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Deadly numbers: Underage drinking rates astounding By Laura Saylor editor@thenewsstandard.com The amount of underage drinking that occurs in Meade County is well above state and national averages, and local teen alcohol consumption statistics paint a very scary picture of what area teens — including fifth- and sixth- graders — are delving into. A special underage drinking town hall meeting was held Tuesday at Stuart Pepper Middle School, during which the dangers of underage alcohol consumption were discussed fervently by local teachers, students and law enforcement officers.

The meeting was organized by the Meade County Champions Anti-Drug Coalition and it featured guest speakers Liberty DayRuihley, an Alcohol Enhancement Site Coordinator, Beverly Morrison, Student Assistance Program Coordinator and teacher, Hannah Allen and Brandy Childress, students and co-presidents of Youth in Charge, and Meade County Sheriff’s Deputy Mike Cummings. “Alcohol is the drug of choice among youth,” Day-Ruihley said at the beginning of her presentation. “If you reduce alcohol consumption, you reduce other types of drug abuse.” She reported that 95 percent of

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adults who are dependent on or abuse alcohol begin drinking before the age of 21, and nearly 16 percent of all alcohol sold in Kentucky in 2005 went to underage drinkers — allowing alcohol companies to pocket a whopping $208 million in sales. Recent statistics displayed by Day-Ruihley showed 51 percent of Meade County High School seniors consuming alcohol in the last 30 days, 40 percent of 10th-graders, 25 percent of eighth-graders and three percent of sixth-graders. State averages were at least 10 percent lower in each grade level. “As you can see … you have younger kids drinking the most

(in the Lincoln Trail District) out of anywhere in the state … and also more than the national averages,” she said. “That pattern of drinking is also significant because not only are they drinking but they are getting drunk.” Eighteen percent of the school district’s eighth-graders reported being drunk in the last 30 days, as did two percent of sixth-graders. Day-Ruihley said minors’ easy access to alcohol and what’s considered “normal” by parents are two big contributing factors to the area’s high underage drinking rates. She said a community-wide

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of local high school seniors drank alcohol in last 30 days

18%

of eighth-graders were drunk in the last 30 days

95%

of alcohol-abusing adults began drinking before the age of 21

youth fatalities in Meade County were alcohol-related last year

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Civil War soldiers battle wet weather during living history exhibit

By Laura Saylor editor@thenewsstandard.com As the county prepares for a surge in population due to the expansion of Fort Knox, a group of local stewards is on a mission to market Meade County to potential residents. Fort Knox’s Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) is expected to bring several thousand jobs to the area as the installation morphs from an armor school to a human resources hub for the Army. The Meade County Chamber of Commerce has been working in conjunction with OneKnox — an organization providing assistance to counties surrounding Fort Knox during the transition — to organize a series of “BRAC road trips” that allow community members to promote their county’s assets to military personnel and civilians who may be relocating to the Fort Knox area. “We have different groups of people who are going on various trips,” said Russ Powell, executive director of the Meade County Chamber of Commerce. “The trips serve as a way to market the region to the people who will move here through BRAC.” Ten local residents, including Powell and Meade County Judge/Executive Harry Craycroft, have already attended trips to four different Army installations and will attend a fifth this week. The groups visited an Army Human Resource Command in Indianapolis on March 11, an Army Reserves Command Installation in Alexandria, Va. on March 18, an Army Accession and Cadet Command in Fort Monroe, Va. on March 20, and another Human Resources Command in St. Louis on March 26. A trip to the 84th Training Command Unit in Fort McCoy, Wisc. is planned for today. “The group goes armed with a pretty broad knowledge of the county, including local government, the school systems, safety, parks and recreation,” Powell said. In addition, information packets and maps of the area are also distributed during the road trip conferences, which Powell described as similar to a “job fair atmosphere.” Representatives of other counties surrounding Fort Knox also participate in the road trips as well as Fort Knox personnel, including

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Civil War reenactors participated in a local living history exhibit held March 15 in front of the Meade County Public Library. They enjoyed a fire-cooked breakfast of coffee, bacon and biscuits.

A blue coat breakfast By Jorena D. Faulkner jorena@thenewsstandard.com The cold spring rain came down in March 2008 much as it might have back in April 1861 as the 6th Indiana Vol. Inf. was forming in Indianapolis. The wet weather didn’t stop civil war reenactors from the 6th Indiana Vol. Infantry, Co. A., and visitors from the 6th Kentucky Infantry Co. C. and The Tar Water Mess, from constructing a living history exhibit for the community outside of the Meade County Public Library on March

14-15. The group had planned to be there on March 16 as well, however, cold weather and the consistent downpour forced early closure of the camp. Eddie Franke — one of the approximately 30 members of the 6th Indiana Vol. Infantry, Co. A. — commented on the outcome of the event in an e-mail sent to members of the unit. “I feel that our goal and mission of educating others about the daily life of soldiers during the Civil War was 100 percent suc-

cessful this weekend,” Franke wrote. “Even with the rain and cold, we showed people that the soldiers didn’t have a choice. That they had to make do with what they had, to stay warm as best they could, and to sleep when they could. How the preservation of the Union far out-weighed the wants, needs and/or comforts of these men and women who fought and died for this nation.” A Meade County resident, Franke and his 14-year-old son, Jacob, have been involved

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Students gain world awareness at mock UN conference By Chelsey Garris chelsey@thenewsstandard.com

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MCHS students pose inside their Cuba exhibit during the KUNA conference.

Several local high school students expanded their world views by representing countries during a model United Nations conference. Thirteen Meade County High School students attended the Kentucky United Nations Assembly (KUNA) held at the Executive Inn West in Louisville on March 16. KUNA is a three-day conference that provides students and adult leaders with a greater appreciation

for the global community through hands-on involvement with international issues. The conference is geared toward developing students’ international consciousness through role-play as they represent one of the members of the United Nations. Schools across Kentucky form delegations and represent various countries from around the world. Students debate proposals on current world issues such as hunger, war and global warming. During the conference,

students learn the importance of diplomacy as they share the views of their chosen country, which allows students to open their minds to cultural diversity. Candace Cruz, a junior at MCHS, said KUNA has been a great experience for her. “KUNA has definitely helped my public speaking,” she said. “I’ve learned parliamentary procedure, I met many new people, and I learned how to give back to the community.”

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Deadly From page A1 effort is needed to combat the problem. Cummings agreed, saying parents trying to be their child’s “best friend” by allowing them to have underage drinking parties opens the doorway to alcohol abuse. “Some parents think they don’t own the moral high ground on this issue because they drink themselves,” he said. “They have a right to drink but they also have the responsibility to be a parent.” Cummings said in one instance, a minor was in custody for underage drinking and when the teen’s father arrived to pick up his child, the father had to be arrested on DUI charges. “You can see what bad examples lead to,” he said. Morrison, who is also the school’s Youth In Charge

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More than 800 students from the Western Kentucky region attended the conference. The assemblies are held by student-only delegated positions. Each delegation attempts to pass an international law with the assistance of an assembly of students, as in the real United Nations. Students practice parliamentary procedure to discuss pros and cons on each issue proposed. This year, KUNA featured Meade County High School students who represented Cuba. The MCHS delegation’s proposal was to find a way to make countries of the United Nations establish guidelines to help with global warming. Meade County’s proposal suggested having a committee of scientists study the pollution rate in each individual country around the world. Once

advisor, stated how proud she is of all high school students who pledge to abstain from drugs and alcohol. Youth in Charge — a school group that advocates a drug and alcohol free lifestyle for teens — fought to have a social host ordinance passed by Fiscal Court last year which set strict standards for alcohol, drugs and smoking in the county. She said underage drinking is an issue that can be controlled if enough community and family input is engaged. “Parenting should start at prevention,” she said. Allen said she loves being part of Youth In Charge because it’s a club that “actually wants to change the community.” “I’m a bigger role model than I thought I could ever be,” she said. “I know that now … and I know that what I do means a lot more than what I say.” Childress said the peer

pressure students face is tough, but everyone has the right to not drink and everyone has the right to be their own person. Cummings compared underage drinking with smoking, illustrating that change can be made. “Thirty years ago no one cared about teens smoking,” he said. “Now, teen smoking is down … (underage drinking) is steerable. We can turn this around but we have to change our attitudes.” Day-Ruihley said the county shouldn’t feel overwhelmed or discouraged by its high number of underage drinkers, instead, it should feel empowered that groups like Youth In Charge are taking a stand, and with a group effort from the community the problem can be lessened. Sheriff Butch Kerrick said three teen fatalities occurred last year that were alcohol related. “It’s hard to think that

those kids lives were taken by something that’s 100 percent preventable,” DayRuihley said. Allen said she didn’t un-

the pollution was evaluated, scientists would then offer guidelines specific to each country that would need maintained in order to help lessen the amounts of pollution. Brittani Troutman, a freshman at MCHS, argued why their proposal should come into effect. “In Cuba their technology is not as advanced as ours here in the United States,” she said. “They drive older cars which make pollution worse because of them being so old. Plus, Cuba doesn’t have the same medical abilities that we do, so not only are they hurting their country with pollution, but they are also hurting themselves.” A school’s proposal must be passed in two different assemblies or “rounds.” The first assembly is the summit. After each delegation presents its proposal to the assembly, the parliamentary procedure begins. Selected students are given a chance to speak their piece, then a vote is cast to determine whether the proposal carries to the

next round. If the proposal passes it moves on to the General Assembly, which consists of the entire conference of over 800 people. In addition to politicking for their proposal, each delegation must also create a representation of their country. The displays, or booths, are life-size and attempt to give an authentic feel of what daily life in each county is like. Meade County’s delegation received the “Outstanding Booth” award for its representation of a shanty house in Cuba. Students who participated in this year’s KUNA were Kate Dailey, Candace Cruz, Rebecca Mitchner, Brian Rule, Jasmine Shepard, Kristen Lusk, C.J. Longoria, Andrew Lanham, Corina Ellis, Alexa Pipes, Kathryn Beck, Ashley Sydnor and Brittani Troutman. Attending faculty advisors from MCHS were assistant principal David Dailey, world history teacher Garrett Frank and social studies teacher

Shannon Fitchko. “The students performed well and were highly involved in all aspects,” Dailey said. Two students from MCHS were also recognized for their outstanding participation. Candace Cruz ran for SecretaryGeneral of next year’s conference. The SecretaryGeneral organizes the conference for the following year. Six students ran for the title, and though Cruz was not elected she did become a member of the leadership team. Kate Dailey was a Summit President who helped lead the parliamentary procedure during the summit assembly. Dailey, a senior, had great things to say about the high school’s 2008 delegation. “Even though we had a small delegation and a lot of freshman I think we rose to our full potential,” Dailey said. “Being the only senior I feel knowing the remaining students are fully prepared for other conferences.”

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Kids will be kids, but will parents be parents? Parenting was a key word at Tuesday’s town hall meeting regarding underage drinking. Teachers, parents, students and law enforcement officers put their heads together and tried to find common ground for helping reduce Meade County’s serious problem of teen drinkers, and every discussion boiled down to one thing ... parents being better parents. Underage drinking has always been popular among high school students. Parents look back at their underage drinking days and consider their children’s alcohol consumption as innocent, teenage fun. Underage drinking isn’t new, but what is new — and disturbing — is that beer-guzzling is trickling down through the grade levels and is affecting our 10- and 11-year-olds. Leave it to a lackadaisical parent to let things get out of control. The result? Even if some adults teach responsibility, there is no guarantee that their neighbor is. Perhaps the most frustrating part is that a good parent’s efforts are neglected by the poor decisions of parents who have yet to grow up themselves. They are responsible for the county’s underage drinking problem. Three teens lives were lost last year to alcoholrelated accidents — something that is totally preventable with a little less “parental friendship” and little more parental tough love. Know where your child is and who they are with. Know their friends’ parents, know they’re safe.

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Bogus bill tricks cash-strapped Kentuckians The federal Treasury Department holds more faith in the ability of Americans to identify counterfeit currency than many Frankfort politicians hold in Kentuckians to determine if their hardearned money gets spent wisely. Banks start getting the redesigned $5 bills from the Federal Reserve this week. The bills come with a new color scheme, two watermarks and alternating background patterns. U.S. Treasurer Anna Escobeda Cabral recently said that the new “fiver” allows the public to provide “the first line of defense” against counterfeiters. The Treasury department pulled out of circulation approximately $120 million in funny money last year. “It’s a matter of holding up this bill to the light and looking for the two watermarks,” Cabral said. Now, imagine the benefit that Kentuckians could derive from holding up “to the light” counterfeit bills put into circulation during this legislative session. Imagine how many counterfeiters they could catch and how many bad bills they could pull out of circulation. The TV commercial would go this way: “Bad spending

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I am a graduate of the University of Louisville with a BA and I am very frustrated and upset. I am the mother of three children and two are on campus at U of L. Due to rising costs of college, I have been forced to postpone my own graduate studies in order to seek employment to pay for my children’s educations. Six years ago, my husband left, destroyed my credit and I went through a horrible divorce. I grew up as an abused child and suffered from a severe case of PTSD which left me on disability. I was determined to not give up. I had the opportunity to attend college. I drove four hours round trip to attend school. I strove to be the very best I could be. I made excellent grades, was inducted into every honor society that I could, won numerous achievement awards, graduated with honors, met the love of my life, and married him. Together, we worked with our children and got them on the right track. They graduated high school with very good grades and are doing very well at U of L. I have one aspect of my shattered life to make right again, my credit, which had always been good until the divorce. For the past five months I have diligently been seeking employment. I have hopefully attended several interviews but was shocked to hear potential employers actually tell me that they would rather NOT hire someone with a degree. I cannot understand this. I want an office job, am great with working with people and prefer a job doing paperwork and computer work. I think it is HORRIBLY unfair for employers not to hire a good, hard worker with a wonderful resume simply because they do not have a good credit score. Then they have the audacity to tell me “Bad things happen to good people.” I am so close to the good life that I have always dreamed of for my family. Where are the employers who desire only the best hard-working employees? I am still diligently seeking employment and I am still struggling to pay for college and I am still frustrated and upset. I will continue to do what I have always done, be determined to strive for the best for my family.

bills passed into law: millions. Bad spending bills spiked by the public: priceless.” Maybe the Bluegrass Institute should create a deck of playing cards carrying the faces of “counterfeiters” the way the Bush administration singled out bad guys after the fall of Saddam Hussein. A Kentuckian drawing the “Ace of Spades” in that deck might turn up House Bill 262. The original bill offered tax relief for lemurs, an endangered species found primarily in Madagascar and its nearby islands. Kentuckians cannot legally buy or sell an endangered species such as a lemur, yet legislative leaders want to offer someone doing that a tax break. Even an amateur sleuth quickly realizes this bill uses the lemur as a ruse. The amended version of the bill threatens another endangered-species – Kentuckians who can survive the lack of political and economic leadership that results in high taxes and low personal incomes. Passage of HB 262, which is being escorted through the Legislature by budget chairman Rep. Harry Moberly Jr. and his collectivist cronies,

would result in $800 million spection offices. They named in new taxes for Kentuck- it “The Mirage Tavern” beians. cause it was not what it apIt includes a 25peared to be. Enter cent per-pack tax HB 769 from Rep. Don Bluegrass Pasley. increase on cigaBeacon rettes, raises taxes It would create a on other tobacco Web site that seemingproducts, extends ly helps Kentuckians the 6-percent sales track public spending. tax to five addiBut this bill would tional services, and only require details on makes state’s temexpenditures of more porary 1.4-cent gas than $100,000. tax permanent. Shocking? Hardly. Other lawmakers Jim Waters Recall that the aforeoutside of Mobermentioned Moberly ly’s big-spending is a leading architect club should hold this bill of Frankfort’s secret budget “up to the light.” They could meetings. He serves as a coprovide a great first line of sponsor for Pasley’s bogus defense against taxpayers bill. So far, the bill maintains being ripped off by a bogus its original signature – to bill. “appear” as an oasis where Add to that the “Ace of tax-burdened Kentuckians Clubs” – casino gambling. can see how their money Despite the well-inten- gets spent. tioned beliefs of Gov. Steve Meanwhile, the “real” Beshear, casino gambling government transparency doesn’t equate to $500 mil- bill comes from Rep. Jim lion in new money for the DeCesare. His “Taxpayer state. Instead, it “clubs” low- Transparency Act,” HB 105, income and quickly addicted requires posting details on Kentuckians into pouring any expenditure more than money into slot machines in- $5,000. Taxpayers could hold stead of their families. all but the smallest invoices In the 1970s, The Chicago up to the light and determine Sun-Times bought a run- their legitimacy. down bar in order to expose This exemplifies the differcorruption throughout the ence between “accountabilcity’s courts and business-in- ity” and “counterfeitability.”

Two-year budget to be leaner, less bonding With less than 10 days remaining in the 2008 General Assembly session, our emphasis has shifted more strongly to developing a twoyear budget for Kentucky. As a member of the Senate Appropriations and Revenue Committee, I have worked on small-group work sessions that have combed through the House budget document and outlined alternative proposals. We will offer a leaner budget with less bonding than the House. First, I would like to assure you that there will be no bill coming out of the Senate with tax increases like the House’s plan. There is hardly any sentiment, if at all, to increase taxes. Like any family or business during tight economic times, we must prioritize what dollars we have and should not ask the people of Kentucky who are also working hard to give Frankfort even more of their hard-earned money. We cannot work ourselves out of this situation by overspending or taxing ourselves into prosperity. And we should not throw the dice on our future either as some are still pushing through the gambling amendment in the House. In addition, we have chosen not to restructure our bond

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debt payments. This would tive Branch Ethics code, and be like suspending your to amend or add provisions home mortgage payment for to the Executive Branch Etha year but the cost ics Code to more closeof this “added” Legislative ly align it with the Legtime would result islative Branch Code. Update in higher future Our ethics code in the interest payments. Legislature is known This is not what is as one of the toughest known as refinancin the nation. The bill ing. With restruccovers several areas turing, the interest such as banning camrate is no better and paign contributions often worse. If a or gifts to statewide family cannot make candidates or executheir mortgage pay- Carroll Gibson tive branch officials by ment, then borrowlobbyists and people ing themselves out of debt is either holding or looking to not a sensible idea. The same win state contracts or grants. principle applies to state govIn addition, senators and ernment. Like families, gov- representatives would be ernment should also be capa- prohibited from asking for or ble of tightening our belts. accepting political donations With that said, our budget, from lobbyists. Kentuckians while austere, I believe con- should expect high standards tinues to provide adequate from their elected officials funding for education, roads, and this bill will help them water and sewer lines, and have confidence in the integhealth services. We hope to rity of both the executive and vote the budget out of the legislative branches. The bill Senate on Monday where now goes to the House for it will head to a conference review. committee between House The Senate also passed and Senate in order to find Senate Bill 242 which I sponconsensus. sored. The bill’s intent is to The Senate also passed sev- encourage beekeeping in eral important pieces of legis- Kentucky. Currently, farmers lation. House Bill 250 Senate can receive tobacco settlement Committee Substitute (SCS) funds to purchase beekeepis an attempt to codify recent ing equipment in order to dimajor opinions of the Legisla- versify their farms. However,

there is a lack of funds to train farmers how to keep bees. SB 242 establishes an account within the Department of Agriculture to promote and advance beekeeping in Kentucky. The account will be able to accept all money from all sources, including private and corporate donations, as well as state and federal funds, grant funds, etc. Finally, for the past several years, the Senate has worked on implementing strong mine safety measures. SB 213 would require two medics to be on duty during work hours and that transport vehicles be kept near miners so that they can be taken to the surface quickly in an emergency. The bill further would require coal companies to post GPS coordinates at mine sites so that medical helicopters can be provided with precise directions. Kentucky enjoys one of the lowest electrical rates in the nation and it is because of the hard working men and women in the mines. It is right that we try to keep these workers as safe as possible. Your input is valuable to our legislative process. Call toll-free 1-800-372-7181 to leave your opinion on a bill or you can also visit www.lrc. ky.gov.

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Raymond Lee Self

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Raymond Lee Self, 74, of Brandenburg, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2008 at Hardin Memorial Hospital. He was born June 26, 1933 to the late Wallace Self and Edna Marie Lee Self. He was preceded in death by his twin brother, Russell Self. He had retired from the Meade County Board of Education where he worked as a custodian and a bus and truck driver. He is survived by his sister, Sue Anderson of Muldraugh, Ky.; a brother, Donald (Joy) Self of Brandenburg; a sister-inlaw, Rena Lou Self of Brandenburg; special great-nephew, Brandon Self; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Monday, March 24 from the chapel of Bruington-Jenkins-Sturgeon Funeral Home with Dr. Billy D. Marcum officiating. A committal service was later held at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central. Online condolences may be made at www.bjsfunerals. com.

Christine Ann Thomas, 46, of Radcliff, KY, died Friday, March 21, 2008 at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown, Ky. She was a member of the Restoration Worship Center in Radcliff, Ky., a U. S. Army Veteran and owner of the Encouragement Shop in Radcliff, Ky. She was preceded in death by her stepfather, Francis Carter; and stepmother, Rose Wagner. She is survived by her husband, Jerry Thomas of Radcliff, Ky.; a son, Jerome Thomas of Radcliff, Ky.; her mother, Catherine Hagan of Taunton, Mass.; her father, Paul Wagner of Taunton, Mass.; one brother, Steven Wagner of Fall River, Mass.; five sisters, Robin Marshall of Berkley, Mass., Donna Wagner, April Reynolds, Barbara Carter and Ellen Levesque, all of Taunton, Mass.; along with several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held at noon today, Friday, March 28, at the Sign of the Dove Church in Radcliff, Ky. with Pastor Carl Smalls, Sr. officiating. Burial will be in the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central in Radcliff, Ky. with military honors. The guest register may be signed at www.nebfh.com.

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Nellie Viola Lamkin, 90, of Irvington, Ky. died Wednesday, March 19, 2008 in Shelbyville, Ky. Mrs. Lamkin was born July 15, 1917, the daughter of Lud and Essie Jane Johnson Basham. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Mark Cashman. She is survived by three children, Howard (Judy) Butler, Jimmy (Ruth Gail) Butler of Guston, Ky. and Jean Cashman of Webster, Ky.; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and nine step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 22 from the Chapel of the Hager Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. Billy D. Marcum, officiating. Burial was in Ekron Baptist Church Cemetery, directed by Hager Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at www.hagerfuneralhome.com.

Catherine Frances “Kathleen” Hinkle

Grace Daugherty 1931-2008

Grace Daugherty, 76, of Irvington, Ky., passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2008. She was born Dec. 25, 1931 to the late Allie Nelson Dunn and Lillie Jane Rusher Dunn. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Daugherty; a son, John Daugherty; two sisters, Lula Carmen and Hallie FuQua; and three brothers, John, Homer and Harold Dunn. She is survived by four children, Doris (John) Kendall of Irvington, Ky., Billy (Debbie) Daugherty of Shepherdsville, Ky., Harold (Bonnetta) Daugherty of Hartford, Ky. and Ron Daugherty of Louisville; a daughter-in-law, Debra Daugherty of Midway, Ky.; 10 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral service was held Monday, March 24, at 1 p.m. ET from the chapel of Alexander Funeral Home.

Douglas Lamar Priest

1930-2008

1948-2008

Catherine Frances “Kathleen” Hinkle, 78, of Elizabethtown, Ky., formerly of the Washington D. C. area, died Thursday, March 20, 2008 at Kensington Manor, Elizabethtown, Ky. She was preceded in death by her husband, James P. Hinkle. She is survived by three daughters, Barbara Hamilton of Radcliff, Ky., Therese Jones of Ill. and Janice McKeaver of Fla.; one son, James H. Hinkle of Radcliff, Ky.; two brothers, Francis Patrick of Fla. and Gene Patrick of Va.; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. A graveside service was held at the Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery in Washington, D. C. on Monday, March 24, 2008. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Alzheimer’s Association Louisville Chapter, P.O. Box 6568, Louisville, KY 40206. The guest register may be signed at www.nebfh.com. Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.

Douglas Lamar Priest, 59, of Vine Grove, Ky., passed away Friday, March 21, 2008 at Norton Hospital in Louisville. He was born on Sept. 20, 1948 the son of Willard and Juanita Board of Vine Grove, Ky. He was employed with MCI for 20 years and was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He is survived by his son, Scott L. Priest of Vine Grove, Ky.; a daughter, Jodi Lyn Priest of Hardinsburg, Ky.; two brothers, Larry W. Board of Shepherdsville, Ky. and Richard Board of Vine Grove, Ky.; a grandson, Adam C. Priest; two step-grandchildren, Andria Darst and Bryan Stull; and a close friend Shelia Priest of Hardinsburg. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 25 from the chapel of Alexander Funeral Home. Burial followed in Cedar Hill Cemetery.

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Church Listings Bethel/Muldraugh Methodist Church 120 Bethel Church Rd, Brandenburg 270-422-4501 Big Springs Baptist Church 755 Big Springs Rd, Ekron 270-828-3844 Brandenburg Church of Christ Brandenburg, Ky 270-422-3878 Brandenburg Church of God 1 Howard Drive, Brandenburg 270-422-5488

Brandenburg United Methodist Church 215 Broadway, Brandenburg 270-422-2810 Buck Grove Baptist Church 255 Buck Grove Rd, Ekron 270-828-2717 Canaanland Ministries Inc. 674 D.E. Brown Rd, Brandenburg 270-422-1087 Cedar Grove Bible Methodist Church Old Mill Rd, Brandenburg 270-422-8095 Church of the Nazarene 713 Old State Rd, Brandenburg 270-422-4691 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Old Ekron Rd, Brandenburg 270-422-3656 Cold Spring Baptist Church 4997 Battletown Rd, Battletown 270-497-4500 Community Baptist Church 3770 Old Mill Rd, Brandenburg 270-828-6500 Ekron Baptist Church 2775 Hayesville Rd, Ekron 270-422-2958

First Baptist Church 338 High Street, Brandenburg 270-422-3355 Full Gospel Church of God 303 Smith Rd, Ekron 270-828-8107 Glad Tidings Christian Center 485 Bypass Rd, Brandenburg 270-422-2020 Gospel Fellowship 1794 Rhodelia Rd, Payneville 270-496-4311 Grace Baptist Church 7691 Hwy 60, Ekron 270-828-2333 Guston Baptist Church Guston, Ky 270-547-5505 Guston Missionary Baptist Church 14110 Hwy 60, Guston 270-547-7703 Helping Hands Ministry 2615 Brandenburg Rd, Brandenburg 270-422-1819 Higher Encounters Ministries 5280 Old Mill Rd, Brandenburg 270-828-5443 Hill Grove Baptist Church 55 Ammons Lane, Guston 270-422-1837 Hill Grove Church of Christ Rt. 1, Guston 270-828-2110 Hill Grove Church of God of Prophecy 4005 Shumate Rd, Ekron 270-828-8770 Holy Trinity Episcopal Church 319 Oaklawn Rd, Brandenburg 270-422-3721 Macedonia Christian Church Battletown, Ky 282-7288

Meade County Baptist Temple 636 Broadway, Brandenburg 270-422-4066 Meade County General Baptist Church 2240 New Highland Church Rd, Brandenburg 270-422-2739 Muldraugh Baptist Church P.O. Box 397, Muldraugh 502-942-3886 Muldraugh Church of Jesus Christ of United Baptist 910 Rock Haven Rd, Brandenburg 270-828-3140 New Brandenburg Baptist Church 115 Baptist Church Lane, Brandenburg 270-422-3389 New Highland Baptist Church 1665 Payneville Rd, Brandenburg 270-422-3033 Patterson Memorial Presbyterian Church 100 Newton Rd, Guston 270-547-7283 Pentacostal Church of God 829 Old State Rd, Brandenburg 270-422-2478 Salem Baptist Church 5286 Old State Rd, Brandenburg 270-422-1399 St. John the Apostle Catholic Church 491 E. Broadway, Brandenburg 270-422-2196 Weldon Christian Church 1595 Christian Church, Brandenburg 502-635-7515 Zion Grove Baptist Church 209 West First Street, Ekron 270-828-3939

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Be honest, gentle about family situation QUESTION: At age 21, I in truth but are short of the became pregnant and had whole story. You may wish a baby girl. The father and to say something like this, I never married. “Your daddy went My daughter is al- Focus on away before you most three-years-old born. He didn’t the family were now, and I know she want to live with me. will soon be asking I’m not sure why. questions about her Maybe he had some daddy. How should problems that made I explain this situait hard to be a hustion to her and when band. I don’t know. should that explanaI’m sure if he had tion be given? ever met you, he’d DR. DOBSON: have loved you very James Eventually, you will much. But he left beDobson fore you were born. want to tell your daughter the whole Maybe a new daddy story about her father and will come to live with us. describe your relationship Would you like that?” with him, but now is not the I recognize there are potime to do that. She must tential problems with a rebe mature and emotionally ply of this nature, and that ready to deal with those it may not be entirely apdetails. On the other hand, propriate for every case. It you don’t want to treat the simply attempts to lay the subject as a dark secret that foundation for the more inhaunts the two of you. Nei- depth discussions to follow. ther do you want to be un- Just as important, it likely truthful and tell yarns that will defuse the situation will later have to be admit- early on while conveying ted. a sense of affirmation, seAt this early stage, I’d curity, and mutual reliance suggest that you respond upon the Lord. And once confidently and lovingly you’ve achieved that, take to the inevitable questions a deep breath and let it about “Daddy.” When the rest for awhile! If you’re at appropriate occasions sur- peace, your daughter will face, begin giving her vague be, too — and there will be explanations that are based ample time to add detail to

the picture as God directs. QUESTION: The children who play with my kids in the neighborhood are familiar with terrible programs on television and cable TV. I can’t believe that their parents let them watch such violent and sexualized stuff. What is the long-term consequence of this programming on children? DR. DOBSON: It is sad and very difficult to understand why so many parents fail to supervise what their kids watch. To those who let them watch anything they wish, I would pose this proposition: Suppose a complete stranger came to your door and said, “You look tired. Why don’t you let me take care of your children for a day or two?” I doubt if many of you would say, “Great idea. Come on in.” That’s a story Peggy Charren, President of Action for Children’s Television, likes to tell. Her point is well taken. When we sit our children in front of the television set, we’re giving control over them to complete strangers; and more and more, that’s a risky thing to do. An increasing

number of studies have found that violence on television frequently leads to later aggressive behavior by children and teenagers. One of the most conclusive studies was conducted by Dr. Leonard D. Aaron. He examined a group of children at age eight and then again at nineteen and finally at thirty. Children in the United States, Australia, Finland, Israel and Poland were studied. The outcome was the same; the more frequently the participants watched violent television at age eight, the more likely they were to be convicted of crimes by age thirty, and the more aggressive was their behavior when drinking. It’s time for parents to control the amount and the content of television that their children are watching. The consequences of not doing so can be catastrophic. 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 barren tree or the leafy green tree

“Some people live like a barren bush in the desert. Some people live like a tree planted beside the waters.” —Jeremiah 17

It makes a difference when we were born. If we were born during the Depression, our outlook on life is very different from those who were born during prosperous times. The same is true for ministers and priests. It makes a difference when we were ordained. Some of us were ordained during the 1950s when things in the church were pretty stable and predictable. I was ordained on May 16, 1970, the front edge of a great turmoil in the church that has continued to this day. I was very aware that being a priest for me was going to be, not a leisurely canoe trip down a placid

flowing stream, but more anchored in Jesus no matlike shooting the rapids ter what is happening in of the Colorado River. I the world around you. remember thinkAnother of my “aning even then that Encouraging chor images” is the I needed to work story of Peter’s walk Words on toughening on water. Peter does myself up on the just fine as long as he inside and learn keeps his eyes fixed how to thrive in on Jesus, but when chaos or I would he loses his focus be swept under and starts paying atby the currents tention to how deep hammering our the water was, how church. high the waves were Ronald I began to look and how much the Knott for images, anwind was howling, chors really, that he began to sink. could help me Another favorite “hang in.” I started col- image is Paul’s image of lecting images and stories a long distance race. Like in a spiritual journal that any great track coach, would help keep my bal- he tells us to “keep our ance and keep me afloat. eyes fixed on Jesus” who One of the first “anchor is “waiting at the finish images” was a Quaker line.” song that I had sung at Another useful image is my first Mass, “How Can Jeremiah’s image of two I Keep from Singing?” It is trees. One is a dried-up really a song about being tree standing in a salty

lava waste. The other is a leafy green tree growing by the waters edge. By comparing these two plants, Jeremiah teaches us that when we put our trust in the things of this world we will be like that barren tree, while when we put our trust in God we will be like that leafy green tree, which thrives no matter how little rain there is and how hot the weather becomes, because its roots go deep underground and tap into God’s life-giving water. By focusing on these images over the years, I have thrived as a committed Christian and, hopefully, an effective priest. Yes, we can be committed, thriving Christians, even today, if we know where to throw our anchors and where to plant ourselves, in whatever call we have answered.

God’s self-blame can be a sign of comfort

Genesis 8: 21 says, “And the Lord smelled a sweet savor; and the Lord said in his heart, I will not again curse the ground any more man’s sake; for the imagination of man’s heart is evil from his youth: neither will I again smite any more every thing living, as I have done” ( KJV ). God is speaking here as if he is sorry that he punished the earth because of humans. It almost sounds as if he is criticizing himself for dealing so harshly with the world. We shouldn’t take this as meaning that God changed his mind about his creation. Instead, we should take comfort from this passage. God, in effect,

blames himself in order to encourage and lift the spirits of his little flock. He tells his people that he wants to be merciful from this point on. Noah and his family needed comfort. They were terrified by God’s anger, which had just destroyed the world. Because their faith was shaken, God wanted to show himself in a way that would make them expect nothing else but his good will and mercy. So he was present at their sacrifice, talked to them, and told them he was pleased with them. He told them he was displeased about destroying the human race and prom-

ised never to do it again. sickness often takes a long God wasn’t being incon- time. sistent or changing. No, In the same way, woundhe wanted these ed hearts can’t be people, who were quickly healed with Divine witnesses of the efone little word. Befects of his anger, Guidance cause God is aware to change their atof this, he uses a titudes and percepvariety of ways tions of him. even blaming himPeople who are self to show people going through spirhis good will and itual trials know mercy. how important it We encourage is to hear words of you to visit with Dan comfort. They need us this Sunday if Newton to be told to hope in you don’t have a God’s good will and church home. The dismiss discouragGood News starts ing thoughts of impending at 11 a.m. doom. A whole day, even an entire month, may not Reverend Dan Newton is be enough time to com- the pastor of Grace Baptist fort them. Recovery from Church.

Hindrances can become a great strength Recently a friend of mine As weeks passed and the told me about a young tournament drew near, the man that didn’t have any boy was disappointed that legs but did quite he had learned only well on his school Pastor’s one move and pracwrestling team. it every time. Spotlight ticed Yeah, I found it difHe asked his Senficult to believe too. sei why he wasn’t I did, however, hear teaching him any another story of a other moves but young boy who – that one. through an accident “That is all you – lost most all of his will need,” said his left arm. Sensei. Despite his handFinally the day Randy icap, he wanted to of the tournament Johnson arrived and the study self-defense. He met his Sensei, young student was an elderly man who surprised when he had a life time of experi- easily won his first match. ence in the art of Judo. The The second match was a boy heard about a tourna- little more difficult, but the ment that was soon com- boy won it too. The third ing to town, and expressed match was much more difhis interest to competing. ficult, but finally he won. “Very well,” said his SenWhat a surprise when sei, and at his first lesson the young student made the young student learned it to the final match. This one move. time, his opponent was

bigger and looked to be much stronger. With only one arm, would he be able to win this match too? Soon after the match began, the referee could see that the boy was outmatched and called for a time out. Fearing the boy may get hurt, the referee wanted to stop the match. “No!” his Sensei said. “Let him continue.” The match resumed and the young student struggled. His opponent, bigger and stronger, made a mistake. That was all the boy needed, and he pinned his opponent and won the match – and the tournament. On the way home the young student and his Sensei were discussing the match. “Why was I able to win?” the student asked. “I have only one arm and I know

only one move.” His Sensei replied, “You won for two reasons. First you practiced and nearly mastered one of the most difficult moves in Judo. Secondly, the only defense to that move is to grab your opponents left arm.” What the boy considered to be a hindrance became the source of his greatest strength. Sometimes we view things that happen in life as a hindrance and we blame God for them. God created you just as you are. See yourself as a winner, in spite of what you may think is a handicap. Don’t ever forget what God’s Word tells you: “I can do all things through Jesus who strengthens me” (Phil. 4:13). Randy Johnson is the pastor at Brandenburg Church of God.

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Good health on the horizon with new hospital By Jorena D. Faulkner jorena@thenewsstandard.com

Just beyond I-64 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; near the Corydon/Ramsey exit â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a new landmark has

graced the horizon. Sitting atop 40 acres of prime, expandable real estate, the new Harrison County Hospitalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 159,000 square feet of innovation is offering big

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ton Healthcare â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the week of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;big moveâ&#x20AC;? from the old location on Atwood Street in Corydon Ind., to the newly designed facility at 1141 Hospital Drive NW, which took place Feb. 21. Dougherty said that the welcoming atmosphere and holistic dĂŠcor were the first things that caught her attention. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great place to work,â&#x20AC;? Dougherty said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It amazed me when I first started working here â&#x20AC;Ś everyone was just so friendly. I would walk down the hall and everyone would say â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;helloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to each other. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a really homey atmosphere. A lot of people know each other. Actually, the first patient we moved â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Thelma Whelan â&#x20AC;&#x201D; was from Brandenburg.â&#x20AC;? The new hospital is nothing short of inspirational in its architectural design. With stained glass windowscapes and sunlight and earthtone color schemes, locally produced art â&#x20AC;&#x201D; by artisans such as Bart & Kerry Zimmerman of Zimmerman Art Glass â&#x20AC;&#x201D; adorns wood paneled walls, creating â&#x20AC;&#x153;a healing environment, in tune with nature.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re really proud of the new building,â&#x20AC;? Dougherty said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want everyone to feel free to come and check it out. With the Frank Lloyd Wright theme â&#x20AC;&#x201D; everythingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s natural and very pure, focusing on bringing the outside in. They say that people who are in a relaxed atmosphere are going to heal faster. Patients have beautiful windows to look out of; we have beautiful photography throughout the hospital from local artists.â&#x20AC;? The hospitalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vision for expansion and an enhanced and evolutionary service facility had out-grown the previous location â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a 96,000 square foot hospital on 11 acres â&#x20AC;&#x201D; that had been in use since 1950. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The old hospital was small and had been added on to numerous times,â&#x20AC;? Dougherty said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was really a maze getting around, there was addition after addition. Now, at the new hospital, it is so much easier for people to get around, we

have so much more space for employees to do their job. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just a much better environment.â&#x20AC;? Aside from the top-notch dĂŠcor and atmosphere, Harrison County Hospital has made a bid in becoming the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choice for health care. Servicing Harrison, Crawford, Floyd, Washington and Meade counties, the facility is a mere 15-minute drive from Brandenburg. Now offering commensurate services comparable to the big city hospitals, Harrison County Hospital has provided $47 million in facility and equipment upgrades, and staffs more than 465 employees and 110 physicians to provide the ultimate in acute health care services to its patients. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everything is state-ofthe-art,â&#x20AC;? Dougherty said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our CT and our MRI machines are the best that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find in southern Indiana. We have a womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s imaging center that has all digital mammography.â&#x20AC;? Continued expansion of the hospital is currently underway with the on-going construction of a 42,000 square foot medical office building, which is slated to open in fall 2008. The addition is contiguous with the hospital and will allow attending physicians to practice at the same location. The medical office building will house Louisville Oncology, physicians offices, and a specialty referral center. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have our new medical office building thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s being constructed,â&#x20AC;? Dougherty said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Once we have that, then our doctors will able to walk down the hallway and be in the hospital. We have everything a patient would need right here.â&#x20AC;? Future plans to link an

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Alpacas strut their stuff at the Kentucky Classic Alpaca Show

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The Kentucky Alpaca Association (KAA) is pleased to announce the 8th Annual Kentucky Classic Alpaca Show, to be held April 12 and 13 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville. The show will be open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 12 and from 8:30 a.m. until the completion of show classes during the afternoon of Sunday, April 13. The public is encouraged to attend this event, which is free to everyone. The Kentucky Classic is a halter show certified by the national Alpacas and Owners Breeders Association (AOBA) and holds the unique distinction of being the first AOBA-sanctioned alpaca show in the U.S. This year’s show will feature alpacas from more than 50 farms and 18 states. Several hundred alpacas will be judged in competitions that determine the finest overall fleece and physical comformation. On Saturday, April 12, halter class competitions will be the main event, with a herdsire parade at noon and several free seminars held throughout the day. On Sunday, April 13, the remainder of the halter classes will compete, followed

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LEXINGTON, Ky. – Kentucky farmers in 58 counties who sustained losses to their farm dwellings, machinery and other farm structures related to the February tornadoes, storms and flooding may, if eligible, receive financial assistance, including low-interest emergency loans, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) to help them restore agricultural operations. People in 15 Kentucky counties became eligible to be considered for various disaster assistance programs of the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and others. The 15 counties now eligible for individual assistance through FEMA programs are Allen, Bath, Christian, Fayette, Hardin, Harrison, Hart, Hopkins, Meade, Mercer, Monroe, Muhlenberg, Nicholas, Shelby and Spencer. Farmers in these counties may also apply to the SBA for long term low interest loans for storm-related damage to their personal residence. Disaster farm loss assis-

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The 8th Annual Kentucky Classic Alpaca Show, will be held April 12 and 13 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville. by another herdsire parade at noon and both youth and adult performance classes in the categories of obstacle, public relations, showmanship, and costume. The alpaca is a member of the camelid species, native to the Andes Mountains in the South American countries of Peru, Chile, and Bolivia. Alpacas produce one of the world’s finest and most luxurious fibers, which comes in 22 natural colors and is as soft as cashmere and warmer, lighter, and stronger than wool. Alpaca

fiber is also considered to be hypoallergenic. There are two types of alpacas — the Huacaya and the Suri. Huacayas have a teddy bear appearance and are fluffy with fine, crimpy fiber. Suris are known for their fine, long, lustrous locks. Alpacas are not only gentle and relatively easy to handle but are also environmentally friendly. Because they are easy to care for and provide both income potential and tax advantages, alpacas are becoming increasingly popular with those

seeking a business opportunity that can involve every member of the family. Retirees or those approaching retirement also find alpaca farming a good fit for a second career. The Kentucky Alpaca Association, a non-profit affiliate of AOBA, has been in existence since 2001 and currently has a membership of 88 alpaca farms. For more information about the Kentucky Classic Alpaca Show, KAA, and alpacas, visit KAA’s Web site at www.kentuckyalpacaassociation.org.

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tance in those counties, as well as all counties contiguous to them, is managed by FSA. Farmers residing in the following contiguous counties who sustained stormrelated losses are also eligible to be considered for FSA emergency help: Anderson, Barren, Bourbon, Boyle, Breckinridge, Bullitt, Butler, Caldwell, Clark, Cumberland, Edmonson, Garrard, Grayson, Green, Jefferson, Jessamine, Larue, Logan, Madison, McLean, Metcalfe, Nelson, Ohio, Scott, Simpson, Todd, Trigg, Warren, Washington, Woodford, Bracken, Crittenden, Fleming, Franklin, Grant, Henry, Menifee, Montgomery, Oldham, Pendleton, Robertson, Rowan and Webster. FSA may make emergency loans to farmers and ranchers (owners or tenants) who were operating and managing a farm or ranch at the time of the disaster. These loans are limited to the amount necessary to compensate for actual losses to essential property and/or production capacity. Farmers and ranchers may also apply for cost-sharing grants for emergency conservation programs such as debris removal from crop/ pasture lands, repairs to land/water conservation

structures, and permanent fencing. Further information is available from FSA. “The February storms damaged farm buildings and fences and felled trees through much of Kentucky,” state Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer said. “This came on top of losses Kentucky farmers incurred as a result of a drought and a late freeze in 2007. We are grateful to the federal government for making emergency loans and disaster aid available to our farmers.” Farmers interested in applying for assistance should contact their local FSA county office. FEMA coordinates the federal government’s role in preparing for, preventing, mitigating the effects of, responding to, and recovering from all domestic disasters, whether natural or man-made, including acts of terror. Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, economic status or retaliation. If you or someone you know has been discriminated against, you should call FEMA toll-free at 800-621-FEMA (3362) or contact your State Office of Equal Rights. If

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Engagement

Birthday

THORNHILL - FACKLER

STONE ALEXANDER REDMON

Patricia Thornhill and Jerry Chism, of Brandenburg, announce the engagement of their daughter, Crystal Thornhill, to Brad Fackler, son of Joseph and Bonnie Fackler of Brandenburg. Crystal is a 2001 graduate of Meade County High School and a 2005 graduate of Elizabethtown Community and Technical College. She is employed by Norton Hospital as a nurse. Brad is a 1996 graduate of Meade County High School. He is employed by Altec Industries as a welder. The wedding will take place April 5, 2008, at 3 p.m. at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, Payneville, with a reception immediately following at the church. All friends and family are invited to attend.

Stone Alexander Redmon celebrated his 2nd birthday Dec. 16, 2007, at home. Helping him celebrate his special day were his parents, Steven and Allison Redmon, his little brother, Cruz, aunts, uncles, cousins and lots of friends. His grandparents, Steve and Brenda Redmon, Vine Grove, and George and Judy Yates, Brandenburg, were also there to celebrate. He had a John Deere party and received lots of gifts including tools, cars, movies, a desk, a John Deere gator and many others.

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William Anthony and Mary Ann Corbett of Flaherty will celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary on Saturday, April 12, 2008. Father Wayne Jenkins will celebrate mass at St. Martin of Tours in Flaherty, Ky. at 6:30 p.m. A reception will follow in the St. Martin school cafeteria. Anthony and Mary Ann were married April 12, 1958 at St. Brigid Catholic Church in Vine Grove. Anthony is a retired civil service employee from Fort Knox and Mary Ann was formerly employed at Fort Knox and Longview Florist in Radcliff, Ky. All friends and relatives are invited to attend.

Stanley and Donna Knott, and Billy and Janie Mills, are proud to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their children, Jessica Lynn Knott and James Charles Mills. Jessie is a 2007 graduate of Galen College of Nursing and is currently employed as an RN/staff developer coordinator at Medco Center, Brandenburg. Jae is currently employed at Brandenburg Auto Clinic as an auto mechanic. The wedding will take place April 4, 2008, at 7 p.m. at St. Theresa Catholic Church, Rhodelia. A reception will follow. All friends and family are invited to attend.

Births

CRUZ MICHAEL REDMON Steven and Allison Redmon are proud to announce the birth of their son, Cruz Michael Redmon. Cruz was born Oct. 14, 2007 at 12:47 p.m. at Norton Suburban Hospital. He weighed 9 lbs. and was 21 inches long. Cruz was welcomed home by his big brother, Stone, his proud grandparents George and Judy Yates of Brandenburg, and Steve and Brenda Redmon of Vine Grove, Ky., and his aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Fundraiser JUMP ROPE FOR HEART FUNDRAISER Flaherty Elementary held its annual Jump Rope for Heart fundraiser on Feb. 1. The students raised a new school record of $8,766.14 and had a fun day filled with jump rope activities and contests. As a reward for their hard work, the students who won the contests competed in a school wide jump off. Competing students were: Savannah Woodson, Madison Woodson, Nathan Bates, Karoline Phelps and Teather Turner. Savannah was declared the jump rope champion of Flaherty Elementary. Mrs. Bandurske’s class won the classroom fundraising challenge for the school. Ariel Price was the top fund raiser for the school. Mrs. Bandurske’s class, Ariel and Savannah were all rewarded for their hard work with a

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whip cream toss. Assistant Principal Jon Miller was gracious enough to volunteer to be their target. We would like to thank the community for their

support of this event. Flaherty Elementary set a new school record for the event. This would not have been possible without the help of students, parents, teachers

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Danny and Pam Knott are proud to announce the birth of their son, Dylan Wayne Knott. Dylan was born Feb. 11, 2008, at Norton Suburban Hospital, Louisville. He weighed 9 lbs., 9 oz., and was 19 inches long. Grandparents are Gary Knott, Linda Thornhill and Jimmy and Patty Mattingly. He was welcomed home by his big sister, Haley Gail Knott.

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When I close my eyes — even today — while tasting that squash casserole, I am drawn back to that little blonde girl, knees dirty from kneeling in the garden, apron pockets full of the richness of our family garden.

Squash Casserole By Jorena D. Faulkner To submit your own recipe, e-mail, jorena@thenewsstandard.com SUBMITTED PHOTO

Stuart Pepper Middle School held its Rock the Grade book rally During the rally students were honored for their hard work this year and for getting prepared for upcoming testing. Our teachers are like no other; willing to go the extra step to help students get fired up about their academic achievements. Teachers and students performed during the rally and rocked the house.

ABOVE: From the right; Mrs. Cannady, Mrs. Fackler and Mr. Roberts perform during the Rock the Grade book rally with the help of an MCHS Student. BELOW: Students show their spirit during the book rally.

As a child, I can remember the freshness of garden grown vegetables every night on the dinner table. Hours spent planting and cultivating beans, peppers, tomatoes, cabbage, lettuce, green onion, cucumber, squash and the like, paid off throughout the year in quality and quantity — with hours spent canning or freezing what we couldn’t use immediately. I recall my mother finding creative ways to use the annual overflow of vegetables from our garden, in delicious dishes that tasted as if ingredients had been freshly plucked from the vine that very morning. Easy to grow and plentiful in nature, yellow squash became a winter staple. Pulled from the freezer or taken from wax sealed mason jars, my mother made the most delicious squash casserole that graced our pallet virtually every holiday and special occasion in between.

Squash Casserole Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 10 – medium sized yellow squash 1/2 – chopped Vidalia onion 1 – stick butter (cut into 16 pats) 8 oz – half and half 6 cups – shredded cheddar cheese 2 packages – saltine crackers (crushed) 1 tsp salt 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper

Fill large stockpot with water, add ½ tsp salt and bring to a boil. Cap squash (cut off the top and bottom) and wash thoroughly. Slice squash into 1-inch circles and place into boiling water. Add ½ chopped Vidalia onion to pot. Boil squash and onion until soft (app. 8-10 minutes) and drain. Add 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper to squash and onion mixture. In 9 by 13 baking dish, layer: 1 package crushed saltine crackers (on bottom) Top with ½ squash and onion mixture Arrange 8 pats of butter evenly Cover with 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese Repeat. Once layers are complete, pour 8 oz of half and half evenly over top. Bake casserole at 350 degrees for 30-minutes. Place under broiler for the 30-seconds or so to brown top.

SUBMIT YOUR FAVORITE RECIPE PASSED DOWN THROUGH YOUR FAMILY TO SHARE WITH MEADE COUNTY. We would love to publish your recipe along with a photo. Call us 422-4542 and we will come and take a picture, or you can e-mail your recipe and photo to jorena@thenewsstandard.com

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, MARCH 28

Pinewood Derby by Cub Scout Pack 150 Cub Scout Pack 150 held its annual Pinewood Derby at the James R. Allen Freshman Academy on March 1. Everyone involved had a great time racing their custom made derby cars and munching on snacks. The pack is pleased to announce the 2008 Pinewood Derby Winners: 1st place Bean Boyer, 2nd place Logan English, 3rd place Seth Green and 4th place Zach Dawson. The best design was awarded to Dalton Dowdle.

Book sale at the Meade County Public Library. Books, magazines, movies etc. As always, only 25 cents per item. Free Bluegrass and Old-time Music Jam every Friday 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.

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HeartSaver Pediatric First Aid Certification Course 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the EMS Training Center 245 Atwood Street, Corydon Ind. For more information call 812-738-7871. Free movies, popcorn and games every Saturday night from 7 to 10 p.m., Payneville Baptist Church. Everyone welcome. For more information call 496-4446 or 496-4635.

SUNDAY, MARCH 30

Pat Day will give a testimony on his life and discuss his various ministries at the First Baptist Church, Brandenburg, at 7 p.m. For more information call 422-3355.

MONDAY, MARCH 31

District spring break begins, school resumes April 7.

TUESDAY, APRIL 1

Story time will be held at the Meade County Public Library, 10:30 a.m. Hope and healing grief support group, will meet 6 to 7:30 p.m., in the dining room of the Harrison County Hospital, Corydon, Ind.

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Seated left to right are: Tameia Higgins, instructor Kris Wood and Jennifer Halcomb. Standling left to right are: Josh Heberle, Justin Valentine, Monroe Cropes III, Travis Franklin, and Ryan Glenn. Seven students complete first phase of HR program

Seven area residents are the second group to successfully complete the first phase in Elizabethtown Community and Technical College’s “YES I Can” program, when they graduated from the Human Resources tract. Students received certificates from the Society of Human Resource Managers, the leading national human resource organization. Eight students graduated from the program in January. “YES I Can” is a grant-funded program targeting young people between the ages of 17 – 21 who meet certain income, employment and education criteria. The program is a partnership with Lincoln Trail Area Development District and the Lincoln Trail Workforce Investment Board, serving Hardin, Meade, Grayson, Breckinridge, Washington, Nelson, LaRue and Marion Counties. The seven graduates of the Human Resources Program are: Tameia Higgins, of Radcliff; Jennifer Halcomb, of Ekron; Josh Heberle, of Radcliff; Justin Valentine, of Radcliff; Monroe Cropes III, of Radcliff, Travis Franklin, of Radcliff; and Ryan Glenn, of Ekron.

Free Arbor Day trees, red buds and pines will be given out while supplies last at the Meade County Extension office, beginning at 8:30 a.m. There will also be a bake sale held at this time. Yoga at the Meade County Public Library, 10 a.m., noon and 6:30 p.m.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 3

Melt Down Meade County Emotional Eating, Meade County Cooperative Extension Office 6 p.m.

FRIDAY, APRIL 4

LTA Annual Meeting will be held at the First Christian Church 175 East John Rowan Blvd, Bardstown Ky., from 9: 30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Guest speaker: Rodger Bingham, “Kentucky Joe” from the Survivor Series on CBS.

SUNDAY, APRIL 6

Macedonia Christian Church will hold the 2nd meeting and reading of new By-laws and articles at 6 p.m. in the church. A vote will follow. Please attend.

MONDAY, APRIL 7

School resumes after spring break.

TUESDAY, APRIL 8

The Dulcimer Folk Music and Old Time Music Jamming Fest will meet at 7 p.m., at the Vine Grove Community Center. The event is free and open to the public. Everyone is invited to bring your guitar or dulcimer and join in the fun or just bring your smile and enjoy the music.

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Crystal Marie Thornhill, 24 to Bradley Matthew Fackler, 30 both of Brandenburg. Janice Gale Galloway, 57 of Hardinsburg to Mason Darrell Bevill, 71 of Hawesville. Jessica Lynn Knott, 22 of Payneville to James Charles Mills, 27 of Battletown.

Deed Transfers

Justin E. Whitehead to Justin E. Whitehead and Junie M. Whitehead, 0.437 acre on High Street, Hwy. 448 and Lot No. 1 Cedar Hill Subdivision, $17 deed tax. June Whitehead a/k/a Junie M. Whitehead to Justin M. Whitehead and Justin E. Whitehead, property on Hwy. U.S. 60; and lot of Willard Hoskinson and property of corner of B. Mangin; and 0.3316 acre Hwy. 448; and Hwy. 448 corner to H. Crawford, $25 deed tax. Ronald Felts and wife; David R. Felts and wife; Marcia Ellis and husband; and Robert Felts to Terry Helmick and wife, parcel 1, 16.624 acres on plat of Joyce Felts Farm, deed tax $35. Steve Redmon Construction, Inc., a Kentucky Corporation to Erick De Alba and Anaid De Alba, Lot 55 Farmington Estates Subdivision, deed tax $139. Charles L. Johnson and Jackaline Johnson to Timothy Heiman and Joan Heiman, Lot 8 Grayhampton Estates, deed tax $117. Scott E. Miller and Silke A. Miller to Benjamin Aylor and Amanda Aylor, Lot 3 Peaceful Valley, Section 3, deed tax $130. Noel E. Wade and Leslie R. Wade to Al S. Satterfield and Amanda M. Satterfield, 220 Pine Ridge Drive, Brandenburg, deed tax $133.50. Donald Pollard, Jr. and Sheryl Lynn Pollard to Donald Pollard, Jr. and Sheryl Lynn Pollard, property in Meade County next to Stony Point School Road and 26.0355 acres near Stony Point Road, deed tax $23. J. D. Lyons and Edna Lyons to Merrlyn Scott Weaver and Christa D. Weaver, 2125 Old State Road, Brandenburg, deed tax. $152.50. Retirement Properties, LLC to Gregory W. Scott and Tara J. Scott, Lot #1 Windy Valley Estates, deed tax $152. Bill E. Sexton and wife to James F. and Rebecca J. Stiff, revocable living trust, Lot #29 Wilson Place Subdivision, deed tax $17. Joseph E. Richardson and Rebecca Richardson, by and through, Gene McGehee, their attorney in fact to Bella Construction, LLC, by and through Byron Judson Grimes III, a member, Lot #24 Farmington Estates, deed tax $20. Harold D. McIntosh and Katrina Linette McIntosh f/k/a K. Linette Howe to Charles R. Allgeier, Lot #7 Circle K Estates,deed tax $134. Jeff Nott and Joyce Nott to Ronald Carter and Debra Carter, Lot #13 Forest Ridge Estates, deed tax $139. James Nevins and Barbara Nevins to Paul Popham and Edna Popham, 7.278 acre in Meade County, deed tax $17. Estate of Orvel J. Blackburn, by and through George Bottoms, administrator and Rebecca Hollopeter to Jeffrey A. Nott and Joyce Nott, 1.382 acre in Flaherty, Meade County, deed tax $24.50. Jody A. Vanwinkle and Mary E. Vanwinkle to Timothy Custis and Brooke Custis, Lot 13 Skees Farm, deed tax $132.50. David M. Burnett and Diane M. Burnett to James Travis Scott and Erica Scott, Tract #3, 2.1193 Poole Estates, deed tax $100. James D. Skeans and Barbar J. Skeans to Mark Andre Mahalic and Kathy Lynn Mahalic, Lot 32 Poplar Hills Estates, Section III, deed tax $7.50. Chapman, LLC to Mark A. Mahalic and Kathy L. Mahalic, Lot 61 Poplar Hills Estates, Section IV, deed tax $19.50. James David Shacklett and Brenda Jean Shacklett to Jerry Shacklett, married, 1.333 acre on Osborne Road, deed tax $4. Jeff Nott and Joyce Nott

to Elaine Stephens, married, Lot 12 Dove Have Subdivision, deed tax $17. Elisabeth A. Davis, Helen J. Sutton and Luther Gene Sutton to Stanley W. Smith and Sherry L. Smith, Wayne Smith and Henrietta J. Smith, Metes and Bounds property, Meade County, deed tax. $20. Della C. Blankenship Cutchins and Coleman Cutchins to Donny Blankenship and Teresa Blankenship, Lot 12, 1.1705 Lucille Skelton estate property, deed tax $4. Dana M. Filburn to Dana M. Filburn, 16 acres, property in Meade County, deed tax $17. Robert E. Cummings to Terry L. Mitchell, Lot 23 River Cliff Subdivision, deed tax $168.50. Gordon Board and Bernett Board to Larry French, married, Lots 2, 3 & 4 Twin Fawn Estates, Section 1, deed tax $22. Larry French and Stacy French to Gordon Board and Bernett Board, Lots 2, 3 & 4 Twin Fawn Estates, Section 1, deed tax $10. Amy Humphrey to Thomas L. Collins and Sheila Collins, Lots 12 and 13 Marjorie Hardesty Farm, deed tax $40. John A. Sirianni; and Bluegrass Holdings of Florida, Inc. d/b/a Bluegrass Holdings, Inc.; and Capital One Bank; and William Stogsdill; and Rachel Heavrin; and Roger Kearton; and Doe Valley Association, Inc.; and Carolyn Bislik-Ferro; and Ira Resource Associates, Inc. to Robert Stites and Katie Stites, Lot 261 and 363 Audubon Woods, deed tax $20. John A. Sirianni; and Bluegrass Holdings of Florida, Inc. d/b/a Bluegrass Holdings, Inc.; and Capital One Bank; and William Stogsdill; and Rachel Heavrin; and Roger Kearton; and Doe Valley Association, Inc.; and Carolyn Bislik-Ferro; and Ira Resource Associates, Inc. to Rodney Sanford and Ruth Sandford, Lot 244 Pine Point, deed tax $20. John A. Sirianni; and Bluegrass Holdings of Florida, Inc. d/b/a Bluegrass Holdings, Inc.; and Capital One Bank; and William Stogsdill; and Rachel Heavrin; and Roger Kearton; and Doe Valley Association, Inc.; and Carolyn Bislik-Ferro; and Ira Resource Associates, Inc. to Pensco Trust Company, custodian, FBO Larry Tonogan IRA #TO062, Lot 98 Hickory Hills Section, deed tax $20. John A. Sirianni; and Bluegrass Holdings of Florida, Inc. d/b/a Bluegrass Holdings, Inc.; and Capital One Bank; and William Stogsdill; and Rachel Heavrin; and Roger Kearton; and Doe Valley Association, Inc.; and Carolyn Bislik-Ferro; and Ira Resource Associates, Inc. to Pensco Trust Company, custodian, FBO Lois J. Rice IRA #RI166, Lot 280 Doe Valley Green Section, deed tax $23. Michael L. Adams and Angela Adams to William T. Price and Terri Price, Lot #104 The Knobs Subdivision, deed tax $52.50. OB Properties, LLC to Andrew G. Etheridge and Andrea J. Etheridge, Lot 69 Station Subdivision, deed tax $117. Andrew G. Etheridge and Andrea J. Etheridge, Lot 50 Point Salem Development, deed tax $157. Kevin J. Filburn to Dana M. Filburn, 16 acre, Flaherty in Meade County, deed tax $17. Eric Clifford and Crystal Clifford to Gordon D. Board and Bernett Board, $55,000. Gordon D. Board and Bernett Board to Eric Clifford and Crystal Clifford, property in Meade County. Willard Ray Smiley and Virgina E. Smiley to Russell Williams and Charles P. Bolin, Lot #23 Primrose Estate.

Brandenburg Police Department 03/14/08 12:43 p.m. Gene Pence of Brandenburg was stopped on the bypass in a 2004 Cadillac. Arnold

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Duncan, Jr. of Payneville, was stopped on the bypass behind Mr. Pence in a 1990 Nissan. Melissa Gardner of Brandenburg, was traveling on the bypass in a 2005 Dodge Caravan and did not stop and collided into the rear of Mr. Duncan causing him to hit the rear of Mr. Pence. Ms. Gardner’s vehicle was towed from the scene with moderate damage. Mr. Duncan’s vehicle received minor damage. Mr. Pence’s vehicle received very minor damage. Report BPD08030 was filed by Officer Singleton. 03/20/08 11:31 a.m. Wanda Ely of Laconia Indiana, was stopped on the bypass in a 1996 Chevy Blazer. Adam Aubrey of Brandenburg was driving a 1997 Ford Ranger owned by Trimac Transportation. Mr. Aubrey stated that he thought Ms. Ely had taken off but had not and collided into the rear of Ms. Ely. Both vehicle received minor damage. Report BPD08031 was filed by Officer Singleton. 03/22/08 8:38 p.m. Tasha Salyer of Brandenburg, was traveling north on the bypass in a 2002 Ford Windstar when a deer ran into her path. Ms. Sayler was unable to avoid hitting the deer. The vehicle was towed from the scene with moderate damage. Report BPD08032 was filed by Officer Singleton. 03/22/08 2:21 p.m. Joshua Raley of Irvington, was stopped for the red light on the bypass at Old State road in a 1995 Honda. Robert Warren, III, of Brandenburg, was driving a 1987 Chevy Monte Carlo. Mr. Warren stated that he turned around to check something in the back seat and when he turned back around he collided into the rear of Mr. Raley. Mr. Warren’s vehicle received minor damage. Mr. Raley’s vehicle received very minor damage. Report BPD08033 was filed by Officer Singleton.

Building Permits 03/24/08 Thomas Collins Hwy 823 Webster, Ky., 2008 doublewide, $82.50. 03/24/08 Jim Stanley 94 Allen Road Brandenburg, Ky., 2008 doublewide $82.50 03/24/08 Rose Shacklett 365 Hobbs Reesor Vine Grove, Ky., attached garage $55.

Meade County Sheriff Department 03/10/08 2:05 p.m. James Stiverson of Vine Grove, was northbound on Thompson lane crossing the intersection of US 60 in a 1978 Chevy. Mary Warford of Ekron, was traveling west on US 60 in a 2001 Buick Century. Mr. Stiverson was crossing the intersection and struck Ms. Warford in the passenger side. Mr. Stevenson ’s vehicle went off the roadway and came to rest on the passenger side. Ms. Warford’s vehicle went off the roadway and came to rest on Thompson lane. Upon arrival at the scene, Sherry Haney of Louisville, stated that she was driving the 1978 Chevy. Witness at the scene stated that she was not the driver. They stated that a male subject was driving and that he got out of the vehicle and got into Ms. Haney’s vehicle and left the scene. Ms. Haney admitted that she was not the driver. Both vehicle were towed from the scene with severe damage. Report 08-0081 was filed by Officer Robinson. 03/17/08 9:03 p.m. Charles Hilton of Vine Grove, was eastbound on Kentucky 144 in a 1998 Chevrolet pickup. Adam Lancaster of Ekron, was backing from the westbound lane on Kentucky 144 in a 2005 Chevrolet pickup pulling a trailor. As Mr. Lancaster was backing in Mr. Hilton struck Mr. Lancaster in the left side. Mr. Hilton stated that he did not see Mr. Lancaster. Mr. Hilton’s vehicle was towed from the scene with moderate damage. Mr. Lancaster vehicle received moderate damage but remained in service. Report 08-0085 was filed by Officer Wright. 03/19/08 5:24 p.m. Joseph Oliver of Irvington, was northbound on Ken-

tucky 79 in a 2007 Toyota Rav. Mr. Oliver went off the roadway, struck a tree and overturned coming to a rest on its side. The vehicle was towed from the scene with moderate to severe damage. Report 08-0086 was filed by Officer Robinson. 03/19/08 6:04 p.m. Loyd Basham, Jr., of Brandenburg, was attempting to pull out from a driveway to go south on Kentucky 79 in a 1992 Ford F-150. Mr. Basham was distracted and did not see a 2001 Ford Escort driven by Britney Jordon of Brandenburg. Mr. Basham pulled from the driveway and Ms. Jordon struck Mr. Basham in the left side. Both vehicle were towed from the scene with moderate damage. Report 08-0087 was filed by Officer Robinson.

District Court 03/12/08 continue from 3/21/08 issue Rebecca Lynn Adkins, 30, theft by unlawful taking/disp shoplifting under $300-pled guilty, 30 days probated 2 years after serving 3 days (10 hours credit), no public offenses, stay out of Kroger. Casey R. Bishop, 19, truancy-student 18 but not yet 21-pled not guilty pretrial conference 06/18/08. Deanne Lynne Dutton, 30, theft by deception including cold checks under $300-pled not guilty pretrial conference 03/26/08. Rebecca Rae PophamSmith, 22, 3 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300-pled not guilty pretrial conference 03/19/08. Jessica M. Armstrong, 22, theft by deception including cold checks under $300-pled guilty 10 days probated 2 years after serving 1 hour, no public offense, write no checks. Melanie J. Langdon, 18, truancy-student 18 but not yet 21-pled not guilty pretrial conference 06/18/08. Steven Lee Wilson, 29, theft by deception including cold checks under $300-pled not guilty pretrial conference 03/19/08. Steven Lee Wilson, 29, 10 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300-pled not guilty pretrial conference 03/19/08. Joseph J. Cox, 45, 2 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. John Lee Lampson, 30, theft by deception including cold checks under $300-pled not guilty pretrial conference 03/26/08. Kevin Eugene Staples, 45, probation violation-continued 03/19/08. Kevin Eugene Staples, 45, use/possess drug paraphernalia 1st offense; disorderly conduct 1st degree-pled not guilty pretrial conference 03/19/08. Jeremy Scott Thompson, 30, failure of non-owner operator to maintain required insurance 1st-pled guilty 90 days probated 2 years, no public offenses, no driving without valid license and insurance, pay restitution of $616. Jeremy Scott Thompson, 30, 2 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300-pled not guilty pretrial conference 05/07/08. Kevin M. Ryan, 50, 2 counts of selling alcoholic beverages to minors 1st offense-dismissed on commonwealth motion. Michelle Clark, 40, unlawful transaction with minor 3rd degree-continued 06/18/08. Gary Wayne Rhea, 45, assault 4th degree domestic violence no visible injurycontinued 09/10/08. John Leo Terry, Jr., 52, assault 4th degree domestic violence no visible injurycontinued 09/10/08. Mason L. Meade, 21, criminal mischief 2nd degree-continued 03/26/08. Joseph J. Cox, 45, 3 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300pled guilty 10 days probated 2 years after serving 1 hour consecutively, no public offenses, write no checks. Bryan E. Raines, 41, care-

Friday, March 28, 2008 less driving; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs 1st offense-pretrial conference 04/30/08 and jury trial 05/09/08. Richard Glenn Hobbs, 31, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs 1st offensecontinued 03/26/08. Brandon Tyler Buchanan, 26, assault 4th degree child abuse-continued 04/30/08. Douglas Edward Allen Sr., 47, assault 4th degree domestic violence no visible injury-pretrial conference 06/04/08-jury trial 06/06/08. Stacie Jo Smiley, 36, 2 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300-continued 03/26/08. William Chad Brown, 18, criminal trespass 2nd degree-pled guilty, fine $100, 30 days probated 2 years, no public offenses, no further violations/traffic citations; reckless driving-pled guilty fine $100 plus costs. Randall E. Greenwell, 49, possession of marijuana; use/possess drug paraphernalia 1st offense-continued 03/26/08. Shawn M. Hayes, 21, possession of marijuana; use/ possess drug paraphernalia 1st offense-continued 03/26/08. April M. Tellez, 25, theft by deception including cold checks under $300-pled guilty 10 days probated 2 years after serving 1 hour, no public offenses, write no checks. Heather L. Thomas, 20, possession of marijuana; use/possess drug paraphernalia 1st offense-continued 03/26/08. Angela Kay Martin, 28, poss controlled substance 3rd degree 1st offense; controlled substance prescription not in original container 1st-continued 03/19/08. Ruth Ann Straney, 41, possession of marijuana; controlled substance prescription not in original container 2nd; poss controlled substance 3rd degree 1st offense-continued 03/26/08. Kenny L. Hurt, 29, assault 4th degree domestic violence no visible injury; disorderly conduct 1st degree; alcohol intoxication in a public place 1st & 2nd; criminal mischief 3rd degree-continued 04/16/08. Shannon Marie Gamble, 40, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs 2nd offense; controlled substance prescription not in original container; possession of marijuana-continued 03/26/08. Scott Robert Kessler, 25, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs 1st offense-continued 03/26/08. Jeremy Sean Cummins, 34, careless driving; operating vehicle with expired operators license; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs 1st offense; possess open alcohol beverage container in a motor vehicle-continued 03/19/08. John D. Hesler, 64, speeding 24 mph over limit-dismissed on commonwealth motion. Karl L. Jenkins, 43, speeding 19 mph over limit-amended to 9 mph-pled guilty $18 plus cost. Crystal Ann Cundiff, 25, careless driving; operating on suspended/revoked operators license; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs 2nd offense; possess open alcohol beverage container in a motor vehicle-pretrial conference 04/30/08, jury trial 05/09/08. Christopher C. Damaso, 18, speeding 15 mph over limit-fine $30 plus costs. James H. Yates, speeding 19 mph over limit-assign to state traffic school; failure of non-owner operator to maintain required insurance 1st-pled guilty, 90 days probated 2 years, no public offenses, no driving without valid license and insurance. Joseph M. Jarboe, 21, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol 1st offense-pretrial conference 04/30/08-jury trial 05/09/08. Mary Jo Hockman, 33, careless driving; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol 1st offense-pretrial conference 05/07/08 jury trial 05/23/08.

Christy Ann Santellanes, 42, 5 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300-failure to appear. Christy Ann Santellanes, 42, theft by deception including cold checks under $300-failure to appear. Christy Ann Santellanes, 42, unlawful transaction with minor 3rd degree-failure to appear. Christy Ann Santellanes, 42, 16 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300-failure to appear. Allen T. Kinder, 31, 4 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300-continued 03/26/08. Allen T. Kinder, 31, 6 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300-continued 03/26/08. Mark Anthony Collins, 33, stalking 2nd degree-continued 03/19/08. Mark Anthony Collins, 33, menacing; terroristic threatening 3rd degree-continued 03/19/08. Michael F. Faro, 41, probation revocation hearingcontinued 03/26/08. Michael F. Faro, 41, probation revocation hearingcontinued 03/26/08. Michael F. Faro, 41, operating on suspended/ revoked operators licensecontinued 03/26/08. Sean Christopher Jackson, 25, probation revocation hearing-failure to appear. Sean Christopher Jackson, 25, no/expired registration plates-failure to appear. Kina Rhea Lucas, 42, 3 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300-mail court notice 03/19/08. Kina Rhea Lucas, 42, 21 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300-mail court notice 03/19/08. Roger Phillip Barnett, Jr., 40, probation revocation hearing-continued 03/19/08. Roger Phillip Barnett, Jr., 40, possession of marijuana; controlled substance prescription not in original container; poss controlled substance 3rd degree 1st offense-amended to poss of controlled substance-continued 03/19/08. James Robert Stiverson, 32, probation revocation hearing-continued w/8-T-175. James Robert Stiverson, 32, operating on suspended/revoked operators license; failure to produce insurance card; improper registration plate; no/expired registration plates; failure ro register transfer of motor vehicle-failure to appear. Benjamin D. Roberts, 19, 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 a parked position; failure to illuminate head lamps; leaving scene of accident/ failure to render aid or assistance; reckless driving; speeding 15 mph over limitcontinued 04/14/08. Joshua Walter Wemes, 24, criminal mischief 1st degree; criminal mischief 3rd degree; leaving scene of accident/ failure to render aid or assistance-waived to grand jury 04/14/08. Willie Lee Dale, Jr., 26, careless driving-pled guilty fine $25 plus costs; carrying a concealed deadly weapon-pled guilty, 6 months probated 2 years, no public offenses, fine $100, agreed order entered for weapon forfeited and vehicle forfeited to BCPD; enhancement traffic in marijuana less than 8 oz. 1st offense-amended to traffic in marijuana less than 8 oz. 1st offense-pled guilty 12 months probated 2 years after serving 8 months (7 hours credited), no public offenses, poss no alcohol, ill-drugs/drug paraphernalia, waive rights to search and seizures; use/possess drug paraphernalia 1st offense-pled guilty 6 months probated 2 years after serving 10 days consecutively no public offenses, poss no alcohol, ill-drugs/drug paraphernalia, waive rights to searches and seizures. See COURT, A11

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Friday, March 28, 2008

Meade County Clothes Closet location is moving

THE NEWS STANDARD/JORENA FAULKNER

Demolition crews finish bringing down the Meade County Clothes Closet building last week. The building was severely damage during last month’s F-1 Tornado. The Meade County Clothes Closet location is moving to 2320 By-pass Road, next to Snap Fitness.

Court From page A10 Eric Matthew Whelan, 24, probation violation-20 days jail revoked. Jacob Edward Hall, 34, probation violation-failure to appear. Charles W. Hubbard, 46, fugitive from another statecontinued 05/14/08. Martin A. Clements, 45, probation violation-admitted 30 days jail revoked. Mark Allen Roden, 41, shock probation granted. Randall Jon Moseley, 42, theft by failure to make required disposition of property over $300; failure to surrender revoked operators license-continued 07-16-08.

Retail Food Establishment Report 03/11/08 Golden China Buffet 90% same day follow up 95%-chicken with broccoli 110 degrees, Mongolian chicken 120 degrees, hot and spicy shrimp with chicken 120 degrees all voluntarily destroyed; general tai’s chicken 140 degrees, rice 145 degrees, fried rice 160 degrees; ice scoop in poor repair; bamboo shoots 1 gallon can dented; mandarin orange segments dented can both removed from shelf; floors in and around food equipment unclean; cold unit lacks thermometer; dumpster lip open. 03/13/08 Flaherty Elementary 100% 03/17/08 Ekron Elementary 100% 03/17/08 Children R’ Us 100% 03/20/08 Brandenburg Primary 99% Test strips needed for santizer. 03/20/08 David T. Wilson Elementary 100%

District Court 03/19/08 Eric Todd Hall, 29, failure to comply with sex offender registration-pled not guilty preliminary hearing 04/02/08. Matthew Kenneth Ammons, 31, receiving stolen property over $300-pled not guilty preliminary hearing 03/26/08. Gary Allen Lane, 39, operating on suspended/ revoked operators license; failure to surrender revoked operators license; possession of marijuana; use/possess drug paraphernalia 1st offense; wanton endangerment 1st degree-pled not guilty preliminary hearing 03/26/08. Thomas Wayne Rogers, 46, use/possess drug paraphernalia 1st offenseamended to poss of drug paraphernalia 2nd offensepled not guilty preliminary hearing 03/26/08. Kevin M. Chambers, 18, speeding 13 mph over limitassign to state traffic school; possession of alcoholic beverage by a minor-pled guilty fine $25 plus cost. Joseph E. Harper, 42, confinement and control of dogs at night-pled guilty fine $50 plus costs, 30 days probated 2 years, keep dogs restrained at all times and confined. Kyle L. Risinger, 19, disorderly conduct; criminal trespassing 3rd degree-pled not guilty pretrial conference 03/26/08. Robert E. Witt, 61, theft

by unlawful taking/disp shoplifting under $300-pled not guilty pretrial conference 04/02/08. Janet Lynn Ratcliff, 32, 3 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300-pled not guilty pretrial conference 04/02/08. Jian J. Chen, 20, possession of marijuana; use/possess drug paraphernalia 1st offense; possession of burglary tools; controlled substance prescription not in original container 1st-pled not guilty pretrial conference 03/26/08. Lee Hardin Pollock, 32, no/expired registration plates-dismissed on proof; no/expired Kentucky registration receipt-dismissed on proof; 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. Cassie Leigh Ketzel, 20, failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security 1st-pled guilty, 90 days probated 2 years, no public offenses, no driving without valid license and insurance; no/expired other state registration receipt-pled guilty fine $25; Kentucky resident using out of state licenseamended to no operator license in possession-pled guilty fine $50. Richard G. Rhodes, Jr., 54, rear license not illuminated; improper lane usage/vehicles keep to right except to pass; driving on DUI suspended license 1st offense-pled not guilty pretrial conference 04/02/08. Chris Edward Dezarn, 36, failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security 1st ; disregarding stop sign; operating on suspended/ revoked operators licensepled not guilty pretrial conference 04/02/08; no/ expired registration platesdismissed on proof; no/expired Kentucky registration receipt-dismissed on proof. Giles W. Thompson, 45, speeding 16 mph over limit-pled guilty, fine $32 plus costs; operating on suspended/revoked operators license-amended to no operators license in possession-fine $50. Andrew Leland Burke, 20, operating on suspended/revoked operators license-pled not guilty pretrial conference 03/26/08. Kyle Risinger, 19, disregarding stop sign-pled not guilty pretrial conference 03/26/08. Kyle Risinger, 19, improper start from parked position-pretrial conference 03/26/08. Alexandria Louise Griffith, 24, alcohol intoxication in a public place 1st and 2nd; disorderly conduct 2nd degree; assault 3rd degree; endangering the welfare of a minor-pled not guilty preliminary hearing 03/26/08. James R. Smith, 33, flagrant non support-pled not guilty preliminary hearing 04/02/08. Oscar Velazquez, 24, operating vehicle with expired operators license-dismissed on proof. Jeri Decker, 32, assault 4th degree domestic violence minor injury-amended to disorderly conduct-pled guilty 90 days probated 2 years after serving 20 days (17 hours credit); no public offenses, no close contact with Nicholas and Amber Evans, possess no guns and weapons, possess no alcohol, ill-drugs/drug paraphernalia, weapons to be returned to owner; wanton

endangerment 1st degreedismissed on commonwealth motion. Roger George Furnival, 64, criminal trespassing 3rd degree-dismissed on commonwealth motion. Tony W. Humphrey, 46, theft by deception including cold checks under $300-failure to appear. Ricky Wayne Arms, 40, assault 4th degree domestic violence minor injury-continued 09/17/08. Albert R. Flieg, 37, 3 counts of cruelty to animals 2nd degree-pled guilty 12 months probated 2 years after serving 60 days consecutively, no public offenses, no alcohol, ill-drugs/drug paraphernalia, own no animals. Briant L. Martin, 23, improper lane usage/vehicle keep right except to passdismissed on commonwealth motion. Courtney A. Scott, 18, truancy student 18 but not yet 21-continued 06/18/08. Justin K. Swink, 18, truancy student 18 but not yet 21-continued 06/18/08. Effaika D. Young-Hoo, 24, theft of services under $300-continued 05/07/08. Glenwood Prunell Jones, 43, 9 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300-continued 04/16/08. Angela Kay Martin, 28, possess controlled substance 3rde degree 1st offense; controlled substance prescription not in original container-continued 07/16/08. Jimmy A. Brock, 28, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs 1st offensepled guilty, fine $200 plus costs, 30 days probated 2 years after serving 2 days (1 day credit), 90 days license suspension; reckless driving-dismissed on commonwealth motion; possession of marijuana-pled guilty, 6 months probated 2 years after serving 10 days consecutively, no public offenses, possess no alcohol, ill-drugs/drug paraphernalia, waive rights to searches and seizures; speeding 15 mph over limit-pled guilty fine $30; one headlight-dismissed on commonwealth motion. Lawrence Wayne Compton, 37, terroristic threatening 3rd degree-pled guilty, 12 months probated 2 years after serving 10 days, no public offenses, no close contact with and stay 500 feet away from Serena Jenkins, possess no alcohol, illdrugs/drug paraphernalia. Jeremy Sean Cummins, 34, careless driving; operating vehicle with expired operators license; operating motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs 1st offense; possess open alcohol beverage container in a motor vehicle-continued 03/26/08. Christopher Allen Perks, 40, failure of non-owner operator to maintain required insurance-pled guilty probated 2 years, no public offenses, no driving without valid license and insurance; failure to comply instructional permit-amended to no operators license in possession-pled guilty fine $25. Brandon Mark Jaggers, 25, speeding 15 mph over limit; improper equipment; failure to produce insurance card-continued 04/30/08. Debra Wil Nugent, 50, disregarding stop sign-continued 04/08/08. Keith A. Jeffries, 49, operating on suspended/ revoked operators licensecontinued 04/09/08.

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Levi J. Stith, 28, no tail lamps-pled guilty fine $25; operating motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs 1st offense-pled guilty fine $200 plus cost 30 days probated 2 years after serving 2 days (11 hours credit), 90 days license suspension. Paul Kevin Trulock, 34, reckless driving-dismissed on commonwealth motion; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs 2nd offense-pled guilty fine $500 plus costs, 6 months probated 2years after serving 12 days (12 days credit), 18 months license suspension. Mikalynn Marie Elder, 28, disorderly conduct 2nd degree-pled guilty 90 days probated 2 years, no public offenses, possess no alcohol, ill-drugs/drug paraphernalia, no close contact and stay 500 feet away from Larry Compton. Mikalynn Marie Elder, 28, assault 4th degree domestic violence minor injury-amended to disorderly conduct 2nd degree-pled guilty 90 days consecutively, probated 2 years, no public offenses, possess no alcohol, ill-drugs/drug paraphernalia, no close contact and stay 500 feet away from Larry Compton. Michael Pfeiffer, 24, 5 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300-continued 04/2/08. Michael Pfeiffer, 24, 3 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300-continued 04/2/08. Rebecca R. Popham, 22, alcohol intoxication in a public place 1st and 2nd offense-pled guilty, fine $25 plus costs. Rebecca Rae PophamSmith, 22, 3 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300-continued 04/2/08. Debra Ann Earle, 52, 8 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300-continued 03/26/08. Debra Ann Earle, 52, 13 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300-continued 03/26/08. Debra Ann Earle, 52, 5 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300-continued 03/26/08. Debra Ann Earle, 52, 1

counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300-continued 03/26/08. Debra Ann Earle, 52, probation revocation hearingcontinued 03/26/08. Mark Anthony Collins, 33, stalking 2nd degree-continued 03/26/08. Mark Anthony Collins, 33, menacing; terroristic threatening 3rd degree-continued 03/26/08. Kina Rhea Lucas, 42, 3 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300-continued 04/09/08. Kina Rhea Lucas, 42, 21 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300-continued 04/09/08. Kevin Eugene Staples, 45, probation violation-continued 03/26/08. Kevin Eugene Staples, 45, possession of marijuana; use/possess drug paraphernalia 1st offense; disorderly conduct 1st degree-continued 03/26/08. Steven Lee Wilson, 29, theft by deception including cold checks under $300-failure to appear. Steven Lee Wilson, 29, 10 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300-failure to appear. Morgan Carl, 49, pretrial conference-pled guilty 10 days probated 2 years after serving 1 day (5 days credit), no public offenses, write no checks. Morgan Carl, 49, pretrial conference-pled guilty 10 days probated 2 years after serving 1 day consecutively(5 days credit), no public offenses, write no checks. Morgan Carl, 49, pretrial conference-pled guilty 10 days probated 2 years after serving 1 day consecutively(5 days credit), no public offenses, write no checks. Joshua Paul Lynch, 27, probation violation-continued 03/26/08. Michael Dutchske, 3 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300-pled guilty 10 days probated 2 years after serving 1 hour consecutively, no public offense, write no checks. Johnny R. Hayes, 36, probation violation-remand per county attorney. Wendy N. Bennett, 29, probation violation-continued 03/26/08.

Michael Jared Richardson, 25, probation violationadmitted 90 days jail revoked (2 days credit). Sharon R. Yates, 46, possession of marijuana; use/ possess drug paraphernalia 2nd or > offense; cultivation of marijuana <5 plants 1st offense-continued 03/26/08. Scotty Manson Collins, 32, receiving stolen property over $300; theft by unlawful taking/disp from auto <$300; criminal mischief 3rd degree-continued 04/02/08. Brian Keith Taulbee, 23, receiving stolen property over $300; criminal mischief 2nd degree-continued 04/02/08. Dennis Matin Hill, Jr., 28, fleeing or evading police 1st degree; fleeing or evading police 2nd degree; wanton endangerment 1st degree police officer; reckless driving; failure to notify address change to department of transportation; resisting arrest; receiving stolen property over $300-waived to grand jury 04/14/08. Allan Wayne Hill, 29, possession of burglary tools; receiving stolen property over $300-waived to grand jury 04/14/08. Roger Phillip Barnett, Jr., 40, possession of marijuana; controlled substance prescription not in original container 1st; possess controlled substance 3rd degree 2nd or > offense-continued 03/26/08. Roger Phillip Barnett, Jr., 40, probation revocation hearing-continued 03/26/08. Michael Vincent Hardcastle, 23, driving on DUI suspended license 1st offense; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs 2nd offense; 6 counts of wanton endangerment 1st degree; leaving the scene of accident/failure to render aid or assistance; use/possess drug paraphernalia 1st offense; no/ expired registration plates; unauthorized use of motor vehicle 1st offense-probable cause found held to grand jury 04/14/08. Michael Vincent Hardcastle, 23, probation revocation hearing-continued 05/07/08.

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FRANKFORT, Ky. — With events like spring break and prom just around the corner, many young people start to prepare by hitting the tanning bed. This tanning season, tanning business owners need to be aware of new health regulations designed to protect the public, particularly young people, who frequently use tanning beds and booths. These laws, amended by the Kentucky legislature

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don’t realize the dangers of tanning bed use and are unknowingly putting themselves at risk. The changes made to state law regulating tanning facilities were designed to protect the public and inform them about the dangers of tanning.” State law now requires parental consent for children and teenagers and directs that tanning establishments offer proper warnings, eye protection and documentation of use. The regulations also require that people

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with the 6th Indiana for nearly two years. The unit hosts living history exhibits and participates in Civil War reenactments at various locations throughout the spring and summer months, including Civil War Days — held this year on July 12-13 — in Brandenburg. Civil War Days — which is hosted bi-annually by the Meade County Public Library with city assistance — brings Union and Confederate soldiers to Meade County to reenact the Brandenburg Crossing of “Morgan’s Raid.” The military endeavor occurred on July 7-8, 1863 when Brig. Gen. John Hunt Morgan’s Confederate cavalry rode over 1,000 miles in 46 days from Tennessee to northern Ohio, crossing the Ohio River into Indiana at Brandenburg. “They (the 6th Indiana Vol. Inf. Co. A.) are part of a group that comes to our Civil War reenactment which the library puts on every other year,” said James Mitchell, director of the Meade County Library. “Last time we had about 150 reenactors. This year we will have Morgan’s Raid, we’ll also have all the camps down there, and we’ll have several battles and a camp dance. The reenactors will come in their traditional outfits and we’ll have traditional music.” At this year’s Civil War

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Heavy rainfall caused flooding across the state over the last few weeks. Locally, the Ohio River overflowed its banks, submerging Riverfront Park in Brandenburg. Soccer fields, pavilions, sidewalks and boat ramps were hidden by the murky brown water. More rain, and possible thunderstorms, are expected tonight.

Days celebration, Mitchell say’s there will be some new and welcome additions to the festival. “This year we will have music throughout the day,” said Mitchell. “Authentic bands walking around playing. And we’ll have sports this year. Back then they use to play cricket, so someone who knows will bring his cricket equipment and anyone in the audience can learn how to play cricket.” Franke has been a Civil War buff all of his life, but he didn’t become an active participant in reenactments until his son asked him about camping with the 6th Indiana. “My son Jacob wanted to camp out,” Franke said. “We camped out with (the 6th Indiana) one weekend, and it kind of started from there.” The living history exhibit on March 14-15 was set up by members of the 6th Indiana and included period weapons, uniforms and housing along with other various authentic Civil War era items. It also featured a traditional breakfast. “We made up some biscuits and everything,” Franke said. “We fried the biscuits in bacon grease — that’s an old technique that’s been around a long time. If you wanted gravy, you would take the flour that you had left over from the biscuits and throw that into the grease. Civil War soldiers would have some ‘hardtack’ — which is a real tough cracker — it was a tooth breaker basically. The

were created to protect the public by providing adequate warnings about tanning beds and booths,” said Hacker. “The goal is to prevent overuse of tanning facilities and overexposure to potentially dangerous UV radiation.” For more information or questions, business owners may contact Meade County Environmental Office at (270) 422-5919 or the Department for Public Health’s Food Safety Branch at (502) 564-7181.

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Fort Knox Garrison Commander Col. Mark Needham. “The point is to educate people about what Fort Knox and the surrounding areas have to offer,” Powell said. “Some people will make the move and relocate to Fort Knox and others won’t … we’ve had a positive response to what Meade County has to offer.” Powell said the county’s low housing costs, the quality of its schools, its low crime rates and its proximity to post are all assets that civilians and military personnel are responding to well during the road trips.

ning devices. Sample forms can be found at http://chfs.ky.gov/dph/ info/phps/food. Forms are also available at your local health department. In addition, tanning business owners or operators must register with their local health department. The mandated registration fee is $20 per establishment and will be valid for one calendar year. Permit fees for facilities are valid from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31. “These new measures

The Meade County Public Library is working with area businesses, teachers, media and resource coordinators to host an essay contest for local fifth- and sixth-graders entitled “Why My Mother Deserves a Makeover.” The winning essayist’s mother will receive a makeover including hair, nails and facial/makeup, will receive flowers, meals, and gift certificates from area businesses, including Ray’s Ford, SNAP Fitness, Designs by Mary, Curves, Jan’s Hair Classics, Bluegrass Therapeutic Massage, Super 8, Bran-

denburg Eye care, Barbie’s Nails, Brenda’s Hair Salon, Mr. Gatti’s, McDonald’s, Jail House Pizza, Cox’s, Dairy Queen, Sculptured Designs, and You’ve Been Framed — to name a few. Library personnel will judge, and the winner will be announced by May 9. If you are interested in donating prizes, gift certificates, or supplies for the contest, or would like more information, please contact James Mitchell or Donna Fackler at the Meade County Public Library 270-422-2094, e-mail askus@kvnet.org or visit the library Web site at www.meadereads.org.

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TOP: 6th Indiana Vol. Infantry, Co. A. reenactors Jacob Franke, left, and his father, Eddie Franke, center, stoke a fire along with fellow Union soldier, Jesse Durham. LEFT: Micah Trent, left, representing the Tar Water Mess, and Shannon Jefferies, right, from the 6th Kentucky Vol. Infantry Co. C., stand guard outside of the living history exhibit.

ration was a hardtack, saltpork — and if they had coffee — they would put all of this into a cup. They would take the coffee in boiling water, take the hardtack and crush it up into the coffee, and then cut up some salt-pork and put that into the cup and that would be their meal.” Hardtack — also known as Pilot bread, ship’s biscuit or sea biscuit/bread — is a simple type of cracker or biscuit made from flour, water and salt. The name is derived from the British sailor slang for food, “tack.” Josiah Bent of Milton,

Mass., developed hardtack in 1801. Bent sold the 3-inch by 3-inch non-perishable food item to Union and Confederate storehouses during the American Civil War. His company still sells hardtack to Civil War reenactors today. “They didn’t eat the best food,” Franke said. Over the course of the twoday living history exhibit, visitors to the library were sidetracked by the smell of camp smoke and the sight of armed Union soldiers, peaking the curiosity of a group of nearly 20 young people who were there to attend an event

in the library annex. “One of the interesting things was the kids on Friday night,” Franke said. “They were having a birthday-slashconcert at the (library) annex. We had a lot of them coming up to us and asking questions. It was really interesting.” Franke enjoys the smaller nature of the living history exhibits versus the large-scale events, citing the enhanced personal level of communication and one-on-one educational opportunities. “When people come into the smaller events — like our living history event — they

have more time to sit with you,” Franke said. “To talk with you and get a sense of the sights, sounds and smells of camp.” Mitchell has given the group of reenactors an open invitation to exhibit. “I’ve left them an invitation to come back anytime,” said Mitchell. “Anytime they can come out here and create opportunity for kids and adults to go up there and talk with them and learn a little bit about the Civil War history and what it was actually like to camp out, they’re welcome.”

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ON DECK March 29 Greenwave Baseball LaRue County 11 a.m. Lady Waves Softball Christian AcademyLouisville Tournament 12 p.m. Greenwave/Lady Wave Track @ Western Hills Invite TBA March 31 Greenwave Baseball Central Hardin 6 p.m. April 3 Lady Wave Softball @ Southern 4:30 p.m. April 4 Lady Wave Softball @ Tates Creek-Braken Co. TBA April 7 Lady Wave Softball Fort Knox 7:00 p.m. Greenwave Baseball Owensboro County April 8 Greenwave/Lady Wave Tennis Central Hardin 4:30 p.m.

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Cross-country stars crossover into track success By Ben Achtabowski sports@thenewsstandard.com After a girls cross-country sixthplace finish last fall and a good season by the boys team, both track teams look to be strong in the midto long-distance events this spring. “We don’t have a strong sprinting group,” track head coach Larry Garner said. “Most of our runners are mid- to long- distance runners, that just happens to be the make-up of the school.” Both the girls and boys track teams are youthful, with a hearty turnout of freshmen and sophomores. “We’re a pretty young team,” Garner said. “We have about six or seven seniors. We are still made up of mainly sophomores and freshmen. We have a lot of people out for the team, which is always nice.” The girls squad has three standout runners — Shelby Jenkins, Marley Stanfield and Tiffany Brown. “Our girl’s team is a pretty good squad,” Garner said. “We have three

girls that are the leaders of the team and can get us to the state level.” Shelby Jenkins, as a sophomore, is an outstanding athlete for the Lady Waves, who was a state qualifier for the 800-meter run last year. In the finals, she ran a 2:23.95 for a ninthplace finish. During the fall she juggled soccer and cross-country during the same season. Jenkins also looks to aid in several relay teams. Stanfield is another middle distance runner, who will run the 400-meter and 800-meter events. Garner feels her best event is the 800-meter run and she can make a run for states this year, too. As only an eighth-grader, Stanfield has already made a name for herself. Brown is heading into her freshmen year and qualified for the state meet last year. She made it to the state meet for the 300-meter hurdles, which is unheard of according to Garner. “Being in hurdles and a sprint event, she was only in eighth-grade and competed against a lot of older

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Runners finally enjoyed the nice weather. Last Friday was one of the first days the track teams could run outside this spring. girls,” he said. “She’s tough, real tough.” The 4x800-meter relay team will also be one of the strongest in the state. With three of the runners in place, competition for the fourth is intense. “They may be a top-10 team in

the state,” Garner said. “We’re trying to find that fourth leg and we have about five or six players fighting for that position.” The Lady Waves are also strong in the field events. Emily Miller will

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Spring is in full swing

Rookie of the year Kelli Warford Most Improved Jessie Story Most Spirited Sara Basham 110% Award Emily Benham Team Player Jessica Padgett Coaches Award Chelsea Stull Cheerleader of the year Chelsey Garris

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Jessie Jordan returns a serve, during Tuesday’s home match against John Hardin in the No. 1 singles match.

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Leadership and chemistry lead way for Lady Waves

Attendance Award Alex Medley and Megan Spilman

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Points Leader Award Troy Jobe and Lisa Hurt Team Spirit Award Matt Spilman and Sherrie Sullivan Most Improved Shawn Mason, Scott King, Paige Slyfield and Kenzie Mills 110% Award T.J. Osborne, Alex Medley, Morgan Spink and Becca Hicks Most Valuable Swimmer Troy Jobe

Results from Tuesday’s Lady Wave tennis match One Singles Kate Dailey vs. M. Edlin 5-7, 6-6 Tie Breaker 1-7 Two Singles Brooklynn Smith vs. K. Ragland 2-6, 0-6 One Doubles Jessie Jordan/Caroline Wilson vs. M. Gagel/A. Quiggins 6-2, 5-7, 4-6 Two Doubles Alexis Hobbs/Olivia Wright vs. S. Parker/K. Sullivan 8-6* Three Doubles Daphne Fisher/Ashley Lazaros vs. K. Shouse/S. Mitchell 3-8* *Pro set was played due to time.

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No. 1 doubles player David Medley serves to John Hardin opponent on Tuesday. Medley’s doubles team won and is now 2-0

Greenwave team volleys bad weather By Ben Achtabowski sports@thenewsstandard.com Almost every Meade County High School spring sport program has felt the turmoil of the uncoop-

erative weather, but no team has felt the affect as greatly as the tennis team. With the practice season starting on February 15, the Greenwave tennis team has had only five practices. However, that won’t keep the

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First year Meade County Lady Wave tennis coach, Michele Miller, knows the dynamics of a tennis team. While there is a lot of inter-squad competition, building chemistry among players is key to having success. “It is competitive within the team,” Miller said. “Someone is always fighting for a singles position, a doubles spot or a position they want. But for doubles teams, the chemistry has to be there. “In practice and even in the first match, we have tried to switch some things to aid players to click. We need to find which player is the best at the net, which player plays well on the baseline and get the

right situational players together,” she added. Luckily, Miller has the perfect model of chemistry with her first doubles team made up of seniors, Jessie Jordan and Carolyn Wilson. The coach feels that they can go very far into the region. “We have some strong senior leadership,” Miller said. In the singles position is fouryear player, Kate Daily. Daily is a well-rounded player and looks to lead the team. “We have some strong capabilities with Kate,” Miller said. “She can go far into the state play.” The second and third doubles teams have younger players to build the chemistry that coach

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Unknown rookie takes over Jarret’s spot By Buddy Shacklette DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — This time last year Michael McDowell was driving a full-time ARCA RE/ MAX Series entry for Eddie Sharp Racing. Four 2007 ARCA wins and a near championship later, McDowell is now among the rookie class in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. “The one thing is that I have kind of a diverse background. I’ve done all the open wheel junior series, Champ cars, sports cars,

Grand-Am Cup cars and I’ve done them all in the same weekend. Jumping back and forth is something that I’ve been kind of used to, so driving the new car wasn’t much of a transition,’’ said McDowell. “It didn’t drive quite like the ARCA car, but at the same time I only had one full season in the ARCA car so everything has been new to me. It’s been new to me ever since I started my career — every year I’ve jumped to a different series. I feel the transition as far as learning the car and adapt-

ing to it should come a little er than I expected watching easier.” the races. I kind of knew McDowell is the going into it that I newest jockey in the NASCAR wasn’t going to do Michael Waltrip Racthe first five, but ing stable. the last few weeks While teammates I’ve been itching Waltrip, David Repretty bad to get in utimann and Dale and get going. I’ve Jarrett faced the just been trying to pressure-cooker of hang out with the making races the first team and spend Buddy five races of the seaas much time as Shacklette I can learning the son, the 23-year old rookie has been able car and learning to sit comfortable atop the the weekend procedure,’’ spotter’s stand and learn. said McDowell. “A big help “It’s definitely been hard- for sure has been watching

the races from the spotter’s stand where you can see everything and scan a radio where you can listen to every team and every driver. Just been trying to learn how everybody approaches it and what the teammates and the guys that are running well do.” Before the season Jarrett had announced that he’d be retiring. In something of a unique deal, Jarrett would drive the first five races of the season

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ABOVE: Senior Jessie Jordan tries to hold back tears during her senior speech. Coach J.P. LaVertu encouraged her by saying “go Jessie go,” just as if he were poolside.

Emotions ran high at last week’s Meade County High school cheerleading and swim team banquets. Reminiscing of the season’s past, conjured up laughter and tears. At the cheerleading banquet held last Thursday, humorous awards were given to all the members of the team. Hilarity ensued after awards such as “most likely to leave her stuff,” given to Hannah Clark and “most likely to talk to a wall,” given to Ruby Bowers. At the swim banquet held last Friday, awards were given to the best and brightest swimmers. The beloved seniors each gave a speech, bequeathing special skills or prized swim possessions to their teammates.

RIGHT: LaVertu hugs one of his senior swimmers, Matt Spilman, after handing him the spirit award. Spilman was named one of the team’s captains last season.

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Distance events will be key for the Meade County High School track team. Last Friday, the team ran for an hour straight.

Success From page B1 be the top discus thrower heading into her junior year. “She’s thrown for us for three years now and she’s gotten better every year,” Garner said. Coach also called out one of his dark horses for the year in discus senior Brittany Lapou. “It seems that seniors always take their game to the next level,” Garner said. “They know it’s their last year and they want to do well.” On the shot put, junior Shanna O’Banion shows a lot of promise. “We’re looking for her to step it up to the next level,” coach said. On the boys side, senior Matt Popham looks to become a statewide threat in the shot put. Early in the season, he has already thrown

46-feet, which would place him in the top-10 in the state, as of right now. “He ran cross-country this last fall and is in really good shape,” Garner said. “We hope to see him on the podium this year with a topeight finish in the state.” Cody Hager, a sophomore, is one of the best returning runners for the Greenwave, according to Garner. Hager will split time with the track team and play on the JV baseball team. “Coach Snell (MCHS baseball coach) and I have worked it out this year so he can play both baseball and run track, but we’ll see how it goes,” Garner said. Playing two sports in one season can be extremely difficult for any athlete and is hard to balance with schoolwork. “Hager is an A and B student, along with track, baseball, and getting ready for football next fall… he has a lot on his plate,” Garner

said. “I think he’ll be okay. He’s a tough kid, but he has to remember to take some time for himself because he’s going to be on the go all spring.” Hager missed qualifying for the state meet last year in the 800-meter run by two seconds. Garner feels this year he has a good chance to finally make the state meet. With the season starting this Saturday at the Western Hills Invitational, the track team has seen very little outside training. Practice started the first week of February, but the team went the first five weeks without seeing a full five days of practice due to bad weather, including the tornado, snow and ice. “This spring has been terrible,” Garner said. “It’s been weird and wacky, the kids have been miserable in the cold wind and rain… We’re a little behind other schools, but we’ll be all right.”

A 10-run third inning was all the Grayson County Cougars needed to beat the Meade County Greenwave, 11-0 The game was a close the first three innings with the Cougars up 1-0. But three errors and several hits created a rally for Grayson in the third inning. “We came out the first few innings and played well,” Greenwave head coach Daren Snell said. “But then the third inning came.” It was a slow day for the Greenwave offensively. The team combined for a total of nine strikeouts and two hits. Mikie DeRossett and Daniel Allen each had a single. Ace-pitcher, Johnathon Ives, pitched three and two-thirds innings, giving up 11 runs and only five were earned. He also notched one strikeout. “The young players did well,” Greenwave head coach Daren Snell said. “It was the older guys that made the errors. I don’t know if I should worry about that or be happy that the young guys played well.” Tuesday’s game against Christian Academy was canceled due to the field condi-

tions. Olin Baseball Park is still in ruins from February’s tornado. They hope to get the field ready by next week, pending any other poor weather. Check next week’s paper for an update.

Lady Waves win first game

The Lady Waves softball team started the season with a big win over the Grayson County Cougars, 4-1 Kelcie McCoy recorded the win in four innings of work from the mound. She scattered five hits, gave up one earned run and struck out three batters. Maris Harreld capitalized on the save opportunity, as she faced the minimum amount of nine batters in three innings. Lori Fox had a huge day at the plate, going 3-4 with three RBI. Taylor Smith added two hits and Erin Sireno had an RBI. Other Wave players to receive hits were Malory Wathen, Kristen Benton, Harreld, Claire Cannady, Cindy Padgett and Megan Fackler, The Lady Waves have the TSOA tournament this weekend. Check next week’s paper for a round up of the tournament and other games.

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Kate Daily dives towards the ball on Tuesday night. She lost the match against John Hardin’s number one singles player.

Chemistry From page B1 Miller emphasizes. The second doubles team consists of Alexis Hobbs and Olivia Wright. “From what I’ve seen, Alexis Hobbs and Olivia Wright have both pick up their game and they seem to play together really well. They are able to communicate who’s going to take what shot. I do expect them to become stronger as

the year goes on.” On the third doubles team, Daphne Fisher and Jennifer Hill will team-up. Hill took lessons over the summer to hone her skills and coach Miller feels she is going to have a good senior year. Other players looking to see playing time include Lauren Barr, Carolyn Mathews, Grace Miller, and Ashley Lazaros. Results from Tuesday’s match: One Singles Kate Dai-

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Rookie From page B1 along with the non-points all-star race later in the year at Charlotte, N.C., before exiting the car. Reutimann, who drove the No. 00 Toyota all last season and the first five races of this year, will take over Jarrett’s No. 44 entry from here on out while McDowell will jump in the seat vacated by Reutimann. “If I didn’t have the opportunity with ESPN, that was one of the reasons of going to Michael’s deal was to stay involved and help develop that race team. That gave me the chance to do that. At the time that I made that deal, that is what I had

in mind to stay around the sport. I don’t want to leave the sport. I want to still be involved because I like the people around here and I like the things that go on,’’ said Jarrett, who will be analyst for ESPN at Nationwide races. “I think there’s a reason why we have the fan base that we have and the sport is as popular as it is, because there’s a lot of good people involved. Now, ESPN has given me the opportunity to do it in another way; probably one that I will enjoy even more because of what I’ve seen so far from the booth.’’ Jarrett sits 34th in points, leaving Reutimann with a tough task of staying in that coveted top-35 in owner’s points, which guarantees a starting spot in races.

Reutimann, however, has put McDowell in a much better situation. On the strength of four top-25 finishes this season, Reutimann is 26th in points, leaving McDowell a bit of a cushion as he heads to his first start this weekend at Martinsville. “We know that it’s a process that’s going to take time, on the same side we all know that you’re not going to be able to run in the back for too long before they get rid of you,’’ said McDowell. “I know when I get out there I need to get going as quick as possible, but the number one goal is to stay in the top-35 and keep the car in the top-35 -- hopefully we’ll go to Martinsville in the top-35.” Reutimann, on the other

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hand, will have little room to breathe – and in a new ride no less. “I’m disappointed a little bit that I have to give up the number, but at the same time I never thought I’d have the opportunity to race at what I feel like is the top series in the world with my family number. I had that opportunity for a little over a year and I’m grateful to have just had that. The No. 00 is very special to me, but the 44 is my number now,’’ said Reutimann. “New colors, new sponsor and new number -hopefully we’ll get another good finish there and help move us up in the points and maybe make our position a little more solid. We’d like to be locked in that ever-present top-35 and move forward from there.”

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(Left to right) H.A. ‘Humpy’ Wheeler, president and general manager of Lowe’s Motor Speedway, and Dale Jarrett unveil the car that the 1999 NASCAR Sprint Cup champion will drive in his final event, the NASCAR Sprint AllStar Race at Lowe’s Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C. on May 17.

Volley From page B1 team from having success as soon as the weather decides to cooperate. “Considering on how many practices we’ve had, and knowing what we have coming back from last year — we look fair,” second-year coach, Mark Zweifel said. “At this point, I’m not going to say we look spectacular, but we look fair.” Aside from the lack of practice, the team is lead by possible state tournament contenders in its number one doubles team. Jonah Cundiff and David Medley are pairing up to make a number one doubles team that could strike fear in opposing doubles teams. “They came to me this spring and said they wanted to be state champions,” Zweifel said. “I told them we’re going to have to work hard, but we can make it happen.” According to Zweifel, both Medley and Cundiff are strong at the net and very aggressive. “They have a chance to sneak up on some people this year,” Zweifel said. “If they come to the net and take the net away from people — they can beat anyone. They are athletic enough and quick enough.” Monday was the team’s first match; Medley and Cundiff beat a LaRue doubles team that is considered to be one of the best teams in the area. They won the match in three sets, 6-1, 4-6, 6-3. “The reason they lost the second set was because they lost their aggressiveness,” Zweifel said. “They have to remember to stay aggressive. But they’ll make a showing for themselves this year.” Mike West will man the singles duty for the Greenwave this year. “He’s a grinder, he loves the baseline,” Zweifel said. “But he also can sneak up to the net and hurt you.” In tennis, a ‘grinder’ is someone who uses the baseline to drudge out points, rather than rushing to the net to get a quick kill.

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TOP: Jonah Cundiff returns a serve on Tuesday’s meet against John Hardin. Cundiff and David Medley are aiming for the state tournament. Early in the season they are 2-0 in their matches. RIGHT: Mike West, number one singles, works the baseline on Tuesday’s match against John Hardin. Coach Mark Zweifel calls West a ‘grinder,’ someone who plays mostly on the baseline rather than charge the net for quick kills.

1. Seattle’s Ichiro Suzuki recorded 1,414 hits in his first 1,000 major-league games, the second-highest total by a player in 1,000 games since 1900. Who has the highest total? 2. Name the only current skipper to have played 2,000 or more major-league games and managed 2,000 or more major-league games. 3. Who has the most regular-season victories as an NFL coach: Chuck Noll, Bill Parcells, Dan Reeves or Marty Schottenheimer? 4. Which team has the best men’s basketball Final Four winning percentage (minimum three games played)? 5. In 2007, Pittsburgh’s Sidney Crosby became the youngest team captain in NHL history (19 years, 297 days). Who had held the mark? 6. How many times has the same team won the Rolex 24 race at Daytona International Speedway three consecutive years? 7. Of the 16 Grand Slam tennis events between 2004-07, how many men’s singles titles did Roger Federer win? Answers 1. Hall of Fame member Al Simmons had 1,433 hits in his first 1,000 games. 2. Joe Torre played in 2,209 major-league games and had managed in 3,843 regular-season major-league games entering 2008. 3. Schottenheimer (200 victories in 21 seasons), followed by Noll (193 in 23), Reeves (190 in 23) and Parcells (172 in 19). 4. The University of Connecticut is 4-0 in Final Four games. 5. Vincent Lecavalier got the captain’s job for the Tampa Bay Lightning when he was 19 years, 324 days old in March 2000. 6. Chip Ganassi Racing has won the event three consecutive years (2006-08). 7. Eleven titles.

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“Mike will do alright, he’s a good player,” he added. One of the nicest additions to the team is Casey Hubbard. The Greenwave basketball team’s point guard decided to join the tennis team for his senior year. Zweifel has known Hubbard since little league, but had no inclination on how good of a tennis player he is. “He has some talent on the (tennis) court I did not realize he had,” Zweifel said about Hubbard. “He would have been something if I had him all four years.” Hubbard’s lack of experience will be made up for his natural leadership skills, which he demonstrated during his days on the basketball court. “I’m glad to have him on the team, if only for one year,” Zweifel said. “If nothing else he’ll be a great leader on the court for us. He’ s a fine young man.” Other players that are expected to make an impact for the Greenwave are Kris Bergman, Jordan Roberts and William Kaline. The Greenwave opened the season with a close match with the LaRue Hawks, which was a huge measuring stick for Zweifel. Meade County lost 3-2. “That was a key match for us,” Zweifel said. “I got a feel where everyone is at and how my doubles teams will match up.” Some of the team’s biggest match-ups for the remaining year include Central Hardin and Elizabethtown. Bardstown and Bardstown Bethlehem will also be big matches coming later in the season. As far as a state championship on a team or individual level, the coach feels like its up in the air right now. “I don’t know if I have a state champion,” Zweifel said. “But that’s their goal.” All the coach is asking from his players is to have five things prioritized: Play like gentlemen on the court, do well in school, put god and family in their lives, and play hard. “If they do what I ask of them, I’m perfectly happy,” Zweifel said. “If we win one, two or three matches, that’s fine. Whether we win or lose, I’m happy if they have those five things in their lives.”

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FRANKFORT, Ky. — If you watch a sports channel on Saturday morning during the early spring, there is a good chance you will see footage of someone turkey hunting. Squatting against a tree with a camouflaged semi-automatic shotgun, dressed in full camouflage from head to toe, wearing a turkey hunting vest that has a seat cushion, the television hunter looks like he threw out $2,500 in gear. An average person can do the same thing for a fraction of that amount if they are patient. “Take the time to learn to hunt before you buy anything,” said Norm Minch, avid turkey hunter and assistant director of the information and education division of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. “Getting a turkey close is much more important than the cost of your equipment. Increase your woodsmanship and decrease your cost.” Ask turkey hunting friends or relatives if they have any old calls they will sell. There is a good chance they’ll give you one, as most turkey hunters collect calls like bass anglers collect crankbaits. Slate, push button or box calls are good choices for a beginner. Mouth calls take more time to learn, but are

convenient to use because they keep your hands free. Learn the cluck and yelp calls first before advancing to the purr, the kee-kee run and the cackle. You can buy inexpensive cassette tapes that teach the basics of calling. Local libraries sometimes have these tapes that you can checkout for free. “Learn to use your calls. That is the most important thing you can do to help yourself,” said Minch, who can be found on a Shelby County hillside with his father many mornings during turkey season. “Also, after the season is over, take care of your calls. Many hunters throw their calls behind the seat of their trucks or in the trunk of their cars and forget about them. Heat is hard on the diaphragm of mouth calls. Moisture and heat can warp a box call. If you abuse your calls, you have to replace them again next year, which is expensive.” A turkey shotgun doesn’t have to break the bank. It is a utility gun, not something you show off for your buddies. You can find an old, beat up pump 12-gauge shotgun at a gun store for $150 or less. It doesn’t matter how many nicks or scratches Father Time put on the gun, because the next step is to cover the gun with camouflage tape. Make sure the tape doesn’t interfere with the action of the pump.

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“Getting a turkey close is much more important than the cost of your equipment,” says Norm Minch, assistant director of the information and education division of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. “Increase your woodsmanship and decrease your cost.” Now, you have an affordable turkey gun. There are also 12-gauge pump shotguns on the market with black synthetic stocks for under $200. A new single shot 12gauge in full choke runs about $125. Tape them up in camouflage and you are ready to go. A shotgun that chambers a three-inch magnum shell is the best choice, but turkey hunters harvested turkeys for decades with two-and-threequarter-inch shotshells. The shorter shotshell limits your effective range, however. A 20-gauge shotgun that chambers 3-inch shells is a good choice for women and kids because of the reduced recoil. However,

you must take closer shots than with a 12-gauge. The next step is to pattern the gun with a full or extra full choke and the turkey loads you plan to use. Check your local sporting goods store for turkey shells loaded with number 4, 5 or 6 shot. Get an old piece of cardboard and a piece of white paper and check how the gun patterns at 25, 30, 35 and 40 yards. Some people use paper plates and draw an outline of their fist with a marker to simulate a turkey’s head. Make sure the turkey load produces a consistent pattern. If there are big holes in the pattern, switch the shot size or the brand of shotshell until you get a

consistent pattern. If you use size 4 shot, a modified choke may produce the best pattern. Patterning a shotgun’s load is a great idea for all of your shotgun hunting, including doves and waterfowl. Not patterning the load is one of the great mistakes hunters make. Knowing how different loads react in your gun improves your shooting tremendously. You also don’t need to latest, expensive camouflage on the market. Military surplus stores carry the blotchy older style of camouflage that looks like something out of the 1970s. This style of camouflage helped hunters take turkeys for decades —

and it still does. The main purpose of camouflage is to break up the outline of your body in the woods. Old school camouflage does a fine job for much less than the cost of the new ultra-detailed camouflage. The spring turkey season opens April 12 and closes May 4. The youth turkey season is April 5-6. The season bag limit is two turkeys, and they must be male turkeys or turkeys with a visible beard. Only one turkey may be taken a day. Use some of these tips to save money if you want to try turkey hunting this spring. The turkeys don’t care how much you spent on your equipment.

Apply for 2008 elk hunt for $10 Submitted by the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources

It’s now only $10 to apply for one of Kentucky’s 400 2008 elk hunt permits. Drawn, licensed hunters who live in Kentucky will only pay another $30 for a permit to hunt. Non-Residents will only pay $365 if drawn. That’s a tremendous deal compared to similar opportunities in other states. The deadline to apply is April 30, 2008. It will be the hunt of a lifetime!

Proposal for Elk Hunting Units (EHUs) •Divide the 16-county restoration zone into 6 EHUs. •Multi-county areas with the boundaries being county lines and paved roads. •Each EHU allocated a percentage of the total number of tags. •Allocation based on FLIR results, harvest numbers, roadkill history, availability of public access, and overall elk densities and numbers. •Season dates and weapons restrictions will be the same for all units. •Maximizes hunter opportunity & simplifies the regulation & hunting guide.

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The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is encouraging hunters to apply for $10 elk permits. •2nd draw for EHU choices. •After hunters are notified via certified letter that they have been drawn for one of the 400 tags, they will be given instructions on how to enter the 2nd drawing for an EHU. Timeline Dec. 1, 2007 – entries begin for elk lottery. April 30, 2008 — Deadline to enter draw. May 21, 2008 — Draw conducted and results posted

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Strange but True By Samantha Weaver •It was W.C. Fields who made the following observation: "Women are like elephants to me. I like to look at them, but I wouldn't want to own one." •Those who play the word game Scrabble (and some others) may realize that the most frequently used letter in the English language is "e," and a few may even be aware that No. 2 and No. 3 are "t" and "a," respectively. Hardly anyone knows the full ranking, though. So, for your enlightenment, here is the entire alphabet in order of how often each letter is used in English:etadins hrdlucmpfywgbvkjxzq. •Experts on feline anatomy say that a normal cat has 230 bones in its body, but it doesn't have a collarbone. •The longest regularly scheduled, nonstop commercial airline flight in the world is 18 hours long, from Newark, N.J., to the island nation of Singapore in Southeast Asia. 57 Shrill bark DOWN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Resist a confrontation with that irksome person. The matter will soon blow over anyway. Meanwhile, channel your high Arian energy into areas with more positive potential.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) The innovative Bovine finds a creative way to resolve a sensitive domestic problem by midweek. A former colleague returns with an intriguing business suggestion.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) An unexpected critical statement from someone you trust could catch you momentarily off guard. But you soon recover your equilibrium and rise to the challenge.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You might feel you can handle a new project on your own. But advice from someone with experience could help you avoid possibly costly as well as time-consuming obstacles.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Waiting for others to make decisions is difficult for the take-charge Lion. But by week's end, you should hear news that will help you regain control of the situation.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Your superjudgmental side could dominate the week unless you try to keep it in check. Otherwise you risk offending people, including some who are very close to you.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Expect more information to come out about that possible career shift. Meanwhile, your loving concern helps someone close to you get through a worrisome period.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Despite an occasional setback, workplace pressures should continue to ease through most of the week. This would be a good time to plan that long-delayed trip.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) The sage Sagittarian quickly recognizes an opportunity when she or he sees it, especially if it's one you've been planning for. Take aim and go for it.

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CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) The Sea Goat's unique insight guides you as you check out a questionable situation. Your efforts should prove rewarding for you and your many supporters.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) You might want to pace yourself a bit more. Rushing could lead to serious slip-ups. Take more time to check out details you might otherwise overlook.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) The best way to resolve those remaining problems is to ask others for help. They'll be happy to do so, especially when you agree to share the credit for a job well done.

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MCHS Dance Team brings home the bronze By Sean P. Lowe lowe@thenewsstandard.com

All 14 members of the Meade County Dance Team, including six seniors who were competing for the last time during the high school career, were full of excitement and anticipation as they traveled to Henderson County to compete in the State Championship Dance Competition last weekend. “We were all excited and ready to dance after the long bus ride, but when it came time to dance, we knew that all of our practice came down to this moment,” said senior dancer Jessi Cieslak. The dance team had two minutes and 15 seconds to impress three highly-qualified judges. The judges were Stephanie Bierkamp, Jenna Doughman, and Brittany Payne — all of whom are experienced dancers and choreographers with several years of dance experience between them. The state dance competition consisted of five different dancing divisions including hip-hop, which nine teams participated in, including the Meade County dance team. The Lady Waves were first to compete in the event, and they set the bar high. “I think we did a good job,” Cieslak said. “There were a lot of good teams that we competed against. It was a close competition between several schools. Even though we were off a little, I think we got the most we deserved.”

The MCHS dance team watched other teams’ routines and waited anxiously to hear the judges decisions. Three trophies would be handed out in each division to those teams that demonstrated the best school spirit, originality and skill. In the hip-hop division, the first place trophy was given to the host team Henderson County High School, and North Laural High School captured the second place spot. Finally, after what seemed like several minutes of waiting, Meade County High School was announced the winner of third place for the trophy. “I was so excited as was the whole team,” said junior Shelby Chism. “We are coming home with a trophy.” This is the first time that Meade County has participated in the state dance competition since the start of dance program at the school. “I was really excited because this is the first time we have gone to state and we placed in the event,” said sophomore dancer Melissa Arwood. “We did a good job but we could’ve done better,” said coach Jessie Bradley. “We had put a lot of hard work into our routine and it showed. We practiced a lot and we practiced hard. With this being our first year going to state and taking home a trophy, I am proud.” The girls worked hard all year, and though they had

TOP: The MCHS Dance Team performs its hip-hop routine during the state dance competition held last weekend in Henderson County.. LEFT: The Dance Team poses for a picture during its end-of-the-year banquet dinner. Many dancers took home individual awards based on their attitude, spirit and performance throughout the season. their hearts set on taking the gold, the team is very pleased with it bronze finish. To recognize and recap the end of its season, the dance team held its annual banquet Tuesday evening at the high

A ‘bug’ you’ll want to catch By Jorena D. Faulkner jorena@thenewsstandard.com

With summertime just around the corner, Meade County children will be out and about in abundance camping, swimming, bicycling and … reading. The Meade County Public Library has officially announced its Summer Reading Program — set to begin in June — with a community wide promotional effort. Local government officials, businesses and individuals are being prompted to “Catch the Reading Bug” by submitting photographs of employees, family members, co-workers or patrons reading a book to assist the library in promoting literacy awareness in Meade County. Winning photos will be posted at the library, on the MCPL Web site and published in local newspapers. MCPL staff are asking for local establishments to display any photos along with the “Catch the Reading Bug” poster, which is available at the library, at their business, and have employees vote on their favorite photo to submit to the library for the contest.

school. Coaches honored several girls for their dedication and performance throughout the year. Those awarded include: Best hip-hop, Tirzah Anderson; Best toe touch, Kristin

Lusk; Best smile, Shelby Chism; Most improved, Casey Matherly; Most motivated, Kristin Pike; Best facials, Melissa Arwood; Most valuable dancer, Carly Wood; Most team spirit, Ra-

chel Barr; Best technique, Laura Roberts; All-around dancer, Jennifer Hail; Most dedicated, Morgan Schrader; Best team builder, Jordan Warford and 110 percent award, Jessi Cieslak.

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Judge/Executive Harry Craycroft is one of several government officials, business owners and individuals that fell victim to the Reading Bug. “Be creative,” said Donna Fackler, MCPL Children’s Program director. “Use your imagination to take candid photos. For example, someone reading on their lunch break with a sandwich in one hand and a book in the other.” Photos can be e-mailed in .jpg format, snail mailed, hand delivered or entrants may call the library to arrange for photo pick-up.

Be sure to include the name of any persons in the photograph, and the date and location of the photograph for proper credit in publication. For more information contact James Mitchell or Donna Fackler at the Meade County Public Library 270-422-2094, e-mail askus@kvnet.org or visit the library Web site at www.meadereads.org.

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High school drama club brings comedy to community By Jorena D. Faulkner jorena@thenewsstandard.com

Kelly Capps has been involved in theater since she was a little girl. As Drama I/ Advanced Drama and Survey of Humanities teacher at Meade County high school, she has waited six years to be able to afford her drama student’s a top-notch facility and true-to-life stage experience. Thanks to the dedication of the community and school board officials who saw the auditorium through completion, the MCHS Drama Club will present its first ever performance on the new stage. “Arsenic and Old Lace” will be presented at the MCHS auditorium on April 18 and 19 at 7:30 p.m. “It’s such a change from what we’re used to,” Capps said. “Because we used to do our plays on the stage in the gym. This facility is great. The technology, sound effects — the lighting — we’re really, really excited to give the kids so much more.” The new facility is providing a much-needed glimpse into the reality of theater pro-

fessionals and stage crews, Capps says. From the directors, actors and costume development, to lighting technicians and set-design, the increased scale of production has room for everyone. “The carpentry class over at the vocational school is building our set,” she said. “We have a fairly simple set design, so we’ll get that going here in the next week or so.” Capps has developed a successful drama curriculum at MCHS, producing an award winning student playwright — Shawn Hughes — who was recently selected as one of only 10 students in Kentucky and Indiana, to have his play produced by Actors Theater of Louisville for the New Voices Ten-minute Play Festival, also in April. A little known secret shared by Shawn Hughes during a recent interview, was that visiting Actors Theater personnel to MCHS — who were sent to assist the class with their submissions — found the works of Capps’ aspiring playwrights so advanced, they took every entry back for judging.

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TOP: Drama teacher Kelly Capps directs students in the auditorium. LEFT: Actors Randie Murray, left, Nick Vujaklija and Cameron Yundt rehearse. Capps hopes that the new facility will inspire students to become more involved with theater arts. “I think that there are a lot of these kids who have this talent and maybe they don’t even know it,” she said. “And so that is one of the neat things — to see them come up

here and realize that they’re good at this and really get involved in it. Some of them go on to college and do theater. “I’m glad that we chose (Arsenic and Old Lace) for our first production here in the auditorium,” Capps said. “Because it’s funny, and everybody who has read it or

who knows anything of it or has seen it, they’re excited when I tell them that it’s what we’re doing. It’s a comedy and I think it will appeal to a lot of people. We’re really excited to be doing a comedy after several years of doing a drama.” With the recent completion

of the auditorium coming late in the season, “Arsenic and Old Lace” will be the only production until the new school year begins in August. “Next year we hope to be able to do more than one production,” she said. “That will be something to look forward to.”

Bullying, cruel words can have repercussions

“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me.” I remember everyone chanting that mantra endlessly when we were in elementary school, as we blocked out whatever cruel words a bully had just uttered. Back then, just ignoring the bully worked. Nowadays, bullies have a broader playing field to stalk their prey. With things like texting, instant messaging and MySpace, they are able to torment kids at all times of the day, and almost anywhere they go. Bullies come in all shapes, colors and sizes; they aren’t always big and scary. Most of them look just like you and me and you often can’t identify a bully based solely on appearance. Children are picked on every day and their parents may never realize it unless the child says some-

thing, or if an unfortunate if you don’t think your acincident occurs. tions are a big deal, they What bullies don’t real- can be traumatic to someize is the impact one else. their words can Words are some Felicia have. To them, it’s of the most potent as if words are just Thompson weapons a person words; they hold no has, especially in value and can cause high school. no harm. They just Teenagers are laugh at other peoquick to lose conple’s expense and trol of their emodon’t seem to wortions and say hurtry about the affect ful things. Even they have on the though they may victim’s feelings. rescind their comBullying can go beyond ments later, the person the playground, and as we they lashed out at may get older, those malicious always remember those actions and cruel taunting words. can be called harassment If you think it’s cool to — and that can cause seri- be disrespectful to others, ous repercussions both in take a second and think and out of school. about the impact you’re You don’t even have to having on that person. be a classified “bully” to Would you want someone hurt someone. to treat you like that? Making rude comments, If you have youngmocking a person, mak- er brothers and sisters, ing inappropriate gestures would you want to see one — all of these can take its of them go through sometoll on someone, and even thing like that?

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Meade County High School during the 2007-2008 school year, be a senior who will graduate during the year in which the award is being applied for, have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale or the equivalent, have no violations of MCHS’s Code of Conduct, obtain two recommendations from members of the MCHS faculty teaching staff, and complete the

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Kentucky State Police Museum offers insight into the world of state troopers

Unless you’ve spent the last few months stuck behind a coal truck on Ky 80 in Letcher County, you’re probably aware that Ashley Judd’s hubby has been winning a lot of races lately. What you may not know is that 2007 Indy 500 champ Dario Franchitti has gotten in some practice time on Kentucky’s highways. Not so long ago the famous pair was zipping along Bluegrass Parkway when their vehicle showed up on the radar of Kentucky State Trooper Todd Evans. As he approached their sporty convertible, Judd turned to look at him, lowered her sunglasses and asked if he recognized her. Then, she informed him her darling Dario was a race car driver and that he can handle the speed. I asked Todd if he got their autographs. “No, but I gave them mine,” he said. Not all officers of the law have a sense of humor as keen as my friend Todd’s, but they all have stories to

share. One good place to hear some stories, let your kids ride a Big Wheel through “Safety Town,” see a recently confiscated moonshine still, or buy a product with the KSP logo is at the new offices and museum of the Kentucky State Police Professional Association. Chances are you’ve never heard about this gem of a place tucked away in an office park at 633 Chamberlin Avenue in Frankfort. “We’ve done a really poor job of letting people know we’re here,” said Bowman Stone, a congenial former trooper and one of two employees at the store/museum. Stone keeps the store stocked with dozens of items carrying the proud state police emblem, ranging from trooper bobble heads, sweat shirts, and caps to chairs, umbrellas, and Bulova watches. There are also items for animals such as dog collars and leashes. Tucky would have en-

joyed this trip, but he was unable to accompany me due to an unfortunate encounter with a pole cat the previous morning. I’ve promised to take him along on a visit to one of Kentucky’s 53 state parks. I think he has his heart set on Big Bone Lick. Although many shoppers are current or former police officers, the store gets lots of customers who are simply supportive of law enforcement, according to Stone. Profits from the store help support Trooper Island in Clinton County. Deserving boys and girls ages 10-12 from all of Kentucky’s 120 counties are selected to attend summer camp there with the goal of having positive experiences that impact their lives. There is never an admission fee, and the public is invited to take a self-guided tour of the museum. Upon completing the tour, rest assured you will come away with a greater understanding of and appreciation for Kentucky State Police. You’ll learn through exhibits and photos that the Kentucky State Police or-

PHOTOS BY DON WHITE

ABOVE: A vintage state trooper car from the early 1950s is on display in the museum lobby. LEFT: The store is stocked with dozens of items carrying the state police emblem, from trooper bobble heads to Bulova watches.

ganization was formed in August of 1948. Prior to that, the statewide organization was known as the Highway Patrol. One photo taken in December of 1948 shows officers with their sleek new, solid black 1950 Ford cruisers. A 1940s model black cruiser with white top sits in the background. The agency had 130 troopers and a budget of $9,000 in ‘48. Monthly payroll was $37,000. A copper still confiscated on a raid in Crittenden County in 2002 occupies one corner of the museum. Behind glass display cases rest dozens of firearms used through the years

and such crime-scene paraphernalia as homemade metal spikes or “jackrocks” taken from coal truck tires during the 1986 coal strikes in Pike County. Within the museum a chapel and memorial room are dedicated to the memory of the 24 troopers who have given the ultimate sacrifice to the people of Kentucky, including the most recent, Jonathan Leonard. He died in a car crash in December of 2006 in Pike County. Pikeville Post has been the hardest hit by death with five who lost their lives while serving. Bowling Green and Elizabeth-

town posts have each lost four troopers; London, three; two from Frankfort; and one each from Madisonville, Dry Ridge, Richmond, Hazard, Henderson and KSP headquarters. The facility is open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. and 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Fridays. More information may be obtained by calling 502875-1625 or sending an e-mail to quartermaster@ ksppa.com.

Under the pen name Ken & Tucky, columnist Don White and his canine companion travel and write about the people and places that make Kentucky special.

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