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Fiscal Court fills four county job vacancies By Laura Saylor editor@thenewsstandard.com After a diligent hiring process, four vacancies in the county’s workforce were filled after Fiscal Court named its recommendations. During a regular month-

ly meeting held Tuesday at the courthouse, Brooke Mills was recommended as a full-time dispatcher, and Melanie Decker was recommended as a part-time dispatcher. Dennis Poole will be the new road department hire, and Bart Perez was recom-

mended as the assistant animal control officer for the animal control department. Applicants went through a multi-step process to be considered for some of the vacant positions. “It was a lengthy process,” said Judge/Ex-

ecutive Harry Craycroft. “They were interviewed, they went through a testing process, and a state testing process — the whole nine yards.” Magistrate Herbie Chism wanted to ensure proper personnel policy was followed throughout the hir-

ing process, and also with the firing of the county’s prior assistant animal control officer. Chism said section 14 of the county’s personnel policy procedure states the dismissal of a county employee must be approved by Fiscal Court.

“My only concern is that the policy was followed correctly,” he said. Craycroft said the personnel policy also states that as chief executive officer, the Judge/Executive is allowed to terminate a

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Moving at a fast ‘Pace’ Mayor talks about his many hats By Laura Saylor editor@thenewsstandard.com From fair board director and RECC economic development representative to Industrial Authority chairman and family man, Mayor David Pace has several plates to balance. Despite his many obligations and roles in the community, Pace considers his first year as mayor to have gone “smoothly” and anticipates future successes. Pace was elected as Brandenburg mayor during the November 2006 election. It was his first time runDavid ning for a government office, and it Pace was his foresight into the city’s and county’s potential that spurred his interest in pursuing the mayor’s seat. “I just want to make things better,” Pace said. “Being born and raised here … I’ve seen the great strides and changes that have happened here over the last 50 years.” Pace anticipates the growth Meade County will see as Fort Knox expands during the next several years and brings new jobs and families to the area. If numbers are predicted correctly by Army officials in charge of the post’s Base Realignment and Closure expansion, the county could see its population influx by several hundred to a thousand by 2011. “There may be a lot of changes heading our way,” Pace said. “Instead of waiting for it … I think we should be aggressive and lead the way. If we are a bedroom community … then we should strive to be the best bedroom community out there.” Pace said he is hopeful for the development of his hometown and is proud to publicly serve the county in which he was raised. The son of an agriculture teacher-turned-bank executive and homemaker, Pace grew up with his sister, Edith, and graduated from Meade County High School in 1974. He was a defensive end on the Greenwave football team when the squad made its first trip to the playoffs during the fall of his senior year in 1973. Pace also was a golfer and member of the pep club at MCHS before he graduated and pursued a business management major at Elizabethtown Community College. He worked at Applegate Motors and Farmers Deposit Bank before landing a career at Meade County RECC in 1994. Currently the marketing and economic development representative at the company, Pace works primarily in Meade and Breckinridge counties. “I’ve never been someone who liked to be that far away from home,” Pace said. “I like where I grew up … and I wanted to stay and support this community.” Like most fathers, Pace donned little league ball caps as he coached teams that his three children, Bric, 16, Morgan, 21, and Braden, 22, played on during the summers. He involved himself more in the community by serving on the ethics committee and the industrial authority. He also began playing an important role in the Meade County Fair. Pace first participated in the fair in 1982 when he and fellow Meade Countian Ronnie Joyner took part

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A taste of winter weather A wintry mix that blanketed the area early this week caused headaches for commuters and long hours for road workers, but students were happy to have two snow days to enjoy. A combination of snow, rain and ice caused a few power outages and dangerously slippery roadways across the county. ABOVE: Erin Sireno, 16, a sophomore at Meade County High School, holds on tight as Sarah Stankiewicz, 13, an eighth-grader at Stuart Pepper Middle School, steers the duo down a slope on Tuesday.

Advancements made toward riverport By Betsy Simon simon@thenewsstandard.com Work progresses in the Meade County/ Brandenburg Industrial Park as members of the Meade County Riverport Authority discussed conducting an archeological survey of the site where the port will be built. Members of the Riverport Authority committee had their sights set on a possible April deadline for the completion of the archeological survey said Gary Valentine, Transportation Engineer and Branch Manager for Pre-construction during Wednesday’s regular monthly meeting. “We’ll have to advertise and do a bid selection,” he said. “There will about two to three months from the advertising date before work in the field will begin.” Valentine also said plans for the road construction are complete but an environmental update is still needed. “We should get the road and the utilities in the area ready,” he said.

Mike Flint, a consultant with the Flint Group who is assisting with the Riverport Authority, said the environmental update is almost complete.. “The environmental update should be finished between now and next month,” he said. Flint said an engineering company is set to conduct a geotech survey, which is a sound study of the area. When the weather improves and the survey begins, the process could take a month to complete but it is a critical step to building the riverport. “I’ll tell the engineers to go ahead with the sound study, so we can create the final drawings of the riverport,” he said. “We’ll fund the project with the USDA grant we have, but we’ll have to wait on Mother Nature in order to continue.” Valentine said if any true progress is to be seen on the building of the riverport members of the committee will need to have people and businesses lined up now to use the riverport when construction is

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complete. “You need to get commitments in order to see this project move,” he said. Flint said officials with the federal government advised the committee to create a formal proposal to be given to any parties who might be interested in using the riverport. “We’ll post the proposal in a waterway journal and the local newspaper for anyone who might have an interest in using the riverport,” he said. Flint received unanimous approval from the committee to draft and publish a proposal to get customers locked in to use the riverport after it’s up and running. He also encouraged the committee members to set up an appointment to speak with the new administration in Frankfort. “There are new folks there now,” Flint said. “Before submitting any new applications, we should go down and meet them and walk them through where we’ve gone and where we’re headed.”

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County schools receive excellence awards, says no to turn lane By Jorena D. Faulkner jorena@thenewsstandard.com The Meade County School Board highlighted two outstanding achievements awarded to the district. At Tuesday’s monthly meeting, Superintendent Mitch Crump said The Associated Builders & Contractors of Kentuckiana (ABC), Inc., awarded Brandenburg Primary School the “Building America” Construction Award of Excellence for 2007 during the Chairman’s Annual Banquet Jan. 11 . “There were several projects that were awarded,” Crump said about the construction award. “We were very fortunate to be one of them.” Rodney Pickering, Director of Transportation and

Buildings and Grounds for the Meade County School District, provided copies of the 2007 “Building America” Construction Awards of Excellence ABC, Inc. — Kentuckiana Chapter — winners’ publication. The award recognizes the outstanding projects built by member contractors, and honors construction teams for innovation, quality and vision. Brandenburg Primary School, which was contracted to David Construction Inc., fell into the “Institutional over $5 million” category. Designed by Nolan & Nolan, the project had an extremely tight schedule, with more than $16 million and over 66,500 man-hours used to build the school in 14 months.

The ABC cited the usage of natural light and vibrant color schemes as contributing enhancements that promote the attending student’s sense of community. The school’s Family Resource Youth Services Centers (FRYSC) was also recognized for having the top family resource center in the state. Peggy Darnall, coordinator for student services at the Board of Education, unveiled the 2007 Harry J. Cowherd M.D. Award for Center Excellence, presented to the KERAlot II Family Resource Center last November. “It represents the partnership between school, home and community,” Darnall said. “That is truly what we’re all about.” Center Coordinator An-

“The partnership between school, home and community ... that is truly what we’re all about.” —Peggy Darnall, coordinator for student services drea Pike-Goff and Asst. Coordinator Susie Barr accepted the Certificate of Merit on behalf of the KERAlot II Family Resource Center, which services David T. Wilson and Brandenburg Primary School. The center was one of only two finalists. “It was just wonderful, and we are very, very proud,” Darnall said. “I have to say, that we really view this award as representing the whole program. Our coordinators collaborate so well together.”

The goal of each Family Resource Center is to provide services that will enhance students’ abilities to succeed in school. The centers develop workplans to address core and optional components to assist parents with child care, training programs for new and expectant parents, health services and/or referral to health services, parent and child education, and general assistance to any student in need. “We value our families

and value our children,” Darnall said. There was also speculation by the board on the need for a new turn lane at the Brandenburg Primary School. Concerns had been voiced about the potential danger of view obstructions caused by buses stopped on the main road, while waiting for a break in oncoming traffic to turn into the school. However, the board concurred that a new turn lane could cause more problems. “We really feel like, with the way things are set-up, that the turn lane would actually — possibly — increase the danger of the parents turning back toward town,” Pickering said. “Therefore, we have requested not to build a turn lane.”

Upcoming book festival to celebrate women authors By Jorena D. Faulkner jorena@thenewsstandard.com The Kentucky Women’s Book Festival began in 2006 as a dream of noted local African American playwright and Women Who Write cofounder Carridder M. Jones, who envisioned hosting an event to showcase a diverse group of Kentucky women writers and their readers. That dream was realized in September 2006 as Women Who Write, in conjunction with the UofL Women’s Center and Spalding University, hosted the first Kentucky Women’s Book Festival. High-profile authors

such as feminist writer bell hooks, 2005-2006 Poet Laureate of Kentucky Sena Jeter Naslund and luncheon keynote speaker Sallie Bingham, made the first festival a glowing success with more than 850 participants. On Saturday, Feb. 16 from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. the University of Louisville and the UofL Women’s Center will host the second Kentucky Women’s Book Festival (KWBF) at the Ekstrom Library, Belknap Campus. The all-day festival is free and open to the pubic. The only ticketed event is a luncheon at 12:15 p.m. at the University Club featuring novelist and short-

story writer Kim Edwards, who will discuss “When Art Meets Life.” Edwards is the author of “A Gleaming in the Darkness,” “The Story of My Life” and The Memory Keeper’s Daughter. She will conduct a book signing at the University Club directly after the luncheon, and at the Ekstrom Library in the afternoon. Luncheon tickets cost $25 and are available through the UofL Women’s Center. This year, the doors of the Ekstrom Library open at 9 a.m. for refreshments and sign-in. The festival will begin with a greeting and wel-

come from Hannelore Rader, Dean of the University of Louisville Libraries, followed by an opening address from Affrilachian poet and fiction writer Crystal Wilkinson, author of Water Street and Blackberries, Blackberries, with an introduction by Judi Jennings, Director of The Kentucky Foundation for Women. Throughout the day, the festival will offer sessions ranging from the technical “Paths to Publication” — a panel featuring mystery novelist Beverly Graves Myers, Lynn Renau, poet Ellen Birkett Morris and Karen Robards discussing the various avenues to becoming

published — to “Women Writing in Berea” with Dr. Libby Faulk Jones, Professor Normandi Ellis and Dr. Barbara Wade, “People of Freetowns: Researching, Writing & Producing a Public Television Documentary” with Cameron Lawrence and “The Self as Writer” with Dr. Estella Conwill Majozo, author of Come Out the Wilderness: Memoir of a Black Woman Artist. Delinda Stephens Buie, Professor and Curator of the Rare Books & Special Collections at UofL’s Ekstrom Library, will host “Annie Fellows Johnston & The Authors Club.” Sessions geared toward

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Bad weather brings out good neighbors Last week’s gusty weather and dangerous tornado left some county residents with significant property damage — some endured roof cave-ins while others had mobile homes and trailers swept off their foundations. Historic family barns were demolished, cars were totaled and some were left homeless. Though every household county-wide is surely thankful for the lack of injuries suffered by local residents, knowing that close to 50 lives were lost to last week’s strong storms is a stark reminder of just how life-threatening Mother Nature’s fury can be. The coming weeks will be a rebuilding period for the families and businesses that withstood damage, though hard times become softer when a community can look around at the tireless efforts of friends, families and neighbors. Utility workers, police officers, firefighters and other emergency personnel pulled all-night shifts while local restaurants provided them with food and drinks. On every street, neighbors were helping neighbors clear debris and pick up the pieces of tattered homes and landscapes. Let us be thankful that we live in a close-knit community where folks still care about folks, and neighbors are still willing to lend a hand however they can. This is also a time to consider the impact of living next to door to a military installation, as several Army personnel volunteered their time to direct traffic and help keep residents safe and alert. Some have more pieces to pick up than others, but with a little help from friends and neighbors ruined houses will become happy homes once again. As the saying goes, stars shine brightest when the sky is darkest.

Taxpayers hear ringing in their ears Gov. Steve Beshear told the Kentucky to eliminate government-mandated School Advocate during the gubernato- wages on schools and other public rial campaign that “public employees projects. The Courier-Journal reported deserve the same rights to that Jenkins “urged lawmakers join together and bargain colBluegrass not to balance a budget on the lectively as employees in the backs of the working class.” Beacon private sector enjoy.” Hand Jenkins a tissue. Give It’s commendable that the me – and all Kentucky taxpaygovernor is speaking of applyers – a break. ing private-sector practices to Moore’s proposal would government workers. free up more than $100 million So far, Beshear seems conthat the state could use to retent interesting in doing so pair its crumbling schools and only when it doesn’t disturb fund university projects. In the his political cronies in the Legprivate sector, such obvious islature and labor unions. He Jim Waters cost-cutting measures are nohasn’t demonstrated that he brainers. will maintain the same stance, Cha-ching: In his State of the even when it makes those same folks Commonwealth speech, Beshear prompout. ised a plan to address the pension criBut taxpayers hear “cha-ching” when sis. We’ll see if his plan structures benhe doesn’t. efits for future state hires that reflect a Cha-ching: Beshear favors giving private-sector, 401(k)-like approach, or state workers collective-bargaining if he avoids the issue altogether with rights. His predecessor, Gov. Ernie short-term Band-Aids. Doing so will Fletcher, considered that economically just drive the state further into the penoppressive. But does Beshear also favor sion pit. offering new state workers a definedFor private companies, cost-sharing contribution plan rather than a loaded retirement plans are no-brainers. Busiup defined-benefits plan? Not doing so ness owners understand that in order will drive the commonwealth further for their company to survive and enin the pension-deficit pit. sure their workers have jobs, they’ve Cha-ching: Fletcher used an execu- had to slow the gravy trains that drove tive order to cancel the collective-bar- some companies into bankruptcy and gaining agreement for state workers, left others teetering on the edge. the same way it started. Fletcher was Even if the governor does offer a penright. Beshear and lawmakers sponsor- sion plan that utilizes private-sector aping House Bill 403 are wrong. This poli- proaches, he would negate much of the cy unionizes state workers and uses the savings by signing Jenkins’ collectiveforce of Frankfort to swell the ranks of bargaining bill into law. labor unions and drive up the cost of Cha-ching: I wonder if the governor state government. plans to use the bully pulpit to promote Shively Rep. Joni Jenkins is the lead- changes that would make it easier for ing sponsor of HB 403. She’s the same lazy, under-performing and incompepolitician who pooh-poohed Elizabeth- tent state workers, including teachers, town Rep. Tim Moore’s recent proposal to experience the private-sector prac-

tice of getting fired when they cannot compete. Cha-ching: I wonder if he wants to stop state government’s dole to parttime politicians sucking at the pension trough. Cha-ching: I wonder if he plans to promote a policy that requires workers to serve the taxpayers more than 27 years before they start living for life off taxpayers. I wonder. I wonder. I wonder. In his next speech, Beshear could point out that such benefits are not needed to make up for the low pay of government workers, an argument as worn out as the “Welcome” mate leading to the a taxpayer’s wallet, as the following facts demonstrate: • A federal Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) report in January revealed a growing gap between public and private-workers’ wages and benefits. • USA Today reported that its analysis of the BLS data showed that from 2000 to 2007, compensation for state and local government workers grew by an inflation-adjusted 16 percent compared with an 11-percent increase for private workers. • In 2006, public workers collected an average hourly wage of $39.50 per hour versus $26.09 earned by private workers. If public employees deserve the same right to unionize as the private sector enjoys, then why shouldn’t taxpayers expect government workers to get the same treatment as their counterparts in the real world? Cha-ching. 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.

Jack-of-all-trades aboard ‘News Standard’ staff I’m sitting here in my office lookMy story is simple enough. Aling out on a gray, overcast, post-tor- though I was born and raised for the nado Thursday afternoon, when the majority of my life in Kentucky, my reality of the past week hits father was in the Army. As me like a ton of bricks. Am a result, I spent much of my Away with childhood being bumped I really here? I pinch myself to make sure that it’s from state to state. From Words real; that I am not dreamTexas to Pennsylvania, Ohio ing. The red mark on my to Indiana, and New Jersey forearm confirms that I am to Washington, I learned not at home, safely snugto welcome change, emgled beneath my favorite brace diversity and develop leopard print afghan. I am a deep love of humanity really here. I am living the and culture. But no matter dream. where we moved, I always When I received the call a true “bluegrass” Jorena Faulkner remained offering me this opportugirl. To borrow a phrase nity of a lifetime, I clearly from presidential hopeful remember hanging up the phone, Mike Huckabee, I drink sweet tea looking over at my 12-year-old son, and eat my fried chicken with my Cory, and breaking into an insanely hands. That’s the signature of a true giddy laughter that quickly sent southern gal. That’s me, through him reeling toward the nearest exit. and through. Back to the door, small hands with We settled near Fort Knox in the white knuckles grasped the knob late ‘70s when I was 14 years old, for dear life. He watched intently and I’ve been here pretty much ever as his usually calm and demure since. I did what most young wommother jumped excitedly from her en in the area were doing in those seat, and began dancing from room days; I married a soldier and got a to room, moving in ways he never good civil service job on post, even knew possible. though my dreams throughout life It was a memorable scene; of that had been to be an artist, a writer and I am sure. It’s still not clear how a singer. much therapy my son will need afFate intervened seven years ago ter witnessing such an event. when two monumental events took

place. I nearly died in early 2001, and in making promises to the powers that be, I vowed that should I live, I would quit my 13-year career and use my given talents to do good in this world. When I woke up and realized I hadn’t died, I told my husband that although he wouldn’t understand, I had to quit my job. He told me to do what I had to. Three weeks later, I walked in and resigned from my position to begin my creative path to happiness. Later that same year, I lost my mother to a 12-year battle with breast cancer. That was a defining moment in my life — securing my dedication to living life to its fullest and seeking fulfillment to the promise I had made to live creatively. Within six months, I was gracing stages and performing live on television shows as far away as Canada, as lead singer of my own band. The next year I was awarded an Arts Meets Activism grant from the Kentucky Foundation for Women for my original music, and published my first short story “Wearing Mom” (a true life account of my first Komen breast cancer walk). In the years that followed, I continued to write and publish both prose and poetry, illustrated a children’s book, and chaired the first

Kentucky Women’s Book Festival. This past summer, the Until the Violence Stops: KY organization produced my short story “The Closet Adventure” as a play at the University of Kentucky to raise awareness on the abuse of women and girls. I am the Associate Director of a wonderful Louisville based writing group, Women Who Write, which promotes and supports women writers from all walks of life. Although I’m quite certain of who I am, at times, I’ve had trouble defining exactly what I am. It’s a longwinded explanation, and I’m often irritated when asked, “What do you do?” In the past, I usually replied by taking a deep breath and reeling out, “I’m a writer, poet, singer/ songwriter, artist and activist. But I use to be a...” Now, I simply state, “I am a multidimensional artist.” That title encompasses a broad range of creativity. The curious look that reply gets makes me smile. It eerily resembles the look my son gave me when I received the news that I was hired for this job. I am a jack-of-all-trades. I’m the mother of two amazing children, I love to cook (and eat) just about anything, adore nature, collect waterfalls and love to laugh. I’m one of those people who is often asked, “Is

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Barbara L. Dowell, 72, passed away Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008, at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown, Ky. She was born Jan. 28, 1936, in Meade County, the daughter of Ronald Lee and Nina Marie Haynes Dowell. She was retired from Olin Chemical Corp., Doe Run Plant and a member of Hill Grove Baptist Church and the Brandenburg Moose Family Lodge. She is survived by her three sons she helped raised for her friend who passed away, Duncan O’Neal Darby, Dillon O’Neal Darby and Dennis R. Darby; one sister, Janice Lee Roberts of Ekron, Ky; and her brother James Richard Dowell of Guston, Ky; and several grandchildren. Her memorial service was held at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 11, from the Chapel of the Bruington-Jenkins-Sturgeon Funeral Home in Brandenburg. A graveside service followed at 2 p.m. on Monday at Louisville Memorial Gardens West in Louisville. Expressions of sympathy may go to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be made at www.bjsfunerals. com.

Mary Louise Hicks Mary Louise Hicks, 79, of Vine Grove, Ky., died Sunday, Feb. 10, 2008 at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown, Ky. She was preceded in death by her husband, George W. Hicks; two sons, Bobby Hicks and Mickey Hicks; and a granddaughter, Candace Hicks. She is survived by two daughters and their husbands, Marcella and Richard DeRuiter of Radcliff, Ky. and Brenda and Blake Thompson of Pikeville, Ky.; son and daughterin-law, Larry and Helen Hicks of Vine Grove, Ky.; two daughters-in-law, Charlotte A. Hicks of Vine Grove and Connie Hicks of Radcliff, Ky.; a sister, Leona Ammons of Big Springs, Ky.; and a brother, George Ammons of Portland, Ore.; nine grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. The funeral service was held on Wednesday, Feb. 13, at Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home in Vine Grove, Ky. with Rev. Joseph Vetter officiating. Burial was in the Big Spring Baptist Church Cemetery in Big Spring. The guest register may be signed at www.nebfh.com.

Dan P. Ambrosini Dan P. Ambrosini, 87, of Vine Grove, Ky., died Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008 at his home. U. S. Army, SFC (ret.) Ambrosini was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He is survived by his wife, Mimi Ambrosini; and family in Austria and Italy. There was a graveside service at 9 a.m., Feb. 8 at North Hardin Memorial Gardens in Radcliff, Ky. with military honors. The guest register may be signed at www.nebfh.com. Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Thelma Jane Blehar Thelma Jane Blehar, of Radcliff, Ky., died Sunday, Feb. 10, 2008 at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown, Ky. She was a member of Stithton Baptist Church . She was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. William and Ida Scantland; and her husband Stanley Blehar. She is survived by three sons, Gary and Shirley Blehar of Vine Grove, Ky., David Blehar of Long Beach , Calif. and Richard Blehar of Knoxville, Tenn.; a daughter and son-inlaw, Cristina and Jorge Estrada of Long Beach; two sisters, Hazel Hampton and Edna Keeling; two brothers, Charles and Thomas Scantland; and three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The funeral service was at 11 a.m Thursday, Feb. 14 at Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home in Radcliff, Ky. with Dr. Gregg Curtis officiating. Burial was in the North Hardin Memorial Gardens in Radcliff, Ky. Expressions of Sympathy may take the form of contributions to the Stithton Baptist Church, 95 Park Ave., Radcliff, KY, 40160. The guest register may be signed at www.nebfh.com. Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

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Sylvester Ferrell, 89, of Muldraugh, Ky. passed away Monday, Feb. 4, 2008 at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown, Ky. Sylvester Ferrell was born in Overton County, Tenn. on Nov. 25, 1918 to Elmo Louis and Nettie Davis Ferrell. “Syl” enlisted in the Army prior to WWII and served 20 years active military service and 15 years in maintenance for the Army/Air Force Exchange Service. He retired in 1975. “Syl” was a member and Deacon of Muldraugh Baptist Church for 58 years, where he, though in ill health, continued to serve his church and neighbors with loving care. “Syl” was preceded in death by his fist wife, Ruth, in 1971, his sister, Mary Huckeby and brothers Cordell and Arthur B. Ferrell. “Syl” is survived by his wife Wanda Lee Collins Ferrell; four daughters, Elizabeth (Rob) Sommers of Morrison, Tenn., Mr. and Mrs. Mark and Jeannie (Ferrell) Anderson of Clarkson, Ky., Patti Figger of Burdine, Ky. and Kathy (Ronnie) Wright of Kingsport, Tenn.; son/grandson, Adam and Natalie of Elizabethtown, Ky.; grandchildren, Stacy (Kim) Wright of Chattanooga, Tenn., Wendy (Mike) Shelton of Brook Haven, Miss., Matthew and William Figger of Manhatten, Kan, Sonya (Jim) Collier of Millstone, Ky. , Patti L. (Robert) Bentlet Wise of Va.; great-grandchildren, Courtney Anderson, Alex ,Kelson,Grayson, and Macie Kate Wright, Taylor Collier, Link Ferrell Champion; and two very special people, Ann Hutchinson and Vicky Amos. There will never be another man like Sylvester Ferrell and he will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Funeral service was held Thursday, Feb. 7, at 1 p.m. from the Chapel of Bruington-Jenkins-Sturgeon Funeral Home. A celebration service was held Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.bjsfunerals. com.

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Dorothy Pearl Jones Dorothy Pearl Jones, 80, of Rineyville, Ky., died Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008 at her home. She was a member of St. Brigid Catholic Church in Vine Grove, Ky. She was preceded in death by her husband, George L. Jones; a son, Michael Jones; her parents, Joseph and Mary Walker; a sister, Ethel Livingston; and her brother, Ray Walker. She is survived by four daughters and their husbands, Gwendolyn and Gene Illich of Spring, Texas, Angela and Calvin Ladnier of Rineyville, Ky., Tamera and Randy Leche of Lexington, Ky. and Maria Jones and Tony Mitchell of Elizabethtown, Ky.; two sisters, Violet Jackson of Jonesborough, Tenn. and Leona Cupp of Sanford, Fla.; nine grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. The funeral mass was held at 12 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 13, at St. Brigid Catholic Church in Vine Grove, Ky. with Rev. Daniel L. Lincoln officiating. Burial was in the North Hardin Memorial Gardens in Radcliff, Ky. The guest register may be signed at www.nebfh.com. Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

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Murry L. Whitworth Murry L. Whitworth, 80, of Big Spring, Ky., died Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008 at his residence. He was born in Breckinridge County on May 4, 1927. He was the son of the late Willis Whitworth and Eliza Carmen. He was a truck driver with Overnight in Louisville and a farmer. He is survived by his son, David L. Whitworth of Big Spring, Ky.; two brothers, Willis Whitworth, Jr. of Hartford, Ky., Frank Whitworth of Hardinsburg, Ky.; six sisters, Dorothy Jean Bowles and Louise Sharp of Va., JoAnn Brockman, Iowa, Rose Bundick, Md., Betty Tingle and Sherline Brenzel of Louisville; and three grandsons. Funeral services will be at 11 A.M. Saturday, Feb. 16 at Alexander Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be David L. Whitworth, Derick Whitworth, Craig Woods, Richard Minter, Bill Whitworth and Franklin Whitworth.

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Friday, February 15, 2008

Wife of the Year!

Alice Jones

Hello and Happy Valentines Day to Everyone: My name is Bill and thank you for the opportunity to tell you all about the love of my wife. Her name is Alice and we have been together for over 40 years now. If she knew that I was writing this letter, she would ask me not to and say that there are many woman that deserve this honor more than she does. She is a very loving and unselfish person. Her family and friends always comes first over her own personal needs. Alice has a strong faith in the Lord and is totally committed in keeping our wedding vowels, even when I stretched them to there limits. Most men take their wives for granted and don’t realize that they are the cement that holds the family together. I was diagnosed with a rare muscle disease (MG) several years ago. There are days when I barely can move, but a gentle kiss and a warm hug from her, always helps me get trough another day. With my illness came many lifestyle changes for Alice. Along with all her church activities and being a volunteer at some school events, she now has to do most of the things I use to do. She has accepted all these extra duties and responsibilities without any complaints. Alice is not only a wonderful wife, she’s also a very affectionate mother. She takes great pride in her son and all his accomplishments. As the years go by, I realize more and more what a lucky man I am to have her at my side. The good Lord truly blessed me when he brought her into my life. A thankful husband- Bill Jones

Shelly Hooper “For better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, till death do us part.” Not just mere words from my loving wife, but a promise she made to me on our wedding day six years ago. It’s the same promise she lives every day.

2008 Wife of the Year is Jessica Clites, husband Jeremy Clites and their sons Jeremy Clites, 25 months old, sitting in his mother’s lap and Alan Clites, 3 years old all live in Brandenburg.

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Jessica Clites While you may not think I know all the things you do. In my heart I see true. For all the countless hours of cooking, cleaning, stressing, and passionate caring that you do. Everlasting love and MY WIFE of the Year is what I offer you! I’m no true poet, but no truer words have been spoken from my heart. My wife, Jessica, is my heart and soul. We’re a young couple just starting out. We have two little boys, Alan who’s two and lil’ Jeremy who’s one. We bought our house two years ago and have been working hard to make it a perfect home for our boys. It’s not easy starting off, there have been many stressful hours, days, and weeks. Through all these tough times she’s always been there. She never stops bettering me and my life. Always pushing, always encouraging. Just thinking about it makes me feel tired, but that’s not all. She runs all functions of the house, the cooking, the cleaning, the bills, and the house projects. I’m a very hard worker but without her I’m lost. Her organization and hard work effort make irreplaceable in my life. In my heart she’s not irreplaceble but a necessity. Her love drives me. She’s what I live for. I know she must get tired of me asking so many times “Where’s this?” “What bill?” “How much was the electric bill?” “Where are we going?” “What time is the doctor’s appointment?” I always have a million questions and she always has the answer. She is without a doubt one of the hardest working women ever, and to top off all she does for me and our boys she has a part-time job. For my wife this isn’t true, it’s an All-Time job and therefore my personal pick for Wife of the Year!! - Jeremy Clites

Rhonda McClure I have a wife who without a doubt is wife of the year. Rhonda K. McClure is her name and in 1977 she captivated my heart. 1981 she gave me the honor and we vowed through sickness and in health for richer or poorer till death do we part. It’s been thirty years and yes she’s still my wife. Rhonda is my best friend, the beat of my heart and the air I breathe. Rhonda is the foundation that makes this house our home. She is the mother of our six wonderful children. She’s the one mends all that is broken. She heals those who get ill. She’s the voice of reasoning, understanding, and assurance. Rhonda was a volunteer firefighter for Battletown, Wolfcreek, and Ekron. She’s a giver who never takes. When it all seems like nothing is going right and the whole world is crumbling down as long as I have my wife by my side I know everything will be alright. Rhonda is the light of my life. I want to show all who will see how much I appreciate and love this woman of mine. The wife of the year is right here with me. Thank you- Darrell McClure.

Amanda Bandy I consider it a privilege to have this opportunity to tell why my wife, Amanda Bandy, should be Wife of the Year. Amanda and I have been married for 4 ½ years. The entire time of our marriage I have worked two jobs, or worked full time and attended school. Last July I received an opportunity to go to Nashville and begin a new site with my company. We moved into a temporary company apartment with our two children for what was supposed to be a 1 month assignment. The month turned into 6 months and a full time offer this past November. We’ve decided to stay in Meade County. I commute to Nashville 5 days a week. During my commute she stays on the phone with me from 7:00 a.m. until I arrive at work and from 6:00 p.m. until I get home. She reads news stories to me and talks about our children and family. I love the time we spend talking about so many things, however I know it’s a burden to her (although she’ll never admit it) while she’s cooking, cleaning, and tending to everything else she has to do to keep our family going. The sacrifice she has made for our family is amazing and something that no one else could do. There have been times we have all been sick, and she just kept going for us. She’s always thinking of us before herself. Each night she’s always there to meet me with a smile and a kiss. Even with the weight of the world on my shoulders her smile, kindness, and compassion lift me high above anything life throws at me. She loves me unconditionally and is willing to stand by me no matter what comes our way. I love and adore her so much

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Teresa Wright Teresa Wright is not only The Wife of the year she is the Wife of the Lifetime to me. She loves me and is forever faithful despite the constant pain and hardship I put on her. She takes wonderful care of our children and unfortunately does this as Mother and Father most of the time. She also shows that same care to over 30 Meade County boys by volunteering as a Cubmaster for Ekron Cub Scout Pack 66, dedicating endless hours of her time every week. She works as a substitute teacher for Meade County Schools and also volunteers her time at Ekron Elementary School. She works harder everyday than I do in a week (and I work pretty darn hard) and she does it without recognition or monetary reward. She does all the required tasks of a Mother, Father, Wife, Husband and she does it without compliant. In addition to all this she was also enrolled as a full time student last semester trying to complete her Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education. When I call her she always asks me how my day went, how I am feeling and what can she do to make it easier for me. She constantly has to worry about one of our older son’s who is deployed with the Army to Iraq and she has to do it alone because I am also serving away from home for a year in Korea. Loving a Soldier and being an “Army Wife” has very unique and difficult challenges. She has done this for the last twenty one years and has supported and enhanced my career while constantly putting her’s on hold. I could easily write a book on why Teresa Wright is Wife of the Year. Verle Wright

Christy Kaplan My wife, Christy, should be chosen wife of the year because from the moment I met her, my heart rate went up as my heart beat faster and hasn’t slowed down since. I was astonished that this kind, considerate person I encountered was most probably my soul mate. Like the song says, “We Are Two Hearts That Beat As One”. When we are apart, I feel like there is a part of me missing, but when we are together, she makes me feel whole and that my life is complete.

We have four children, three for me, one for her. We are the modern day “Brady Bunch.” And although we have no biological children together, she treats all “our” children as if she gave birth to them. I often wonder how she keeps it all together when the living room becomes a wrestling ring and she has to become “Judge Judy” to keep the peace. Between work, dinner, baths, homework, cheerleading, academics, and ball games, she still finds time for me. I believe anyone who has tried mixing two families will agree, it’s probably the biggest challenge they faced, yet here we are. Her faith in God and our family has made the overcoming of many obstacles in our lives more than possible.

We spend a great deal of time together at work, home and play but we never tire of one another’s company. In fact, we wish that there were even more hours in the day so that we could spend more time with each other. Although we still consider ourselves newlyweds, having been married just a little over two years, it is as though we have known each other a lifetime. We know how the other is feeling or thinking without the utterance of any words. The exchanging of glances as we gaze lovingly into one another’s eyes while we cuddle or hold each other is all we need.

She also has her critters. It’s because of her huge heart that we have what I affectionately call “The Zoo.” She has earned the nickname “Shelly Mae” for whom I believe her to be closely related in spirit to the famous “Ellie Mae Clampett of Beverly Hills.” Her big heart can’t walk away from a critter in need.

Each waking moment together is more special than the one before. I never thought I would love and cherish someone as much as I love her. Christy is always in my thoughts and forever in my heart. What we have is something that other couples are only able to fantasize about, so I thank my lucky stars that this wonderful woman is a part of my life.

She has a very caring heart and will help anyone she can. I sometimes wish she cared as much about herself as she does those around her.

Christy is one very special lady and I am eternally grateful that she has chosen to share her life and love with me now and forever.

She has made my life and my family complete. Shelly exudes & personifies all that could ever be required for any award. She is more than my “Wife of the Year,” she is my wife for life. Tony Hooper

Shannon Wooldridge Year”

Why Shannon Wooldridge should be “The Wife of the

I just want to start off by saying I love my wife very much. She means the world to me. She encourages me, supports me and makes me a better person. She is not only my wife but also my best friend. She is always there for me. On those days when I come home tired she seems to give me energy. When I was sick and had surgery, she was there and supported me through my recovery. She shows me her love in small ways through hugs, kisses, or just sitting close to me. She always tells me she loves me in special ways by seeing me to the door in the morning and meeting me at the door when I get home. She calls me, emails me or leaves me little notes around the house to say she loves me. I still have a crush on her and I am very attracted to her. Everyday I want to hold and kiss her. We love going places together whether it is shopping, to see family or friends, or just to have some fun. We still go out on dates together or just make time for each other at home. She cleans the house and cooks great dinners for me. Not because she has to, but because she wants to. One of the greatest things I love about my wife is our honesty and communication with each other. We can talk to each other about anything. we may not always agree, but we can talk through our differences and respect each others opinion. Sometimes our differences compliment each other and make our lives richer. I know as long as I love my wife and devote my life to her happiness, our lives together will always be good. Michael Wooldridge

Lee Ann Mik My wife, Lee Ann, deserves to be honored for the best wife. She is full of grace, intelligence, humor, honor and most importantly, God. My wife and I have been together for 17 years. During these years we have had wealth and want, joy and tears, sickness and health. We have been to the mountain and beyond. We have been in the valley and climbed out. She has been an example for me and others to follow when times are trying and hard. She is my wife; the best wife. My children and I as well as acquaintances are entertained by her sense of humor and awed by her accomplishments. All those that know her know that she has grace and honor uncommon by today’s standards. She has class that can only be measured by an ending measurement. Lee Ann is a woman like no other. She is a mother like no other. She is my wife; the best wife. Lee Ann has unselfishly given of herself. She has taught your child or your friend’s child. She has loved, taught and instilled values in the many children she has worked with as a teacher during the last 23 years. She has wept for the hurt and abused child and she has spoken out for their welfare and prayed relentlessly. She has shared my children’s hugs with her students and given comfort to many hurting parents. She is my wife; the best wife. This Valentines Day I wish to honor this precious gift God sent to me. Lee Ann is the most wonderful wife a man could desire. She is the best mother a child could have. I am proud to share this with you all and tell you that Lee Ann is my wife; the best wife. I love Lee Ann, Paul Mik

Sincerely, Larry Kaplan.

Becky Pike I would like to start out by saying I love my wife dearly. We dated in high school for 2 ½ years. After high school I went into the Navy. We decided to part ways. 17 years later we meet again. Both of us divorced. We decided to give it a shot. We now have been married for 4 years. I am both happy and sad about this. I’m happy because we are now together but I am sad that I missed out on being with her for 17 years. She is really an incredible woman and mother. Not only does she take care of me she manages to take care of 7 children and hold down a 40 hour week job. I also work long hours. But she always finds time to be a loving and caring wife and mother. I can see sometimes that she is dead tired, but she does not complain. She also makes it to all our kids sports events or school functions. How she does it I don’t know, but I couldn’t ask for a better wife. My wife’s name is Becky Pike she is “the love of my life.” We both work hard and sometimes I wish I could get her something special but we always have other priorities. It would be really nice if my wife could enjoy just a few of the things mentioned in your contest. Thanks for your consideration- Kelly Pike.

Stacy Robertson Why does my wife deserve the Wife of the Year? Well we have not been married as long as some people. We got married on August 18th but I’ve been with her for almost four years and I’ve known her for at least ten. She is a hard worker and she would do anything for me. She has never really won anything before and she really deserves something nice to happen to her. My love is so strong for her if every word I said could make her laugh I would talk forever and if my love could make her heart beat it would beat forever. Everyday I see her I fall in love with her all over again. She is not just my love, my girl, my wife, she is my best friend. Even if she does not win this contest she will still be number one in my heart. James Robertson

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By Betsy Simon simon@thenewsstandard.com Need to find the right accessory to doll up a little, black dress? Tired of opening the jewelry box only to find the same old trinkets and charms inside? With knowledgeable advice from Meade County resident and Lia Sophia Jewelry advisor Deborah McKinnon, glitz and glam will find its way back into any woman’s wardrobe. McKinnon began her venture with the company in 2000 and hasn’t regretted a minute of her decision to plunge into the jewelry business. “I went on vacation to Virginia to see a friend of mine who’s a salesperson for the Lia Sophia line,” she said. “She knew I was looking for something I could do with the associate’s degree I have in business management, and she encouraged me to take a look at the product. I was sold the minute I saw the jewelry and heard about the company.” Lia Sophia is a familyowned establishment that strives to “connect women to their dreams, from obtaining beautiful jewelry to empowering their financial futures” through the sale of quality pieces. The jewelry line consists of everything from necklaces and earrings to bracelets and rings and satisfies the tastes of both women and young girls. The true bonus behind the gems for McKinnon, though, was that they can be returned at anytime. “What really sold me on the company was the lifetime guarantee they offer with every piece of jewelry,” she said. “Grandma could have bought something for you 30 years ago and the item may not be trendy anymore. As long as you have the receipt, the jewelry can be returned or replaced now without any questions asked. It puts the purchasing power in the customer’s hands for a lifetime.” In addition to a lifetime warranty, it won’t be hard for customers to find the latest jewelry apparel. “(Lia Sophia) tries to keep up with market trends and show women that their jew-

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elry, like their careers, can be built around their families,” McKinnon said. After nearly 10 years of employment with Lia Sophia, she said she sees herself continuing a career there for a long time because of the exceptional products. “I’ve really enjoyed working with the company’s different jewelry lines,” McKinnon said. “Who wouldn’t enjoy having coffee with a bunch of friends and getting all dressed up and glamorous? That’s what our shows are all about.” McKinnon assists her clients with the whole process leading up to their parties. “I sit down with the host-

ess to plan the entire show, but I handle all of the arrangements,” she said. “All the hostess has to do is invite guests and have a good time. I want hostesses to trust that what I present is a good product they and their guests will benefit from.” McKinnon tries to keep her sales within Brandenburg and the surrounding area, but has extended business about 50 miles into Indiana. “My family and I are kind of a new family in the area, but so far my business is picking up and working out for me,” she said. McKinnon’s business hours are Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5

p.m. She sets aside Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. to return customer calls, and also schedules Lia Sophia Jewelry shows on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. For more information contact Deborah McKinnon by calling her at 270-307-2494.

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no matter what, because the penalty is high. You’ll soon receive a bill from the IRS (with penalties and interest added on) for the balance you still owe. If you absolutely don’t have it and know you can’t get it in one lump sum, consider filing an Installment Agreement Request (Form 9465). This is an agreement between you and the IRS that you’ll make regular monthly payments of a set amount until the debt is paid. There are some caveats here. By entering into an installment agreement, you promise you won’t be late on next year’s taxes. The fine print says that you’ll make your estimated taxes on time, too. How much can you pay? The IRS wants you to pay off the debt in 36 months. Line 11 of Form 9465 asks you to put in an amount that you can pay every month. The risk here is that you won’t be able

to if something comes up. If you default on the agreement, the IRS can file a lien or levy on your bank accounts. If you leave line 11 blank, the fine print at the bottom of the instruction page says that an amount will be calculated, spreading the debt out over 60 months. Remember, though, that the interest and penalties also will be accruing that long, and the interest rate can change quarterly. To take a look at the Installment Agreement Request form and instructions, go to the IRS Web site at www.irs. gov and do a search for Form 9465. David Uffington regrets that he cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into his column whenever possible. Write to him in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to columnreply@gmail.com.

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Friday, February 15, 2008

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‘Techy’ tractors give farming a new look By Laura Saylor editor@thenewsstandard.com Tractors, trailers and combines of all shapes and sizes will show off their fresh paint at the National Farm Machinery Show this weekend. Hundreds of thousands of visitors will gawk at farm equipment that may appear more appropriate for space travel than farm work. The National Farm Machinery Show and Championship Tractor Pull strives each year to reveal cutting-edge methods of increasing productivity for farms and agribusinesses, and this year’s show plans to hold true to its reputation. Held Feb. 13 -16 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, America’s largest indoor farm show will have a wealth of agriculture-related information on hand that will bring anyone up to speed on the newest advancements in the farming field. “It’s a good way for farmers to maximize their time during the off-season,” said Dan Smaldone, a representa-

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Visitors can expect to see state-of-the-art farm equipment at the 43rd National Farm Machinery Show and Championship Tractor Pull held this weekend in Louisville. tive of the machinery show. “They can pretty much see every line of equipment and service out there — and they can actually kick the tires. That’s what makes the show great. You can touch the equipment and really get

right next to it.” The Farm Machinery Show features more than 850 exhibitors offering information and seminars on everything from breeder services and fertilizer needs to fencing, irrigation and harvesting equipment.

Three-hundred thousand people attend the event annually, which is in its 43rd year of existence as of 2008. “Sometimes these (farm machinery shows) have things on display that you would never have thought

of,” said Dale Lammond, a Meade County soybean and corn producer. “You’ve driven a tractor for 50 years and then … when you’re there you have to get someone to say ‘well, that’s what a tractor looks like these days’ because you’d have no way of telling what it was on your own.” Though the Farm Machinery Show promotes technologically-advanced machines that aim to keep productivity at peak levels for farmers, Lammond said the bells and whistles aren’t always a necessity. “It’s interesting to go and just see what concepts people come up with and how big some of the equipment can be anymore,” he said. “But just because you don’t have a million-dollar machine doesn’t mean you won’t be successful. You can have some good yields and good years with the old tractor already in your barn.” Smaldone said attendees get a glimpse of everything — from the most modern combine on the market to hand

tools that haven’t changed in 50 years. “It’s a way to promote farming intelligently and efficiently,” Smaldone said. “These are tried and true products. If there’s a chemical or software or piece of equipment that can help farmers make more with less work,then we think they’d want to know about it.” In addition to acquainting state-of-the-art farm equipment, visitors can also enjoy the Championship Tractor Pull which will be held at 7:30 p.m. tonight and Saturday night at Freedom Hall. A special 1 p.m. matinee tractor pull will also be held Saturday. Truck and tractor drivers compete against each other while vying for $200,000 in prizes. The National Farm Machinery show is open from 9 a.m to 6 p.m. at the Kentucky Expo Center. Admission is free and parking is $5. For information about tickets to the Championship Tractor Pull, call (502) 361-3100 or 1-800-487-1212 or visit www.kyexpo.org.

Get maximum results with nitrogen fertilizer By Laura Skillman UK College of Agriculture OWENSBORO, Ky. — With the high cost of nitrogen fertilizer, farmers need to get optimum use of the product. Reviewing their management plan and making needed changes can potentially save money without compromising yield. Most recent research shows it takes about three quarters of a pound of nitrogen per bushel to reach corn’s maximum yield potential, but some producers use much higher rates, said John Grove, University of Kentucky College of Agriculture soil and crop management specialist. With today’s high cost of nitrogen, using it more efficiently, and thereby lowering rates, can have a major impact on profitability. UK has been using cornnitrogen trial data for more than 50 years to determine rates to recommend to Kentucky growers. As a result of these long term trials, Grove said UK researchers know that tillage, soil drainage, previous crop, winter field cover and timing of nitrogen applications make a difference in nitrogen need. There are other factors in individual fields that can af-

fect a crop’s ability to take up nitrogen, including stand problems, root development problems and water availability. Understanding these factors in their fields will help farmers determine their nitrogen needs. Grove said, in his experience, 10 to 25 percent of farmers in any given area are using more nitrogen than necessary. That represents a serious opportunity for efficiency improvement, he said. “I’ve actually heard producers say, ‘I know that field has a problem so I’m going to give it an extra 25 units of nitrogen and snap it out of it.’ Well, you’re not,” he said. “That nitrogen is not going to be able to snap that crop out of a compaction or soil structure problem. It’s not going to help you when you’re not in an optimal crop rotation. It’s not going to make up for genetics or the fact that your plant population is above or below what that soil will support.” If drainage is a problem or there is substantial residue from a previous crop, then the farmer will want to look at ways to reduce loss of nitrogen into the air through denitrification or volatilization. Placing nitrogen in the soil

beside the rows can reduce the likelihood of both volatilization and immobilization, therefore reducing the need to use higher nitrogen rates. Timing of the application also plays a role. The optimal timing depends on when the crop is planted, expected crop development and soil wetness. Well-drained soils offer the greatest flexibility but give the least response to delayed application or split applications, Grove said. Therefore, nitrogen can be applied prior to planting or via side dressing (placing it beside the row when corn is 4 to 8 inches tall) with little effect on yield. Poorly and somewhat poorly drained soils offer the least flexibility because they give the most response to delayed and split applications. The nitrogen loss problem with these soils is denitrification, so applications prior to planting and at planting offer the greatest potential for this loss. Delaying application until the crop is growing offers the best chance of getting the nitrogen to the plant when it needs it. With pre-plant and at-plant applications, it is also important to consider using a product containing a nitrification inhibitor as these reduce denitrification loss potential

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Marriages

Patricia Ann Ferguson, 56, Corydon, Ind. to Donald Ray Stiles, 49, Battletown, Ky. Rachel Alliene Compton, 27, to Travis Daymon Darnall, 28, both Ekron, Ky. Mathilda Theresa De Beer, 55, Canton, Oh. to Harry Lee Bogard, 58, Guston, Ky. Stephenie Hope Miller, 20, to Matthew Branden Crane Prince, 23, both of Brandenburg, Ky.

Property Transfers Scott E. Tellado, Melissa Tellado, and Country Wide Home Loans, Inc. to Shannon Watson, 264 St. Martin Road, Vine Grove, Ky. Charles T. Todhunter to Earl G. Saxton and Angela D. Saxton, Property in Meade County, deed tax $250. Greg Board and Kristi Board to Retirement Properties, LLC, Lot 1, Windy Valley Estates, deed tax $139. John H. Carlberg to Regina Carlberg, Property in Meade County. Marty and Cathy Claycomb to Luther E. and Vivian C. Grinder, Lot 97 of Knobs Subdivision, deed tax $84.50. Larry M. and Deborah L. Humphey to Wallace A. King, Jr. and Mary Irene King, Property in Meade County, deed tax $17.50. Robert and Cheryl Wallace to Daniel J. and Theresa L. Faust, Lot 2A and 3 of Farmington Estates Subdivision, deed tax $165. Farmers Bank to Stone Holdings, LLC, Property in Meade County, deed tax $65. Debra Ann Mayberry to Richard D. Mayberry, 1.006 acre tract in Meade County. Doris Smith-Taylor and Edsel H. Taylor to Fort Knox Federal Credit Union, 0.834 acre tract in Wolf Creek, Ky. Meade County Bank to Donna Higgins and Ronald Danner, Tract 11of the Raymond Property, deed tax $48.50. Roy E. and Jane Titus to William Daley, Jr. and Nila Daley, Property on Green Valley Ranch Road, deed tax $16. Nila Daley and William Daley, Jr. to Roy and Jane Titus, Lot 3 of Turkey Heaven Estates, deed tax $8. Bella Construction, LLC to Allen Edward White, Jr. and Bianca White, Lot 41 of Farmington Estates, deed tax $153.50. Barbara Laha, George H. Owen and Lydia L. Owen, Kentucky Telco Federal Credit Union, and Ohio Casualty, Commenwealth of Kentucky/County of Meade, and Doe Valley Property Owners Association, Inc. to Doe Valley Property Owners Associations, Inc., Lot 708 Doe Valley Subdivision. Elisha A. Keith and Ellen L. Keith to William Jarret Hardesty and Sharon Hardesty, Property in Rhodelia, Ky., deed tax $110. Household Finance to Brandon T. Vowels and Terry V. Vowels, 190 W. Alley Street, Ekron, Ky., deed tax $35. Nancy E. Davis to William J. and Megan Harvey, Lot 70 of Farmington Estates, deed tax $149.50 Leroy and Diane Humphrey to Douglas R. Smith and Brenda E. Mills, Lots 24, 25, 28, 29, 30, and 31 of Stoney Point Farms. Nancy E. Davis to Glenn A. and Dawn R. Clark, Lot 3 & 4 of the Carter Farm, deed tax $18. Joseph E. and Rebecca M. Richardson to Armon and Tina Keene, Lot 14 of the Johnnie Pack Farm, deed tax $15.50. Bonnie L. Sewell to Bonnie L. Sewell and Nicholas A. Sewell and Karen Sewell, Property in Meade County. William D. Ballis to Shannon R. Smith and Carroll E. Bewley, Property in Meade County, deed tax $23.

Permits

02/01/08 Beatrice Heil, 5186 Old Mill Road Brandenburg, Ky., Double Wide 2007, $82.50 02/05/08 James Dukette, 925 Weldon Road Brandenburg, Ky., Ramp.

District Court

Bridget Horton, 22, theft by deception including cold checks under $300-continued 2-6-08. Margaret S. Fowler, 44, theft by unlawful taking shoplifting under $300-not guilty pretrial conference 2-13-08. Stacie Jo Smiley, 36, 2 counts of theft by deception including cold checks-continued 2-6-08. Susan Celeste Conrad, 40, 4 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300-not guilty pretrial conference 2-13-08. Susan Celeste Conrad, 40, theft by deception including cold checks under $300-not guilty pretrial conference 2-13-08. Charles Ray Stanley, 42, possession of marijuana-pled guilty 6 months probated 2 years after serving 10 days, no public offenses, possess no alcohol/drugs or drug

paraphernalia, waive rights to searches and seizures; giving officer false name or address-pled guilty 90 days probated 2 years, no public offenses, fine $100 plus costs. Lagena Beth Bottoms, 36, theft by unlawful taking gasoline 1st offense; theft by unlawful taking gasoline 2nd offense-not guilty pretrial conference 2-6-08. Neil Everette Johnston, 24, failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security 1st-pled guilty 90 days probated 2 years, no public offenses, no driving a motor vehicle without valid license and insurance; no/expired registration plates-dismissed on proof. Dale Wayne Knauer, 51, no/ expired registration plates; no/ expired Kentucky registration receipt-continued 2-6-08; failure of non-owner operator to maintain required insurance 1st-dismissed on proof. James Mark Lemen, 45, failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security 1st; no/expired registration plates-dismissed on proof. Johnathon K. Douglas, 20, operating on suspended/revoked operatorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license-failure to appear. Robert Francis Walker, 29, disregarding stop sign; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security 1st; no/expired registration plates-failure to appear. Dwan Patton, 37, speeding 17 mph over limit-amended to 15 mph over-pled guilty fine $30 plus cost; operating motor vehicle on suspended/revoked operators licenseamened to no operators license in possession-pled guilty fine $50. Thomas Joseph Johnson, 58, operating motor vehicle under influence of alcohol/drugs 1st offense-not guilty pretrial conference 2-13-08. Charles J. Stanley, Jr., 21, careless driving-pled guilty fine $50; operating on suspended/revoked operators license-pled guilty 30 days probated 2 years, no public offenses, no driving without valid license and insurance fine $100; improper registration plate-pled guilty fine $25; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security 1st-pled guilty 90 days probated 2 years, no public offenses, no driving without valid license. Lisa Marie Robinson, 31, theft by deception including cold checks under $300-not guilty pretrial conference 2-13-08. Lisa Marie Robinson, 31, public intoxication controlled substance (excludes alcohol)-not guilty pretrial conference 2-13-08. Charles W. Hubbard, 46, fugitive from another state-warrant required-continued 2-6-08. Charles Wayne Hubbard, 46, trafficking controlled substance 1st offense; use/possess drug paraphernalia 1st offense; possession of marijuana-not guilty preliminary hearing 2-6-08. Ralph Craig Simmons, 45, alcohol intoxication in a public place 1st & 2nd; possess open alcohol beverage container in a motor vehicle-not guilty pretrial conference 2-6-08. Ralph Craig Simmons, 45, violation of probation-continued 2-6-08. Mikalynn Marie Elder, 29, disorderly conduct 2nd degree-not guilty pretrial conference 2-13-08. Mikalynn Marie Elder, 29, assault 4th degree domestic violence minor injury-not guilty pretrial conference 2-13-08. Roger Phillip Barnett, Jr., 40, violation of probation-continued 2-6-08. Roger Phillip Barnett, Jr., 40, possession of marijuana; controlled substance prescription no in original container; possess controlled substance 3rd degree 1st offense-not guilty pretrial conference 2-6-08. Tabitha Davis, 37, no/expired registration-dismissed on proof; failure to register transfer of motor vehicle-dismissed on proof; failure to notify address change to department of transportation-continued 2-6-08; no insurance 1st offensedismissed not owner of vehicle on 12-16-08. Karen Jean Drake, 46, 4 counts of theft by deception-pled guilty 10 days probated 2 years after serving 1 hour consecutive, no public offenses, write no checks. William A. Frederick, II, 20, assault 4th degree domestic violence minor injury-continued 6-18-08. Mark Anthony Collins, 33, stalking 2nd degree-continued 2-6-08. Drew A. Beckefeld, 22, 5 counts of theft by unlawful taking/disp all others under $300-continued 2-20-08. Mason L. Meade, 21, criminal mischief 2nd degree-continued 2-27-08. Shayne Michael Ross, 29, 8 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300-pled guilty 10 days probated 2 years after serving 1 hour consecutively, no public offenses, write no checks. Jose G. Gonzales-Lunz, 22, assault 4th degree domestic violence no visible injury-pled guilty 6 months probated 2 years no public offenses, possess no alcohol or ill-legal drugs/drug paraphernalia; no close contact and stay 500

Court

feet away from Starr Biles and her residence; no operators/moped license-pled guilty 90 days probated 2 years, no public offenses, no driving without valid operators license and insurance. Keith E. Moran, 27, failure to or improper signal-pled guilty fine $25; 2 counts of failure to wear seatbelts-fine $25 each; possession of marijuana-pled guilty 6 months probated 2 years after serving 10 days, no public offenses, possess no alcohol, ill-legal drugs/drug paraphernalia; waive rights to search and seizures; possess controlled substance 3rd degree 1st offense drug unspecified-pled guilty 12 months probated 2 years after serving 20 days consecutively, no public offenses, possess no alcohol, ill-legal drugs/drug paraphernalia; operating motor vehicle under influence of alcohol/drugs 1st offense-pled guilty fine $200 plus costs, 30 days probated 2 years after serving 2 days consecutively, 90 days license suspended; use/possess drug paraphernalia 1st offense-pled guilty 6 months probated 2 years after serving 10 days consecutively, no public offenses, no alcohol, ill-legal drugs/drug paraphernalia, waive rights to search and seizure. Stephen J. Estes, 28, possession of marijuana; use/possess drug paraphernalia 1st offense-defer probation 6 months. Heather L. Lyons, 19, possession of marijuana; use/possess drug paraphernalia 1st offense-defer probation 6 months. Joseph R. Shutt, Jr., 45, 9 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300-continued 2-06-08. Michael Jerald Dutschke, 49, 3 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300-continued 2-20-08. James Kelly Greenwell, 60, possession of marijuana; use/possess drug paraphernalia 1st offensepled guilty probated 2 years after serving 10 days consecutively, no public offenses, no alcohol, ill-legal drugs/drug paraphernalia, and waive rights to search and seizures on each count. Drew A. Bass, 23, motion to forfeit four-wheeler to MCSD-remand. Kelly Joann Masterson, 30, speeding 25 mph over limit-dismissed without prejudice. Jeffery Allen Carter, 29, speeding 16 mph over limit-continued 2-13-08. Melissa Cordera, 26, speeding 10 mph over limit-dismissed without prejudice. Andrew L. Fernandez, 19, speeding 26 mph over; careless drivingcontinued 2-13-08. Tracy M. Gros, 19, speeding 26 mph over; careless driving-continued 2-13-08. Gerald D. Pile, 21, careless driving-dismissed; operating motor vehicle under influence of alcohol/ drugs 1st offense-pled guilty fine $200 plus cost 30 days probated 2 years after serving 2 days, credited with 11 hours, 90 day license suspension. Jessica M. Perales, 18, disorderly conduct-pled guilty 30 days probated 2 years no public offenses, possess no alcohol, ill-legal drugs/ drug paraphernalia; alcohol intoxication in a public place-dismissed. Shirley M. Pipes, 57, 7 counts of cruelty to animals 2nd degree-continued 2-13-08. James M. Hilligoss, III, 31, alcohol intoxication in public place 1st & 2nd offense-defer probation 12 months. Qhyn Rhyker Havens, 18, disorderly conduct; menacing-continued 2-20-08. Brandeon Tyler Buchanan, 26, assault 4th degree child abuse-continued 2-20-08. Derrick R. Baker, 20, assault 4th degree domestic violence no visible injury; terroristic threatening 3rd degree-continued 2-6-08. Raymond Carl Wilfong, Sr., 50, improperly on the left side of roadpled guilty fine $25; operating motor vehicle under influence of alcohol/drugs 1st offense-pled guilty fine $200 plus cost, 30 days probated 2 years after serving 2 days, 90 days license suspension; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security 1st-dismissed on proof; reckless driving-dismissed. Brandon T. Vowels, 22, speeding 15 mph over limit; operating motor vehicle under influence of alcohol/ drugs 1st offense; possess open alcohol beverage container in a motor vehicle-continued 2-13-08. William Craig Troutman, 24, failure to or improper signal-dismissed; operating motor vehicle under influence of alcohol/drugs 1st offense-pled guilty fine $200 plus cost 30 days probated 2 years after serving 2 days, credited with 8 hours, 90 days license suspension. James W. Wheatley, 42, failure to or improper signal-pretrial conference 4-02-08; careless driving; operating motor vehicle under influence of alcohol/drugs 1st offense-jury trail 4-11-08. Terry D. Meredith, Jr., 18, failure of non-owner operator to maintain required insurance 1st; operating

Friday, February 15, 2008 motor vehicle under influence of alcohol/drugs 1st offense-pretrial conference 4-02-08 and jury trial 4-11-08. Blaine Andrew Bray, 32, disregarding stop sign-continued 2-26-08. Sandra Marie Coyle, 46, probation revocation hearing-continued 2-20-08. Sandra Marie Coyle, 46, failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security 1st; driving of dui suspended license 1st offense; no/expired Kentucky registration receipt-continued 2-20-08. Kevin Eugene Staples, 45, violation of probation-continued 2-13-08. Kevin Eugene Staples, 45, probation revocation hearing-remand. Kevin Eugene Staples, 45, theft by unlawful taking/disp shoplifting under $300-continued 2-13-08. Douglas Edward Allen, Sr., 47, probation revocation hearing-continued 2-06-08. Douglas Edward Allen, Sr., 47, assault 4th degree domestic violence no visible injury-continued 2-06-08. Cory M. Williams, 20, probation revocation hearing-90 days jail revoked. Cory M. Williams, 20, probation revocation hearing-remand. Cory M. Williams, 20, disregarding traffic control device traffic light-pled guilty fine $25; failure of owner to maintain required insurance 2nd-pled guilty 6 months probated 2 years after serving 10 days, credited with 7 days, no public offenses, no driving without valid license, insurance, and registration; possession of alcoholic beverages by a minor-pled guilty fine $25; failure to register transfer of motor vehicle-pled guilty 90 days probated 2 years, no public offenses, no driving without proper registration and insurance; work release 5 days a week up to 12 hours a day, straight to work and back to jail, no public offenses, no driving a motor vehicle, no alcohol, ill-legal drugs/ drug paraphernalia. Jimmy W. Collins, 44, probation violation-failure to appear. Erika D. Goodwin, 21, probation violation-remand per county attorney. Michael Vincent Hardcastle, 23, probation revocation hearing-continued 2-13-08. Michael Vincent Hardcastle, 23, failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security pled guilty 90 days probated, 2 years no public offenses, no driving without valid license and insurance. Charles Raymond Anderson, 36, flagrant non support-amended to criminal non-support, pled guilty 12 months probated 2 years, no public offenses, pay support as ordered. Salvatore J. Guardino, 44, receiving stolen property over $300-amended to received stolen property under $300, pled guilty 12 months probated 2 years, no public offenses, waive rights to search and seizers, possess no alcohol drugs/ drug paraphernalia; persistent felony offender 2nd degree-dismissed. Bradley Scott Dowell, 31, flagrant non support-continued 2-20-08. Nicholas Jerome Rowe, 31, flagrant non support-continued 2-06-08. Steven Michael Hill, 29, flagrant non support-continued 2-06-08. Steven Michael Hill, 29, nonsupport-continued 2-06-08. Lori A. Clarkson, 26, 2 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300-continued 2-06-08. Lori A. Clarkson, 26, criminal mischief 3rd degree-continued 2-06-08; 35 counts of theft by deception-continued 2-06-08. Lori A. Clarkson, 26, 2 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300-continued 2-06-08. Lori A. Clarkson, 26, 3 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300-continued 2-06-08. Lori A. Clarkson, 26, 13 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300-continued 2-6-08. Benjamin D. Roberts, wanton endangerment 1st degree, police officer; criminal mischief 1st degree; fleeing or evading police 2nd degree; criminal mischief 2nd degree; unauthorized use of motor vehicle 1st offense; improper start from parked position; failure to illuminate head lamps; leaving scene of accident/failure to render aid or assistance; reckless driving; speeding 15 mph over limit-continued 2-27-08. Jeremy Eugene Guffy, 25, disorderly conduct 1st degree-amend to menacing-pled guilty 90 days probated 2 years no public offenses, no close contact and stay 500 feet away from Heather Gruffy, possess no alcohol, ill-legal drugs/drug paraphernalia; alcohol intoxication in a public place 1st and 2nd-pled guilty fine $25 plus cost; resisting arrest-dismissed. Tyler S. Cummings, 18, operating motor vehicle under influ-

ence of alcohol/drugs being under 21-fine $300 plus cost 90 days license suspension.

Meade County Sheriff Department

01/01/2008 9:08 p.m. According to Officer Stinebruner, Kevin Bogard, of Ekron, was west of Kentucky 144, Haysville Road, in a 2005 Dodge Caravan, when the engine quit, he proceeded to turn left to get off the highway and turned in front of Rodney Kelly, of Guston, who was driving 1995 Ford Mustang. Mr. Bogard vehicle was towed from the scene with moderate damage. Mr. Kelly vehicle was towed from the scene with moderate to severe damages. 01/23/08 8:47 p.m. According to Officer Stinebruner, William Cole, of Irvington, was traveling east of Kentucky 228 Battletown Road, 3 miles east of Battletown, in a 2005 Dodge Caravan. Laura Kendall, of Battletown, was also traveling east on Kentucky 228, in a 1998 Dodge Caravan, when an unknown vehicle passed her and sideswiped her vehicle and then Mr. Coleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vehicle. Ms. Kendall tried to follow the vehicle, but lost it on Milan Road. Both vehicles received minor to moderate damage. 01/27/08 8:24 p.m. According to Officer Stinebruner, James Jones, of Somerset, was traveling east on Kentucky 333, 3 miles north of Flaherty, in a 2006 Dodge Ram pulling a trailer loaded with hay. Ronald Abell, of Cecilia, was west bound in a 1999 Ford F-250 pick-up, when his mirror struck a bail of hay on Mr. Jones trailer. Both vehicles received minor damage. 01/30/08 3:57 p.m. According to Officer Wright, Ashley Hazelwood, of Brandenburg, was northbound on Kentucky 710, three miles west of Brandenburg, in a 1984 Buick, when the right side tires slipped off the right side of the road. Ms. Hazelwood overcorrected and traveled across the roadway and off the left shoulder, striking two separate fences and then overturned. Ms Hazelwood stated that she had been having problems with the throttle on the car. The car was towed from the scene with moderate damage. 02/02/08 6:49 p.m. According to Officer Wright, Amanda Roney, of Battletown, was traveling east on Big Bend Road, 8 miles west of Battletown, in a 1993 Ford Pick-up, when she hit a deer. The truck received moderate damage. 02/04/08 7:54 a.m. According to Officer Cummings, Maurice Stivers, of Brandenburg, was attempting to pull out of the Meade County RECC parking lot into the northbound lane of Highway 79, in a 1994 Chevy Astro Van, when Richard Brooks, of Webster, was traveling southbound on Highway 79 in a 2002 Ford F-150 pick-up. Ms. Stivers stated that she did not see Mr. Brooks and pulled into his pathway. Mr. Brooks was unable to avoid colliding with Ms. Stivers. Both vehicles were towed from the scene with moderate damage. 02/05/08 8:00 p.m. According to Officer McCubbin, Jason Howard, of Brandenburg, was traveling west of Kentucky 1239, one mile west of Payneville, in a 2001 Ford F-350, he ran off the road to the left and over an earth embankment and came to rest on a culvert. Mr. Howard was lighting a cigarette when he lost control. The vehicle received minor to moderate damage. Alcohol was involved.

Brandenburg Police Department

01/24/08 3:19 p.m. According to Officer Singleton, Joshua Wemes, of Battletown, stated that he had left work and fell asleep driving a 1996 Chevrolet and collided into the construction barrels on the Bypass. While Officer Singleton was interviewing Mr. Wemes he admitted that he had intentionally run over the barrels. Mr. Wemes proceed on Kentucky 79 towards Midway where he stated that he was messing with his cell phone and accidentally ran over some mailboxes. The vehicle was found on the shoulder of the roadway on Kentucky 144. Vehicle was towed with moderate to severe damage. 02/09/08 7:30 p.m. According to Officer Young, Fannie Weible, of Battletown, was traveling west on highway 228, five miles west of Brandenburg, in a 1996 Ford sedan, when an unknown vehicle traveling east sideswiped one another. The unknown vehicle never stopped. Ms. Weible vehicle received minor damage. 02/11/08 7:13 p.m. According to Officer Young, Kathy Burggraf, of Brandenburg, was traveling south on the Bypass in a 1999 Ford pick-up. Michael Wilkins, of Brandenburg, was traveling north on the Bypass. Due to the roadway conditions Ms. Burggraf lost control and collided with Mr. Wilkins, causing minor to moderate damages to both vehicles.

Friday, February 15, 2008

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Courtship, not dating, can foster proper teenage behavior QUESTION: My oldest son is approaching the age where we had previously agreed to allow him to date. The more I think about it, though, the more the whole idea concerns me. It seems that even in the best of dating situations, the negatives exceed the positives. I can’t help but feel that I’m setting my son up for failure. Several of my friends have adopted the concept of “courtship” rather than dating. Could you please explain this idea to me, and suggest which of the two arrangements you favor? DR. DOBSON: Simply put, the “courtship” concept is a reaction to the dating model which is thought by many to be unhealthy. Dating couples go through a series of short term and often unsatisfying relationships over a period of five or 10 years or longer. They are being taught to flit from one relationship to another like a honeybee buzzing from flower to flower. Why would they not be inclined later to bail out on a marriage partner when bored or frustrated? Dating also encourages sexual familiarity and experimentation. It isn’t difficult to understand why an increasing number of parents feel this traditional model undermines commit-

ment, exclusivity and per- or not to take this approach, manence in marriage. therefore, is a matter for inThe courtship model, by dividual families to detercontrast, seeks to mine. postpone emotional Focus on QUESTION: What and physical entanare the prospects the family for the very pretty glements until they occur with the probor handsome child? able husband or wife. Does he or she usualThe family is very ly have smooth sailsupportive in helping ing all the way? to choose that special DR. DOBSON: individual for a seriWell, that child has ous courtship when some remarkable adthe time is right. Unvantages, as I have James til then, relationships described. She is Dobson much more likely to between the sexes are limited to group situaccept herself and enations in carefully controlled joy the benefits of self-confisettings. Physical intimacy dence. However, she also for the sake of titillation and faces some unique problems experimentation are consid- which the homely child nevered to be most inappropri- er experiences. Beauty in our ate. It is the ultimate in “sav- society is power, and power ing oneself” for the man or can be dangerous in immawoman with whom a life- ture hands. A fourteen-yeartime will be spent. old young woman, for exMany parents, and un- ample, who is prematurely doubtedly the majority of curved and rounded in all teenagers, would consider the right places may be purthe courtship model to be sued vigorously by males extreme and terribly restric- who would exploit her beautive. Not every teenager ty. As she becomes more would tolerate it. I believe conscious of her flirtatious it is a good idea in those power, she is sometimes settings where both genera- urged towards promiscuity. tions are committed to it and Furthermore, women who are willing to work together have been coveted physito make it successful. Court- cally since early childhood ship is not recommended in often become bitter and discases of adolescent rebellion illusioned as they age. I’m or where there is great resis- thinking particularly of Holtance to the idea. Whether lywood’s most glamorous

sex queens, such as Marilyn Monroe and Brigitte Bardot, who had difficulty dealing with the depersonalization of body worship as the years passed. Research also indicates some interesting consequences in regard to martial stability for the “beautiful people.” In one important study, the more attractive college girls were found to be less happily married 25 years later. It is apparently difficult to reserve the “power” of sex for one mate, ignoring the ego gratification which awaits outside the marriage bonds. And finally, the more attractive a person is in his or her youth, the more painful is the aging process. My point is this: the measurement of worth on a scale of beauty is wrong, often damaging to the haves and have-nots. Dr. Dobson is founder and chairman of the board of the nonprofit organization Focus on the Family, Colorado Springs, CO 80995(www. family.org). Questions and answers are excerpted from “Solid Answers” and “Bringing Up Boys,” both published by Tyndale House.

The gospel comforts and confronts “The people in the syna- assuring. If you have recently gogue were amazed at the gra- gone through a divorce, you cious words that came from would probably recoil from his mouth. The people Jesus’ teaching about in the synagogue were no divorce. In the first Encouraging case, you might cry filled with fury.” Words —Luke 4 with deep emotion. If a Catholic goes In the last case, you to Church every will probably cringe weekend of the year with guilt. for three years, he In this gospel, we or she will have get the first half heard or read all of the story where the important parts Jesus goes to his of the Bible. If he or own hometown, Ronald she hears that much reads the Scriptures of the Bible read, and gives his first Knott and has paid close homily. It says, attention to what “The eyes of all the was read, he or she will synagogue look intently at surely conclude that some of him.” When Jesus finished it gives great comfort, while reading the Scriptures and some of it grates on the their giving his homily, it says nerves. that the people “spoke For instance, if you have highly of him.” By the time been away from living the the homily ended, it says Christian life for awhile, they “were filled with fury. you would probably find They rose up, drove him out the “Parable of the Prodigal of the town, and led him to Son” very comforting and the brow of the hill, to hurl

him down headlong.” Talk about a good sermon going badly! Preaching certainly can be hazardous to your health! I’ve had people walk out, and I have had one person try to kill me; but I have never been confronted by a whole mob of angry parishioners trying to run me out of town. Not yet, anyway! My friends, the Scriptures are supposed to affect us both of those ways. The gospel is a two-edged sword. It settles the unsettled and unsettles the settled. Sometimes we need to be comforted and sometimes we need to be confronted. It takes courageous openness to being formed by the Word of God. People who tell what you want to hear are not necessarily your friends, and people who tell what you don’t want to hear are not necessarily the enemy’s. The same is true of

the Scriptures. Sometimes the truth is so painful and threatening that we resist hearing the message. Sometimes we are so raw and wounded, that the Word of God becomes a soothing salve for a sinsick soul. That goes for both sides of the pulpit. Each week, we gather together as families of faith, to be challenged by the Word of God. Every week, after we have been comforted and challenged by that Word, we leave with the strength we need to walk the path that has been laid out for us by the Word of God. To know God, know his Word!

“Celebrate Jesus” Matthew 28: 6 says, “ He is not here; for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. { NKJV } The most exciting three words in the English language are “He is risen.” The angel beside Jesus’ open tomb spoke these words to the women who had come to anoint Jesus’ body. The angel asked them why they were looking in a grave for someone who was alive. Jesus was no longer there! He is alive! He is risen! He lives forevermore. Surely those three days while Jesus lay in the tomb were filled with darkness

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by Wilson Casey 1. Is the book of Numbers in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. When he died, whose eyes were not dim nor his natural vigor diminished? Moses, David, Paul, Daniel 3. What book ends, “And Obed begat Jesse, and Jesse begat David”? Esther, Joshua, Ruth, Jonah 4. From Proverbs 3:7, do not be wise in your own ... ? Eyes, Flock, Thoughts, Journey 5. What will a faithful man abound with? Friends, Blessings, Life, Love 6. From Romans 10:17, what does faith come by? Loving, Believing, Listening, Hearing

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also presented to the planning commission members during the meeting. Fiscal Court voted unaniFrom page A1 mously to accept the planning commissions recomcounty worker for certain mendation to deny the reasons such as insubordination and repeated of- request for rezoning after allowing the public to speak fenses. He also said county attor- during the open session. Other agenda items: ney Margaret Matney was •Fiscal Court voted unanmade aware of the firing of the assistant animal control imously to accept the sherofficer, to which she vocally iff’s settlement audit, and to verified during the meet- pre-approve expenditures for Muldraugh’s water projing. “Policy has been followed ect. •The small strip of roadand (the assistant animal control officer) has no re- way referred to as “Old 60” will need to be changed to course,” Craycroft said. Dwight Preston, an Eliza- “Old 60 Lane” in order to bethtown attorney, spoke make the road E-911 comon belahf of Gene McGehee pliant. during the public session at Magistrate Mark HubTuesday’s meeting. bard said the “ball was beMcGehee was denied a ing dropped” somewhere request to rezone property along the re-addressing near Hwy. 60 from B-2/ process because several resiHighway Business to R-1/ dents in his district were not Residential by the Meade made aware that their street County Planning Commis- address had been either resion members. The vote was named or re-numbered to 4-2 during the Jan. 17, 2008 become E-911 compliant. meeting. He asked that a meeting Preston said the county be arranged with Bill Lacey, shouldn’t be willing to turn who is heading the coundown requests, such as ty’s E-911 re-addressing, to McGehee’s, to build subdi- make sure all residents are visions and housing combeing informed in a timely plexes. manner when their addressThe increase in populaes are altered. tion expected to occur in the •Meade County Clerk county and the surrounding Katrina Fitzgerald prearea due to Fort Knox’s Base Realignment and Closure sented Fiscal Court with a will benefit the county if it check $213,175.21 in excess creates housing opportuni- fees. She had budgeted the amount to be $163,114, but ties, he said. “You have businesses af- it totaled almost $50,000 ter you have the people al- more. Fiscal Court members ready living there,” Preston thanked Fitzgerald for a job well done. said. •Fiscal Court unaniDuring the planning commission’s Jan. 17 meeting, mously voted to approve three people spoke in favor the 2007 Solid Waste Manof the rezoning and four agement Area Annual Repeople spoke against it. A port for Meade County, petition with 27 signatures and to submit the report opposing the rezoning was to officials in Frankfort.

Editor’s Note: The ‘Dreamweaver Series’ is a three-part series that profiles local writers. The series will appear the third Friday of the month. By Jorena D. Faulkner jorena@thenewsstandard.com The walls of Lynny Prince’s home are adorned with Indian artifacts, thick with the heritage she and her husband Matt (who is Dakota Sioux) share in their wooded sanctuary. The smell of sage, the slow simmer of homemade chili cooking in the kitchen, a seemingly monstrous dog lying lazily at the foot of a comfortable recliner — all are humble beginnings of an up and coming local author; the perfect setting for a Dreamweaver. Lynny Prince is of Scots-Irish and Cherokee ancestry, with a little German thrown in “for the sauerkraut side” (as she likes to say). She began her writing career as Linda Denise Schmitt, a twelve-year-old girl enamored by the adventures of Marguerite Henry and her “Misty of the Chincoteague” series. Inspired by her late mother, Betty Jean Goff (who wrote beautiful poetry that expressed the trials and tribulations of her life and the lives of her four daughters), Lynny begin writing and illustrating her own books about her first love, horses. “Writing has been in my heart as long as I can remember,” said Lynny. “I think I was born with a pen in my hand!” However, the realization of another dream was to manifest sooner than she thought. In her late teens, Lynny threw caution to the wind. Jumping into a car with her guitar-playing boyfriend,

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Lynny Prince is the first author to be spotlighted in the “Dreamweaver Series.” Her new book is available now. she took off to Los Angeles to pursue rock star status as lead singer of her own band. In a career spanning nearly 30 years, Lynny found success with her band “Miss Joshua,” who won several awards for their original material before going their separate ways in January of 2000. She met and married her husband Matt that same year, and began writing seriously shortly thereafter. He insisted she quit her job as a paralegal assistant and devote herself to writing full-time after coming across an unpublished manuscript Lynny had been working on about the ghost of Marilyn Monroe entitled The Haunting of Mann Theater. Lynny began writing Scattered Leaves: The Legend of Ghostkiller in 2004 in the spare moments she had between helping care for her terminally ill mother. “The booked saved my sanity during those dark hours,” she said. “Those spirits that I wrote about, are still with me today. I’m just the vehicle by

which the text traveled to the paper.” Dedicated to her project and intent on seeing her work published, Lynny set about researching anything and everything to do with self-publishing, marketing and distribution of literary creations. She decided early on, that relying on the approval process of the major publishing companies wasn’t an avenue she wanted to base her success as a writer upon, and was determined to maintain control of her work by “keeping her hand in the creative pot.” Using the Internet as a primary source of information, she researched local publishing companies, contacted producers and composers, and networked with other authors to build a comprehensive plan to becoming a published author. She has played an integral role in every aspect of making her dream come true, from signing on with Bearhead Publishing — whose owner, Gary Drechsel, recently purchased property in Meade County to

expand his business — to the development of her Web site, securing the cover art for the publication, and the production of a release trailer hosted on You Tube. Having spoken with several high profile industry professionals, development discussions for a future movie deal are already in the works. As a result of her hard work and dedication, Lynny was invited to be a speaker at this month’s Kentucky Women’s Book Festival at the University of Louisville, Ekstrom Library. Co-hosting a panel entitled “Writing Thrillers,” along with well-known author Laura Benedict, Lynny hopes to highlight areas in which writers can gain more control over the destiny of their success by taking control of their own publishing process, and discuss the importance of the publication of Native American women’s literary work. Although certainly “thrilling,” she considers her work more historical fiction. She and Matt are the founders of Red Road Awareness, an organization that raises the awareness of Native American issues in the Kentuckiana area. They are also on the committee for the Ancestor Days Memorial Reunion, which commemorates the reburial of the more than 900 graves of indigenous people that were dug up and desecrated in 1987 in Uniontown, Ky. “Scattered Leaves: The Legend of Ghostkiller” is currently available. For ordering information, please visit her Web site at www.lynnyprince.com. If local authors, poets or playwrights would like to have their work profiled, e-mail jorena@thenewsstandard.com.

Home organization is achievable in 2008

more industry that builds here can benefit the county and keep local workers From page A1 closer to their homes. “It’s important to have in the truck pull. He work here, both retail and gained more and more re- industry,” Pace said. “I’ve sponsibility each year and seen the county grow and in 1994 began serving on what I’m hoping is that the younger generations, the fair board. Now as the county fair (people) in their twenties, director, Pace said orga- can see what’s in front of nizing the annual event them in this area and start could be a full-time job on trying to make a difference now.” its own. Pace reports to city hall “We really speak of the fair as a business,” Pace every day after work at said. “It takes months of RECC. He stays late to planning … and with so attend city council and many areas to organize it industrial authority meettakes a lot of effort to keep ings, and though some it a success and a family days are long his ambition to serve to community is affair.” Most contracts are still prevalent, he said. “I hope people see that signed and the itinerary is projected by January for my heart is in this,” he the fair, which is held an- said. “All of this is benually the last full week of cause I want to be this involved … but none of this July. “That week of the fair is just me. It’s whole staffs the staff here runs the city,” and committees of people Pace said. “Luckily, every- that want to see this city one here, from the police succeed.” When a free minute is chief and public works director and city clerk, are spared, Pace spends his great at what they do and time cruising the county make it possible for me to on a Harley with Sharon, … help make the fair as his wife of 25 years. “We take the back roads successful as possible.” As chairman of the in- towards the west end of dustrial authority, Pace the county,” Pace said. sees the county growing “It’s a good way to have a every year and feels the nice little getaway.”

Program to help residents learn how to be “clutter free” Jennifer Bridge Cooperative Extension Office Even though the New Year has come and gone, there is still time to make good on resolutions to organize and unclutter your life. Ridding yourself of possessions you no longer need or want will help lessen time spent on cleaning and environment and create a more attractive, spacious living environment for you and your family. Clutter is a problem that has crowded and cramped the lives of many Americans, even as the average home has doubled in size since the 1950s while the average number of occupants per home has decreased to 2.61 persons. Many homes are overflowing and people have run out of storage space. Instead of parting with things they no longer need, some people opt to create more space by renting or buying storage units,

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complished. Set limits on the number of items, such as children’s toys and clothes you keep for the next generation. Once your home is uncluttered, there are several things you can do to stay organized. Have a designated spot for everything and make sure everything is in its correct place at the end of the day. This may include setting aside time each day to wash dirty dishes that have piled up in the sink, make your bed, and perform a quick assessment of your home to make sure no lingering items were left out of place. Make organization a family initiative by stressing the importance of cleaning up after yourself and returning everything to its place to your family members. To get more tips on organization or getting rid of clutter, attend “Controlling the Clutter,” Wednesday, February 27, 1:30p.m. at the Meade County Extension Office. This free class is open to anyone wishing to attend. Educational programs of the Cooperative Extension Service serve all people regardless of race, color, sex, religion, disability or national origin. Meade County’s Only Full Service Real Estate Company * Associated Home Inspection

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STANDINGS Basketball District Overall Boys: W L W L Breck Co. 4 2 9 12 Meade Co. 5 1 17 5 Hancock Co. 3 3 8 14 Fred. Fraize 0 6 0 19 Girls: Meade Co. Breck Co. Hancock Co. Fred. Fraize

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ON DECK February 15 Greenwave basketball Apollo 8 p.m. Wrestling State Champ. @Frankfort TBA February 16 Lady Waves Muhlenberg S. 7:30p.m. Wrestling State Champ. @Frankfort TBA February 18 Lady Waves Owensboro Cath. 6 p.m. February 19 Greenwave basketball LaRue County 7:30 p.m. February 22 Lady Waves @C. Hardin 7:30 p.m. Greenwave basketball @C.Hardin 6 p.m. February 25 Lady Waves Fred. Fraize 6:30 p.m.

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Junior Troy Jobe qualified for the state championship in two individual events, and though a sudden bout of the flu left him unable to compete, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got his sights set on a No. 1 finish at next yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meet.

With so many records broken throughout the season, a top 10 ranking in the state and the potential to be a top finisher at state, Meade County junior Troy Jobe isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t letting the flu get the better of his positive attitude. Due to being ill, Jobe had to pass up the opportunity to compete in the 100-yard backstroke and 200 IM at the Kentucky High School Athletic Association Swimming and Diving Championships held last weekend at the Ralph Wright Natatorium in Louisville. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been sick for two

years,â&#x20AC;? Jobe said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do anything about it. I first told Coach LaVertu about it Tuesday night and then my fever was so high Thursday night that I just couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t swim.â&#x20AC;? Jobe had a phenomenal season in the water this year. He now holds every individual school record and was a member of each record-holding relay team at MCHS. He continued to excel and push himself for a chance to compete at state and though he was unable to participate, Jobe remains positive since he has one more shot at the state competition next year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was disappointing that

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WRESTLING RESULTS Meade County @ KHSAA 3rd Region Tournament Individual Records Weight-Name Record 103: Dillon Pike 2-2 112: James Childress 2-1 119: Antonio Steward 2-0 125: Arthur Ohmes 2-1 130: Branden Wyatt 3-1 135: Joey Carter 3-2 140: Ethan Medley 3-1 145: Charles Crow 3-1 152: Nelson Mason Jr. 1-2 160: Tanner Cole 3-1 171: Justin Geary 2-1 189: Cody Bruce 1-1 215: Tyler Crowe 3-1 285: Bobby Fuqua 2-2 Team Standings Place-Team Points 1. Meade County 216.50 2. Louisville Southern 168 3. Pleasure Ridge Park 159 4. Bullitt Central 145.50 5. Louisville Iroquois 126.50 Medal Matches Championship 119: Antonio Stewart def. Rob Noe (Southern), 9-3 125: Jacob Colston (Pleasure Ridge Park) def. Arthur Ohmes, 10-6 171: Alex Meads (Iroquois) def. Justin Geary, 3:01 189: John French (DeSales) def. Cody Bruce, 11-4 Third Place 112: James Childress def. Preston Glass (Bullitt C.), 2:12 130: Branden Wyatt def. Jake Maupin (Fairdale), 1:35 140: Ethan Medley def. Dakota Sparks (Southern), 2:45 145: Charles Crow def. Brody Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Leary (Southern), 0:55 160: Tanner Cole def. Mike Johnson (Fairdale), forfeit 215: Tyler Crowe def. Austin Jaggers (Holy Cross), 5-4 275: Bebop Smith (Valley) def. Bobby Fuqua, 1:39 Fifth Place 103: Dillon Pike def. Tyler Goldman (Fairdale), 4:49 135: Joey Carter def. Justin Willenborg (Holy Cross), 1:29 152: Nelson Mason Jr. def. Michael Clark (Valley), 10-3

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Senior Nick Stinnett offers a few words of wisdom to his little sister. By Sean P. Lowe lowe@thenewsstandard.com

With high school sports being a craze in Meade County, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not uncommon to have brother-sister star athletes. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just the case with Nick and Chelsea Stinnett, who both excel at a common sport â&#x20AC;&#x201D; one that makes waves in Meade County. High school basketball is a big tradition in the county, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something this sibling pair shares a love and talent for. Senior Nick Stinnett, who has been playing basketball since seventh grade (as well as football), has come to the end of his high school basketball career. With only a handful of regular season games left and only a few months of school before graduation, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll soon be leaving his younger sister, Chelsea, to be the last of the Stinnetts to dominate on the court. Though Nick will be pursuing a football career at Western Kentucky University, that doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mean he wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss the game of

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119-pounder Antonio Stewart was the sole individual champion during the Region 3 Wrestling Tournament last weekend, though the entire Meade County team brought home the regional title.

Wrestlers supreme By Laura Saylor editor@thenewsstandard.com Two. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how many years it took the Meade County High School wrestling team to transform from a figment of the imagination, to the top group of grapplers in the region. In only its second year of existence, the Greenwave wrestling team is sending 11 of its 14 wrestlers to the state championship, after wiping the mat with the competition during

the regional tournament. Meade County commanded the 3rd Region tournament held at the Hoops Basketball Academy in Louisville last weekend, spreading 48.50 points between itself and second place Louisville Southern. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve dominated in the region all year long,â&#x20AC;? said coach Bob Davis. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was their destiny. They definitely ruled their region ... but now we have to learn how to beat the powerhouses at state.â&#x20AC;? Davis has preached basics

and fundamental moves to his wrestlers all season and he believes his teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ability to discipline itself to commit to the cardinal rules of wrestling, is what allows his wrestlers to excel. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Basics will win every time,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You hit them and you hit them hard. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wrestling. When you get into the fancy moves, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s when you lose a match.â&#x20AC;? The team is balanced at both

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Hendrick rolling, drivers feuding: Welcome to Daytona By Buddy Shacklette

track. Former NASCAR Sprint DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. Cup champions Jeff Gorâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Officially, the 2008 NA- don, Jimmie Johnson and SCAR Sprint Cup Series Bill Elliott, along with Ryan Newman, all season hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even had backup cars started, yet thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trucked in overenough drama and night after getting storylines to write caught up in an a novel or produce eight-car crash in a soap opera. the late practice A week ago 23 session. cars were practicIt didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t end ing for the Budthere. weiser Shootout Minutes later, the at Daytona all-star Buddy Tony Stewart-Kurt race and before Shacklette Busch feud reached the night was over, new heights when eight cars were dented up, four drivers Stewartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s No. 20 Toyota needed to send off for new got into the back of Buschâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s backup rides, and two oth- No. 2 Dodge, sending er drivers exchanged sheet Busch into the outside remetal â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and jabs â&#x20AC;&#x201D; off the taining wall.

After the incident, Busch took umbrage on the track by repeatedly banging the left side of his car into the right side of Stewartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s while entering pit road. There was some additional banging of fenders and blocking of cars before both finally entered the garage area for repairs. Stewartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s crew expressed its displeasure with Busch and it was reported that Stewart physically struck Busch inside the NASCAR hauler, but the drivers and NASCAR refused to comment. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not blaming him for (hitting his car into mine),â&#x20AC;? Stewart said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nothing I havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t done. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done worse than

that. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s part of racing. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what happens. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no different than going to any Saturday night short track. Kurtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s emotion and his desire and passion to win are much like mine. The easiest way for us to go out and do what we do is just to agree to disagree and go on from there.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; The two NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers were summoned to the NASCAR hauler a second time Saturday morning. Joe Gibbs, the owner of Stewartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ride, flew into town for the meeting with NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Director John Darby, competition director Robin Pemberton and other NASCAR brass.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tony and I are competitors, we always have been and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to be just fine,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Busch said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to move forward. We know we need to help each other out in the future so that doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t happen again.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Last year Busch and Stewart were leading the Daytona 500 and running away from the field, when Stewart admitted that he accidentally got into the back of Busch and crashed both their cars. Twenty-four hours later, the No. 88 Chevrolet of Dale Earnhardt Jr. gave everyone something to cheer about when he won the

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Alumnus goes from Big Green to Big Red Meade County graduate is the man underneath the Big Red suit By Chelsey Garris chelsey@thenewsstandard.com When Western Kentucky University basketball fans start sinking into their seats during a game, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one â&#x20AC;&#x153;personâ&#x20AC;? who can always get the crowd revved up and back on its feet. The Big Red mascot is a fan favorite at WKU, and a Meade County High School alumnus is the man beneath the fuzzy red suit. A 2002 MCHS graduate, Josh Menser was involved in many activities during high school including the drama club, Tri-M, the drum line in the school band, band president and president of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes club. Menser got his first taste of mascoting when he helped advertise for Pizza Tonight â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a former restaurant in Brandenburg. After graduating high school, he attended the University of Kentucky for a year before taking a year off and then transferring to WKU. Menser had considered

joining the Navy during his year break but he decided to return to college after he received a phone call from TNT television station. â&#x20AC;&#x153;TNT had given me a call back to do a screen test for the new reality show â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Real Gilliganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Island,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Menser said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get the part but it motivated me to go back to school.â&#x20AC;? From there it was fate that got Menser into the big fuzzy suit. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was an accident,â&#x20AC;? he said about his first experience with Big Red. Tryouts for the WKU mascot were held on a Wednesday evening during the same time that Menser spent working for his church. At the last minute, the church service was canceled and one of Menserâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s friends encouraged him to attend the Big Red tryouts. WKU hired Menser on the spot, saying he was a natural. Presently in his third year as Big Red, he is the second longest Big Red mascot in WKU history.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had a lot of great experiences as the mascot,â&#x20AC;? he said. Menser has been seen as Big Red on ESPN commercials, he has flown to every WKU football and basketball game and has even been featured as a finalist for a mascot of the year contest. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love young people,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love going to all of the games and being able to see the enjoyment on all of the kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; faces.â&#x20AC;? Being a mascot is harder than it seems, though Menser has the natural talent and instinct it takes to be successful. Mascots can be thrown into many different situations, he said, knowing what to do at every moment is what makes a mascot great. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I try to make everyone laugh,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sometimes people will tell me to stay away from certain areas because they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like mascots but those are the places I go first. If I can make them laugh, I can make anyone laugh.â&#x20AC;? Menser attended a â&#x20AC;&#x153;mascot boot campâ&#x20AC;? hosted by Raymone Entertainment in Delaware, during which he and other mascots received

helpful advice and training. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It motivated me to challenge myself,â&#x20AC;? he said. Mensner retained everything he learned at the camp and hopes his performances will excel, perhaps eventually landing a professional mascoting gig. Though Big Red is a staple at WKU sporting events, Menser uses the opportunity to help people and make fans smile. He considers mascoting to be Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s way of allowing him to reach out to people and help make them happy. Menser offered a piece of advice for the MCHS Greenwave mascot: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Being a mascot is a huge responsibility and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to take it seriously but to also have fun, too,â&#x20AC;? he said. While auditioning for the role of Big Red was a spur of the moment idea, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worked out well for Menser, WKU and all of the universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fans. Though he now wears red, Menser remembers his Greenwave roots and is happy to be doing something that he loves and putting smiles on many, many faces.

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didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t happen during my senior year,â&#x20AC;? he said. No substitutes are permitted to swim during the KHSAA state swimming championship, so Meade County was forced to be unrepresented. But Jobe isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ending the season down and out. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s focused on improving his time during the off-season and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s keeping his sights set on the 2009 state championship. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to shoot for No. 1 in the state next year,â&#x20AC;? he said. LaVertu is confident that Jobe is very capable of meeting his goal. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very doable,â&#x20AC;? coach J. P. LaVertu said â&#x20AC;&#x153;I truly believe that Troy Jobe is one of the best swimmers in the state of Kentucky. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If he continues to improve as he has this season I think heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very capable of winning number one at state for the backstroke. The good thing is that he has another season to go.â&#x20AC;? Jobe had an all-star season, but LaVertu was pleased with all the team accomplished as whole. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The kids continually performed well and worked exceptionally hard,â&#x20AC;? LaVertu said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had some really good surprises on times and some kids made some jumps in their times that were better than I ever expected.â&#x20AC;? Five school records and 35 personal records were broken during the two-day regional swim meet held Feb. 1 - 2, and every relay team and several individuals qualified for the regional finals after finishing in the top 12 during the preliminaries. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With such a young time itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good to know that the kids that will be returning will have a strong chance again next year,â&#x20AC;? LaVertu said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our girls team was on a huge upswing towards the end of the season. Individu-

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Freshmen Lisa Hurt (TOP) and Megan Spilman (BOTTOM) finished the season with strong performances and will look to be team leaders again next year. ally, Lisa Hurt and Megan Spilman should be some of the top swimmers next year, and that will be a good mix with our younger kids. We should do quite well next season.â&#x20AC;? Though the high school swim season is at a close, Jobe will be in the water constantly as a top swimmer on the Elizabethtown Dolphins â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a locally-organized swim team that heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s already racked high-ranking times for. Jobe first began competing competitively during his freshmen year of school, and since his dip in the pool heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been turning heads.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know why I turned out to be good at swimming,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nobody really knows why. I just caught on.â&#x20AC;? Jobe traveled to the state competition last year as a member of the boys 200 free relay, 200 medley relay and 200 freestyle relay teams. Though he missed the 2008 state competition, he and LaVertu are certain heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be back again next year to end his high school swimming career with a shot at the No. 1 spot. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re at a good place to be at the end of the year,â&#x20AC;? LaVertu said.

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Page B3 FAR LEFT: Senior Nick Stinnett is playing hard during the tail-end of the Greenwaveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s regular basketball season. Though the team will miss him next year, the girls will have his little sister, Chelsea, for one more season.

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basketball. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll mainly miss being and playing with all my friends on the basketball team,â&#x20AC;? Nick said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll really miss the game itself.â&#x20AC;? Nick is a headline player on the Greenwave team and will surely be missed next year. The Lady Waves, however, still have another year with their Stinnett, who has just started to bloom as a junior basketball player in her high school basketball career. Neither Stinnett backs down from a challenge on the court, and neither has backed down from the sibling rivalry that tends to arise between them. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really have a big rivalry, but there is some competition between us,â&#x20AC;? Chelsea said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The competition is usually biggest during home games.â&#x20AC;? Nick and Chelsea both be-

LEFT: Junior Chelsea Stinnett has some big shoes to fill as her big brother, Nick, graduates from school in a few months. The sibling duo has been a big presence on the court during their years on the teams.

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gan their interest in basketball when love for the sport spilled over from their older brother, Corey, 20, helped fuel the fire. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think my older brothers had a huge influence on why I started playing basketball,â&#x20AC;? Chelsea said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As well as my

dad being a coach.â&#x20AC;? Though Chelsea has one more year of basketball to look forward to, sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s already reflecting on her high school basketball career. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve really loved playing on the team, and playing with everyone thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on it,â&#x20AC;?

she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Having Coach Hurt as our coach is great. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a really, really good basketball coach.â&#x20AC;? While the basketball season slowly comes to a close for both the Greenwave and Lady Waves, both Chelsea and Nick will be play-

ing their hardest to continue their respective teams strong performances into the postseason. Nick, especially, will be laying it all on the line during his last year as a Greenwave. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Since my sister will be playing next year, all I can

say to her is to keep working hard, come out strong and be prepared for every game,â&#x20AC;? he said With these words of encouragement from her big brother, Chelseaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s senior year for Lady Waves will surely be full of success.

Will baseball players voluntarily report anything? Auction By Mark Vasto A Sporting View

Feb. 14 was the voluntary reporting date for pitchers, catchers and injured players in Major League Baseball, and that date never seemed funny to me before. But in the post-Mitchell Report era, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to imagine any baseball player voluntarily reporting anything anymore â&#x20AC;&#x201D; as if they ever did. In the days of yore, â&#x20AC;&#x153;pitchers and catchersâ&#x20AC;? was a phrase uttered by hungry baseball fans who had slaved over their hotstove leagues, debating offseason trades and speculating on the upcoming year â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s performance. Well, as they use to say in Dodgertown after another failed October performance, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We was robbed.â&#x20AC;? Speculating about per-

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Budweiser Shootout at Daytona in his first race with new employer Hendrick Motorsports. Junior started in the seventh position and won the 70-lap all-star race for the second time in eight starts at Daytona International Speedway, while getting much help from his new teammates, Johnson, Gordon and Casey Mears.

formance has been replaced with speculation over performance-enhancing drug use. Wondering who will get the most starts in your rotation has turned into wondering how many games your middle-ofthe-lineup slugger will be suspended for at the start of the season. Talk about which rookie will hit for the cycle has turned into chatter about how many cycles the rookie has done with his â&#x20AC;&#x153;trainer.â&#x20AC;? Discussions about collective bargaining have morphed into talks about â&#x20AC;&#x153;collective failures.â&#x20AC;? It used to be that sportswriters would quote players like Tommy Lasorda about the food in Vero Beach. Now weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re fed a steady diet of quotes like this one from the Mitchell Re-

port: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The illegal use of performance-enhancing substances poses a serious threat to the integrity of the game. Widespread use by players of such substances unfairly disadvantages the honest athletes who refuse to use them and raises questions about the validity of baseball records. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyone involved in baseball over the past two decades â&#x20AC;&#x201D; commissioners, club officials, the playersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; association and players â&#x20AC;&#x201D; shares, to some extent, the responsibility for the Ste-

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t win the race without Jimmie pushing me,â&#x20AC;? Junior said.â&#x20AC;?Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m so happy with my new team and Victory Lane; it couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get any better. Unfortunately, for Jimmie, I really didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t give him an opportunity or any room on the inside or outside of me. His only choice was to draft and push and he did a great job.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; The next day, Junior â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stepmother and former team owner, Teresa Earnhardt, made a rare promotional visit to the track and hours later Junior â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s teammate and reigning Sprint

Cup champion Johnson grabbed the pole for this Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Daytona 500. Johnson was the only driver to top 187 mph, wheeling his No. 48 Loweâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chevrolet around the 2.5mile superspeedway in 48.109 seconds (187.075 mph). Michael Waltrip will start on the outside pole in a Toytota with a speed of 186.734 mph. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jimmie Johnson knew he was in the race when he woke up today, and I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Waltrip said.â&#x20AC;?Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got to think Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m the happiest guy at Daytona today.â&#x20AC;?

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to imagine any baseball player voluntarily reporting anything anymore â&#x20AC;&#x201D; as if they ever did.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Mark Vasto, sportswriter roids Era. There was a collective failure to recognize the problem as it emerged and to deal with it early on.â&#x20AC;? Whether or not any of the 86 players mentioned in the Mitchell Report are guilty, I cannot say. I cannot vouch as to whether the allegations over specific players is right or wrong. But I can say with certainty that the last sentence in that statement is wrong. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t lump the sports press in with the â&#x20AC;&#x153;collective failure to recognize the

problem as it emerged.â&#x20AC;? While itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s true that I never personally saw players injected with needles in the locker rooms of teams Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve covered, I can tell you that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve personally seen pitchers inexplicably gain 4 or 5 mph on their fastball as theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve gotten older, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen skinny-headed kids come in one year and then order a helmet two or three sizes larger the next. Sportswriters are under no illusions. There was no â&#x20AC;&#x153;failureâ&#x20AC;? to recognize profits, and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what the owners of baseball decided to sell their game out for. Let the records show that their ultimate decision was a worthless one.

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Now may be the time to consider food plots By Sean P. Lowe lowe@thenewsstandard.com As the weather slowly warms and vegetation begins to grow, people — especially hunters — start thinking of the hunting season. But is now the time to start looking and planning for food plot? Many naturalists and conversationalists feel global warming is causing winters to be harsh but short, and spring and summer seasons to be long and hot. An increasingly warmer climate can play a huge factor in the growth and development of the food turkey and deer populations need to survive. This is especially true for the Kentucky region, which saw — like Georgia — a massive drought during the late summer months that affected the vegetation growth our turkey and deer populations rely on. With the climate changing so much, should outdoorsmen consider planting their food plots during this time of year? For many, the answer is yes. Looking at the last few spring and summer months, predictions are already being made that Kentucky will fall under certain drought this summer. “Most food plots should be set up by the end of

March,” said Bill Boyer, owner of Brandenburg Huntin’ and Fishin.’ “This will allow growth throughout the seasons.” The first season, turkey hunting season, begins in April with youth hunts on the 5th and 6th, while general season begins on the 12th and ends May 4. The months before this time are crucial when planting your food. But don’t forget, when planting your food plot you should remember to put it where the game species have easy access to water and shelter, such as shade and trees and their bedding or roosting area. Make sure, when choosing your food plot location, to choose a location that is suitable for what you are growing and planting. Most food plot bags come with recommended planting conditions but it doesn’t hurt to know a little more information than that. Try to plant your plot where it gets sun but not for the full day. The best vegetation grows when it can have almost equal amounts of sun and shade. This will help keep your plot healthy and ready for the hunting season. There are several benefits to having a food plot for your hunting season. Not only has scientific research shown that certain vitamins and minerals found in the foods that deer and turkeys eat allow

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FRANKFORT, Ky. — The advances in the science of keeping warm are miles ahead of where they were just 15 years ago. The development of synthetic base layering and clothing with wicking properties makes going afield in winter and early spring pleasurable compared to the way things used to be in the days of wool and cotton. Gone are the bulk of those outer garments that made one feel inflated with air. They also greatly constricted movement. Also gone is the cold that comes from exerting oneself enough to sweat and then sitting in cold damp cotton clothing the rest of the day. Outdoors enthusiasts underestimate nature’s chill in late winter and early spring more than any other time of year. Those first warm spells that hit in mid-February to mid-March lull hunters and anglers into a false sense of security. They don’t prepare enough for warmth when chasing sauger in a tailwater, trout fishing, snow goose hunting or deep-water crappie fishing during this time of year. It is easy to wind up so cold you wonder if your teeth will crack and break from chattering in the last few hours of the day. Hunters and anglers can prepare for this situation and stay warm without much bulk. A thin base clothing layer of polypropylene, breathable micro-fiber or breathable fleece is the most essential ingredient to staying warm. Silk is another great base layer - and it feels great against the skin. These materials allow perspiration vapor to escape and wick away moisture from the skin. This is what keeps you warm. Do not use a cotton teeshirt and cotton sweat pants as a base layer. Late winter and early spring weather changes by the hour. It could be 30 degrees at 6:30 a.m., 48 degrees at 10 a.m., 52 degrees at 2 p.m. and back into the low 30s when the sun dips behind the hills in late afternoon. If you’ve exerted yourself during the day and sweated in your cotton teeshirt and sweat pants, those damp garments become blankets of frost at 5 p.m. Cotton just doesn’t dry and loses all

insulating properties once it gets wet. You can exert yourself while wearing a breathable base layer and the perspiration mostly evaporates off your skin. You stay warm in late afternoon. Layer some medium to heavy weight insulating fleece over the thin breathable base layer and add a windproof rain suit. You’ll stay remarkably warm with a non-constricting, comfortable outfit. If it is going to stay under 40 degrees for the entire day, you may need some insulated bibs and a jacket or coveralls. Bibs and a jacket offer much more comfort and you can remove the jacket in the mid-day sun and stay comfortable with the bibs and under-layers. Once the sun drops, slide the jacket on again. Use a thin polypropylene layer sock over thick wicking socks and your feet stay warm and dry all day. A wool sock works as well, but wool makes your feet sweat when walking. The dampness becomes cold when you slow down again. Don’t put on your heavy, warm boots until you arrive at the snow goose blind, tail-

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Community Calendar The Community Calendar is a Free service to community groups and organizations for event announcements. However, if you have an event where there is a charge listed there will be a $7 flat fee for each time the announcement runs. No beauty pageants or yard sales. The News Standard office is located at 1065 Old Ekron Rd. Call 270-422-4542 or e-mail submit@ thenewsstandard.com. Deadline for Friday’s paper is 5 p.m. Tuesday.

Friday, February 15 •Every Friday the Vine Grove Community Center, 300 West Main Street, will have free Bluegrass and old-time music jam, from 6 to 10 p.m. come play or listen. Open to public, no amplifiers or alcohol allowed. For more information call 877-2422. •Payneville Elementary 4th grade intermediate grading period ends Saturday, Feb. 16

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•Meade County Leo Club will be collecting food and donations for the Clothing and Food Pantry in Brandenburg, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Kroger’s. They are in need of cereal, jelly, tuna and fruit juice.

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•Every Saturday night from 7 to 10 p.m. Payneville Baptist Church will have free movies, popcorn and games, everyone welcome. For more information call 496-4446 or 496-4635 Monday, February 18 •District — all schools dismissed for Presidents’ Day Thursday, February 21 •Flaherty Elementary grading period ends •Payneville Elementary-2nd primary grading period ends •The manners committee meeting will take place at 12 p.m., at the Extension Office, the program will focus on the Clothesline of Quilts project. •NARFE Chapter 1512-will meet at 1 p.m., at the Brandenburg United Methodist Church. For more information call 422-3935 •Melt Down Meade County, Basics of Nutrition, Meade County Cooperative Extension Office 6 p.m. Monday, February 25 •Pets in Need Society regular meeting will be at 7 p.m., at Little Dave’s restaurant. Tuesday, February 26 •Meade County Special Olympics booster club will be hosting a bunko fundraiser at Lynn’s Pins. Beginning at 6 p.m. It costs $10 to play, and refreshments will be served. For more information call 422-4942. Proceeds benefit Meade County Special Olympics.

Horoscopes HOCUS-FOCUS

By Henry Boltinoff

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) It could be risky to push for a project you believe in but others are wary of. Never mind. If you trust your facts, follow your courageous Aries heart and go with it. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your enthusiasm sparks renewed interest in a workplace project that once seemed headed for deletion. Support from supervisors helps you make all necessary changes. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A colleague might be a bit too contrary when your ideas are being discussed in the workplace. A demand for an explanation could produce some surprises all around. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Try to avoid distractions at a time when maintaining stability in a fluid situation is essential. There'll be time enough later for the Moon Child to enjoy some well-earned fun and games. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Stop wasting energy licking your wounded pride. Instead, put the lessons you learned from that upsetting experience to good use in an upcoming opportunity. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) You love being busy. But try not to make more work for yourself than you need to. Get help so that you don't wind up tackling tasks that are better left to others. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Your usually balanced way of assessing situations could be compromised by some so-called new facts. Check them out before making any shift in judgment. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) You might feel angry over an unexpected shift in attitude by someone you trusted. But this could soon turn in your favor as more surprising facts come out. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Love rules everywhere for all amorous Archers, single or attached. It's also a good time to restore friendships that might have frayed over the years.

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CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) It's not always easy for the proud Goat to forgive past slights. But clearing the air could help establish a better climate for that important upcoming venture. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Good news: Your skillful handling of a recent matter has won admiration from someone who could be influential in any upcoming decisions involving you. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You continue to welcome new friends into the widening circle of people whom you hold dear. One of those newcomers might soon have something special to tell you. BORN THIS WEEK: You love nature and inspire others to follow your example of concern for the planet's well-being.

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If you can make it to the papers, books, memos at end of this sentence with- work, e-mails, text mesout too great of a struggle, sages — without reading, I encourage you to you wouldn’t be continue reading able to compreFelicia this article. any of these. Thompson hend Reading is one of When you get oldthe most basic things er you’ll have to we are taught. Yet, deal with signing I’ve witnessed many legal documents, of my peers strugsuch as insurance gling over words policy statements that I think are quite and different common. I don’t untypes of contracts. derstand how someNot only is readone can go through ing a vital skill, more than a decade of but it’s also a great leisure school and still stumble time activity. across simple words. Settling down with a Reading is one of those good book in the evening things you need to practice may seem boring to some, to get better; if you never but to many there is no read, you’ll never get bet- greater fun. Reading ofter. Occasionally picking fers an escape from reality up a book or newspaper and helps the imagination will expand your vocabu- grow. Why dish out mega lary, which translates to dollars to go on a vacation quicker, more fluent read- when you can stay at home ing. and get lost in an interestReading is a necessity; ing story? there are multiple times Books are a harmless and throughout any normal inexpensive form of enterday that you’ll need to be tainment. You can borrow able to read. Road signs, books from the Meade TV commercials, billboard County Public Library in ads, magazines, news- downtown Brandenburg.

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If you reside in the Meade County area, you’re eligible for a free library card. For more information about the library, you can call (270) 422-2094. If you’re looking to purchase a book, you can take a 25-minute drive to Elizabethtown. There’s a Barnes & Noble located in the same shopping strip as Old Navy and Bed Bath & Beyond. Books are sold at various prices so you can pick one out according to your budget preference. Once you’ve bought a book you can re-read it several times or you can swap it out at a bookstore after you’ve finished reading it. If you can make it to the end of this article without too great of a struggle, I encourage you to visit the Meade County Public Library and pick out a good book to cozy up to this evening. There are millions of books available in the world. Pick one up and do something good for your brain.

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The MCHS Drama Club is preparing for the first play to be held in the newly built auditorium, located behind the MCHS building. “Arsenic and Old Lace” — the title gives away the quirky nature of this year’s play. The drama club will be performing this original play written by Joseph Kesselring. The 1939 play is a farcical comedy focused around a man faced with dealing a homicidal family and the Brooklyn police while deciding whether or not to honeymoon with the woman he loves. The cast just begun practicing but Kelly Capps, the club advisor and drama teacher at MCHS, expects the final product to be great. Shawn Hughes, Jr., a senior and drama club member at MCHS, was one of 10 winners in the Actors Theatre New Voices 10-Minute Play Contest. Hughes’ play, “Write to Passage,” will be published and performed at the Actors Theatre in Louisville on April 3 and 4. Hughes’ play was selected from more than 200 entries across the state. The 10-Minute Play Contest is part of a drama program at the high school that was sponsored by Jeff and Beth Greer. Capps and all of Hughes’ classmates are proud of his accomplishment, and look forward to seeing his play.

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TOP: Drama club actors rehearse lines from their playbooks. The group will be performing a play — “Arsenic and Old Lace” — in the coming weeks under the direction of Kelly Capps, drama teacher at the Meade County High School. ABOVE: Kayla Clark, an MCHS student, reads her lines during drama club practice. She role in the play is that of a murderous elderly woman. BOTTOM: Every minute of rehearsal is filled the students reciting their parts and trying to memorize their lines. THE NEWS STANDARD/FELICIA THOMPSON

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Supreme From page B1 ends of the weight scale, and Davis has confidence that his team can perform well this weekend. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not expecting every wrestler to bring home a winning title, but he is expecting them to get some good experience and for his seniors to go out with a bang. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is no tomorrow,â&#x20AC;? Davis said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what the seniors need to understand.â&#x20AC;? Senior, 119-pound wrestler Antonio Stewart, brought home the sole individual championship win at regionals after defeating Southernâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rob Noe 9-3. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Antonio can go as far as he wants to go,â&#x20AC;? Davis said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But his defense needs to become more offense if he wants to win. You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just defend the entire time. He

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State Wrestling Championship schedule Thursday, Feb. 14 10:30 a.m. Official weigh-ins 11:30 a.m. Opening Ceremony 12 - 6 p.m. Matches Friday, Feb. 15 8 a.m. Official weigh-ins 9 - 7 p.m. Matches Saturday, Feb. 16 8 a.m. Official weigh-ins 9 - 6 p.m. Matches 6:30 p.m. Championship Match Opening Ceremony 7 p.m. Championship Matches

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Sports Quiz By Chris Richcreek 1. Name the only modern baseball player to not have a team logo on the cap of his Hall of Fame plaque. 2. In 2006, Jhonny Peralta set a Cleveland Indians franchise record for most home runs in a season by a shortstop (24). Whose mark did he break? 3. Name the last college football program before Southern Cal in 2004-05 to have different players win the Heisman Trophy in back-to-back seasons. 4. In 2005-06, Utahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Andrei Kirilenko became the fourth player in NBA history to average at least 15 points, eight rebounds, four assists and three blocks a game for a season. Name two of the other three to do this. 5. When was the last time the New York Islanders advanced

past the first round of the NHL playoffs? 6. Who is the only player to win Olympic gold medals in both indoor volleyball and beach volleyball? 7. Tiger Woods has played 11plus years on the PGA Tour entering 2008. How many times has he been PGA Player of the Year? Answers 1. Jim â&#x20AC;&#x153;Catfishâ&#x20AC;? Hunter, who played for both the Athletics and the Yankees during his career. 2. Woodie Held hit 23 home runs in 1961. 3. Army â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Doc Blanchard in 1945 and Glenn Davis in 1946. 4. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Bob Lanier and David Robinson. 5. It was 1993, when the Islanders lost in the conference final to Montreal. 6. Karch Kiraly (indoor volleyball, 1984, 1988; beach volleyball, 1996). 7. Nine times.

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