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‘Reverse 911’ next step in resident safety ‘Tis the By Betsy Simon simon@thenewsstandard.com When disasters strike there is a comfort in knowing help is a three-digit dial away. But what about pending dangers residents may be unaware of? Tornado threats or chemical spills could sneak up while people are asleep, but in coming months

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Meade County dispatchers will be able to send warnings through a reverse 911 system, alerting residents — day or night — to take action and protect themselves from natural or man-made hazards threatening public safety. The community warning system is a perk of the wireline Enhanced-911 system that went live in October. Judge/Executive Har-

ry Craycroft said the new technology lends itself to a plethora of safety features. “We’ve never had anything like this before, but we now have the capabilities because of Enhanced911,” he said. “Residents can be notified of pending disasters and it won’t cost the county a lot of money, except maybe phone line costs. I feel it is a good service to

provide for the county. We’ve been exploring the new technology and we want to use it to create a warning system for our citizens.” Reverse 911 is a computerized telephone calling system used to notify people of emergency situations. The system will tap into Brandenburg Telephone Company

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testing laboratory. • Not using lights labeled for outdoor use on indoor trees. • Never using lighted candles on trees. • Buying fresh trees and watering them often. • Ensuring artificial trees are flame-retardant. • Keeping children away from wiring and lights • Keeping trees at least three feet

Several organizations are sponsoring events to help local families enjoy the upcoming holiday season. From shoebox gifts to canned food drives, there are several ways to get involved and spread goodwill to neighbors. The Shop with a Cop and Angel Tree Program are two annual events that have provided gifts for children for several years. Shop with a Cop is a familiar, national project that involves local police departments helping area youth. “Brandenburg police officers spend a day with the kids … and take them shopping,” said Tammy Hardesty, the local Shop with a Cop program coordinator and secretary and treasurer of the Fraternal Order of Police Auxiliary. The program has been sponsored for several years in Meade County by the Fraternal Order of Police and the Fraternal Order of Police Auxiliary. Children in need, from infants to early teens, receive a special holiday treat and are given the chance to go Christmas shopping for a day with law enforcement officers. The amount of money children are able to spend on gifts depends on how many funds are raised by the community. “Last year, we had more than 350 kids in the program,” Hardesty said. “People don’t realize how many kids and families there are in Meade County that need help.” The Angel Tree Program provides a way for community members to adopt a child in need during the Christmas season. Trees, located at Pamida and Cox’s Variety and Garden Center, will be decorated with angel ornaments that include the name of a child in need of sponsorship. Monetary donations and gifts are accepted and are presented to each “angel.” “It’s a good way of knowing that your money stays in the county and helps people here,”

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Military leaders, state officials and members of the community gathered at Fort Knox on Tuesday to witness the ground-breaking ceremony of Fort Knox’s Human Resource Center of Excellence complex. The three-story, 900,000 square foot facility is the largest building project in the post’s history. The project will cost $185 million and is expected to be completed and fully operational by September 2010. About 3,500 soldiers, civilians and contractors will work at the center after the Army Human Resources Command and Accessions Command is consolidated and relocated to Fort Knox as part of the Army’s Base Realignment and Closures act. ABOVE: Lt. Gen. Ben Freakley, Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), Maj. Gen. Sean Byrne and Command Sgt. Maj. John Gathers shovel the first mounds of dirt. Construction will begin this spring.

Christmas trees can pose fire hazards By Charles L. Westmoreland editor@thenewsstandard.com Few things bring on the yuletide spirit more than decorating a Christmas tree, however, authorities warn residents to be cautious this holiday season to ensure trees don’t pose a fire hazard. Christmas trees cause about 200 house fires each year across the United States, according to State Fire Marshal Rod Raby, who is advising Kentucky residents to take a

Charitable programs brighten season for those less fortunate By Laura Saylor saylor@thenewsstandard.com

By Laura Saylor saylor@thenewsstandard.com A chemical substance leaking from a tractor-trailer sparked rescue crews to take action Monday afternoon, though the accident proved to be non-hazardous. A driver following a semitruck noticed a liquid drizzling down the back of it and called 911 to report the incident. Ron Dodson, Meade County Emergency Management Coordinator, along with county and city leaders, police and emergency responders, headed to the intersection of state Route 448 and 933 where the truck driver was flagged off the road. “We evacuated (Parrish Implement West) and a few small places around just to be safe until we identified it,” Dodson said. The substance was determined to be styrene monomer, an oily liquid used to produce synthetic materials like plastic. Tom Wilkerson, plant manager of Arch Chemicals, Inc., said the monomer is used in the company’s production of polyethylene. He said the substance was being transported to Arch Chemicals on Olin Road from Dart Polymer in Owensboro, Ky. “It’s flammable … but it didn’t get off the truck onto the road,” Dodson said. The leak sprung from a defective gasket on the release valve of the truck, Dodson said. It was promptly repaired by a mechanic and the truck proceeded to Arch Chemical. “At no time were the schools or anyone in danger,” Dodson said. “The system worked the way it was supposed to. A driver spotted the leak and called 911 … we responded and it didn’t turn into a big situation. It was textbook.” Fire district and EMS personnel reported to the scene as a precautionary practice in case the unidentified substance was determined to have hazardous potential. “We sent a crew out there … we always do because we want to be there in case we’re needed,” said Pam Weber, Meade County EMS director. “We protect each other and work with the other personnel anytime something like this happens.”

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few extra measures to ensure their holiday cheer isn’t replaced by a tree-decorating disaster. “Fires occur with both natural and artificial trees,” he said. “But taking a few basic steps can ensure that your Christmas tree provides a safe and cheery atmosphere for this special occasion.” Tree safety tips offered by the National Fire Protection Association include: • Only using tree lights inspected and labeled by an independent

Terry Miller, of Buck Grove, burns rubber driving an ethanol-fueled racecar simulator which was part of an international biotechnology company’s mobile technology unit.

Cash crops of the future Tech tour teaches advancements in agriculture By Laura Saylor saylor@thenewsstandard.com Drought-resistant corn, soybeans bursting with healthy Omega-3 fatty acids and insecticides that are one hundred percent crop-friendly are just some of the advancements attributed to technology in agriculture. One company is promoting its

successes in improving the agriculture industry and is bringing its innovations to farmers across the nation. Monsanto is a biotechnology company headquartered in St. Louis that is traveling the U.S. via its Mobile Technology Unit. The caravan consists of two semi-trucks and a troop of biologists, chemists and various agricultural specialists. The unit has been traveling since July and recently spent a three-day stint at the Meade County Fairgrounds.

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‘Dickens of a Christmas’ returns By Betsy Simon simon@thenewsstandard.com Holiday cheer hits the city of Vine Grove this weekend with jolly events that will have everyone in the Christmas spirit. Dickens of a Christmas has been sponsored by The City of Vine Grove and Wilson & Muir Bank & Trust for nearly 25 years. The festivities kicked off yesterday evening with a town hall meeting and free chili supper at the community center. There also was the Christmas for the Children and the Vine Grove Chamber of

Commerce’s “Hall of Trees” auctions. But the holiday spirit didn’t end yesterday. From horse-drawn carriage rides to a meet-and-greet with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Jenny’s Park, the Dickens of a Christmas festival will continue tonight and Saturday. Attendees are encouraged to wear Victorian-style garments. Children and their parents can experience breakfast with Mrs. Claus at the Brown Street School on Saturday morning from 8-10 a.m. The breakfast is hosted by the Vine Grove Woman’s

Club. The cost is $4.50 for adults and $2.50 for kids 10 and under. The Vine Grove Chamber of Commerce also is offering free photographs with Santa and Mrs. Claus later in the day. The man with the big, white beard will arrive by fire truck at 9:30 a.m. and a Santa workshop will run from 9:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. Adults also can enjoy a slew of arts and crafts vendors from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Vine Grove Community Center. Musical entertainment will also fill the Brown Street School gym from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

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Safety From page A1 data and send a pre-recorded message to residents letting them know if their home is in harm’s way. If no one answers the phone, the system will leave the message on answering machines. Reverse 911 was recently used as a lifesaving tool in California to warn people of wildfires in their area. Craycroft said the service could be especially helpful when the lights go out in Meade County. “The service will be beneficial during the nighttime when people are sleeping and not up watching TV or listening for warnings on the radio,” Craycroft said. “Reverse 911 will send a pre-recorded message to people if a disaster happens in their area during the night while they’re sleeping. If the phone rings at 2 a.m. people will get up and answer.” Craycroft said the service will be initiated only for

Tree From page A1 away from heat sources, such as fireplaces. Meade County Fire Chief Larry Naser is no stranger to the potential dangers Christmas trees can pose. During the past four decades, Naser said he has worked between 15 and 20 house fires in Meade County that were caused by Christmas trees. “It’s not common, but it’s not that uncommon either,” he said. “Christmas trees can be a frequent cause (for fires) during the holidays. “I remember that in 1979, we had a fire in a trailer near

wireline phones because the county doesn’t have wireless E-911 capabilities yet. Bill Lacey, who handles the county’s E-911 readdressing, is doing the technical groundwork needed for reverse 911 and should have it ready for wireline phones in the coming months. He said reverse 911 also could be made available to cell phone users when the county’s wireless E-911 service is complete. “The bottom-line here is public safety,” Lacey said. “We already have the funding agreement with Kentucky’s Commercial Mobile Radio Service board, so my best guess is that the wireline service could be ready in 60 days.” In addition to reverse 911, the county is installing an automated R.U.O.K. (Are You OK?), a daily system used to check-in with elderly, disabled or housebound residents. “This is a super system for the elderly who live alone and will offer their family members peace of mind be-

cause they’ll know someone is checking on their loved ones everyday,” Craycroft said. He said people will have to give their contact information to emergency services and register to be part of the program. Dispatchers will make pre-arranged calls to residents at a certain time every day. If they don’t answer the phone, a nearby relative will be contacted. If no relative is close by, emergency services will go to the resident’s home and make sure they’re OK. When residents will be out of town, however, they will have to contact dispatch beforehand so a call is not placed. Residents wishing to take part in the service will not have to pay to signup. “The beauty of E-911 is that we can offer these services at no charge, and we’ll try to implement them at the lowest taxpayer costs possible,” Craycroft said. “These two programs will help protect the safety of our residents and be a tremendous asset to the county.”

Doe Valley. The family … hadn’t turned the tree lights off and the next morning they were lucky to escape with their lives. The tree was on fire and the whole trailer burned down.” Naser said natural trees are most likely to catch fire but offered several tips for families who prefer the natural smell and appearance of a live evergreen. “A lot of times, people buy a tree in a (tree) lot but that tree may have been cut for a month and is dried out,” he said. “As evergreens dry out they become very flammable. If you buy a tree from a tree stand, cut off some of the tree at the bottom because sap will seal over the bottom and

that will keep the tree from drinking water. Naser said natural Christmas trees can drink from a half gallon to a gallon of water each day and if the tree isn’t absorbing water it likely means sap build-up is preventing hydration. He also advises families to carefully inspect the wires of Christmas lights and wall sockets where the lights will be plugged in. Families also should set up a smoke detector near their tree, ensure presents aren’t touching tree lights and position the tree away from the main exit of the residence, he advised. For more information on Christmas tree safety, visit www.nfpa.org.

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Fire district receives boat Firefighters hope to improve water rescue capabilities By Laura Saylor saylor@thenewsstandard.com The fire district voted unanimously to receive a donated boat and repair its engine in an effort to enhance the district’s water rescue capabilities. The 18-and-a-half-foot long 1997 Chaparral boat is an opportunity that is too good to refuse, said some members of the Meade County Fire Protection District board of trustees during its regular meeting held Nov. 19. “The body and exterior are in excellent condition,” said Sergeant Mike Faith, Sr. “There are some mechanical problems.” Assistant Chief Mike Curl said the district does not have appropriate water rescue abilities as it is, and the acquisition of a boat would allow the fire department to be more successful during accidents in the water. Board member T. Parker voiced concern, however, that the boat may not be adequate for rescue procedures. “I’m not real comfortable with an 18-and-a-half-foot runabout being used as a rescue apparatus,” he said. Chief Larry Naser said the craft may not be the perfect rescue boat but it at least gives the district a starting point toward advancement. “This year we’ve been called out three times to go out and help people on the river and all we’ve been able to do is look at them through

binoculars,” Naser said. “It’s not, in my opinion, the ideal craft … but it’s a start in the right direction.” The engine repairs that need made to the boat will be paid from funds already set aside for mechanical repairs in the fire district’s budget. Board members anticipate spending approximately $2,000 on a new engine. “If Riverport and AgriFules and all that comes online … and for whatever you’re called out to do down there, I would hope we’re sending you out in a craft that’s worthy as opposed to something that’s going to become a danger,” Parker said. Naser said extra training would go into personnel who the handle the boat and assured it would be used carefully and only for emergencies. The boat was located by junior firefighter Michael Faith, Jr. It was then donated to the fire district by Michael Trick of Taylorsville, Ky. In other fire district news, Naser was able to raise $4,350 in donations toward the purchase of a thermal imaging camera for station 2 in Doe Valley. He suggested ordering the camera, which costs $7,900 and paying the difference with funds from the district’s state aid. Station 1, in Brandenburg, already has a thermal imaging camera and it’s used to locate victims and assist disoriented fire fighters in dark, smoky rooms. It allows firefighters to find victims without having to crawl through room after room in search of injured people. Naser also said the dis-

trict’s defibrillators — electronic devices used to shock cardiac muscles back to a regular heart beat — were out-dated and new ones need to be purchased in order to meet new American Heart Association specifications. Board members were pleased that Naser was able to raise some funds for the camera, though Parker was wary that money was being spent on side items that aren’t specified in the budget. “I don’t want surprises,” Parker said. “This isn’t a knock on the need for equipment. The boat, imagers, defibrillators — not that any of those things aren’t important — but I sit here and I question what are we going to get next week that’s mission critical?” Parker said the district’s goal should be to remain frugal and focus on construction of the new fire station. “We have got to watch our money to get our building built,” he said. Board member James Anthony considered the boat, thermal imager and defibrillators to be high priority, but the district should be notified in advance when money needs to be spent on such issues. Chairman Martin Bosemer said not every need has its own individual line item in the budget, but money is available to accommodate new equipment. He said the district will continue to balance meeting the department’s immediate needs with making forward progress on the building of the

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Patty Reesor, president of the Fraternal Order of Police Auxiliary, and Tammy Hardesty, coordinator of the Angel Tree and Shop with a Cop programs, received a $350 donation from Scott Kremm (center), Quarry Manager of Hilltop Companies in Battletown. The money will ensure local children in need receive Christmas presents this holiday season.

Give From page A1 Hardesty said about the Angel Tree Program. “Lots of people need help … but I think it’s important we help our own community first.” Scott Kremm, a quarry manager, made a $350 donation to the program on behalf of Hilltop Companies in Battletown, Ky. “It’s important that we help out who we can,” Kremm said. “Some kids ask for Christmas presents what the rest of us take for granted every day.” Applications for the Shop with a Cop and Angel Tree Program are received by the Meade County Community Action center, then qualified families receive donations that are made by community members through the programs. Brandenburg police officers were spotted at “road blocks” throughout the county last weekend, where they asked drivers and passengers for donations to the charity programs. Hardesty said more than $2,600 was raised — which will help a lot of children receive Christmas gifts — though it’s not nearly as much that has been raised in previous years. “We’re grateful for every dollar … but some years we come close to $5,000,” she said. Officers stood at the intersection of Hwy. 60 and 31W and at the intersection of Hwys. 1638 and 448 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. “It’s a lot of work but I enjoy seeing how happy the

kids are … when they see that people care about making them happy on Christmas,” Hardesty said. “It means a lot to them.” Gina Moorman, Meade County Community Action director, is working with Hardesty to ensure the programs are successful again this year. Aside from the Shop with a Cop and Angel Tree Program projects, the Community Action center also is looking for donations that will be distributed to families in need. “Twin size and full size blankets are something we really need,” Moorman said. “The cost of propane is astronomical … and we need help with keeping families warm this winter.” Moorman said by giving to the county’s Community Action, donators also can ensure that their gifts stay local and help members in Meade County. The organization is non-profit and all donations are tax deductible. The Meade County Clothes Closet also is accepting food, clothing and monetary donations. Linda Whelan said canned food drives have been held already, however the business is always in need. “Anybody is welcome to make donations anytime,” she said. The Clothes Closet set a goal of giving one turkey to each of its qualified families and it’s close to meeting its quota due to the gracious donations of local community members. “We had one individual donate $500 and he said, ‘Please use it to buy turkeys,’” Whelan said. “It was

wonderful.” The Clothes Closet is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. The store has extended its hours during the holiday season. Several local churches also are sponsoring canned food drives, gift baskets, shoe box programs and other charitable projects that will help ensure happy tidings for lowincome families. Check with your congregation about programs being sponsored. For more information about how to give this holiday season, contact Tammy Hardesty at 422-4731 regarding Shop with a Cop and the Angel Tree Program, or Gina Moorman at the Community Action center at 422-2545. To make donations to the Meade County Clothes Closet, stop by at 465 Broadway Street or call 422-2010.

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The legacy of Saint Nick Jolly ‘ol St. Nick isn’t just a rotund man with a white, bushy beard decked out in red and white. The version we celebrate today was inspired by a real man with a well-documented past dedicated to bettering the lives of those less fortunate. St. Nicholas was born almost 1,800 years ago to devout Christian parents in a Greek province of Asia Minor, which today is known as Antalya, Turkey. His most famous exploit, which many historians believe led to the birth of the modern day version of Santa Claus, was when Saint Nicholas assisted a family in dire need. Different versions of the story are recorded, but the most popular tale is as follows: A poor man had three daughters but could not afford the dowry for his daughters to marry. With no other options for employment, it was likely the man’s daughters would be forced into prostitution. Knowing the father was too proud to except charity, one night St. Nicholas threw a bag of gold through the man’s window. St. Nicholas returned to the man’s home the following year and did the same. According to legend, the father decided the third year to catch the person who was giving him bags of gold to offer thanks, but St. Nicholas was as elusive in the third century as he is today. To avoid having his identity revealed, St. Nicholas quietly climbed on top of the man’s house and dropped a bag of gold down the chimney. One of daughters hung her stockings by the fireplace to dry over the hot embers, which was a common way of drying clothes at the time. The bag of gold fell into the stocking unbeknownst to the father lying in waiting. Rumors of St. Nicholas’ charity quickly spread throughout the region and he began receiving credit for other anonymous donations to those in need. Many believed St. Nicholas used the wealthy inheritance left by his parents to provide donations to the poor. But what is most remarkable about St. Nicholas’ story is what happened after he died (of old age, which was rare for saints). Others in the region continued the tradition of anonymous donations to the poor, which were still attributed to St. Nicholas even though he had passed away. St. Nicholas’ message to the world was more than just “giving rather than receiving.” It was about giving to those less fortunate without seeking personal recognition or praise afterward. It was about bettering the lives of our countrymen. We should all remember that message this Christmas and each of us should do our part, when possible, to give to those less fortunate. Both St. Nicholas and Santa Claus would undoubtedly approve of the gesture.

Letter to the Editor It is indeed a sad day when our farmers, the backbone of our community, commonwealth and nation, are not allowed to use their farms for both their benefit and the benefit of the rest of us. Shame on those who allowed the Sierra Club to mislead them and to steamroll Mike and Tamra Greenwell. By all reports, the Greenwell’s plans for the houses went well beyond what is normally necessary to control odors, which seems to be the main concern of the opposition. We need to ask ourselves what really happened that derailed the Greenwells’ hopes and plans. The answer to that is simple: The Sierra Club, represented by Aloma Dew, set the Greenwells squarely in its sights. The Sierra Club of today is not our parents’ Sierra Club. The Sierra Club was founded in 1892 by John Muir to encourage the set-aside of federal lands for conservation and recreation. Muir’s efforts led to the creation of the National Park Service in 1916. His stated goal was the preservation of public lands, inspired by his many treks in Yosemite, so that they could be enjoyed by all. It was a laudable goal. The goals of the Sierra Club today can best be described by the views of Paul Watson, Sierra Club board member from 2003-2006, and the actions of Bernie Zaleha, current board member. “There’s nothing wrong with being a terrorist, as long as you win. Then you write history,” said Paul Watson, speaking in reference to arson committed by Earth Liberation Front activists, “Right now we’re in the early stages of World War III. It’s the war to save the planet. This kind of action will be getting stronger. Then environmental movement doesn’t have many deserters and has a high level of recruitment. Eventually there will be open war.” Zaleha defended several Earth First activists from 19982002. You may remember them as the people who protest logging by tree sitting, spiking trees so they can’t be cut for timber and setting fire to lumber company offices and new apartment complexes as a form of environmental protest. He still openly supports their actions. Do we want these people telling us in Meade County how we can use our farms? I believe the Greenwells would gladly help me show them the shortest route to their next rally elsewhere. Steve Whitten

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Improving schools an ugly process The Kentucky Board of Education thumbed its nose at Gov.-elect Steve Beshear, who wanted to slow down the selection process for a new education commissioner. Beshear said he thought some good candidates didn’t apply because of the contentious gubernatorial campaign. But he overestimates the involvement of politics and underestimates the obstacles to attracting quality candidates created by an education bureaucracy so bloated it can’t bend over and touch its toes — a body part unseen for decades. But the cloud of neglect the board cast on Beshear comes with a silver lining: the clearly diminished power of Kentucky’s governor. Some of the old timers at Al Smith’s final “Comment on Kentucky” program, which I attended the other night, bemoan that. They shouldn’t. Back in the day, thumbing your nose at the governor — as a legislator or board member — meant a “perp walk” to the emperor’s office, and not to see his new clothes. Rather, it was the political equivalent of a trip to the principal’s office. Kentuckians should relish that the people’s representatives no longer have to bow and curtsey to all-powerful governors. So it’s good that the board displayed some independent thinking. But it would have been more commendable

had it not also thumbed its and first director of the OEA, collective nose at qualified as a no-nonsense leader who commissioner candidates. got results. “She made school adminEven if it picks a candidate by the time you read this, istrators follow the rules, it missed many opportuni- something amazing and encouraging to the ties to get a quality people up leader. Bluegrass country here,” he wrote. In my book, that’s Beacon “School officials a much-bigger deal had not obeyed the than ignoring a polilaw before her and tician. The stakes — haven’t since she the reform of our edleft.” ucation system and And as long as the future of young we’re fondly recallKentuckians — are ing the salad days much higher than of education, let’s any politician’s fleeting tenure. Jim Waters recall the good ole days when quality Thankfully, some teachers and dedi— such as Pikeville lawyer Larry Webster — cated principals were backed up by bosses at the central know that. In a refreshingly blunt office and parents at home. article in the Lexington It’s not that way anymore, at Herald-Leader recently, least not in Lexington. The home-office types Webster charged the board with intellectual malfea- have pushed out overachievsance for ignoring Penney ing and underappreciated Sanders, former director of principal Peggy Petrilli at Kentucky’s Office of Edu- Booker T. Washington Elcation Accountability and ementary School, a school commissioner applicant par created by merging two of the city’s worst-performing excellence. “Every day that goes by schools filled with students without her as commis- from low-income families. Despite leading an acasioner of education is a bad day,” he wrote. “The educa- demic turnaround, includtion system of eastern Ken- ing a meteoric 76 percent rise tucky, providing mediocre in math test scores during students for our mediocre her short time at the school, colleges, is crookeder than she apparently drew the ire a shepherd’s stick. But of some who preferred the there was one bright time, status quo. On top of that, and that was when Sanders she’s received little heartfelt public support from superwatchdogged the schools.” Webster recalled Sanders, intendent Stu Silberman a 25-year veteran of Ken- about her performance at tucky’s education system Booker T.

In her former gig at Lexington’s Northern Elementary School, Petrilli demonstrated innovative leadership and determination, which resulted in math scores rising from 39 in 2000 — the year before she took over — to 73.2 in 2005, her final year. The school’s CATS Overall Academic Index went from 51.3 in 2000 to 80.2 in 2005. This turnaround didn’t happen at a school with wealthy families and a windfall of resources. Seventy percent of North Elementary’s students are either black or Hispanic; 63 percent can get free or reduced-price lunches. Improving schools mirrors sausage-making. The end result works out, but watching the process can become gut wrenching. Petrilli must have stepped on some toes to get the job done. But that’s the point: she gets the job done everywhere she goes. The reward for Petrilli, Sanders and anyone else daring enough to push for excellence in Kentucky’s mediocre education system? The “mediocrats,” as attorney Webster calls them, thumb their long — and snooty — noses at them. Jim Waters is the director of policy and communications for the Bluegrass Institute, Kentucky’s free-market think tank. You can reach him at jwaters@ bipps.org. You can read previously published columns at www.bipps.org.

Long waits for medical care ahead A new audit of how long veterans have to wait for medical appointments at the VA shows that things aren’t improving. Promises aren’t being kept. The Office of the Inspector General’s report, “Audit of the Veterans Health Administration’s Outpatient Waiting Times,” paints a grim picture. Not only are veterans being given appointments long past the 30-day mark, but in some cases, the hospitals themselves appear to be fudging the numbers. The study was done as a follow up to the OIG’s 2005 report that found the

Veterans Post Freddy Groves Veterans Health Administration was not following established procedures, which skewed the numbers because the electronic trail and real waiting times didn’t match. Policy states that if a veteran has a service-connected disability of 50 percent or more, an appointment must be scheduled within 30 days of the requested date. For other veterans, that wait is 120 days. In the current study, the

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Evelyn Marie O’Donnell Evelyn Marie O’Donnell, 65, of Radcliff, Ky., died Friday, Nov. 23 at Hardin Memorial Hospital, Elizabethtown, Ky. Her employment included Wal-Mart and Stone Hearth Restaurant. She was preceded in death by her parents, Orville and Pauline Sanders; and a sister, Emma Louise Wood. She is survived by her husband, John G. O’Donnell; and two brothers, Ernie Sanders of Junction City, Kan., and Earl Sanders of Topeka, Kan. The funeral service was held Wednesday, Nov. 28 at NelsonEdelen-Bennett Funeral Home in Radcliff, Ky. with Rev. Ron Burgess officiating. Burial was in the North Hardin Memorial Gardens in Radcliff, Ky. The guest register may be signed at www.nebfh.com.

Thomas Sallengs Thomas Sallengs, 87, of Radcliff, Ky., died Wednesday, Nov.21 at his home. He was a teacher at Fort Knox High School and Administrator at Crittenberger Elementary School in Fort Knox, Ky. He was a World War II veteran. He was preceded in death by his wife, Deloris Sallengs; and a brother, Russell Sallengs. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Pamela S. and Robert Moss, of Georgetown, Ky.; a son and daughterin-law, Ronald T. and Pam Sallengs, of Scottsville, Ky.; two brothers, Hershel Sallengs, of Cecilia, Ky., and Walter Sallengs, of Shepherdsville, Ky.; a sister, Virginia Myers, of Erlanger, Ky.; and one granddaughter, Christy Willyard, of Vine Grove, Ky. Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov. 24 at NelsonEdelen-Bennett Funeral Home in Radcliff, Ky. with Chaplain Mary Jo Kruer officiating. Burial was in the Elizabethtown Memorial Gardens in Elizabethtown, Ky. The guest register may be signed at www.nebfh.com.

James Mark Abell, Jr. Mr. James Mark Abell, Jr., 50, of Brandenburg died Saturday, Nov. 24 at his residence. Mr. Abell was a truck driver and formerly worked at Louisville Gas & Electric for 18 years. He is survived by his wife, Irene Basham Abell, of Brandenburg; two sons, James Mark (Bethany) Abell, III, Harley Richard (Karie) Abell, of Brandenburg; two grandchildren, Cheyenne and James Rubel Abell; his mother, Frances Ray Abell, of Louisville; his grandmother, Eva Brooks, of Louisville; his Sister, Kathi Abell, of Louisville; a brother, Terry Abell, of Louisville; and his father-in-law, Rubel Basham, of Brandenburg. Funeral Services were held Thursday, from the chapel of the Hager Funeral Home with burial in Cap Anderson Cemetery. Online condolences may be left at www.hagerfuneralhome. com.

Doris Odel Willis Doris Odel Willis, 80, of Webster, Ky., passed away Saturday, Nov. 24 at his residence. He worked at Celotex Corporation in Lockland, Ohio for 42 years and was a U.S Navy Veteran of World War II. He was born on January 13, 1927, in Barbourville, Ky., the son of the late Jasper and Mary Elizabeth Hughes. Mr. Willis is survived by his wife, Veronika “Happy” Willis; four children, Carmen (Peter) Freischlad, Ray (Lisa) Lapre’, Cheri (Alie) Schiriyohamad and Fred (Tammy) Phillips; seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren. A graveside service was held Wednesday at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery in Radcliff, Ky.

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J. Faye Hockman, 68, of Brandenburg, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 21 at her residence. She was born March 23, 1939 in Bennington, Vt. Faye was preceded in death by her father, Cedric Potter Martin, and her mother, Myrtle Evelyn Oldham. She was a devoted wife and mother and loyal sister. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Allen Aitken Hockman; two children, Valerie (Bruce) Soderstrom, of Brandenburg, and Christopher (Stephanie) Hockman, of Dallas; and her sister, Sandra Martin Choate, of Nashville. Mrs. Hockman was also a loving grandmother to four grandchildren, Lauren Ellen and Jessie Mae Soderstrom and Matthew Tristan Duncan Hockman and Madeline Emma Hockman. Cremation was chosen through Bruington-Jenkins-Sturgeon Funeral Home. A Service of Remembrance was held Sunday, Nov. 25 at the First Baptist Church in Brandenburg for all family and friends to share condolences and memories. The family asks that any expressions of sympathy be sent to Valerie Soderstrom and donations to the local Kentucky and Southern Indiana Chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 600 E. Main St., Louisville, KY 40202. Online condolences may be made at www.bjsfunerals. com.

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Christizane “Christi” Ramey, 36, of Constantine, Ky., passed away Sunday, Nov. 25 near Hudson in Breckinridge County. She was preceded in death by her brother, Alan Dean Stavropoulos, and grandparents, Robert and Frances Jones. She is survived by her husband, William L. Ramey; children, Robert and Allen Ramey of Constantine; mother, Sherry (Jones) Tehrani, of Brandenburg; father Jeff Stavropoulos, of Calif.; sister, Kimberly Stavropoulos, of Calif.; brothers, Christopher (Patricia) Stavropoulos, of Vine Grove, Ky., and Andrew (Molly) Stavropoulos, of Calif.; and her grandmother, Carol Stavropoulos, of Calif. The funeral service was held Thursday, Nov. 27 at the Chapel of Bruington-Jenkins-Strugeon Funeral Home with burial following in the Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Eugene White Eugene White, 81, of Elizabethtown, Ky. died Wednesday, Nov. 21 at Norton Suburban Hospital in Louisville. A native of Edmonson County, he was a diesel engine assembler retired from Cummins Diesel. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was the son of the late Jess White and Chlorene Dalton White. He was preceded in death by a son, Darrell White; four brothers, Curt, Duvall, Mills and Randall White; and a sister, Zolena White. Survivors include two sons, Colin White of Atlanta and Keith White of Pensacola, Fla.; four daughters, Sharon Weikel and Karen Baker, both of Indianapolis, Pamela Cunningham of Elizabethtown, Ky., and Regina Hoard of Bloomington, Ind.; three brothers, Earl P. White and J.P. White, both of Danville, Ky., and Roy White of Huff, Ky.; two sisters, Elena Finchum of Brownsburg, Ind., and Margie Seyferth of Lakeland, Fla.; 16 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Graveside services were Saturday, Nov. 24 at Cub Creek Cemetery in Huff, Ky. Gravil Funeral Home in Brownsville, Ky. was in charge of arrangements.

Katrina Ann Polston Katrina Ann Polston, 27, of Vine Grove, Ky. died Saturday, Nov. 23 of injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Elizabethtown, Ky. She was the manager of Rent-A-Center on Preston Highway, Louisville and a 1999 Graduate of Meade County High School. She was preceded in death by her mother, Wilma Louise Polston. Katrina is survived by a daughter, Trinity Alyce Rennirt; her fiancée Troy Rennirt, of Vine Grove, Ky.; her father and step-mother, Jerry and Tammie Polston, of Vine Grove, Ky., a brother, Nathan Polston, of Vine Grove, Ky.; five step-sisters and brothers, A.C. Amos, Tiffany Amos, Mark Amos, of Louisville; Kenneth Wood and Dakota Chandler, of Vine Grove, Ky.; and a foster daughter, Nina Reynolds, of Vine Grove, Ky. Funeral services were held Wednesday from the chapel of the Hager Funeral Home in Brandenburg with burial in Ekron, Ky. Full Gospel Cemetery. Online condolences may be left at www.hagerfuneralhome.com.

Kenneth Ray Champion Kenneth Ray Champion, 56, of Radcliff, Ky., died Saturday, Nov. 24 at Hardin Memorial Hospital, Elizabethtown, Ky. 1st Sgt. Champion retired from the U. S. Army, was a veteran of Vietnam and had completed the Sergeant Majors Academy. He is survived by his daughter, Hulanda Faye Prince of Radcliff, Ky.; and three grandchildren, Dmarcus, Shantez and Jade Champion. Cremation was chosen. There will be no services at this time. The guest register may be signed at www.nebfh.com. Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Anna Elfriede Murphy Anna Elfriede Murphy, 79, of Radcliff, Ky., died Sunday, Nov. 25 at the North Hardin Health and Rehabilitation Center, Radcliff, Ky. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Murphy; and her son, James Murphy. She is survived by two sisters, Doris Mueller and Hiede Marie Bast, both of Germany; and friends, Steven and Pok Schuler, Leslie and Ann Powers and Hildegard McLarney, both of Radcliff, Ky. Cremation was chosen and there were no funeral services. The guest register may be signed at www.nebfh.com. Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

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Where everybody knows your name By Betsy Simon simon@thenewsstandard.com When looking for a place to catch up on old times, local residents flock to Clark’s Tavern in Payneville, Ky. The pub has become a staple in the countryside and manager Barbara Brown said the friendly environment has people hooked. “What makes (Clark’s Tavern) different than other restaurants is the people. We have some of the best customers around,” she said. Customers may walk in alone but they rarely eat by themselves because of the friendly and familiar faces. “Almost everyone who comes through the door knows each other, and if they don’t, they will by the time they leave. It’s a family-like atmosphere here.” Clark’s Tavern, previously known as Freddy’s, was remodeled and opened five years ago. The business is owned by John and Judy Clark of Louisville. After taking over ownership, the Clark’s asked Brown to manage the establishment. Brown was raised around the old Dead Horse Tavern in Meade County where she became familiar with the ins and outs of the restaurant business. “It’s a group effort to keep things moving. This has been quite a job, but a good one,” Brown said. “It helps the business that I’m from here and people know me. Clark’s Tavern has re-

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TOP: Clark’s Tavern patron Krisi Shelman scans the menu for something to eat during a lunch break at the popular homestyle restaurant. RIGHT: Manager Barbara Brown takes a call from a customer during the restaurant’s busy lunch hour rush. ally gone over well with the public and people want to see that it stays in business.” The tavern employs a sixperson staff that manages

all customers’ needs. The Clarks also lend a hand, whenever necessary by stopping to pitch in with the restaurant’s lunch and dinner rushes. The menu

consists of a plethora of entrees including seafood, chicken and pork chops. Brown said patrons are most likely to run into people they know during the cold, winter months and the Wednesdays before Thanksgiving — the times when the restaurant sees some of its largest crowds. Clark’s Tavern also hosts karaoke throughout the year and has pool tables for customers to enjoy. The “everybody knows your name” atmosphere surrounding Clark’s Tavern has kept Krisi Shelman, of Union Star, Ky., a regular customer. “The service here is great and it’s family- and community-oriented,” she said. “It’s a big social hour where people can catch up with their old friends.” Bubba Carman, of Hardinsburg, Ky., said the restaurant provides its patrons with one necessity — memories with the people who matter most. “Honestly, when people come here they should expect nothing less than to have good times with good friends,” he said. Clark’s Tavern is located at 8440 Rhodelia Road in Payneville. The restaurant is open Monday and Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., and 10 a.m. to 12 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. For more information about Clark’s Tavern call 270-496-4600.

Find state jobs easier with online program By Barbara Barnes Ky Personnel Cabinet Frankfort — The Personnel Cabinet launched a new online employment system Monday, Nov. 26. The new Career Opportunities System (COS) has many features which make searching and applying for state jobs much easier. The Personnel Cabinet partnered with CGI and Kenexa to provide this service to the Commonwealth. Applicants can create, view, and update their employment application and personal information online 24 hours a day, seven days a week from the convenience of their own home.

Applicants no longer have to travel to Frankfort to submit an application. Applicants can create an electronic “Search Agent” within the Career Opportunities System and identify preferences in areas such as job title, salary, work county, full-time or part-time employment. When a job meeting the criteria is posted, the applicant will receive an e-mail with a link to that job posting. The applicant can then click on the link and apply. Applicants may need to answer questions for some job vacancies. These questions are used to assist the hiring agency in identifying applicants who have the specific

skills for which they are looking. Applicants will need to apply for every posted vacant position in which they have an interest. The Personnel Cabinet will continue to review applicants’ information to determine if they are qualified for the position. If qualified, the applicants’ information will be sent by the Personnel Cabinet to the hiring agency for review. Applicants can apply to as many job vacancies as they have an interest. This new system also allows agencies to view applicant information online, conduct electronic searches of applicant information for

desired/required skills, education, and experience, and on-line approval functionality. For those applicants needing assistance to use the new system, the Personnel Cabinet has customer service representatives available online through “Live Help” at http://personnel. ky.gov/employment/livehelp.htm. The Personnel Cabinet also has 20 computers in the Frankfort office for applicants to search and apply for jobs. For more information about COS, go to the Personnel Cabinet’s COS web page at http:// personel.ky.gov/employment.

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Is it better to repair or replace computers? By David Uffington Dollars and Sense Holiday ads for computers are out, and many people will take this opportunity to buy a new machine instead of fixing or repairing problems with an old one. Before you decide whether to replace or repair your ailing computer, consider: • If your current machine is getting balky because you’re running out of hard drive space, get an external hard drive to hold the overflow. • If you buy new peripherals (scanner, printer) to beef up your system, make sure your old computer will run them.

• How much time do you have to tinker with a repair problem, if you do it yourself, and what is your skill level? If it’s crucial that your children have a computer for their homework at night, will you have the computer in pieces for a week while you try to sort out the problem • If you make a lot of changes to a computer running the Windows XP operating system, with its ability to keep track of everything in your machine, you might end up having to call Microsoft to get “permission” to install. Depending on the problem, a repair in a shop might run you as much as

the cost of a new computer. Will something else get broken along the way while the computer is in the shop? Granted, most reliable repair places will give you some type of warranty, but generally that’s only for the work they did. A new problem is a new problem. If you’ve already put significant money into computer repair, are you throwing good money after bad if it needs even more work? Diagnostics alone can cost half the price of a new lowend computer. A word of warning: If your computer has been hit with a virus that you just can’t get rid of, and you’re considering buying a new computer to get rid of the

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Ekron family honored for years of service By Randy Barbee Farm Credit Services As a sign of its commitment to supporting farming families in rural America, Farm Credit Services of MidAmerica — an agriculture lending cooperative serving over 75,000 members — has introduced a program to honor member families who have supported the national Farm Credit System for over a half-century. Recognition in the Heritage Farm Program is open to current members of Farm Credit who have also been a member of the Farm Credit System for at least 50 consecutive years through their immediate family, parents or grandparents. Families who qualify are honored at an annual ceremony with a special plaque and heirloom gift. Farm Credit also recognizes the families on the Farm Credit Web site. “This year, 90 farm families from Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana and Tennessee will receive the Heritage Farm designa-

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The Hager family, of Ekron, was awarded for 60 years of service with Farm Credit Services of Mid-America. tion,” said Bob Barton, chair of the Farm Credit Services Board of Directors. Included is the George Hager Family of Ekron, Ky. Mrs. Georgia Hager and her late husband, George, began doing business with Farm Credit Services more than 60 years ago. Since he passed away, this farming operation consist-

ing of 2,300 acres, known as Hager Farms, is operated by Hager and her two sons, Greg and John J. Hager. They raise corn, soybeans, beef cattle and poultry. The late George Hager served as a director for many years and also as an advisor of the Hardinsburg, Ky. branch for many years. Since his death, Greg has as-

More soybean acres likely in 2008 By Laura Skillman UK College of Ag LEXINGTON — Last fall the talk in farm circles focused on the demand for corn and how the market favored corn production. But in one short year, the tables have turned making soybeans the crop most in demand going into 2008. Both crops, along with wheat, are likely to be profitable in 2008, said an agricultural economist with the University Of Kentucky College of Agriculture. But the price ratio between corn and soybeans definitely favors soybeans. “Farmers will have to respond to the market,” said Kenny Burdine, UK agricultural economist. “It doesn’t mean they should totally abandon their crop rotation, but there will be a shift toward more beans.” The shift toward soybeans will be price-based, but it is also the logical crop rotation pattern on most Kentucky farms with full-season or double-crop soybeans/ wheat typically planted following corn. In 2007, Kentucky farmers and farmers across the nation responded to market demand for more corn with Kentucky farmers planting 295,000 fewer soybeans acres and 320,000 more acres of corn. Nationally, the result

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Corn, soybeans and wheat are all expected to be profitable in 2008, but the price ratio between corn and soybeans is expected to greatly favor soybeans.

was a 21 percent increase in harvested acres allowing production to exceed the increase in use, giving the corn supply a slight cushion. At the same time, soybean acres and yields dropped, resulting in an 18 percent smaller crop in 2007 than 2006. Soybean use has been steady making for a very tight supply for the upcoming year and setting the stage for much higher prices in late 2007. As a result, many soybean acres lost to corn in 2007 will likely return in 2008. In Kentucky, a number of those

acres will be double-cropped soybeans following the winter wheat crop. Wheat prices are also strong, encouraging farmers to grow that crop as well. Those acres were planted in October and early November, but the actual number is not yet known. Nationally, soybean production is likely to increase by four to seven million acres in 2008. “Unless something drastically changes between now and spring, we won’t see many continuous corn acres in 2008,” Burdine said. Demand for corn, wheat and soybeans is expected to remain strong through 2008, and barring major weather problems, it should be a profitable year for grain producers, Burdine said. Prices for 2008 corn and soybeans have been trading in the $4 and $10 range, respectively, on the Chicago Board of Trade. With prices at these levels, it is not too early to price a portion of the 2008 crop, Burdine said. There are several options farmers have in forward pricing. “But if anything was learned in 2007, it was that contracting too high a percentage, too early, can leave you worried about making delivery,” Burdine said. “So, since the crop isn’t even in the ground, farmers need to be realistic about the amount of grain that is forward priced.”

Commodities Kentuckianna Livestock Market - Owensboro, KY Market Report per CWT for Monday, November 26, 2007

Receipts: 357 head Compared to last week: Slaughter cows steady to 2.00 lower. Slaughter bulls 2.00-3.00 lower. Feeder steers 2.00-4.00 lower. Feeder heifers under 400 lbs. 5.00 higher, over 400 lbs. 3.00-6.00 lower. Slaughter cows: Breaker Boner Lean

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Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1-2 Wt Range Price Range 200-300 122.00-128.00 300-400 111.00-117.00 400-500 110.00-118.00 500-600 94.50-110.00 700-800 81.00-90.50 900-1000 78.00

Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1-2 200-300 98.00-106.50 300-400 95.00-105.00 400-500 90.00-96.50 500-600 89.50-97.00 600-700 75.00-87.00 700-800 75.00 1000-1100 61.00

Medium and Large 2 200-300 105.00-108.00 300-400 83.00-85.00 400-500 96.00-105.00 500-600 86.00-92.00

Medium and Large 2 200-300 83.00-86.00 300-400 86.00-95.50 400-500 77.00 500-600 80.00-86.00 600-700 80.00

Small and Medium 1 No report.

Stock Cows: Medium and Large 1-2: Cows 5-10 years old and 2-7 months bred 490.00-646.00 per head Stock cows and calves: Cows 8-12 years old with 100-300 lbs. calves at side 535.00-725.00 per pair

High Dressing No report. No report. No report.

Feeder Bulls: Medium and Large 1-2 300-400 100.00-106.00 400-500 100.00-110.00 500-600 95.00-101.00 600-700 85.50-90.00 700-800 80.00-81.00 800-900 71.00 Medium and Large 2 300-400 91.00-95.00 400-500 85.00 500-600 88.00 600-700 81.00 Small and Medium 1 300-400 91.00 400-500 86.00

Baby Calves: Beef bred: No test. Owensboro Grains-Owensboro Market Report per bushel for Thursday, November 29, 2007 Soybeans 10.91 Corn

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sumed these duties. “The Heritage Farm Program is another example of Farm Credit’s appreciation of our members,” said Rita Tate, Financial Services Officer with Farm Credit Services in Hardinsburg, Ky. “We are very proud of the families who have supported Farm Credit and the cooperative system. As a 90-yearold farming cooperative, we value tradition and recognize the important role long-term member families have played in the success of this cooperative and the preservation of this nation’s proud agricultural heritage.” If you or someone you know think you may be eligible for the Heritage Farm Program, applications and additional information can be found online at www.efarmcredit.com under the “Community” tab. All completed applications must be submitted to your local FCS office before Feb. 28, 2008 for next year’s program. Contact your local office at 1-800-4443276 with additional questions.

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Daryl Troutman For the sixth consecutive year, students from Meade County ATC have been among the top three scorers in the University of Northwestern Ohio (UNOH) annual scholarship exam. Students from Ohio and the 10 surrounding states compete for three scholarships, the premiere one being for a full paid tuition scholarship in the amount of $25,000. On Nov. 2, 13 seniors from Meade County traveled to Lima, Ohio to take the test. One week later, Daryl Troutman was notified that he had taken first place honors in the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration division. Students from New York and Ohio placed second and third, respectively. Daryl, the son of Phillip and Pam Troutman, says, “I was both shocked and overjoyed when I found out I had won, because now I have the opportunity to continue my education. I was not expecting to win, but I am just thankful that I did. All of the studying I did in preparation for the exam paid off, and now I will be able to pursue post-secondary training that I otherwise could not have afforded.” Darren Jones, his HVAC instructor, had this to say: “Daryl took this seriously, more seriously than any of his fellow classmates. His hard work, persistence, and determination definitely were rewarded.” Daryl will begin his studies at UNOH in the summer of 2008.

Casey Hubbard and Mindy Oliver For the fourth consecutive year, Meade County RECC is participating along with the Kentucky High School Athletic Association in the “Role Model” poster program. This year’s poster features male and female athletes promoting high school sports as a ticket to an active and healthy life along with the slogan to “energize your life but conserve energy at home.” The poster program involves delivering a message to other students from their peers. Implementation of the program requires identifying a student athlete in the high school and developing the posters. The posters are produced and distributed to the school from Meade County RECC. The school then distributes the posters to other schools and businesses throughout the community. This year, in addition to the posters, counter cards and pocket schedules featuring season schedules for both sports were also delivered to the school. The students in this year’s Meade County RECC/KHSAA poster program for Meade County were Casey Hubbard representing the Greenwave basketball team and Mindy Oliver representing the Lady Waves basketball team. The poster program is an effective way for Meade County RECC to demonstrate its commitment to the community through the lives of its young people.

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Parents should handle sex education QUESTION: Since you hibited to present the subdisapprove of public school ject with poise, or they may sex-education programs as lack the necessary technical currently designed, who do knowledge of the human you think should tell chil- body. Another common mistake is to wait until dren the facts of life puberty is knockand when should that Focus on ing at the door and instruction begin? DR. DOBSON: For the family then try to initiate a desperate, tensionthose parents who filled conversation are able to handle that embarrasses the the instructional prokid and exhausts the cess correctly, the reparents. sponsibility for sex If this is the way education should be sex education is goretained in the home. ing to be handled, There is a growing James there has to be antrend for all aspects of Dobson other alternative to education to be taken consider. from their hands (or the role is deliberately forQUESTION: We have an feited by them). This is unwise. Particular- adopted girl who came to ly in the matter of sex edu- us when she was four-yearscation, the best approach is old. She is very difficult one that begins casually and to handle and does pretty naturally in early childhood much what she pleases. For and extends through the us to make her obey would years, according to a policy be very unpleasant for her, of openness, frankness and and frankly, we don’t feel honesty. Only parents can we have the right to do that. provide this lifetime train- She has been through a lot in ing — being there when the her short life. Besides, we’re questions arise and the de- not her real parents. Do you sire for information is evi- think she’ll be OK if we just give her a lot of love and atdent. Unfortunately, moms and tention? DR. DOBSON: I’m afraid dads often fail to do the job. Some are too sexually in- you have a formula for seri-

ous problems with this girl later on. The danger is in seeing yourselves as substitute or stand-in parents who don’t have the right to lead her. That is a mistake. Since you have legally adopted this child, you are her “real” parents, and your failure to see it that way may be setting up the defiant behavior you mentioned. It is a common error made by parents of older adopted children. They pity their youngsters too much to confront them. They feel that life has already been too hard on them and they must not make things worse by discipline and occasional punishment. As a result, they are tentative and permissive with a child who is crying out for leadership. Transplanted children have the same needs for guidance and discipline as those remaining with their biological parents. One of the surest ways to make them feel insecure is to treat them as though they are different, unusual or brittle. If the parents view such a child as an unfortunate waif to be shielded, he will tend to see himself that way too. Parents of sick and handi-

capped children often make this same mistake. They find discipline harder to implement because of the tenderness they feel for that child. Thus, a boy or a girl with a heart condition or some serious illness can become a little terror, simply because the usual behavioral boundaries are not established and defended. It must be remembered that the need to be led and governed is almost universal in childhood, and it isn’t lessened by other problems and difficulties in life. In some cases, the desire for boundaries is actually increased by other troubles, for it is through loving control that parents build security and a sense of personal worth in a child. Returning to the question, I advise you to love that little girl like crazy — and hold her to the same standards of behavior that you would your own flesh and blood. Remember, you are her parents! Dr. Dobson is founder and chairman of the board of the nonprofit organization Focus on the Family, P.O. Box 444, Colorado Springs, CO. 80903; or www.family.org

A word of thanks to our caregivers When you were younger, you used to dress yourself and go where you wanted; but when you grow old, you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will dress you and lead you where you do not want to go. —John 21:18 Where was my camera when I needed it? The other day, I was standing on my deck looking out toward the street. There on the steepest stretch of the sidewalk in front of my house was a woman pushing an old man in a wheel chair. She was struggling, with her head down and body stretched out, to push him to the top where it was level again. Right behind her, a few yards back, was another woman pushing a huge, loaded-down baby stroller. She too was struggling,

with her head down and the funeral of the husband her body stretched out, to of my cousin Karen. She is push the heavy stroller up in the advanced stages of MS and was totally depenthe hill. dent on him as her It occurred to me care-taker until he that at both ends of Encouraging died suddenly of our lives we depend Words a heart attack. He on people to help was a good man and us, whether it be as faithful caregiver. helpless children or His was one of the helpless old people. most tragic funerals For one who is overin my life. ly independent in his I am reminded of a thinking, it made a quote from the Dalai chill come over me. Lama, “Right from I’ve been that baby Ronald the moment of our and someday I will Knott birth, we are under be that old man. I the care and kindhad someone to push ness of our parents, my stroller, but will I have anyone to push my and then later on in our life wheelchair? If I am lucky, I’ll when we are oppressed by simply die in my sleep and sickness and become old, we are again dependent on never have to find out! I still cannot get that scene the kindness of others. Since off my mind. Maybe it is beat the beginning and the end cause I recently presided at of our lives we are so depen-

dent on others’ kindness, how can it be in the middle that we would neglect kindness toward others?” Phyllis Diller said it more humorously. “Be nice to your children, for they will choose your rest home.” Today, in memory of Daryl, my cousin’s husband, I want to offer “an encouraging word” to the more than 50 million people each year who provide care at home for the chronically ill, disabled or aged — 56 percent of them women, 44 percent men. Their average length of service is eight years. Most women will spend 17 years caring for children and 18 years helping an elderly parent. Their reward in heaven will be great, “for as long as you did it for these, you did it for Me.”

18th century commentary still inspiring In our study today I would strangely warmed. I felt I did like for us to look at Romans trust in Christ, Christ alone, for salvation; and an 1:16–17. I would like assurance was given to quote verse 17, Divine me that he had taken “For therein is the righteousness of God Guidance away my sins, even mine, and saved me revealed from faith to from the law of sin faith: as it is written, and death.” The just shall live by That wonderful faith (KJV).” missionary was John On May 24, 1738, Wesley. The message a discouraged mishe heard that evesionary went “very ning was the preface unwillingly“ to a Dan to Martin Luther’s religious meeting in London. There a mirNewton commentary on Romans. acle took place. Paul’s epistle to the “About a quarter before nine,” he wrote in Romans is still transforming his journal, “I felt my heart people’s lives, just the way it

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food in when I grow up.” ing, and food on the floor.” The words so struck the So the husband and wife set a small table in the cor- parents that they were ner. There, Grandfather ate speechless. Then tears startalone while the rest of the ed to stream down their cheeks. Though no family enjoyed dinner. Pastor’s word was spoken, Since Grandfather Spotlight both knew what must be done. had broken a dish That evening, or two, his food was the husband took served in a woodGrandfather’s hand en bowl. When the and gently led him family glanced in back to the family taGrandfather’s direcble. For the remaintion, sometimes he der of his days he had a tear in his eye ate every meal with as he sat alone. Still, Randy the family. And for the only words the Johnson some reason, neither couple had for him husband nor wife were sharp admonitions when he had dropped seemed to care any longer a fork or spilled food. The when a fork was dropped, four-year-old watched it all when milk was spilled, or when the tablecloth was in silence. One evening before sup- soiled. Grandchildren are per, the father noticed his so special, aren’t they? son playing with some piecRandy Johnson is the reves of wood on the floor. He asked the child curiously, erend of the Brandenburg Church of God and also hosts “What are you making?” The boy responded, “Oh, a radio show on WMMG from I am making a little bowl for 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. from you and Mama to eat your Monday through Wednesday.

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Monsanto chemist Gary Barton explains genetic research advancements in corn, soybeans and cotton to a group of 30 local producers on the tour. fatty acids and implanting the gene into soybeans. Barton said nations that consume large amounts of fish commonly have lower heart disease because of the health value of the Omega-3 fatty acids contained in fish. By incorporating the fatty acids into soybeans, Americans may be able to boost their health through soy consumption. “It’s suggested that we eat fish three to four times a week,” Barton said. “I don’t think many of us do.” Monsanto also has developed methods to reduce — and in some cases eliminate — the amount of trans fat in certain vegetable oils. Drought-resistant crops are another advancement that can drastically save producers from losing their yield to dry weather. The strongest, healthiest, most resilient corn genes are being located and combined to produce corn that flourishes on smaller amounts of nitrogen in the soil and can successfully photosynethsize with lesser amounts of water and sunlight. “We need drought-tolerant crops,” Sehnert said. “We needed them 10 years ago.” Crops also are being developed that are insect-

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company hopes for a large student turnout at every city the tour travels to. “We want students to see what’s happening in agricultural technology,” she said. “It’s exciting. There’s a lot happening … and improvements are happening every day.” Stith’s husband, Leslie, is employed with Monsanto and hails from Meade County. The tour has been hitting major cities and severely agriculture-dependent areas of the country, yet Leslie brought the display to Meade County to make it accessible for producers from his hometown. The Mobile Technology Unit was in Buffalo, N.Y. last week and is bound for St. Louis before traveling further west. The tour has already visited several states and will continue to travel year-round. “It’s one thing to invite farmers to our St. Louis facility,” Nivens said. “But to be able to bring these products to their backdoor allows us to reach more people … who this is all designed for.” For more information about Monsanto’s products and advancements, visit www.monsanto.com.

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Pressure turns tide for Bears

STANDINGS 6A Final Four St. Xavier Trinity Meade County Boone County

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Waves drop opener to No. 5 E-town By Shaun T. Cox sports@thenewsstandard.com

ON DECK November 30 Greenwave football @St. Xavier

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Senior guard Casey Hubbard looks for help against Butler’s press.

Greenwave coach Jerry Garris knew his team would have a tough go of it with six of his top players watching from the bleachers for now as they continue their hunt for the 6A football state championship. The remaining players — minus four starters — were shredded by the Louisville Butler (1-0) press to the tune of 31 turnovers and fell in the season opener 55-36 at home Tuesday.

“It was what I expected,” coach Jerry Garris said. “I knew they were going to bring the heat and they brought a lot of pressure, and I think they recognized we were shorthanded and they wanted to wear us out.” After Butler went on an 8-0 run to start the game, Meade County (0-1) fought back, scoring its first bucket on a three-pointer from the left corner by senior guard Casey Hubbard. The Greenwave went on a 7-0 run of its own and ended up winning the first quarter 15-14. “If you look at the first quarter, we were OK, and then we got a little tired,” Garris said. “That’s when the problems started. They got the

momentum and we just never recovered. We’re short handed on the perimeter and that showed here tonight.” With the score 16-14 Meade early in the second quarter, the ’wave went the next several minutes without a basket until sophomore Jonathan Ives put one in with about 30 seconds left. Butler took a 24-18 lead into the half. Hubbard, who had five points, 5 assists, three steals and two boards, said the pressure started taking its toll in the second half. “I don’t think it affected us that much until the second half when we really started getting tired,” he

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SPORTS BRIEFS •Meade County High School is hosting this year’s 11th District Tipoff Classic, sponsored by Miles Farm Supply, tomorrow featuring games between all of the Greenwave’s district rivals and other schools from the area. Concessions will be available and the cost for the full slate of four games is $4 for adults and $3 for students grades K-6. Schedule: Frederick Fraize vs. LaRue County 2 p.m. Hancock County vs. Louisville Iroquois 4 p.m. Breckinridge County vs. North Hardin 6 p.m. Meade County vs. Louisville Doss 8 p.m. •Local professional motocross racing brothers Ryan and Justin Sipes have both signed to ride with new teams. Ryan will ride with the MDK KTM Factory Racing Team. Ryan’s leg, which was broken during a race early last year, is completely healed. Justin has signed on with the Suzuki City OTSFF Rockstar Team. The Supercross East season starts Feb. 23 in Atlanta, Ga. •The Greenwave swim teams are hosting the 2nd Annual Greenwave Invitational tomorrow at the Gammon Aquatic Center at Fort Knox. The meet will start at 10 a.m. and is free of charge. Eight schools are competing, including about 170 swimmers. The lineup includes John, North and Central Hardin, as well as Elizabethtown, Marion, Taylor and Nelson counties.

CORRECTION Sophomore Cole Aebersold was left off the Greenwave wrestling roster in last week’s Winter Sports Preview. Aebersold will wrestle in the 189-pound weight class.

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By Shaun T. Cox sports@thenewsstandard.com Chris French may be an electrician by day, but on the weekends from April to October, he’s a racecar driver and has been a racing enthusiast — to say the least — most of his life. “I’ve been racing since I was probably 13 or 14,” he said. “We used to run motorcycles for about seven or eight years … and I quit for a few years and started racing motocross again. Then we ran go-carts for about a year. Then a buddy of mine, Tony Johnson, raced (stock frame cars) for 30 years up in Salem and they put together a late-model race and let me practice — I wish they never would have done that. I got the bug and we’ve been doing this since ’01.” French, 36, said he’s an adrenaline junkie who does it for the rush and the spirit of the race. “Competition, that’s all it is,” he said. “Anything that makes my heart pump, I like it. I’ve always liked that kind of stuff and I got to do a little bungee jumping and parasailing when I was younger.” French, of Flaherty, recently won the Salem Speedway Lucas Oil Super Stocks 2007 Season Championship driving his stock frame car, which is similar to a NASCAR. The car’s chassis is off a 1975 Chevelle and has a 355 engine. “Stock frame … means very few parts on it are stock,” he said. “It’s a full-frame car with the stock A-arms and stock steering, but all the rest of it’s roll cage and sheet metal. It has axles that float, that way if you break an axle you won’t spin yourself out and wreck more cars. “That’s the deal with these cars. They try to keep it affordable by running the certain type frames and engines. We’re limited on what we can do and they want to keep the cost down.” French mostly runs at Salem Speedway in Indiana from April to October. “It’s identical to Bristol with a half-mile, 33 degree high bank and it’s probably not as nice a facility, but as far as the track it’s about the same,” he said. “We probably run about 125 miles an hour in the straightaways and average about 103 to 104 around the whole track in these cars. If you’re having a good night and the car’s hooked up and going, you can reach some

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Senior tight end Nick Stinnett makes a big-time catch in traffic for one of his six receptions. Stinnett had 164 yards receiving and one touchdown to go along with two interceptions and six tackles.

Monsters of the Greenwave Defense dominates, march toward state championship goes through Louisville By Shaun T. Cox sports@thenewsstandard.com Thirty two teams began the season with state title dreams and now just four remain one game away. After losing its first three of the season, the Greenwave has its sights set on its second shot at a championship and first since 1991. This week’s matchup is with St. Xavier (13-0), one of “The Big Three” Louisville schools that compete for a state title ev-

ery year, along with Male and Trinity. The annual blood feud between St. X and Trinity draws more than 35,000 fans — the largest prep game in the country — on average and St. X has won 11 state titles since 1962. Coach Larry Mofield said most teams get beaten before they ever step off the bus, but his will not be intimidated. “A lot of teams get beat by St. X before the game ever starts,” he said. Not only do they think

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Male points

Years since Male has gone without an offensive touchdown

Home playoff loss against nonJefferson Co. school for Male

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Male turnovers to Meade

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Nick Stinnett receiving yards

Aussie Ambrose on fast track By Buddy Shacklette DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — If there’s one thing Australian Marcos Ambrose has learned during his brief time in the states, it’s that life is all about opportunities. Having lived here in the U.S. for just two years, the Launceston, Tasmania native has made the most of them in a short time. In 2006, Ambrose drove in 22 of 25 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series races, but with much of his experience

coming on road-courses he struggled early on. He finished no better than 23rd in his first seven starts before starting to figure things out. In his ninth start, Ambrose qualified fourth and finished third at Kansas. He followed it up with a pole at Kentucky, a third-place run at Nashville, a seventh at Las Vegas and a 10th at Texas. “It was pretty special that (owner) Tad (Geschickter) had that much confidence to do that for me,” Ambrose

said. “And by hook or by crook, he made it work for us in the Truck Series with a limited budget, and with the help of Team Australia we did reasonable last year. I don’t think I did as well as I could have.” This past season, Wood Brothers/JTG Racing moved the 31-year-old up to the NASCAR Busch Series and gave him a shot at Rookie of the Year. Ambrose finished second in the rookie race behind Roush Fenway Racing’s Da-

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with six top-10 runs on the year. The apparent fast learner will now get a shot at

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Senior guard Casey Hubbard puts up a half court shot just before the halftime buzzer. Hubbard finished with five points, two boards, five assists and three steals. 23-9 last season but graduated all but one player, 6-4 guard Cameron Clemmons, who averaged 8.3 points, three rebounds and two assists per game. Several players from the JV squad that lost just one game last year are now on the varsity team. Xavier Weatherington, a 6-foot guard, is another player to watch out for. “Doss is going to be like this bunch,” Garris said. “They won’t press as many different ways but they will press. People in Louisville play the same way. They get in your face and try to get you in a full court game. If we can make it a half-court game, get the ball in the frontcourt, we’ll be OK. Doss has one kid who can shoot, but overall they aren’t as good a shooting team as (Butler). If we can get them to chuck it up, you never know.” Box Score: Bears 55, Greenwave 36 Butler: Mangram 0-1 0-0 0, Thomas 2-7 0-0 6, Billhortz 1-3 0-0 3, Hermon 1-2 0-0 2, Browning 1-7 0-0 2, McAffee 10-19 4-6 24, Stone 2-6 0-0 4, Blakemore 1-3 0-0 3, Cullen 5-8 1-1 11. Meade: Pace 0-1 0-0 0, Hubbard 2-5 0-1 5, Ives 4-8 3-4 11, Kinser 2-5 4-6 8, Thomas 0-1

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Monsters From page B1 they have to beat the ‘X’ on their helmet; they think they have an ‘S’ on their chest. We tell the kids ‘Look, they put their pants on one leg at a time, they have moms and dads’ — for some reason kids think they’re different. They get intimidated by all the pomp and circumstance of 150 kids running out on the field and the whole ‘X’ factor. “We can’t change our numbers between now and Friday. The things we can control are great effort and an attitude of believing that great things are possible. We’re one of the final four teams in the state of Kentucky and we’re excited about that.” Mofield said all the pressure is on St. X because not many outside its county lines will expect Meade to win. “St. X is an outstanding football team and it’s a golden opportunity for our program,” he said. “They’re going to be getting all the press, they’re ranked 21st nationally and No. 1 in the state, they’re 13-0 and people will probably be picking us to get beat by five or six touchdowns — we have everything to gain. “The whole key is how hungry are we? Are we hungry enough? We don’t want to be satisfied. We have to have that hunger and that desire to be there. We just have to believe that anything’s possible.” St. Xavier averages nearly 41 points per game, but Meade’s saving grace is its physical defense, which has given up just 147 points this season, good for second best in 6A football. Who’s No. 1? St. X’s 93 points allowed. In the playoffs, Meade has forced 10 turnovers in three games while giving up as many points. St. X has been equally impressive, giving up just one touchdown in three playoff games. “There’s not a glaring weakness,” Mofield said about the Tigers. “They’re solid and there are reasons for that. I haven’t seen anything that sticks out where we say ‘Hey, we can exploit that.’” Mofield said there was essentially one thing his team has to do tonight and that’s match or exceed the Tigers’ intensity from kick off to final whistle. “The thing about St. X is their motor revs the whole game,” he said. “The Greenwave’s motor is going to have to rev the whole game Friday night.” Defense dominates ’dogs Meade’s defense played its best game of the year Friday in holding Louisville Male without an offensive touchdown for the first time in 12 years, leading the Greenwave to victory in the quarterfinals of the 6A Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl playoffs. Male (10-3) came in averaging 42 points per game and had never lost a home playoff game to a team not from Jefferson County, but could only muster a field goal as Meade County (10-3) won going away 25-3. “They just executed,” long-time Male coach Bob

Redman said. “Their No. 30 just flat wanted it more than we did. We lost the ballgame in the first half. He went up and made plays. We had people around him and I’ll give him credit. They didn’t do anything fancy or different, but it’s a good ball club and they outplayed us.” The No. 30 Redman referred to is senior tight end/defensive end/punter Nick Stinnett, who did it all for the Greenwave. Stinnett caught six passes — mostly with one or two defenders on his back — for 164 yards and a touchdown, had two interceptions, six punts for 137 yards, six tackles and broke up another pass just for good measure. One of Stinnett’s punts even pinned the Bulldogs down on their own 8-yard line and led to a fumble and subsequent score for Meade County. Stinnett said it was the best game of his career and he did indeed “want it more.” “I’d have to say it was (the best) offensively and defensively because of the stage,” he said. “They played man(-to-man defense) and anytime they do that it means the (defender) is inside of you, so it makes all the out routes a lot easier toward the sideline. Anybody could have made those plays. I think we did want it more. I wanted it more; I know that.” Assistant coach Glen Wilson said Stinnett put on one of the best performances of the year. “Nick made three or four of the best catches you’ll ever see in a high school, college or NFL ballgame,” he said. “His hands are so strong we just threw it up there and he went and got it with guys hanging all over him. He just ripped the ball away from them. J.L. (Cannady) put the ball in a good spot. We thought we could throw it a little bit because they play a high-risk defense and they were just great catches by Nick.” Male stud runner Justin Green was held to an abysmal 12 yards on 12 carries — after averaging 140 with 24 touchdowns through the first nine games — and the Bulldogs were only able to pick up 64 yards as a team on the ground, a far cry from the nearly 300 yards it was averaging. “We’ve shut everybody’s running game down all year — it’s nothing new,” said assistant coach Tim Mattingly, who engineers the defensive game plan. “Just watching them on film, I thought we were more physical up front. That’s been our game plan all year; stop the run and force them to pass. That dictates what they’re going to do and when they have to throw the ball and we know it, we’ll drop eight into pass coverage and make some picks.” Male struck in the second quarter as quarterback Justin Langdon connected on passes of 40 and 33 yards. The Bulldogs settled for a 27-yard Kolin Cheatam field goal and a 3-0 lead. On Meade’s next possession, Stinnett went up against a Male defender and reeled in the pass from senior quarterback J.L. Cannady before outrunning the defense down the left side for a 66-yard score. Senior

kicker Rob Williams missed the PAT but the Bulldogs were stunned after giving up the big play. On Male’s ensuing drive, Stinnett picked off a Langdon offering, setting Meade County up at its own 25-yard line. Cannady, who went 11-24 for 207 yards and one touchdown with no interceptions, drove the Greenwave downfield, hitting Stinnett for two more big gains, the second for 17 yards on fourth-and-12 from the Male 24-yard line. Furnival, who had 91 total yards on 20 carries and four receptions, plowed into the endzone from the 1-yard line three plays later. Williams missed his second straight extra point and Meade went into the half leading 12-3. Male’s first possession of the second half ended abruptly after senior linebacker Chuck Naser intercepted Langdon’s first offering near midfield. Meade County was unable to capitalize and the teams traded possessions a couple of times. With 15 seconds left in the third quarter and Male moving downfield, senior defensive back Jeremiah Mann stepped if front of a Langdon pass around midfield and Langdon hurt his ankle making the tackle. Meade County was again unable to capitalize but Stinnett pinned Male down at its own 8-yard line with the punt. Male running back Dejuan Hobbs then fumbled and Mann recovered at the 5-yard line. Sophomore running back Tommy Arnold, who had 23 yards on six carries, promptly ran it in and Meade County was rolling 18-3 even after a missed two-point conversion. “They came out ready to play in the second half, they ran it at us a couple of times and we had to come up with a big stop,” Mann said. “We weren’t backing down for nothing. Our defense has been doing that all year, and it just happened to be me this time.” To make matters worse for Male, Langdon was now out of the game and backup quarterback Trent Kelley had to play the fourth quarter. On third-and-5, senior lineman Eric Whalen sacked Kelley for a 5-yard loss. On fourth down, junior linebacker Jimmy Crase sacked Kelley for no gain and the Greenwave took over on downs with just 4:19 left. Male had one more shot, but Stinnett intercepted Kelley and returned it 35 yards to the Male 12-yard line. Arnold ran around the left corner for a 12-yard touchdown, his second, and the Greenwave sideline exploded. Williams tacked on the extra point for a 25-3 lead and the first region championship for Meade County since 1991, when this year’s senior class was about 2-years-old. A couple of weeks ago, senior linebacker Chris Roe, who led the way with seven tackles and two pass breakups, said he would wait to say whether this year’s defense was superior to last year’s, which lost the region championship game to Ryle 31-0. “With the performance today, I’d say definitely,” he said. “Everybody did

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ABOVE: Senior linebacker Chris Roe makes a stop. Roe led Meade County’s suffocating defense with seven tackles and two pass breakups. Meade County’s defense held Male without an offensive touchdown for the first time in 12 years and became the first non-Jefferson County school to beat Male at home in the playoffs. LEFT: Senior defensive back Jeremiah Mann returns a kickoff. Mann had two returns for 45 yards to go with an interception and a fumble recovery that led to a touchdown. Mann has been one of Meade County’s most dependable defensive backs, intercepting passes against Male, North Hardin and Woodford County recently.

what they were supposed to do and I think we pounded them pretty good defensively and we haven’t won a region championship in 16 years. It shows how good our defense is. We take pride in it and we come out and want to stop people and tell them what they can’t do.” Mattingly said it might be the best unit he’s ever coached. “Probably so,” he said. “In 1996, I coached a team in Washington County and we finished the year as the second rated scoring defense in the state and we gave up about six points a game. This team is very comparable to them and we were playing at a lower level of competition that what we are here. If you want to really nail it down, they are disciplined. If you can do that and have the fundamentals, you’re going to be pretty good.” The Greenwave Nation was rewarded for making the hour drive and weathering the mid-30 degree temperatures. Meade County fans outnumbered Male’s four to one and had the opportunity to celebrate the biggest victory in 16 years with its team on the field,

a moment that was not lost on Mofield. “You make sure you tell them thanks,” Mofield said to the players during his post-game speech. “You believed and all these people believed or they wouldn’t have come all the way up here tonight and you did it, you got the job done. We’re going to come back Sunday night and we’re going to do it all over again. “The last region championship was 1991. You’ve just given these people something to remember. Tell these people you appreciate them sticking by you. When the chips were down and it was 0-3, it didn’t look good but you stayed the course. We’re going to break it down on Meade pride and I want you to hug all these people for coming up here.” Mofield said it was like a home game. “Our kids and our coaching staff, we outnumbered the Male fans and (Bruce) Soderstrom came up with the band and they were great. Our fans are second to none and we’re fortunate to have fans like that. They love the kids, athletics and just the Greenwave in general. I really appreciate that.

Engines From page B1 good speeds.” French said the cars run on 112-high octane fuel, which runs about $6.25 a gallon, and he said it costs about $600 a weekend to race. To help cover costs, French has a sponsor in Scott Eiklor, who owns Eiklor Flames, a company that builds gas fireplace inserts for homes. French said Eiklor is the one who “really made all of this happen.” French’s crew chief is Tony Johnson, who he said is like a father to him. “Tony lives in Louisville and he’s the crew chief on the deal,” he said. “Mark Board’s helped me the last four years, too, although he didn’t get to come as much this year. His family’s big into softball here in Meade County. Tony’s kind of like a dad to me and he’s been helping me all along.” French said his points championship came as somewhat of a surprise. “We weren’t even really thinking about the points this year,” he said. “We just wanted to finish races and be competitive. Three

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Chris French poses with his stock frame racecar and points championship trophy. French won Salem Speedway Lucas Oil Super Stocks 2007 Season Championship. or four races from the end we were right in the middle of the championship battle. We won a feature this year, had five top-two’s (finishes), a top three and top four, with two bad finishes inside the top 10.” Engine troubles on the last day almost

cost him a shot at the championship, but with the help of a friend, French was able to pull it off. “Really, the special thing about this year was there was a rain out and we had to run a double feature — two 50 lap features —

I told our kids that in 2001 we beat St. X up here, and then tonight we had the bigger crowd and with the band, it did kind of feel like home.” Scoring: Meade 0 12 0 12—25 Male 3 0 0 0—0 How They Scored: Second Quarter LM—Cheatham 27 field goal MC—Stinnett 66 pass from Cannady (Williams kick no good) MC—Furnival 1 run (Williams kick no good) Fourth Quarter MC—Arnold 5 run (Two-point conversion no good) MC—Arnold 12 run (Williams) RUSHING—Meade—Furnival 20-48, Arnold 6-28, Cannady 4-(-12), Wells 1-11. Male— Green 12-12, Kelley 8-23, Payne 4-25, Hobbs 3-(-1), Langdon 4-(-6), Booker 1-10, Desilvey 2-0, Mcquary 1-(-2). PASSING—Meade—Cannady 11-24-164-0. Male—Langdon 14-25-169-3, Kelley 5-9-42-1, Heyman 0-1-0-0. RECEIVING—Meade—Stinnett 6-164, Furnival 4-45, Allen 1-(-2). Male—Langdon 4-47, Heyman 4-19, Green 5-35, Hobbs 2-51, Desilvey 4-59, Mcquary 2-18, Webb 1-4.

on the last day,” he said. “I qualified first and was running fourth following the third place guy. All I had to do was finish the race and not really even drive hard, but the motor screwed up on us. “I had to borrow a car from a friend of mine in Louisville, Chuck Barnes, and we ended up winning by three points. I had to start dead last in the field and drove back to win in his car. He won the feature that I broke (my engine) in and he stepped out of his car and let me have it, which meant more to me than winning the championship. He’s the one who helped me win it.” Barnes may have helped French win the championship, but he said he wouldn’t be able to race at all without the support of his family, especially his mom, Sue, and his wife Missy. Missy and Chris have two daughters, Jillian, 5, and Miranda, 2. Missy said she has no worries at all about her husband driving a car around a track at speeds in excess of 100 mph because that’s what he loves to do. And, she thinks they may even have a future driver in Miranda. “I can’t tell about the little one yet,” she said. “But the older one, she’s kind of a daredevil.”

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gun powder now.â&#x20AC;? Baysinger, 42, of Brandenburg, said old-style muzzleloader hunting wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t very prevalent a few years ago. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot of people didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like to muzzleloader hunt the old way, with black powder, because cleanup was always a real chore,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You had to take the guns apart and soak them in bathtubs in soapy water. With all the new powders and things they have now, cleanup is a whole lot easier. I think things like that are pushing people to get out there a little bit more.â&#x20AC;? But, Baysinger said, there are plenty of people who still prefer the old ways. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have a friend who still uses his muzzleloader when itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s regular rifle season,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He has the old Hawkins style and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s against the newfangled ones that shoot 200-plus yards. He likes the old-style, traditional way, kind of like our forefathers used. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a whole lot more sporting because you have one shot and you have to go through the motion of re-loading and all that, so it gives whatever you might be hunting at the time more of a chance.â&#x20AC;? Baysinger said he owns both styles of muzzleloaders but prefers to hunt with a bow. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have the old Hawkins style and an inline,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I like both of them equally as well. With the inline, I have more versatility as to the type of bullet that I

shoot. I can shoot a sabot â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a plastic sleeve that you can put a different caliber bullet in. Mine are .50 caliber, but with the inline I can shoot a .44 caliber jacketed hollowpoint, versus the old round ball and patch that I use in my old Hawkins. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With the new types of muzzleloaders they have nowadays, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a whole lot like shooting a regular rifle. The only thing is you only have one shot. (Hunting) has gotten too easy. The sporting chance, I feel, is out of it. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even gun or muzzleloader hunt, all I do is bow hunt because theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve at least got a sporting chance that way.â&#x20AC;? Baysinger said about half the hunting population in Meade County uses a muzzleloader from time to time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot of times, states have an early season specifically for muzzleloader hunting,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are a lot fewer people who muzzleloader hunt and that gives them a chance to get out there before everyone else does and have their shot at a big buck. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s becoming a very popular sport. I put a scope on a muzzleloader for a gentleman (Wednesday) afternoon. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just another excuse to get out in the woods.â&#x20AC;?

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Lost Brown and beige Siamese mix 4 year old female, lost near Brandenburg Elementary. Childs pet, if seen please call 422-5347

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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.

36 acres Breck Co. near Webster, all woods with timber, nice home site, also good hunting. $2,500 an acre.

125 Acre Farm- FSBO. Turn Key poultry/ horse and beef operation near Monticello, KY. Quiet and secluded. helmuthfarm. com. 540-867-9654

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Wooded building lots, located near Otter Creek Park, in Forest Ridge Estates, county water, streets will be paved, “restricted to Houses”. $24,900 Financing available for everyone! 270-828-2222. Building Lots in Milstead Estates, located near Flaherty in Hwy 144, city water available, streets will be paved “restricted to houses.” $29,900. Financing available for everyone! www. kentucky-land.com, 270-828-2222. 10 acres with a beautiful lake, excellent building site, restricted to houses, city water, paved roads, located in Farmington Estates, off U.S. 60 and Fort Ave. (Hwy. 1882) $79,900. Financing available for everyone! www.kentucky-land. com, 270-828-2222. 5 acres and Brick House, near Rough River Lake, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, city water available, located on CenterviewRough River Road. Can purchase additional land and barns. $79,900 Financing available for everyone! www.kentucky-land. com, 270-828-2222. Home in Vine grove, 3 bedroom, 1 ½ baths, city water and sewers, completely remodeled with new kitchen, new bathrooms, new drywall, new laminated hardwood floors and carpets, located in Vine Grove on Shelton Street. $74,900. Financing available for everyone! www. kentucky-land.com, 270-828-2222. Land and Mobile Home near Midway. A 16’ x 70’ home, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, very nice located off Hwy. 79 on Hwy 261. $54,900. Financing available for everyone! www. kentucky-land.com, 270-828-2222. 5 acres set-up for Double-Wide Home, with city water, septic, electric, located between Otter Creek Park and Doe Valley off Hwy. 1638 and Hwy. 933 in the Woods. $39,900 Financing available for everyone! www. kentucky-land.com, 270-828-2222. 3/4 to 6 acre lake front lots on Rough River Lake, city water, long lake frontage, in a new development. Starting @ 22,900 Financing available for everyone! www.Kentucky-land. com, 270-828-2222 2 acres with 16’x 80’ Mobile Home, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, city water, new laminate hardwood flooring and new carpet in bedrooms, fresh paint very clean and nice, located off Hwy.79 near Irvington. $49,900 Financing Available for everyone! www. Kentucky-land.com, 270-828-2222 Double Wide Home and acre of land, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, city water, paved road. Very nice and clean. Located off U.S. 60 and Hobb-Reesor Road on Sunset Drive. $79,900 Financing Available for Everyone! www. Kentucky-land.com, 270-828-2222 3.6 acres off Hwy. 1600 on Sandy Ln .near Flaherty, city water on paved road. $26,900 Financing Available for everyone! www. Kentucky-land.com, 270-828-2222 House and lot in Muldraugh, 2 bedroom, 1 bath, city water and sewers. $32,900 Low down payment Financing Available for Everyone! www. Kentucky-land.com, 270-828-2222

87.142 acres in Breck Co., near Webster, pasture, woods, perfect hunting, ok for horses or cattle, nice home site, must see to appreciate! 7 acres beautiful creek front property near Cloverport, Breck Co. O.K. for home or cabin, access to Ohio River and boat ramp. Perfect get away. 12 acre mini-farm, county water, electric and paved road, perfect for horses, located in Breckiridge County. 1-6 acres in Meade County near Fort Knox. Ok for single or doublewides homes. County water and electric available, owner financing. 5 acres and 7.7 acres near Irvington Beautiful home site, ok for horses or cattle, must see to appreciate!

Hunters Paradise!!! *122 acres Breckinridge County, may divide, also 31 acres. * 88 acres in Fordsville, $1,400 an acre, may divide. * 38 acres in McQuady. * 367 acres in Lewis County near Morehead.

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Kentucky Land Company of Irvington Real Estate Development We Buy & Sell Land 270-547-4222 1.2 acres, Meade County, has nice 3 bedroom, 2 bath single wide, new 1 car garage, septic county water $4,900 DN. Approx 1 acre, Meade County, has newly remodeled house, small barn, large deck with new central air and well water $4,900 DN 5 acres, Breck Co, on paved road has 3 bedroom house 1 ½ story, small garage. $4,000 DN 2 bedroom 1 bath house, Breck County, paved road, county water near Hudson. $2,500 DN 2 acres, Meade County with house, new flooring, fireplace, more land available $5000 DN

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RESTRICTED BUILDING LOTS 4 ACRE LOTS, Just off Hwy 144 Flaherty, Blacktop frontage & Co Water, $37,500 1-2 ACRE LOTS, On Hwy 144 & Approx. 2 Miles from US 60, 20 minutes from E-town. Priced at $29,900

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3 BED, 1 1/2 BATH MODULAR HOME, VINE GROVE, Completely remodeled, new laminate flooring, carpet, paint, windows, priced to sell $74,900 Possible owner financing

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Sporting Goods CHERRY BLOSSOM GOLF/COUNTRY CLUB, Georgetown. Voted #1 public access golf course by GolfWeek Magazine. Join us for your next round or outing. Call 502-570-9849.

Support Lines Alcoholics Anonymous, Alcohalt House, 2254 Fairgrounds Road, meets Sunday through Thursday, 8 p.m.; Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. Call 422-1050 Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous Meetings held at the Acceptance Place 1370 Hwy. 79 in Irvington, Ky. Alcoholics Anonymous meetings held every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday nights at 8 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous meeting held Monday nights at 8 p.m. For more info, call 270-547-0347 or 270-547-0445 Al-Anon meets every Sunday and Tuesday, 8 p.m.., Alcohalt House. For more information, call 497-4885 The OPEN DOOR ALTEEN group meets Thursday at 8 p.m. at The Alcohalt House. For more information, call 497-4885 Report a crime, new tip line 270-422-HOPE (4673), The tip line is totally anonymous, and your identity cannot be revealed.

Meade County Animal Shelter

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CLASSIFIEDS WORK! Your ad in The News Standard’s classified section will get results. Ads run Fridays and will be in every home and business in Meade County. Simply fill out the form below and mail with your check or money order made out to The News Standard. Your ad will then appear in the next edition of your hometown newspaper. Price: $7.00 for up to 25 words • Each additional word 25¢ Mail To: The News Standard, 1065 Old Ekron Road, Brandenburg, Ky 40108

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.3 ACRES, 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH MOBLIE HOME, cistern, nice home, Payneville, $59,900 2 ACRES, 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH MOBILE HOME, city water, Irvington, $49,900

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MOBLIE HOME LOT, 2 ACRES. Old Ekron Road, water, perk tested, $19,900.

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Motel Reasonable Rooms Rates & Cabins

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This Week’s Horoscopes ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Your work on a recent job assignment is impressive and is sure to be noticed. Meanwhile, expect to receive news about an upcoming holiday event you won’t want to miss. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Saving the world one person at a time is what you were born to do. So accept it when people ask you for help, especially during the holiday season. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Now that you’ve resolved all doubts about an important decision, you can surprise a lot of people by defending your stand with your strong and well-reasoned arguments. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) The holiday mood stirs your need to nurture everyone from the family cat to great-grandma. But don’t overdo it, especially with teens, who like to feel grown up. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Enjoy basking in the warm love of family and close friends. But don’t fall into a prolonged catnap yet. There’s still much to do before you can put up your paws and relax. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Avoid pushing others to work as hard as you do on a common project. Instead, encourage them to do their best, and they might well reward you with a pleasant surprise. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Like the sensible Libra you are, you no doubt started your holiday shopping already. But be careful to keep within your budget. Shop around for the best buys. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Love and friendship remain strong in your aspect over the next several days. This is a good time to develop new relationships and strengthen old ones. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A beloved family member has news that will brighten your holidays. Also expect to hear from friends who had long since moved out of your life. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Family and friends are in for a surprise when you accept the need to make a change without being talked into it. (Bet it surprised you, too -- didn’t it?)

Last Week’s Solutions

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Restoring an old friendship might not be as easy as you hoped. You might want to explore the reasons for your former buddy’s reluctance to cooperate. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Your party-going activities pick up as the holiday season takes off. Enjoy your plunge into the social swim as you make new friends and renew old friendships. BORN THIS WEEK: You are caring and considerate -- two wonderful attributes that endear you to people of all ages.

Friday, November 30 • Medco of Brandenburg will have their second annual Light Up Medco, at 6 p.m. on November 30. • Emergency Planning Committee – 11 a.m. in the training room at the Meade County Health Department. For more information, call Ron Dodson at 668-1801. • Dickens of a Christmas Festival in Vine Grove on November 30 and December 1. We are looking for vendors to sell arts and crafts and gift items. If you are interested, please call Donna Broadway at 270877-2422. You can also download forms at www.vinegrove.org. We encourage everyone to dress in Victorian costume. Horse-drawn carriage rides will be available. Town merchants will have an open house from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Mr. & Mrs. Claus will be in Jenny’s Park. We will have an Organ Grinder with his monkey. The City of Vine Grove will provide complimentary cider and marshmallows for roasting. A candle lighting ceremony will be held at 6:15 p.m., the evening will end with a community Christmas Sing a long in Jenny’s Park. • Every Friday at the Vine Grove Community Center located at, 300 West Main Street, will have a free Bluegrass and old-time music jam, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Come to play or listen. Open to public, no amplifiers or alcohol allowed. For more information call 877-2422. Saturday, December 1 • Dickens of a Christmas, 8a.m. until 10 a.m. Breakfast with Mrs. Claus in Brown Street Education Center cafeteria with Carolers entertaining. 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Vendors in Brown Street Gym. 6 p.m. at Vine Grove Woman’s Club Home Tours. • Town Hall Meeting at the Vine Grove Community Center, 4 p.m. entertainment and free chili supper, 5 p.m. “Christmas in the Kids” auction. “Wonderland in the Park” 6 p.m. in the Optimist Park, runs through January 1. • Breakfast with Santa, an American Cancer Society Relay for Life fundraiser, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Brandenburg Methodist Church. Hosted by A Journey for Jack 2008 Relay for Life team. Come have breakfast with Santa. Tell him your wishes and have picture taken.

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GRANNY’S RESTAURANT & GROCERY 25 Oolite Rd. • Battletown, Ky 40104

HOURS: MON. – THURS. 5 AM - 6 PM FRI. 5 AM - 8 PM • SAT. 8 AM - 8 PM SUN. 11 AM - 3 PM THE

GIRLS WILL BE COOKING, SO COME ON DOWN AND FEEL WELCOME TO BATTLETOWN COUNTRY!

CALL: 497-4864

Sunday, December 2 • 2007 Wreath Festival, Meade County Courthouse, runs through December 7, Pets In Need Society. For more information, call Liz Bell 547-1605 or e-mail lizbell@bbtel. com. Monday, December 3 • Muldraugh Elementary Santa’s Workshop held through Dec. 5. • David T Wilson book fair held through Dec. 7. • Muldraugh Elementary PTO meeting at 6 p.m. • Battletown Community Watch, 6 p.m. at the Battletown Park

From gyros to burgers to calamari to Greek salad to kabobs to pizza and Ouzo, we’ve got it all!

Tuesday, December 4 • David T. Wilson Parent Portfolio Night/chili supper for 4th grade from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. • Ekron Elementary christmas program — the 2nd grade will be performing at 6:30 p.m. • Hope and healing grief support group meeting, 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the staff dining room at Harrison County Hospital in Corydon, Ind. For information, call 812-738-4251 • Story time, at the Meade County public Library at 10:30 a.m. Call 422-2094 for more information. Wednesday, December 5 • Stuart Pepper Middle SchoolQuick Recall Tournament. • Diabetes nutrition class, at the Meade County Health Department, 3 p.m. Friday, December 7 • Canceled — The Meade County Republican Party meeting. • Christmas Home Tour in Historic Bardstown, sponsored by the Stephen Foster Music Club, will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Private historic homes, as well as more recently built homes. Also included will be the Federal Hill mansion, located in My Old Kentucky Home State Park. Tickets are $15 and are available Thanksgiving Weekend at the Tourism Office. • Every Friday at the Vine Grove Community Center, located at 300 West Main Street, will have a free Bluegrass and old-time music jam, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Come to play or listen. Open to public, no amplifiers or alcohol allowed. For more information call 877-2422. • Ancestral Trails Historical Society will hold its annual pot luck Christmas Party at 6:30 p.m. at the Hardin County Public Library in Elizabethtown. Officers will be elected. Everyone is invited to attend. For more information call 270-862-3209.

Sandwich Meal Deal Chili &

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Bewley’s Shell 2960 Brandenburg Road • 422-SHEL Monday-Thursday: 5am-11pm • Friday: 5am-Midnight Saturday: 6am-Midnight • Sunday: 7am-10pm

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The fifth- and sixth-grade girls basketball teams wrapped up their two-month long season Nov. 17 with a championship game at the Meade County High School gym. Several teams from elementary schools across the county played against each other during a competitive, teambuilding season. The players participated in an end of the season tournament, with the two teams left at the top of the bracket being the David T. Wilson Green team and the Flaherty Red team. The girls played their best and David T. Wilson won 13-10 to claim the championship title this year.

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Local elementary school girls battled it out on the floor during an exciting game that pitted the David T. Wilson Green team against the Flaherty Red team. The two teams faced each other during the fifthand sixth-grade girls championship game. David T. Wilson won, 13-10, in a close game.

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mum number of hours they can work. There are also other restrictions you should be aware of if you have a job. 16- and 17-year-olds are not allowed to work before 6 a.m. or after 10:30 p.m. on a night preceding a school day, or 1 a.m. on a night that is not before a school day. If your job requires you to work more than what is legally allowed, your parents (or legal guardian) can give written permission to the head of the school for you to work up to 40 hours a week so long as you withhold a 2.0 GPA in the most recent grading period. This written permission is good

for up to one year unless your grades drop below a 2.0 — in which case your work certification will be revoked. If you feel you’re being overworked, you should be aware of your rights. Keep track of exactly how many hours you put in during the next workweek and if you go over the legal amount, you may need to speak with your supervisor. Your employer may not be aware of the laws regarding minor workers, or they may be trying to take advantage of you. Visit the Kentucky Department of Labor at http://labor.ky.gov for information about the laws.

Kids shuffle to library for card game tourney The Meade County Public Library was abuzz with boys and girls playing their cards right at a Yu-Gi-Oh! tournament held Nov. 17. The popular card game evolved from a Japanese anime series and involves using character cards to defeat fellow players. Boys and girls of all ages enjoyed the friendly competition and were eager to use their characters’ magical powers to overcome foes throughout the day. For information on upcoming events at the library, call 270-422-2094.

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TOP: Eleven-year-olds Lewis Swink (left) and Corey Hubbard sprawl out on the floor, examining their cards. ABOVE: Local children strategize during a friendly game of Yu Gi Oh! LEFT: Truman Hardesty, 12, studies his cards before making a move at the library’s Yu Gi Oh! tournament, which is a popular trading card game.

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LEFT TO RIGHT: Coach Matt Pollock congratulates the team and seniors Greg Barnes, Casey Hubbard, Eric Padgett, Chris Parker and Eric Johnson. The boys’ team doesn’t give individual awards, but Hubbard received the Greenwave Memorial Scholarship.

LEFT TO RIGHT: Coach Dan Shook awards senior Kayla Fackler with the Best Header Award, as fellow senior Jennifer Hail looks on. Hail was awarded the Jenny Sipes Sportsmanship Award, Memorial Scholarship and the Academic Award. Most Goals — Paige Long (9); Most Assists — Allie Bogard (3); Lefty Award — Shelby Jenkins; Most Improved — Kelsey Stanley; Best Kick — Ashley Lazaros; Mental Attitude — Stephanie Menser (198 saves); Most Aggressive — Caroline Wilson; Passing Award — Kira Hesse; 110 Percent — Joy Straney; Fancy Footwork — Alexis Hobbs; Defensive Award —Lindsey Andrews; All District Tournament — Joy Straney.

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