said. “Companies don’t get a chance to put their spin on the information. The answers may not be what people want to hear, but they can be sure the information isn’t swayed and that’s something which makes us unique.� From food and agriculture to youth-related activities, the Extension Service office provides knowledge on a wide range of topics concerning everyone from infants to the elderly. “I once had a lady tell me that she thought we only offered agricultural information, but our programs offer
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Loretta Skaggs, a UK Extension Service employee, passes out pencils to children at one of the family events. valuable information everybody can use,� Bridge said. While a majority of the financial and agriculture programs offered receive a fair share of publicity, some of the most well attended events are the food and cooking classes. Bridge said the Extension Service programs are based on community interests. “We try to cater our programs to what the people want and also be flexible about the times they’re offered,� she said. Loretta Skaggs, director of the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program, said the activities she hosts are good sources for practically anyone. Her work ranges from teaching table manners to dental health, though she focuses on nutritional education. “A lot of my programs are geared toward low-income families trying to feed families on a meager budget,� Skaggs said. “I try to show people what they can make with what they get from commodity food programs.� One of Skaggs’ programs in progress is the “backpack program,� which allows local students to have better nutrition. Backpacks of food
are distributed to kids on Fridays, ensuring they eat while they aren’t in school. Students are recommended by school personnel that feel particular children aren’t receiving adequate meals at home. The “backpack program� is sponsored in conjunction with other local organizations and generous monetary and food donations from the public. “I love helping people, especially kids,� Skaggs said. “My programs help make sure residents have the nutritional elements they need.� Nearly all of the Extension Office events are free to the public. Bridge said the only time fees are implemented is if items needed for the activity aren’t purchasable with government funding. “It’s rewarding to see someone get the information they need to better their lives,� Bridge said. “Our programs have been wellreceived by the community and have helped instill confidence in people, no matter how old or young they are.� For more information on the Meade County Extension Service office and its programs, contact the office at 270-422-4958.
Riverport to ask for exclusive rights Committee hopes to attract industry By Laura Saylor saylor@thenewsstandard.com Meade County Riverport Authority members are hoping to attain exclusive rights to maritime activity at the developing port in an effort to entice more businesses to develop in the area. By acquiring exclusive rights, the Riverport Authority could gain the interest of businesses that would feel more invested and secure knowing there wouldn’t be any neighboring competition, board members said at the Oct. 2 meeting. “It’s very obvious ‌ that this is a serious issue,â€? said Joe Wright, acting chairman of the Meade County Riverport Authority. Board members briefly discussed what the exclusivity rights would entail with Fiscal Court members in attendance. “Let’s be clear that this
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is for water-born activity only: On the dock and off the dock,� said Riverport Authority consultant Mike Flint. “We’re not talking about trucking or rail or anything like that.� A unanimous vote was made by board members to present Fiscal Court, which would have to render the ultimate decision, with a request for exclusive rights to the port. The request will be drafted by Flint and will be presented to Fiscal Court at a later date. Two engineers from Burgess and Niple, an architectural and engineering firm, gave a concise overview of first-round plans for constructing the 1.16 mile road that would lead to the port. A rough drawing outlining the infrastructure was presented to board members. “We hope to have it wrapped up by the end of the year,� said engineer Mike Robinson about the planning and design details. Robinson said he and his associates from Burgess and
Niple are in the process of scheduling a meeting with the Industrial Authority. Before and ground breaking can begin, plans must be approved by the Industrial Authority, which owns the land the port will be constructed on. “We’re trying to get a meeting with (David) Pace and the Industrial Authority in the next week or two,� Robinson said. Riverport Authority members entered a closed session for less than 10 minutes at the beginning of the meeting, during which they discussed contracts with possible stevedores. The executive session was held to correct the illegal closed session held at last month’s meeting, during which Wright failed to mention which Kentucky Revised Statue allowed matters to be discussed behind closed doors at a public meeting. “I want to make sure I cross my T’s and do it by the books this time,� Wright said.
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The News Standard Basham family recognized for community service Friday, October 5, 2007
By Felicia Thompson Not all good deeds go unnoticed, as one family learned recently when it received recognition for community service. Bill Basham, a deputy sheriff since 1982, and his entire family were the recipients of the 2007 Farm Bureau Community Service Award. Greg Beavin, a manager with the Farm Bureau agency, presented the award to the Bashams during a potluck dinner held in the Farm Bureau building on Sept. 18. Basham and his wife, Jeanie, their daughter, Tammy Hardesty, along with her husband, Joey, and their two daughters, Jill and Tiffany, accepted the award. The Farm Bureau Community Service Award was created in 1997 by the Farm Bureau Board of Directors to recognize outstanding ser-
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“The streets looked like a war zone,” James Greer, who served as county Judge/ Executive when the tornado struck, said during a recent interview. “There were roofs, timber and walls from the inside of people’s homes just lying in the middle of the streets. There wasn’t a sprig of grass left because everything had gone into the river.” Unfortunately, the cyclone had been almost too quick to allow for an adequate warning. WMMG only had enough time to radio a splitsecond notice that the eye of the storm was headed straight for Brandenburg. Around 4:30 p.m., the face of the city changed forever. The tornado flew through the streets at a speed of 55 mph, but this small, Southern town wouldn’t be the first or last place to be toppled by the tornado’s strength. Mother Nature’s wrath on Meade County was the result of just one of 148 twisters to touch down in a six state radius between April 3 and 4. Numerous cities suffered some amount of damage from the overpowering wind and rain. Next to Xenia, Ohio and Huntsville, Ala., Brandenburg reportedly received the storm’s biggest beat down during the two days of tormenting twisters in the South and Midwest. Nearly one-third of Brandenburg was thrown toward the Ohio River and much of the land and everything on it was left in complete shambles, but the spirit of the people would prevail. “People pulled together with the common interest of making things better,” Greer said about the aftermath of the tornado. “The county was smaller than it is now and you were somehow connected to all of the injured or deceased. The tragedy left no one untouched.” He said people started rushing up to him after the storm stopped, asking what they should do. Greer said there also was total cooperation from surrounding counties, the state government and private businesses that donated equipment and time to the cleanup. “All I could tell people was to start picking up the debris and digging others out from underneath it,” he said. “The mass cooperation from people following the tornado restored any lost faith people had in humanity.” The Red Cross, Kentucky State Police and National Guard were also called on for assistance. Greer said he put a call into the governor to try and seal off the town to prevent loitering. “The first thing I thought after the storm had passed was ‘I have to try and block off the town,’” he said. “The governor said he couldn’t get the National Guard here until the next morning, and I was afraid that would be too late so I called Fort Knox.” Greer said soldiers arrived that night and the James R.
vice to the community by a Farm Bureau member. Basham has served on the Farm Bureau Board of Directors for more than 25 years and he currently serves on the Hillcrest Country Club Board of Directors. He also is the vice president and a charter member of the Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge #67. Helping out the community has been a family affair for the Bashams. Bill and Jeanie’s children — and even grandchildren — work hard every year with local programs such as Toys For Tots, Shop With A Cop and the Angel Tree programs. Tammy gets the names for all the local children that need to be added to the Angel Tree each year. Beavin credited Basham with helping the program’s thrive. “Bill has been instrumental in the success of Meade
County’s ‘Shop With A Cop’ program.” Beavin said. Bill and Jeanie alone are not the only ones who work with the program. The Fraternal Order of Police collects money with roadblocks and the first Saturday after Thanksgiving, they take children out for the Shop With A Cop. “We help 350 to 400 kids every year.” Jeanie said. “We just try to make sure that every child…has a happy Christmas.” The Basham family works in coordination with Toys for Tots to ensure that every child that’s on the Angel Tree receives plenty of presents. Even after the recent award, Jeanie has remained modest. “I don’t feel like we deserve it any more than anyone else that works just as hard,” Jeanie said “We’re just part of the cog.”
Allen building became a make-shift morgue. In the following weeks, months and years, the city of Brandenburg began a slow but steady uprising. The city would eventually return to working order following hours of strenuous labor. Greer said the courthouse wasn’t rebuilt in old downtown because it had outgrown the space, like many of the land’s previous occupants, but improvements to Kentucky’s only Main Street leading to the river continue into present-day. Greer said people started to move businesses out of old downtown prior to the tornado because of the lack of space and parking in the area, but the tornado helped seal the deal and kept people out. In recent months, though,
the city of Brandenburg and its residents have started to conjure up ideas on how to clean up the area and bring people back to a place seeping with Meade County memories – many good, one surely sad. The events of April 3, 1974, will probably never fade from memory and are likely to stay imprinted on people’s minds and hold a special place in their hearts, no matter how many improvements physically cover up what was destroyed. “I remember everything that happened and all the people we lost like it was yesterday. Like most people who were there, I probably always will,” Greer said. “But I’m an optimistic person and I try not to let myself think about it every time it begins to rain.”
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‘Fair and balanced’ doesn’t mean ‘deaf, blind and oblivious’ Despite the weather being cooler this month, I’ve been feeling more heat than usual lately. I wouldn’t call it a scorcher, just yet, but ask me again Monday when the Staples trial commences. A comment I printed from a defendant in the Staples marijuana case a few weeks back was met with harsh criticism from attorneys and readers alike. Now it seems I’m being considered an infamous tabloid reporter with a grudge to settle and a newspaper at my disposal. Justin Staples, the son of former magistrate Jamie Staples, had a few choice words about the prosecutor as he left the courtroom after an evidence hearing last month. I never printed the comment due to its slanderous nature, but I paraphrased its News to Me nature (as per the request of Justin). Now some have accused me of taking a stance on this case, and a Staples defense attorney even referred to the coverage, and newspaper as a whole, as being “prejudiced,” motioning to move the location of the trial because of The News Standard’s coverage. Let’s put all this into perspective. Charles L. • Justin Staples chose to make the comWestmoreland ments to me — a reporter with a note pad, pen and tape recorder in hand. I didn’t seek him out. In truth, I prefer to speak with attorneys regarding legal cases: They provide more information and are more amicable to the press than those they represent. • Fair and balanced doesn’t mean pretending things didn’t happen and comments weren’t said. If you want censored reading material you’re living in the wrong country. • Justin Staples’ comment has NOTHING to do with the trial itself. It DOES NOT mean he is guilty of growing marijuana, it simply means he has no tact, bad judgement, and a dislike for the person prosecuting the case. • Immaturity in a courtroom and slanderous comments toward an attorney SHOULD NOT be ignored. To do so is allowing this behavior to continue, and perhaps even condones such sophomoric antics. Everyone is responsible for what they do and say — especially while inside a court of law when choosing to speak to a reporter. • I informed the prosecutor of whom the comments regarded of what was said before going to print. My coverage of the Staples trial has been fair. If you read the Sept. 21 article where the statement from Justin Staples appeared, you’ll notice I buried the comment because it had no significance to the actual hearing and what the defense attorneys were discussing during the trial. Reporting fairly and accurately is crucial, but that doesn’t mean I should turn a blind eye while others abuse free speech to slander others. And it most certainly doesn’t mean a newspaper should be used as a defense attorney’s scapegoat because his client knowingly, and willingly, demonstrated poor judgement at the worst possible time. I will continue to be fair, but I can’t control what others do and say. And I will never report with blinders on.
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Good policy must prevail over politics when deciding on children’s health care Much has been reported in recent weeks about SCHIP, a Washington acronym used to describe the State Children’s Health Insurance Program. In plain speak, SCHIP is a government health insurance program created to help lower-income children. The program expires this year and requires the authorization of Congress to be extended. Naturally, all of us in Congress want to help children. I support the SCHIP program and believe it should continue to provide a safety net for children whose families cannot afford health insurance. I have consistently supported the program in the past and was proud to vote for a resolution last week to extend funding for the rest of the fiscal year while Congress negotiates the terms of the program’s future viability. Like most things political, the devil is in the details. Some of my colleagues argue that we should not only extend the program, but we should also drastically expand funding — by raising taxes — to extend benefits to families who can already afford care.
A modified bill (H.R. 976) Supporters of this bill fail was debated in the House of to recognize the importance Representatives last week. that tobacco production has Under this proposal, states on many of our nation’s would have a financial incen- rural communities, includtive over the next five years ing many in the Kentucky’s to enroll as many Second Congressiopeople as possible for nal District. If signed Ron SCHIP. While some into law, this bill will Lewis of these participants eliminate jobs in the will be children from Commonwealth and lower-income famimake black market lies, many others will and counterfeit cigabe from middle-class rettes more prevafamilies, most of lent. whom already have I voted against this private health covbill because Kenerage. The bill also Legislative tucky will lose under opens new loopholes this proposal. Not Update for illegal immigrants only will Kentucky to receive additional families shifted into taxpayer-funded benefits. SCHIP have to face unreliAfter five years, projected able future coverage, they SCHIP spending will drop will also pay more in inby 72 percent, forcing a fu- creased taxes than the state ture Congress to find the will receive in program revenue to cover the mas- funding. In fact, the Comsive budget shortfall or else monwealth will lose an estilet millions of children lose mated $602 million over the their health coverage. five-year reauthorization of The bill authorizes a 61- the program. cent-per-pack increase in While H.R. 976 ultimately federal tobacco taxes to pay passed, President Bush has for proposed expansions. promised to veto it and proTobacco taxes fall hardest on ponents in the House of Repthe working poor, the very resentatives lack the requisite people SCHIP was originally number of votes to overturn designed to help. a presidential veto.
Indeed, there is a better way. My colleague, Congressman Joe Barton, of Texas, has introduced an alternative SCHIP reauthorization bill that will increase the programs’ funding while keeping the focus on helping low-income children. The proposed extension includes an increase in funding, allowing states to continue enrolling children, ensuring that no child will suffer benefit cuts or jeopardy to their existing care. I support Rep. Barton’s proposal and look forward to its serious consideration by the entire House. Children’s health care should be a bipartisan issue. Good policy is good politics. As the political posturing surrounding this issue draws to a close with a presidential veto, we must work together, for the millions of needy children across this country who depend on SCHIP, to produce a sensible solution that ensures the viability of this important program into the years ahead. Congressman Ron Lewis has represented Kentucky’s Second District, which includes Meade County, since 1994.
Outward Bound: Program can help veterans readjust to life Remember Outward Bound, the wilderness program we heard about as teens? Now there’s a special Outward Bound course for veterans. If you served in combat in Afghanistan, Iraq, Somalia or the Gulf, and if you’ve had some readjustment problems, there’s an Outward Bound course for you. You may even qualify for a grant from the Disabled Americans Veterans Charitable Service Trust to pay for it. According to its Web site, the goals of the Outward Bound veterans course are rediscovering pride in accomplishment, taking responsibility and sticking to tasks, all the while sharing the experience with the group in activities like the
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Veterans Post ropes course, rock climbing and white-water rafting. There’s a requirement: You need to be in a veterans support system of some kind, maybe at the VA or Veterans Outreach Center. The next open enrollment course is July 13-18, 2008 in Colorado. If you’re in a veterans mental-health support group, there’s an Outward Bound program for your whole group. If at least nine of you sign up, along with your counselor, you can qualify for tuition coverage from the DAV, and your counselor goes for free. There are a variety of locations and activities,
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Lester J. Dowell Lester J. Dowell, 85, died Sunday, Sept. 30 at Norton’s Hospital. He was born in Breckinridge County, Ky. on May 2, 1922. He was a farmer, a WWII Army Veteran and a member of the Irvington Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed playing baseball for the Irvington Dodgers in the forties, and he was a hunter. Dowell was preceded in death by his parents Richard and Ersula Jones Dowell. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth “Panny” Dowell; two daughters, Jo Ann (Adrian) Basham of Irvington, Ky. and Janice (Jeff) Williams of Corydon, Ind.; two grandchildren; and three sisters, Juanita Taylor, Mary Richard Johnson and Lisa Marian Bandy, all of Irvington, Ky. Funeral services were held on Oct. 3 at Alexander Funeral Home. He was buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery in Irvington.
Edward Paul Sherrard Edward Paul Sherrard, 81, of Hardin County, Ky. died Saturday, Sept. 29 at Kindred Hospital in Louisville, Ky. He retired from the U. S. Army serving with the Military Police, was a former Hardin County Deputy Sheriff and worked for Ray’s Automobile Dealership. He was a member of Camp Knox Masonic Lodge #919 F. & A. M. and was a member of the Shrine Temple. He is survived by two sons, Edward Paul Sherrard, Jr. of Elizabethtown, Ky., and Richard Sherrard of Hodgenville, Ky.; two brothers, Calvin Sherrard of Elizabethtown, Ky., and Eugene Sherrard of S.C. Funeral service were Thursday, Sept. 27 at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central in Radcliff, Ky. with a U. S. Army Chaplain officiating. Masonic rites and military honors were also rendered. Guest register may be signed at www.nebfh.com.
Pauline Reesor Mrs. Pauline Reesor, 85, of Elizabethtown, Ky., formerly of Ekron, Ky., died Friday, Sept. 28 at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown, Ky. Mrs. Reesor was born June 6, 1922, the daughter of Leslie and Rose Strieble Tanner. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Edward Reesor. Mrs. Reesor is survived by seven children, Earline (Roger) Oakes, James (Sue) Reesor, Gary (Betty) Reesor, Robert (Mary) Reesor, Ekron, Ky., Edward (Kathy) Reesor, Louisville, Ky., Barbara Love and Brenda Reesor, Elizabethtown, Ky.; 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Chapel of the Hager Funeral Home with Rev. David Campbell officiating. Burial was in Garnettsville Cemetery, directed by Hager Funeral Home. Online condolences at www.hagerfuneralhome.com.
Laura Foote Law Services for Laura Foote Law, 58, were held at the First United Methodist Church Thursday, Sept. 27 at 4 p.m. A reception was held by the family at the NCHS Library following the service. She died Sept. 22 at Casper Medical Center, Casper, Wyo. Laura was born on Sept 12., 1949 in Louisville. She was n administrative assistant at Natrona County High School for many years. She loved the students and staff at NC and will be remembered for her many acts of kindness. She always saw the best in everyone and reached out to people who needed to be touched the most. Originally from Kentucky, she lived in Casper for 31 years. She and her husband, David, were married in Henderson, Ky., in 1976. Over the years, she was active with school and civic functions, including the Casper Geo Wives, the area gourmet club, the Casper Federal Credit Union and the First United Methodist Church. She was a frequent volunteer for activities at local and state high school events, ranging from chaperoning prom to selling tickets at basketball games. In her spare time, she enjoyed entertaining friends and family; a particular highlight was her annual Kentucky Derby party. Her delicious cooking was enhanced by the bounty from her and her husband’s garden. When not making peach pie or brownies, she could often be found taking care of flowers at school or home. Survivors include her husband; two children, Sarah Elizabeth of Denver, and William Michael of Ithaca, N.Y.; three brothers, Edwin Foote of Louisville, Phillip Foote of Crestwood, Ky., and Jim Foote of Irvington, Ky., one sister, Sue Alexander of Henderson, Ky.; also numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends across the country. She is preceded in death by her parents, Mary Scott and Gerard Moore Foote. The family requests no flowers but will welcome donations to the Laura law Memorial Fund which helps students, such as buying prom tickets, yearbooks and helping with transportation needs of high school students. More information can be found online at www.lauralawmemorialfund.org.
William Bert Parr William Bert Parr, 63, passed away Sept. 30 after a long battle with cancer. His parents, Thomas S. Parr and Cora Conrad Parr Pond and his sister Beatrice Hodge, preceded him in death. Mr. Parr was born April 14, 1944 in Mt. Vernon, Ind. He lived most of his life in Florida, but also resided in Tennessee, then returned to Indiana. He served in the Army and was most recently employed as an over the road truck driver with Belmont Freight. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Parr; daughter, Rachel (Eddie) Bellamy; grandchildren Cade and Miley Bellamy all of Bridgeport, Ala.; stepdaughter Melissa Hall of North, S.C.; brothers John (Dianna) Parr of Blaine, Tenn., David (Kristal) Parr of Taswell, Ind., Forrest (Barbara) Myers of Bumpus Mills, Tenn., Paul (Alice) Myers of English, Ind.; his best friend and “little brother” Eddie Robbins, and many nieces and nephews. The family wishes to express a heartfelt “thank you” to the staff and residents of Cypress Grove Rehabilitation Center for their loving care during his illness. Graveside service were held Tuesday, Oct. 2 at Parr-Frans Cemetery in Battletown, Ky. Bruington-Jenkins-Sturgeon Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may be made to The American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be made at www.bjsfunerals.
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MSSG (ret) Oscar Dale Kitts, 74, of Elizabethtown, Ky., died Saturday, Sept. 29 at his home. He was preceded in death by his son, Richard Dale Kitts. Survivors include his wife, Margaret “Winkie” Kitts; a daughter and son-in-law, Donna Allen and Michael Dalton of Elizabethtown ; five grandchildren; and eight greatgrandchildren. There was a committal service with military honors at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 3 at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central in Radcliff, Ky. Expressions of Sympathy may take the form of contributions to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105 or WHAS 11 Crusade for Children, P. O. Box 1100, Louisville, KY, 40201. The guest register may be signed at www.nebfh.com. Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Staff Sgt. Kevin Ray Brown Staff Sergeant Kevin Ray Brown, 38, of Fort Hood, Texas died Monday, Sept. 25, 2007 while serving his country in Muqdadiyah, Iraq. SSG Brown was assigned to the 6th Squadron, 9th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team. He was a member of East Side Baptist Church in Killeen, Texas and he graduated from Harrah High School in Harrah, Okla. He is survived by his wife, Magdalena Diocson Brown of Fort Hood, Texas; four children, Charlene Brown and Maria Brown both of Fort Hood, Pamala Lambert and her husband Shawn of Frisco, Texas and Jeremy Chambers of Fort Hood; his parents, Richard and Glenda Brown of Harrah, Okla.; one granddaughter, Eleasha Lambert; his sister and brother-in-law, Brandy and Bo Ross of Okla.; his grandmother, Alene Kindreck of Mid West City, Okla.; great-grandmother, Vida Martin of Carney, Okla.; a nephew, Bo Ross, Jr.; and cousins, Beth Larrington of Elizabethtown, Ky., and James Earl Brown of Rineyville, Ky. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3 at New Salem Baptist Church in Vine Grove, Ky. with U. S. Army Chaplain and Rev. Rick Breeze officiating. Burial was in the New Salem Baptist Church Cemetery with full military honors. The visitation was Tuesday and Wednesday at Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home in Vine Grove, Ky. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to New Salem Baptist Church , 632 New Salem Church Road, Vine Grove, KY, 40175. The guest register may be signed at www.nebfh.com.
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Antha Lou Wheeler Mrs. Antha Lou Wheeler, 65, of Brandenburg, died Thursday, Sept. 27 at Hardin Memorial Hospital, Elizabethtown, Ky. Mrs. Wheeler was born Nov. 18, 1941, the daughter of William L. and Eller D. Clark McKinney. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Aubrey McKinney and a daugher-in-law, Donna Wheeler. Mrs. Wheeler is survived by nine children, Robbye (Sarah) Wheeler, Rebecca (Travis) Greer, Betty (Jeff) Emberton, Kay (John) McCawley, all of Brandenburg, Lisa (Wayne) Smith, Charlestown, Ind., Melissa (Jimmy) Fulkerson, Mt. Washington, Ky., Julie (Rick) Bruce, Valley Station, Ky., Rita (John) Summers, Hardinsburg, Ky., and Frank Wheeler, Louisville, Ky.; a brother, Chester McKinney, Louisville, Ky.; 21 grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Funeral Services were held on Monday, Oct. 1 from the Lincoln Trail Christian Church, Irvington, Ky., with Rev. Todd Edmondson, officiating. Burial was in Cap Anderson Cemetery in Brandenburg, directed by Hager Funeral Home . Online condolences may be left at www.hagerfuneralhome.com.and
Patricia Ann Nix Shoulders Mrs. Patricia Ann Nix Shoulders, 78, of Brandenburg, died Friday, Sept. 21 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, Ky. Mrs. Shoulders was treasurer for the Order of the Eastern Star in Brandenburg and a member of New Brandenburg Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her Husband, George C. Shoulders; a son, Ricky Drane and a daughter-in-law, Margie Drane. She is survived by five children, Brenda (Arthur) Smith, Greg (Trina) Shoulders, Brandenburg, Donnie Drane, Chaplain, Ky., Darrell (Jolene) Drane, McDaniels, Ky., Gary (Sheila) Drane, Vertrees, Ky., a step-son, Mike (Susie) Shoulders, Brandenburg; nine grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, two step- grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren. Memorial Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 6 from the New Brandenburg Baptist Church with Rev. Tom Bridge officiating. Friends may call at the church after 10:30 a.m. on Saturday. Hager Funeral Home in Brandenburg has been entrusted with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the New Brandenburg Baptist Church Building Fund. Online condolences may be left at www.hagerfuneralhome.com.
Evelyn Dugan Evelyn Dugan, 68, of Elizabethtown, died Thursday, Sept. 27 at Hospice/Norton Pavilion in Louisville after battling an illness for several years. She was a native of Meade County and was a member of Grace Heartland Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Preshadel Chism. Survivors include a son, David Dugan of Louisville, Ky.; two daughters, Cheryl Morris and Chuck of Elizabethtown, Ky., and Jessica Dugan of Louisville, Ky.; a brother, Ray Chism and Margie of Ekron, Ky.; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. The funeral was held Monday, Oct. 1 at Brown Funeral Home in Elizabethtown, Ky. with the Rev. Gary Morris officiating. Burial followed in Hardin Memorial Park.
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Gerry and Nancye Lynn eye up their scores on the electronic scoring machine as they play a friendly game at their bowling alley. people in the area and is frequently the host to area bowling leagues, school reward parties and business gatherings. It is also one of the activities high school seniors participate in during Project Graduation — a series of group events that celebrate Meade County's graduating class. "A lot of the same people come in, especially with the bowling leagues, and everybody becomes like one big family,” she said. “We know just about everyone who comes in the door.” New customers are always more than welcome to come “join the family.” Gerry said one of the best things about the business is that the game doesn’t dis-
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have likely been on the market for a long time already. Enter the scammers. For a big upfront fee, they promise to deal with the mortgage company for the homeowner. Unfortunately, all too often homeowners are discovering that the scammers just take the money and run. Meanwhile the mortgage company moves ahead with foreclosure plans because the homeowner doesn’t contact them. If you’re caught in this situation and know you can’t make the increased payments when your interest rate goes up, contact your lender. Depending on your payment history, it might be able to help. A scammer certainly won’t. David Uffington regrets that he cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into his column whenever possible. Write to him in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to columnreply@gmail. com.
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So what if hay can beat a snowball? By Andy Mills UK Extension Service For livestock and horse owners, hay is a bad word. During the last few weeks, by far, the most popular questions have been regarding where to purchase hay. My only answer has been, “I’m sorry, but I don’t know.” As we all know, the April freeze and the drought have greatly diminished the hay and pasture supplies, among other things, in Kentucky and the surrounding states. With a big demand and a small supply, hay prices are reaching the uneconomical mark. I just hope people are using common sense when purchasing hay. Along with common sense, knowledge of hay quality and animal nutritional needs can help buyers determine the value of hay. Keep in mind, hays are not created equal in quality and bale size. Like humans, if an animal does not receive proper nutrition its performance will suffer. For example, a non-lactating mature cow in the middle third of gestation needs a diet of 7 percent crude protein and 48.8 percent Total Digestible Nutrients (TDN). The TDN value is an indication of the energy level. If the TDN needs are not met, she will lose weight as well as run the risk of having calving and rebreeding problems. The nutrient analysis of average grass hay is about 9.5 percent crude protein and
FRANKFORT — Ten years ago, Marion Simon was just trying to find a way to educate county extension agents about sustainable agriculture. She had no idea that a monthly program on the third Thursday of each month would evolve to reach more than 16,000 small and parttime farmers over the years. She is the state specialist for small and part-time farmers at Kentucky State University. “The idea was that the agents would come to the same location month-aftermonth and they could see the natural progression of the crops and livestock and be able to identify them,” Simon said. “It’s still a handson training format every month.” She said a large part of the training has been focused on tobacco alternatives. The other part of the training always involves some recognition of forages and livestock at various stages.
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The saying hay will “beat a snowball” may be put to the test this winter, as livestock owners search for hay that has maintained some kind of nutritional value through this season’s field-scorching drought. Nutritious hay has been hard to locate this season. 48 percent TDN. Feeding a non-lactating mature cow average grass hay will not quite meet her needs. Also, as she moves into the last third of gestation, and then into lactation after calving, those TDN needs increase to 53.2 percent and 56 percent respectively. Likewise, most grass hay that I have seen tested and that I have seen cut is less than average in quality. Legumes like alfalfa and clover added to grass hay does significantly increase its quality. Therefore, when feeding average or less than average grass hay, at some point, a supplement will need to be fed, too. Another question a hay buyer needs to answer is “Can a higher quality commodity feed, like soybean
hulls, which will meet the animals needs, be fed at a cheaper price?” Today, with the prices I’ve heard on average grass hay and considering waste when feeding round bales, the cost of feed is about $1 per cow per day, and the cow will lose weight. With the price of soybean hulls and not considering the cost of extra labor in feeding them, the cost of feed is about $1.26 per cow per day, and the cows will not lose weight. Which one is cheaper? The most sensible option would be to feed a combination of hay and supplements. The amount of each has to be determined by balancing a ration. If you want to make sure you are meeting your animals’ nutritional needs, stop
“We’ve covered more than 150 crops and enterprises,” she continued. “Everything from marketing and risk management to production agriculture. It’s a national model now.” Simon said that people from across Kentucky have made their way to Frankfort for the monthly field days. They’ve also had visitors from seven other states and 15 countries. Harold Benson, KSU Land Grant Program director, said he is overwhelmed and overjoyed that Third Thursday has been able to meet people’s needs for so many years. “Anything that has a duration beyond a year is good,” he said. “Five years is outstanding and 10 years … and to still be able to say you’ve satisfied the needs of the people, and from all indications we’ve done that, is just priceless.” Benson said the success of the program is due to a collaboration of professionals and resources from KSU, University of Kentucky College of
Ag., Kentucky Department of Agriculture and many more. “We’ve all come together to identify issues, opportunities and problems that affect all of us,” he said. Benson and Simon both said the challenge for the future of Third Thursday will be accessibility. “I think our next challenge is how to mobilize this same effort and put it out in many of the counties throughout the state,” Benson said. “I don’t want to change anything; I just want to make it more accessible to a lot more people.” Third Thursday primarily is funded through a Sustainable Agriculture, Research and Education Program grant. Other sources of funding come from KSU and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Risk Management Agency. The program is on the third Thursday of each month, January through November, at KSU’s Research and Demonstration Farm in Frankfort. For more information, contact Simon at 502-597-6437.
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Ashley (Gray) and Joe Medley Joe Medley and Ashley (Gray) Medley were united in marriage Sept. 8 in Gatlinburg, Tenn. Parents of the bride are Kenny and Sheri Gray, of Flaherty, Ky. Parents of the groom are Wayne and Peggy Medley, also of Flaherty, Ky. The couple will reside in Big Springs at their farm. A reception will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13 at the Flaherty firehouse. All friends and family are invited to attend. Those who attended the ceremony were immediate family and close friends.The wedding party consisted of Carrie Parks, Anna Medley, Brittany Collins and Chelsey Gray was the Maid of Honor. Josh Brown was the best man, and Lenny Medley, Corey Lucas and Jacob Wathen were groomsmen. Brianna Collins was the flower girl and Bayli Medley was the ring bearer.
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Having a child repeat a grade may be beneficial QUESTION: Is retention in are crystal clear. It is not often realized that the same grade ever advisable for a child who is not a the curricular content of each late bloomer? How about the grade level is very similar to the year before and the slow learner? DR. DOBSON: There are year after. There is considerable redundancy in some students who the concepts taught; can profit from a second year at the same Focus on the students in each grade level and many the family grade are taken a little farther in their who will not. The best studies, but much guideline is this: Reof the time is spent tain only the child for in review. The arithwhom something will metical methods of be different next year. addition and subtracA youngster who is tion, for example, are sick for seven months taught in the primary in an academic year James years, but considermight profit from another run-through Dobson able work is done on these tasks in the when he or she is healthy. And as I’ve indicat- sixth grade, too. Thus, the most unjustified, a late-developing child should be held back in kin- able reason for retention is to dergarten (or the first grade give the slow learner another at the latest) to place him or year of exposure to easier her with youngsters of com- concepts. He will not do better the second time around! parable development. For the slow learner, how- Nor is there much magic in ever -- the child who has summer school. Some parbelow-average ability -- a ents hope that a six-week second journey through the program in July and August same grade will not help. will accomplish what was If he was failing the fourth impossible in the 10 months grade in June, he will con- between September and tinue to fail the fourth grade June. They are often disapin September. The findings pointed. from research on this issue
QUESTION: I have observed that elementary and junior high school students -even high schoolers -- tend to admire the more strict teachers. Common sense would tell us that they would like those who were easier on them. Why do you think they are drawn to the disciplinarians? DR. DOBSON: You are right; teachers who maintain order and demand the most from their students are often the most respected members of the faculty, provided they aren’t mean and grouchy. One who can control a class without being unpleasant is almost always esteemed by her students. That is true because there is safety in order. When a class is out of control, particularly at the elementary school level, the children are afraid of each other. If the teacher can’t make the class behave, how can she prevent a bully from doing his thing? How can she keep the students from laughing at one of its less able members? Children can be vicious to each other, so they feel good about having a teacher who is strong but kind.
Second, children love justice. When someone has violated a rule, they want immediate retribution. They admire the teacher who can enforce an equitable legal system, and they find great comfort in reasonable social expectations. By contrast, the teacher who does not control her class inevitably allows crime to pay, violating something basic in the value system of children. Third, children admire strict teachers because chaos is nerve-wracking. Screaming and hitting and wiggling are fun for about 10 minutes; then the confusion begins to get tiresome and irritating. I have smiled in amusement many times as secondand third-grade children astutely evaluated the relative disciplinary skills of their teachers. They know how a class should be conducted. I only wish all of their teachers were equally aware of this important attribute.
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Most TV celebrates the worst in us I have set before you life and death, the blessing and the curse. Choose life, then, that you and your descendants may live. —Deuteronomy 31:19 I have always been suspicious of flu shots given at malls and grocery stores, but even more so this year. I got my flu shot early, but spent two weeks over Christmas laid up with the flu! I want my thirty dollars back! When I have the flu for that long, there’s not much to do but sleep and watch TV. I find it almost impossible to concentrate on things like reading or writing. I slept as much as I could and then I sat in front of “the box” and filled my head with mindless stupidity until I couldn’t stand another minute of it. I hadn’t watched that much TV since the last time I had the flu and I had forgotten just how awful it can be.
It’s not even “junk TV.” It’s sions that would have em“garbage TV.” barrassed most teen-age I learned that for merely boys. There were the celebri$19.95 I could purchase 70 ty-worshipping and scandalhours of “blood-sucking, hunting so-called “news” flesh-eating, bone chilling, programs. horror classics” on just one Jerry Springer’s “guests” “Collector’s Ediare an endless stream tion DVD,” if I acted Encouraging of pathetic examples “now.” of humanity who Words I watched an Aushave no idea which tralian idiot poke at of 100 relatives and alligators until they casual acquaintances snapped, almost takis “my baby’s real faing off his head. I ther.” listened to an incredYou can tour the ibly arrogant political incredibly gaudy and talk-show host who tasteless mansions promised “no spin.” of some obscenely Ronald After a few minutes, overpaid music Knott my head was spinstars. I haven’t been ning so badly that that nauseous since I I had to run to the toured the Elvis manbathroom for relief. sion, in disguise, back in the There was one back-stab- ‘70s. bing, cut-throat, humiliating You can watch young “reality” show after another! adults eat cockroaches and There were grown men wallow with rats for prizwith juvenile sexual obses- es on Fear Factor. You can
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Don’t just talk about it, do something I heard a story about Gen- find and built a bridge. Long eral Stonewall Jackson and before daylight, General Jackson was told by how his army found his wagon master all itself on one side of a Pastor’s the wagons and artilriver when it needed to be on the other Spotlight lery had crossed the river. General Jackson side. asked where are the After telling his enengineers and what gineers to plan and are they doing? build a bridge so the The wagon masarmy could cross, ter’s only reply was he called his wagon that they were in their master in to tell him tent drawing up plans that it was urgent the for a bridge. wagon train cross the Randy In the Bible, Book river as soon as posJohnson of 2 Kings 7, there is sible. a story told about a The wagon master started gathering all the logs, terrible famine in the land rocks and fence rails he could with no food to eat and peo-
ple were starving to death. In the story there were four men who had the disease of leprosy sitting under a tree talking about how terrible the famine was. The Syrian Army had some food but they were fierce. One of the men said to the other three, “Why sit we here until we die? If we say, we will enter into the city, then the famine is in the city, and we shall die there, and if we sit still here, we die also. Now therefore come, and let us fall unto the host of the Syrians, if they save us alive, we shall live; and if they kill us, we shall but die.”
That man knew that by doing nothing they would surely die. They decided to take action and do something. It turns out that they found plenty of food for themselves and they lived. The church today is filled with people of little action. Idleness can bring the death of a people or a church. This world needs not another sermon, they need someone to “do something.” Randy Johnson is the reverend of the Brandenburg Church of God ande also hosts a radio show on WMMG from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. from Monday through Wednesday.
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was held in the mid-1950s, during which time the congregation decided whether to build a new church or continue to rent Rock Haven from the city government. “The vote was neck and neck,” said LeGrand. “In the end, those who wanted a new church went on and built the new one … and others stayed behind.” In 1978, the two Rock Haven church congregations merged and the old church building was seldom used, said Pastor William Chandler of the “new” Rock Haven Baptist Church, which opened its doors in 1966. “There may have been some weddings and other activities held at the old building … but by the 1980s, I don’t believe it was used for anything too often,” he said. Dan Young, Park Administrator for Otter Creek Park, also said the building has been vacant for more than 20 years. He said several attempts were made to refurbish the building. Park personnel had considered relocating the church from its present location — on a sharp curve on Rock Ridge Road — to another area of the park where it could be preserved. “We thought about grants and funding … but in the end it was going to cost about a
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to recognize risk factors that can and cannot be changed. Risk factors a woman cannot change include: Being female, increased age, a personal or family history of breast cancer, never having children, starting menstruation before age 12, and entering menopause after age 50. There are however, many risk factors a woman can control: Smoking, being overweight, unhealthy diet, heavy alcohol use, and prolonged exposure to estrogen. Keep in mind that breast cancer can occur at any age, but it is more likely to occur after age 40. The second part of a good personal action plan includes three steps: Self-examination, clinical examination and annual mammograms. Guidelines for women ages 20-39 include monthly self-examination to become familiar with how your breasts normally look and feel in order to spot any lumps or changes, and a clinical breast exam by a physician at least every three years. You can ask your doctor or nurse to demonstrate how to do a self-exam correctly. By age 40, in addition to monthly self-exams and an annual clinical exam, women are encouraged to get an annual mammogram. A mammogram is simply a low-dose X-ray of the breast. Mammo-
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or they don’t pass.” Due to fall break, school officials were unavailable for comment on the district’s KCCT scores. While KCCT is the state’s way of holding schools responsible for student progress, No Child Left Behind is a federal standard requiring a school to make 100 percent of its target goals in order to qualify for Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP). In order for a school to meet the standards, a certain percentage of students in each target group must be at the proficient level. No Child Left Behind only applies to schools, not districts. Students are divided up in to eight groups: white (non-hispanic), African American, Hispanic, Asian, limited English proficiency, free/reduced lunch, disabled and all students. By 2014, schools are required to have all students proficient in math and reading. Gross was unable to say if the schools in the district
quarter to a half-million dollars,” he said. Young is working on paperwork that will give the church to the Meade County Fire Protection District, though Otter Creek Park will still own the land. The transfer of ownership is to eliminate Otter Creek Park’s liability, should any injuries occur during the burn. A similar church fire was held in Battletown less than 10 years ago. Then-fire chief Chris Crawford, now a state fire marshal, was in charge of organizing the burn. “There were a few people who had some complaints and were offended,” Crawford said. “(Battletown fire department) owned the church and used it for classrooms and training … but we didn’t have the money for the upkeep of it. The board of directors decided to use it for fire training.” Crawford said staging fires is the best way for firefighters to perform efficiently and safely in “real world” situations. “There’s no better way to learn than to get into a burning building and do it,” he said. Some former churchgoers aren’t so persuaded. “I wish there was a way to stop it,” LeGrand said about the intended burn. “Let them go burn down an old barn or something. It’s a historic place … if we keep cutting our roots, how will we know where we’re going in the future?” “It seems like a shame,” grams typically can detect cancers up to two years before they are large enough to be felt. The Kentucky Women’s Cancer Screening Program may be able to assist women who meet income guidelines who are not receiving mammograms because they do not have insurance. If you do detect a lump, do not panic — eight out of 10 lumps are not cancerous, but all should be reported to and investigated by your physician. Meade County is one of two counties in the Lincoln Trail district to have an active Breast Cancer Coalition. The Coalition in cooperation with the Health Department will be hosting a Women’s Cancer Screening event on Oct. 30. All women who complete their screenings on that day will receive a $10 gas gift card. Please call the Health Department for an appointment. The Coalition will also be represented at the Brandenburg Women’s Expo on Oct. 27. In addition, large pink ribbons will be posted along roadsides throughout the city of Brandenburg, and several area businesses will post breast cancer awareness banners to show their support. Literature and pink ribbon lapel pins will be available in locations across the county. If you would like more information, or are interested in supporting the Breast Cancer Coalition, contact Melissa Kinnard at the Health Department at (270) 422-3988. improved from last year’s KCCT because comparing past scores wasn’t possible since the test was completely different. All Kentucky schools received two scores this year because the exam was revamped to reflect changes, such as content students are required to know at each grade level. The schools received an actual score for the test and an adjusted score, which showed how students would have done had the test not been changed. Gross said scores from the previous year still count because 2007 is a non-accountability year. “This also is a non-judgment year, so I can’t say exactly how they did,” she said. “Based on last year’s scores, the schools met their goals or are in progress of meeting them.” Every two years schools have goals to meet and then they get two years to work toward meeting those goals before they’re liable for achieving them, even though testing takes place every year. The next time Kentucky schools will be held accountable for progress is 2008.
Chandler said. “It holds a lot of history for a lot of people. It really could be a nice landmark.” The burn is scheduled to take place at the beginning of November, though weather and waiting to receive full compliance from the Environmental Protec-
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District W L Greenwood 2 0 Meade 2 1 N. Hardin 1 1 Nelson Co. 1 2 C. Hardin 0 2
Overall W L 4 2 3 3 1 5 2 4 3 2
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District W L Meade 6 0 3 2 Grayson 1 5 Hancock 5 Breckinridge 1
Overall W L 21 5 9 14 11 7 6 12
Boys Soccer E-town C. Hardin J. Hardin N. Hardin Meade Fort Knox
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Overall W LT 8 6 2 5 5 6 12 2 5 4 12 4 7 7 4 3 10 1
Girls Soccer E-town N. Hardin C. Hardin J. Hardin Meade Fort Knox
District W LT 5 0 0 3 1 1 3 2 1 1 3 2 2 4 1 0 4 1
Overall W LT 15 3 1 10 5 4 13 3 2 5 9 3 5 8 2 5 8 1
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Sophomores steal senior show Hail, Fackler hook up on goal in duo’s final home game By Shaun T. Cox sports@thenewsstandard.com It may have been senior night for two Lady Waves, but it was the sophomores who stole the show. Sophomore midfielder Caroline Wilson led the way to a resounding victory with two goals, sophomore sweeper Lindsey Andrews had a goal, while sophomore midfielder Alexis Hobbs chipped in two assists and sophomore striker Paige Long had an assist of her own in the team’s 4-0 victory over Presentation (3-9-1). But the seniors didn’t leave empty handed, as fullback Kayla Fackler hooked up with stopper Jennifer Hail on a goal in the 33rd minute of
the second half. “It was great,” Hail said. “I’m glad both seniors were able to do something to help win the game. It’s bittersweet to be the last time I’m going to play on this field. I’m so excited that I scored — it’s my first goal ever.” Fackler moved up to striker late in the game as coach Dan Shook wanted her to get one for herself, which didn’t happen. But, Fackler said she was perfectly content with the way the game went. “I’m happy with an assist,” she said. “Since we’re defense we don’t usually get anything.” Shook said it was a special moment. “It was very nice,” he said. “Offensively, we’ve
struggled some this year and this was a team that I looked at their record and saw we were equal as far as that and the types of team’s we play, so I wasn’t sure how we’d match up. I thought our girls played a very good game against them and I was glad to see Jennifer and Kayla not only involved in the defense, but also the offense of the game. “We’ve been trying to get our defensive players to be offensive minded in transition. Kayla and Jenn and Joy Straney did a very good job tonight. The thing is, Jenn didn’t get that goal from the striker position, she got it from stopper before I moved her up.” Fackler joined the Waves
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Sophomore midfielder Caroline Wilson squeezes a shot past Presentation’s goalie for one of her two scores. (5-8-2, 2-4-1) her sophomore year and has always played defense. “I don’t like (offense) because on the other side of the field it’s like you’re watching
SPORTS BRIEFS •The Meade County High School cross country team backed out of its scheduled appearance in the Franklin County Invitational after the location of the event was changed. The team will return tonight from the Smoky Mountain Invitational, an overnight meet in Gatlinburg, Tenn. The top 12 boys and girls left for the competition. According to the rankings at www.kytrackxc. com/ktccca, Sophomore Sean Breeds is No. 16 in the state for the boys. •The Greenwave soccer team competed in the Marion Cup last week, in Marion County, Ky. The team took third place after falling to Marion County 1-0 in the first round. Meade came back in the consolation game to dismantle Bardstown for the second time in two days, 10-0. The Greenwave also beat Bardstown 3-0 at home on Sept. 27 in a regular season matchup. Statistics: Sept. 27—Meade Co. def. Bardstown 3-0 Goals—Chris Parker 2, Greg Barnes 1. Assists—Kerry Rupe 1, Eric Johnson 1, Parker 1. Saves—Barnes 4, Johnson 1. Sept. 28—Marion Co. def. Meade Co. 1-0 Sept. 28—Meade Co. def. Bardstown 10-0 Goals—Rob Williams 4, Ryan Miller 2, Casey Hubbard 1, Jordan Wise 1, Logan Raley 1, Chris Parker 1. Assists—Eric Padgett 1, Hubbard 1, Jonah Cundiff 1.
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the game backward instead of moving forward,” she said. “In defense, you’re facing forward (away from your
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Sophomore running back Tommy Arnold, No. 23, catches a big block from junior fullback Alex Furnival, No. 3, and rips off a 37-yard run setting up the go-ahead score by senior quarterback J.L. Cannady.
Meade muscles Apollo Greenwave back to .500, rises to No. 21 in latest 6A poll By Shaun T. Cox sports@thenewsstandard.com This is Meade County’s lone off week this season so there is no game tonight, but that doesn’t mean the team is at home taking it easy following a big road win last week at Apollo. Meade County (3-3, 2-1) has risen to No. 21 in 6A, according to the latest rankings from Dave Cantrall, who ranks Kentucky high school football for the Lexington HeraldLeader. The team is looking to continue climbing the ladder. “We’re going to practice and just keep going,” coach Larry Mofield said. “We’re going to take a little
time off but a little time may just mean that we cut practice down an hour or two. Football season is a short season — just 10 games — and if you take too much time off, you won’t be very good. When you’re (3-3), you have to keep on grinding it out and see if somehow, someway you can get a few more wins.” That’s exactly what Meade County has gotten these last three weeks — a few wins, as in three straight. Last Friday, the Greenwave had to grind out a tough 21-7 win at Apollo (2-3) against former Meade County player and assistant coach Jeff Carlberg. “Getting back to .500 is what
we’ve been talking about all week,” senior defensive back Jeremiah Mann said. “We started out 0-3 and we knew we could play better than that so we had to come out and prove it. These last three weeks we’ve gotten three wins and that’s helped us out a lot. These are the kind of games you play in the playoffs so this will definitely help get us ready because that’s what it’s all about — the playoffs.” Apollo struck first early in the second quarter after sophomore quarterback Hunter Cannon hit senior running back Nate Jackson with a 34-yard touchdown pass. Senior quarterback J.L. Cannady
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nearly three hours of rain delay. Kenseth finished four laps down in 35th and Truex finished 35 laps off the pace in 38th. “It’s just disappointing,” Kenseth said. “But we ran real well and my team did a good job, so that’s about all I can ask for. I couldn’t
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It may not have come away with a senior night win against No. 16 Kentucky Country Day, but a dramatic come-frombehind tie for the Greenwave was just as special. Louisville KCD (13-4-2) scored a goal in the 13th minute of the first half, but Meade County’s (7-7-4, 1-2-2) defense held tough thereafter . Senior midfielder Matt Rob Williams put in Pollock a spectacular shot from about 22 yards out in the final minutes to tie. Senior keeper Eric Johnson withstood a flurry of second-half shots to keep KCD off the board, preserving that feel-good senior night feeling. “I told the guys that I was happy for them that they got to go out of their high school careers at home on kind of an upbeat,” coach Matt Pollock said. “We went down a goal but rallied back and took them out of their game. We had them on their heels for a while and we made good on the effort we were putting in. We were getting shots on goal and Rob was able to put one in and tie it up. I feel good about the way we played overall against a tough team like KCD.” Williams’ goal came after a spin and shoot on two defenders.
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Drivers, we’re not in Kansas anymore DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — It was a half-century ago that Dorothy uttered these famous words to her dog Toto, “I don’t think we’re in Kansas anymore.” The 12 NASCAR drivers in Buddy The Chase for the Shacklette Nextel Cup Series championship are uttering something similar as well; something like, “Thank God we’re not in Kansas anymore.” That’s because NASCAR last weekend’s stop at Kansas Speedway flipped The Chase upside down like the Twister that spun Dorothy’s house like a top. Four Chasers actually gained positions in the points standings but the other eight had the misfortune of losing positions and Jeff Burton, Matt Kenseth and Denny Hamlin are certainly on the outside looking in at the bottom of the list. Burton fell out of the race early
This year’s commencement will mark the graduation of the best group of volleyball players Meade County High School has ever seen. Moran Filburn, Lydia Curran, Melinda Hurt, Megan McGehee and Brittini Schmidt have won 68 matches, a district championship in 2005, were the runners up in 2006 — and are the overwhelming favorites this year — have gone 17-2 against 9th District opponents and are the proud owners of an 18-game home winning streak. They have seen Lady Wave volleyball rise from obscurity to prominence. “They have helped build this program into a powerhouse in this area,” former coach Chad Butler said. “All five of the seniors have been an integral part of this team on and off the court. The combined GPA of this group is 3.5 or higher and that’s more impressive than their win total. They are great student-athletes. Most all of these girls are three-year starters and they are the engine that’s run the ship here these last few years.” Butler, who had to leave the team this
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year to take over an assistant principal position at the new freshman academy, said he thought he might have something when he first took over three years ago. “I knew the potential was there,” he said. “When I first got the job and they were sophomores, I knew they were a special group. I didn’t quite know they would be this good but I was hoping. They worked so hard to get to this point and they deserve all of the accolades they’re getting now.” McGehee said the team was a little emotional after the senior night ceremony before last Thursday’s game. “Oh yes, we definitely were,” she said. “We were kind of nervous because it’s senior night and we wanted it to be perfect. We came out excited, happy and full of energy.” And perfect it was, as Meade County (21-5, 6-0) rolled 2-0 (25-17, 25-17) over Daviess County (13-15), avenging a loss to the Lady Panthers on Sept. 15 during the Greenwood Invitational. After a 14-14 tie, Schmidt threw down a kill and the Waves never looked back. Up 19-16, junior defensive specialist Claire Cannady took over and served up five straight points. Filburn made a running dig out of bounds for a save and McGehee put down a kill to end the game. In the second game, after a 4-4, tie Meade County led the rest of the way. McGehee took over service with an 11-7 lead and hit Daviess County with three straight aces. The Waves won by eight after leading by as many as 10, taking their 18th straight game at home, a streak that dates back two and a half years. McGehee played one of the best games of her career. “We never talk about it, but tonight really put it in perspective,” she said of the winning streak. “It probably was one of my better games. I came out and played like I normally do, I guess I just got a little bit luckier this time.” Coach Amber English said the girls love playing in front of the home faithful.
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do anything about that wreck, we just got caught up in someone else’s mess. I slowed down for the wreck and just got ran in to. We pitted the race like we needed to, just got unlucky with that rain and got unlucky being in that wreck.” They weren’t the only ones. Seven Chasers finished 29th or worse due to accidents or Burton’s part failure. Hamlin saw his third consecutive week of bad luck after Jamie McMurray and Paul Menard got into his No. 11 Chevrolet and caused him to finish a lap down. The 29th-place run left him 12th in points and 248 in back of the leader Jimmie Johnson with just seven races left in the season. Chasers Carl Edwards, Tony Stewart and Kyle Busch had their share of misfortune too. On Lap 157, Stewart had to get on the brakes hard to avoid getting collected into a crash, but not without some damage to the left-front corner of his No. 20 machine. As the field rode around under caution the damage appeared cosmetic, and with track position at a premium, Stewart stayed on the racetrack. Once the race went back to green and Stewart returned to speed, the damage to the left front fender proved troublesome, as the crinkled fender rubbed against the tire each time Stewart dove into the corners. On lap 175, the tire deflated and while Stewart waved to the drivers behind him that he was slowing, it wasn’t enough. Kurt Busch came upon Stewart quickly and made contact with the rear of Stewart’s car, sending Stewart sideways into the SAFER barrier on the outside
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Senior Megan McGehee goes up for a kill against Daviess County. The Waves avenged a loss to Daviess on Sept. 15. “This group really feeds off the energy of the crowd,” she said. “That really gets them going. I think that’s one of the reasons they’ve been so successful at home. We don’t really talk about (the streak), though. We just get ready for the next game and go out and play.” English said the team was disappointed in its earlier loss to the Lady Panthers and it was out for revenge. “It felt good because we were all really wanting this win,” she said. “It always helps when the other team doesn’t have much size on their front line. When we played them last time, their front row hit a lot better than they did tonight. I guess we took them out of their game.” English said each senior brings something different to the table. “Morgan is just a great all-around player and Lydia helps in the front and back rows,” she said. “Melinda is out here doing dive digs and everything for us. Brittini and Megan are some of the best blockers around. “I got to know them last year when they were juniors, but it kind of seemed like they were seniors already because we didn’t have any.
So they’ve been the leaders for two years now. They’ve been a really good group on the court and in the classroom. I couldn’t ask for better leaders in practice and in games.” McGehee said there was still a lot left for this team to accomplish. The girls’ main goal since last year has been to get to the Sweet 16 state tournament. But, McGehee said the girls were sad to know they’re out of home games and all that’s left are the district, region and maybe state tournaments. “Yes, it really is (sad),” she said. “It hasn’t really sunk in yet, but I’m sure at the end of the season it will really hit me that I’m not going to play volleyball anymore.” McGehee said the girls are a tight-nit group and some of them never dreamed they might be this good. “All of us have been best friends since freshman year,” she said. “We’ve all been so close and we’ve never had any fights on the court. “We’re always there to pick each other up. Morgan played above us, but Lydia and I never thought we would get as good as the seniors before us. This year, I think we’ve really proven ourselves.”
retaining wall. The incident also collected Edwards. Kurt’s little brother, Kyle Busch, got taken out early when Dale Earnhardt Jr. got into the back of him, turning Busch into the wall and relegating him to a 41st-place finish. “I just gave him a lane to try to let him go on the outside because I knew he was going to have a run off the corner,” Kyle said. “And I got run into the back of and got spun out down the back straightaway for absolutely no reason. Obviously, I’m sure these guys he’s going to be working with next year don’t really appreciate this because they’ve got a championship they can win this year and he doesn’t.” The few Chase drivers who were able to avoid the Kansas carnage were Clint Bowyer (second), Jimmie Johnson (third), Jeff Gordon (fifth), Kevin Harvick (sixth) and Kurt Busch (11th). Johnson regained the points lead ahead of Gordon, but where 18 points separated the top-six drivers a week ago, for now it appears as if Johnson, Gordon and Bowyer are in a league of their own — just nine points apart. “What a turn of events,” Gordon said. “Man, what a crazy race it was today. At one time we were really strong and we fell back a little bit and we fell way back, all the way to 30th, and I saw the rain and to be able to bring this DuPont Chevrolet from that far back, one lap down, to get our lap back and then to come up there all the way to a top five. I couldn’t be happier.” Things promise to get even crazier with this weekend’s Southern stop in Talladega (Ala.). It’s the only restrictor-plate track of The Chase and drivers dread getting caught up in the Big One with no place to go, and thus, having their
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responded by passing left to senior tight end Nick Stinnett — who, now 100 percent healthy, has quickly become Cannady’s favorite target — for a 45-yard touchdown. Cannady went 14 of 22 for 182 yards with one TD and one interception. Stinnett finished with 88 yards receiving and has gone for 283 yards and five touchdowns during the winning streak. The do-it-all Stinnett also had three tackles, all for loss, and an interception. Junior defensive back Casey Dame intercepted Cannon’s next offering but Meade couldn’t get anything going offensively. Neither could Apollo after losing Cannon to an injury late in the second quarter. Carlberg said he thought his team still played well after losing its signal caller. “I thought our kids really responded well and we played hard,” he said. “We just couldn’t move the ball very well on them. We wanted to be able to run the ball early and we wanted to be able to throw the ball to be perfectly honest. But we lost our quarterback and you only have so many on a team in high school football.” Apollo moved starting receiver Michael Pope, who had three catches for 27 yards up to that point, to quarterback. “They had to move (Pope) to quarterback and he’s their go-to wide receiver,” Mann said. “I just want to wish their quarterback the best.” Mofield said he was impressed with Pope’s play. “The kid they put in there is pretty darn good,” he said. “I was impressed with him because he threw it well and he’s a running threat. He’s a good athlete. Obviously, losing him at wideout hurt them a bit. But when I look out there and see No. 6 (receiver Courtland Dillard)
and some of the other athletes they have, they don’t look like they’re hurting too bad.” With the scored tied 7-7, Mofield let his team have it at halftime — especially the offensive and defensive lines, which he said were getting pushed around. “We didn’t play well in the first half and we’re a better football team than what we showed,” he said. “Our kids came back in the second half and played hard. They really got after it. They whipped us a little bit up front in the first half and I was disappointed because I coach the offensive line and I help with the defensive line. I was disappointed that we weren’t getting off blocks up front on defense and that we weren’t pounding it on offense.” Apollo has several linemen more than 6-foot and a couple that go in the 275pound range. Senior Eric Whalen, who starts on both Meade lines, said Mofield got their attention. “He ripped us good,” he said. “We weren’t producing and he said what needed to be said and I think we turned things around. The first half, we were slow on the defensive line and they were big, strong boys, but they wore down a little bit as we got further along into the game. I felt like our speed really began to help us and we did a lot of conditioning this week because we thought we could take over in the second half.” Mofield said he was pleased with the change in performance. “Our expectations are high for our kids doing what we ask of them and both teams did what we had seen each other do,” he said. “It was just a matter of executing and we didn’t execute very well in the first half. We came back and got with it, even though we still stalled out a couple of times. But the thing is, we blocked better up front and one thing we did by going on a long drive was we changed field
position a little bit. “It was still a close game and they do a good job. Their kids were prepared for the football game and you could tell. We came out flat and that hurt us a little bit and we made some foolish mistakes with penalties and we came up short on a first down that really hurt. We have to correct things like that.” Meade hit pay dirt again on its second possession of the second half. A big-time 37-yard run by Arnold, who finished with 80 yards on nine carries, set up a 1-yard sneak by Cannady. Substitute kicker Chris Roe missed the extra point off the upright and Meade led 13-7. Then, the Meade defense, led by Roe, took over. Apollo was only able to muster seven yards the rest of the way. The Eagles’ only real offense was a couple of gift pass interference calls late in the game. Junior fullback Alex Furnival fumbled in the fourth quarter, which could have been big for Apollo’s momentum had it recovered, but Whalen was all over the ball. “That was big — huge,” Mofield said. “Whalen, he’s just a player. He’s a lineman that does a good job. He gets in there and roots around. He plays both sides of the ball and he’s a heady player. It’s not surprising he did something like that. He always tells us in practice that we can’t get one over on him and he’s right sometimes because it’s hard. I think he gave a good effort tonight, like all our kids. I can’t single any one of them out. When you’re running the ball like we did at the beginning of the third quarter, everybody is a part of that.” On Apollo’s next possession it had to go for it on fourth-and-8 but Pope’s pass was broken up by Roe, who finished with nine tackles, two for loss, and 2 pass breakups. After the turnover on downs, Meade took possession on the Apollo 17-yard
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line with 5:26 left. Five runs later, Furnival was in for a touchdown. Stinnett ran in for a two-point conversion and a 21-7 lead. Carlberg said Meade was the better team. “Meade County is a good football team and I’m proud of our kids,” he said. “I feel like we fought hard but we just weren’t good enough in the end.” For the game, Meade County rolled up 370 yards of offense. Balance was the key again for the Greenwave, as 188 yards came on the ground and 182 came through the air. Apollo was only able to muster 180 total yards and had just nine yards rushing on 23 attempts. Whalen said a grind-it-out game is just what this team needed to be on the winning end of. “It prepares you for the postseason for sure,” he said. “Teams aren’t just going to let you run over them.
You have to work all four quarters for it. It feels real good (to get back to .500), especially for the program. We haven’t had a losing record since my freshman year so that’s big for us.” Mofield said winning three straight games was something for his team to build on. “If you asked during the game (if we were on a roll), well I had a knot in my stomach,” he said. “When you’re (0-3), all you’re worried about is whether you’re going to have a job or not. Our kids fight. We don’t have a lot of foot speed and we’re not blessed with a lot of talent but man, they fight and that’s what I appreciate. “I can’t say enough about that. We challenged them at halftime. I told them they didn’t do a very good job and I was critical of the positions that I coach. I thought we came back and played better so they responded to it a little bit.”
Scoring: Meade 0 7 6 8—21 Apollo 0 7 0 0—7 How They Scored: Second Quarter AP—Jackson 34 pass from Canon (Jackson) MC—Stinnett 45 pass from Cannady (Roe) Third Quarter MC—Cannady 1 run (kick failed) MC—Furnival 1 run (Stinnett run) Individual Statistics: RUSHING—Meade—Furnival 19-70, Arnold 9-80, Wells 4-30, Cannady 2-(-2), Leonhardt 2-10. Apollo—Dean 9-19, Cannon 5-(-6), Pope 4-(-3), Mucker 3-4, Dillard 1-3. PASSING—Meade—14-221-182. Apollo—12-20-1-134, Pope 6-14-0-25, Mchemry 1-1-0-12. RECEIVING—Meade—Furnival 4-49, Allen 3-19, Stinnett 3-88, Barr 3-29, Arnold 1-(-3). Apollo—Dillard 7-75, Jackson 4-59, Dean 4-10, Pope 3-27, Mucker 1-0.
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4 + or - acre house – 3 BR, 1 BA, county water, well, 30x50 metal building, located in Garrett. 10 minutes from Fort Knox $125,500, 270-547-8279. Autumn Lake Sale! Dockable Lakefront & Lake Access with FREE Boat Slips NOW $19,900. SAVE TENS OF THOUSANDS! Gorgeous private lake. Call now 1-888792-5253 X1553 www. indianlaketn.com. Lake Bargain! 1+ acre lake access with free boat slips. $29,900. Great terms. Call 800-704-3154.
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Community Calendar
ANNOUNCEMENT • There will be a 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 • Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, REBOS Club. Hwy 79, Irvington, Ky. Held every Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Wednesday nights at 8:00 p.m. For info, 270-547-8750 or 270-547-8752. • Applications for Christmas assistance will be taken during October at Meade County Community Action, by appointment only, call 422-2545 for more information.
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Sunday, October 7 • Calling all trail riders! Meade County Saddle Club is having a benefit poker ride for the Meade Association of Retarded Citizens. $5.00 hands. Starts at 11:30 a.m. from the Saddle Club grounds in Payneville, Ky. (Fackler Rd.) Benefit dinner, auction, 50/50 chance and door prizes will follow the ride. If it is rained out on Oct. 7, rain date will be on Oct. 14. • M.A.R.C. Open Horse Show, located at the Meade County Saddle Club in Payneville, Ky. Warm-ups will start at 11:00 a.m. All proceeds go to benefit M.A.R.C. For more information call Jennifer Lyons at, 270-422-1932, or contact Tommy Stinson at, 668-1870. If it is rained out on Oct. 7, rain date will be on Oct. 14. • Grace Baptist Church is inviting friends and family to share in our 15th anniversary on October 7, 2007. There will be some events for the day. It starts at 11:00 a.m. with regular service. Followed by dinner on the grounds. At 1:00 p.m. There will be a concert of celebration by the singers of the church. • The annual Bennett-Greer reunion will be held Oct. 7, 1:00 p.m. at the Battletown Community Park. Potluck dinner. Family and friends welcome. For more information call Lora at 422-1131. Monday, October 8 • “Neighborhood Watch” On the Second Monday of each month, starting Oct. 8, there will be a Payneville Rhodelia Neighborhood Watch. The event will begin at 7:00 p.m. at the Payneville Firehouse. • 2007 Outbreak Tent meeting, Muldraugh at Main Street across from Muldraugh City Hall October 8 - 12 at 7 p.m. each evening. For more info 270-828-8107 Tuesday, October 9 • The Meade County Democrats Executive Committee meets first Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at Democratic Headquarters located at 144 Broadway in Brandenburg. • The Meade County Public Library will be starting a Story Hour program for children 0 tp 5 years old. It will be held every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. in the library annex building. The program will consist of books, activities, games and free crafts pertaining to a theme. It is free and open to the public. For more information call the library at 422-2094. Friday, October 12 • Chili Supper at the MCHS Cafeteria 4:30-7:30, Meade County High Chorus will provide entertainment. Saturday, October 13 • M.A.R.C. Poker Run. Starts at Glad Tidings Church, 515 Bypass Rd., Brandenburg Ky. Sign up, 11:00 a.m.12:20 p.m., ride at 12:30 p.m. There will be an auction, door prize drawing, poker winning hand, dinner and many prizes after the ride. All proceeds will go to the Meade Association for the Mentally Challenged. For more information call 270-668-6797 or 502-741-5696.
• At Roberts Family Farm, 125 Kennedy Road in Guston. Miss Fall Harvest pageant. Ages 2-11, call for details 422-2361 Monday, October 15 • Bluegrass Festival. For more information call the Public Library at 422-2094. 5k Run/1mile Costume walk. For more information call 422-2094., Tuesday, October 16 • The Meade County Public Library will be starting a Story Hour program for children 0-5 years old. It will be held every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. in the library annex building. The program will consist of books, activities, games and free crafts pertaining to a theme. It is free and open to the public. For more information call the library at 422-2094 • Infant CPR Certification class, 6:00-9:00p.m. In the Harrison Room. For parents, grandparents, and any of Baby’s caregivers. Fifteen dollars a person. To register, call 812-738-7830, ext 132. Wednesday, October 24 • American Red Cross Blood Drive from 1:00p.m.6:00p.m. in the Harrison room. For more information call the Public Library at 422-2094. • Meade County Public Library will be starting a Story Hour program for children 0-5 years old. It will be held every Tuesday at 10:30a.m. in the library annex building. The program will consist of books, activities, games and free crafts pertaining to a theme. It is free and open to the public. For more information call the library at 422-2094. Thursday, October 23 Ekron Elementary School, Site Base Decision Making Council in the school library at 3:45 p.m. Friday, October 27 • Chili Supper & Halloween Fun Nite at Battletown Elementary school, 5:00-7:00 p.m. • Brandenburg Women’s EXPO, Meade County Farm Bureau Bldg For more information call 270-422-4837. Tuesday, October 30 • Meade County Public Library will be starting a Story Hour program for children 0-5 years old. It will be held every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. in the library annex building. The program will consist of books, activities, games and free crafts pertaining to a theme. It is free and open to the public. For more information call the library at 422-2094. Monday, November 5 • Meade County Republican Party will have its regular monthly meeting on Monday, starting at 7:00 p.m. at the republican headquarters across from Dairy Queen. Sunday, November 10 • Community health screen - 8-10 a.m. in Rehab Services. Free Cholesterol, Glucose, Colo-rectal, & blood pressure testing. Full lipid panel for $5. Registration required : 812-738-7869. • 8th Annual Hardin County Veteran’s Day Celebration – Parade starts at 10:00 a.m., For more info, contact Ben Gass 270-351-2883. • Hardin County Veteran’s Day Celebration- 10:00a.m.Parade, 11:00a.m.-Ceremony at the Vine Grove Optimist Park. Tuesday, November 11 • Meade County Democrats Executive Committee meets 1st Tuesday @ 6:30 p.m. at Democratic Headquarters located at 144 Broadway in Brandenburg.
This Week’s Horoscopes ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Someone has some suggestions to offer regarding your new project. You might find them helpful. Remember to avoid speculation and to stick with just the facts, Lamb. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) An old friend suddenly reappears. Whether this proves to be a boon or a bane in the Bovine’s life depends on the reason for this surprising reappearance. Be cautious. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Vital information finally emerges, allowing you to make that important personal decision. You can now move your focus to an upcoming professional development. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You might not like seeing so many on-the-job changes. But some of them could open new opportunities for the Moon Child’s talents to shine to your best advantage. LEO (July 23 to August 22) An apparently solidgold opportunity beckons the Lion. But check to see if all that dazzle isn’t just a sprinkling of surface glitter. Check it out before making a commitment. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A close friend could offer advice on how to handle a difficult family matter. But in the end, the decision has to be made based on what is best for you and those you love. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Family problems are best worked out with all those concerned contributing suggestions that will ease tensions. Stay with it until a workable solution is found. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Expect to hear more about an offer that has piqued your interest. You earn respect for insisting on solid facts, not just a fancy talk about potential opportunities. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) What seemed to be a reasonable workplace request might need to be defended. Don’t fret. You have both the facts and a surprise ally on your side.
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Seniors say goodbye Greenwave soccer — (7-7-4) regular season
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LEFT TO RIGHT: Seniors Greg Barnes, Casey Hubbard, Eric Johnson, Rob Williams, Eric Padgett and Chris Parker, and coach Matt Pollock.
Lady Waves soccer — (5-8-2) regular season
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LEFT TO RIGHT: Coach Dan Shook, seniors Jennifer Hail and Kayla Fackler, and assistant coaches Susan Lazaros and Shanna Hunt.
Lady Waves volleyball — (21-5) regular season
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LEFT TO RIGHT: Seniors Lydia Curran, Morgan Filburn, Melinda Hurt, Megan McGehee and Brittini Schmidt, along with coach Amber English.
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The News Standard would like to congratulate this year's senior class athletes. We would like to wish you luck in your upcoming tournaments and in all your future endeavors.
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“I just saw it coming across the box and I hit it with my left foot and it went in,” he said. “It was pretty memorable, but I play every game like it’s my last.” Through the first 14 games, Williams had 17 goals for a 1.3 per game average — good enough for 12th in the state. “He was third, but he dropped a little bit,” Pollock said about Williams. “Last week he got four goals against Bardstown and one tonight, so that should push him right back up there near the top.” It’s Williams’ job to score the goals, but Johnson’s job to stop them. And on several occasions this year he has preserved a win or a tie
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goal) the whole time.” Fackler said she would miss soccer but she still has basketball season to look forward to, so it really hasn’t hit her yet that her high school playing career is almost over. Shook said his young team would miss its two senior defenders. “Kayla didn’t play with us until her sophomore year, but they’ve both traditionally been defensive players,” he said. “So I’ve been very pleased with both of them and they’ve been very strong defenders. “Jenn played stopper last year and Kayla played fullback so they both have experience in those positions. They also bring leadership to the team and they’re just good kids to work with.” Hail actually had a shot attempt in the first half that was blocked at the last second by Presentation.
with his defensive play in the net. “I knew they were going to take shots early on us because they’re a skilled team,” Johnson said. “I anticipated that and once they started shooting, I just tried to tell my defense to step up and not let them get their shots off.” Pollock said Johnson’s ability to come through at possible game-turning moments was impressive. “He has saved our rear ends several times in the second half and that’s a very high-pressure situation to be in when it’s up to you to defend that goal at the end of the game,” he said. Johnson earned the respect of the KCD players and coaches with his defensive skills and ability to boot the ball to the other end of the field after shots on his goal. “It means a great deal,” he
said about the props he got from the opposition during the post-game handshake. “They’re ranked (No. 16) in the state and to get those kinds of compliments from them is a great confidence boost for myself and the whole team as well. It was a great night tonight. “We wanted it really bad. We knew they’d be a tough opponent and we didn’t want to let them toss us around and knock us out. We wanted to hang in there and to come out with a 1-1 tie against a (top 20) team, I’ll take that any day.” Pollock said after the game he was glad to have some momentum heading into the district tournament, which starts Monday at 5 p.m. at the Fort Knox High School football field. Meade plays North Hardin (4-12, 2-3) in the first round. Williams and Johnson both said the Greenwave
owes North a little bit of payback after the Trojans took a 1-0 victory at Meade County in the regular season, a game the Greenwave fully expected to win. “We owe North because we definitely came out too cocky against them the first time we played,” Williams said. “They beat us and we’re going to be preparing and getting ready for them this whole week.” Pollock said he and the team were not at all pleased with the outcome of the previous meeting. “They got an early goal on us and we could not find our feet to score,” he said. “I’d say being ready to play Monday night is not going to be a problem. I see us coming out ready to go at it. “We want to make another run at the district. We’ve been right in it the last few years. Two of the last three
“That was so close,” she said. “I couldn’t get the ball trapped on the ground right and it was bouncing everywhere. All of a sudden (the goalie) was right in front of me and I couldn’t get it in the corner.” Wilson struck first with a goal in the 11th minute of the first half and then again about 16 minutes later. Hail scored in the 33rd minute and Andrews closed it out with a goal in the 24th minute. The Lady Waves owned the ball all night and had several other shots on goal that were either blocked or just missed the back of the net. “At the half I told them that we were in the right spots and we were doing the right things, so sooner or later they had to go in,” Shook said. “I just told them to keep doing what they were doing and watch their positioning. We don’t always want to attack the same way but they were in the right spots at the right time. Sometimes you’re there and you take the shot but you’re just not lucky. But
that’s how they finally go in is you just keep trying.” Shook said the Waves have had trouble playing full speed from opening whistle to the final horn. “That’s something that we’ve struggled with this year — playing a full game with intensity and coming out strong. Other than a few exceptions, we had the ball on their end a majority of the game. “They had a couple of girls out with mono and strep (throat) and so they were a little thin. I didn’t sub much at all in the first half so we didn’t use our bench much until the second half. We felt good that the girls would put it together tonight and I think they looked good out there.” The girls next game is Sunday at 2 p.m. in the first round of the district tournament at North Hardin. The Waves will face John Hardin (5-9-2), a team it split with in the regular season, each team winning 1-0 — on the road. “This is big,” Shook said. “There are some teams that
we traditionally get psyched up for and John Hardin is one of them. It hurt us when we dropped that first game, but when we met them again at their place the girls were ready. It was 1-0 both games and I think that we can beat them and the girls are positive about it. They know that it’s do or die in single elimination so they’ve got to produce on Sunday.” The team was loose on senior night, having fun and goofing around as everyone got into the game for some playing time. Shook said the girls need to be loose but focused to play well in the tournament. “I’ll have to judge their temperament at that time because you don’t want to get so that you psych them out because you’re so intense with the game,” he said. “I want them to be loose and the girls have their own ways to prepare for games. Some want to be left alone and some like to cut up, but there has to be a time when it all stops and we focus as a team on what we have to do.”
Friday, October 5, 2007 we’ve been in the region as district runner up. So we expect to get up there again and we can if we do the things we know we need to do.”
For a re-cap of how the team did in last week’s Marion Cup, check the rail on B1. Also, check back next week for Pollock’s thoughts on his senior class players.
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