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Big cost in a small town: How gas prices affect the county By Laura Saylor editor@thenewsstandard.com If there’s one thing Meade County residents can agree on, it’s that gas prices are through the roof. The price for crude oil is at record highs, leaving drivers counting their pennies at the gas pump. Public transportation and businesses within walking distance help reduce the affects of high gas prices on urban residents, while small town people are some of the hardest hit from skyrocketing fuel prices. Rural Meade County is one of many areas across the country —

and across the globe — whose daily operations are feeling the squeeze of accommodating the increase in fuel costs. Farmers “I remember when we all started scratching our heads because we thought diesel was high at $2.50,” said local corn and soybean farmer Travis Blake. “Now, those are the good ol’ days.” As fuel costs increase, some farmers are forced to alter their routines this planting season, especially as the cost of fertilizers rises as well. Local reports from the U.S. De-

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partment of Agriculture estimate some Kentucky farmers spending an extra $1,000 a day on operating costs as compared to only five years ago. “I’m harvesting the same amount of acres I also have, but I’m paying hundreds (of dollars) more because of (diesel prices),” Blake said. “You want to hope for the best but I don’t predict diesel going down anytime soon ... it’s going to be a challenge.” Blake said cutting back on truck and tractor use is one way to try to save pennies, but there’s only so much a farmer can do without his machines.

“It’ll be a tough summer,” Blake said. “People will have to really consider whether they farm to make money or whether they farm because they love to do it.” Police Department The Brandenburg Police Department has six vehicles that consume hundreds of gallons of fuel a month. Patrolling is a 24/7 job that can’t be reduced, so rising gas prices are being factored into the budget, said Police Chief Jeff Cox. “(High gas prices) have created

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Students enjoy Derby Day celebrations

MULDRAUGH — As the city of Muldraugh revamps its sewer system, new water meters are being placed in across the town. A meter was exposed on Monday on the property of the Golden Manor Motel, located off Highway 31W in Muldraugh, that lead Mayor Danny Tate to make false accusations that motel owner Sue Shacklette Cummings was stealing water from the city. A pipe branching off from the city’s water line before the water meter is what led to the allegations, and spurred Mayor Danny Tate to shut off the motel’s water for more than six hours Monday and verbally threaten to prosecute Cummings, said several eyewitnesses. “He was very, very loud and incredibly rude,” said motel worker Kim Vincent. Vincent was working in the laundry

By Jorena D. Faulkner jorena@thenewsstandard.com High on a hill, nestled somewhere in the wooded serenity of Doe Valley, Lanie Eden wakes up each morning to the pre-dawn pattering of 16 little feet and grumbling, hungry tummies. As the natural mother of eight children ranging in age from 17 to four-yearold twins — four of which are special needs children — Eden has a truly momentous celebration of accomplishment in store for her this coming Sunday, as this Mother’s Day rings in nearly two decades of motherhood for the 36-yearold Meade Countian. “When I was a little girl, we had very little family,” Eden said. “No aunts, no uncles … very little grandparental influence. When my first boyfriend — in the fourth grade — asked me how many children I wanted to have, I said eight. They made a joke of it and everybody laughed at me. Years later, when I went to one of my high school reunions, someone mentioned that I was ‘almost there.’ I had forgotten that I’d always said (that I wanted eight children). Things had changed (as I grew up), and I never had expected to really have eight children. But it happened.” Referring to themselves jokingly as the “Brandenburg Waltons,” Eden and husband Ron have their hands full with: Sarah, 17, Bryan Anthony, 16, Cody, 13, Shaye, 12, Alex, 10, Jordan, 7, and twins Adrian and Aria who are 4. With an

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off a morning full of outdoor activities. A “marathon” was held for the boys and girls, followed by various relay races and games of “Duck, Duck, Goose. “An outside cookout was also part of the Derby Day celebration that was enjoyed by teachers and students alike.

FRANKFORT — More Kentuckians are registered to vote than ever before in Kentucky, according to figures released by Secretary of State Trey Grayson and the Kentucky State Board of Elections. In total, 2,857,231 citizens will appear on Kentucky’s voter rolls for the May 20th primary election. That compares to the previous record, set in the 2007 general election, which totaled 2,840,898. There were 2,795,013 citizens registered to vote in the 2007 primary election and 2,706,593 in the 2004 primary, the most recent comparable election cycle. “While I am disappointed that Kentucky did not see dramatically increased registration figures as was seen in many other states this election cycle, I am encouraged that Kentucky has set a new

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First grade students at Brandenburg Primary School left the classroom behind and took to the morning sunshine last Friday where they were bound to enjoy fun, sunshine and grass stains. As part of Derby Day celebrations, students participated in a Pegasus parade that they created festive hats and attire for before kicking

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Bikers, drivers be cautious during motorcycle season One rider killed, two others injured in local accidents last month Submitted by Paul Cibolski Kentucky Motorcycle Assoc. The temperature is going up, the Derby is over, and your friends and neighbors are rolling out their motorcycles and scooters for another season. Many of us are getting used to the idea of seeing motorcycles on the streets, even more so than 20 years ago. Motorcycle registrations in our state have nearly tripled over the past 10 years from 36,000 in 1998, to 101,304 at the end of 2007. May is “Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month” in Kentucky. The program was started by the Kentucky Motorcycle Association more than a decade ago. Its purpose is to try to bring attention to the nonbiker community that sharing the road is the respon-

sibility of all motorists. With the price of fuel skyrocketing daily, I see no reason why sales will not continue to remain strong. Usage of bikes should become more intense due to gas mileage advantage. New registrations in the state have risen at a rate of over 6,000 per year for the past 10 years. A lot of these riders are, in fact, first-time riders. The motorcycle safety courses are generally filled months ahead, but if you need to attend the safety course (which I advise anyone to do), be patient, get on the list, and by all means attend the course. In the previous months, one rider was killed and three others were injured in Hardin and Meade counties. If you’re a rider, be sure to closely inspect and check your bike prior

to going out, especially if your bike has been in storage. If you are not mechanically inclined, take your bike to the dealer or repair shop for a professional check-up. Remember, on a motorcycle or scooter there isn’t a lot of room for error. A mechanical failure, tire failure, etc. can be as deadly as any collision. Automobile and truck drivers need to keep a sharp eye out, especially in intersections or while making left turns across lanes. The major share of collisions between bikes and other vehicles take place in these situations. Always look twice to make sure the road is clear! The sad part of a motorcycle fatality or injury is that statewide, 40 percent of drivers were impaired at the time of the accident. This is totally preventable. Drugs and alcohol are a ruthless and indiscriminate killer. New riders, old

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As warm weather brings out heavy motorcycle traffic, both motorcyclists and car drivers need to be cautious of sharing the road. riders, experienced or novice — it doesn’t matter. So, if you drink, don’t ride. At 0.3 BAC you start to become impaired in your operation of a motorcycle. You don’t have to be at 0.8 to get into trouble.

Always wear clothing that may protect you in the event of an accident. Helmets, jeans, boots, leather enclosed shoes, eye protection and long-sleeve shirts should be the minimum. The Kentucky Helmet

Law states: •You must be 21 years old. •You must have a motorcycle license, and have that license for a minimum of one year. •If you are riding on a learner’s permit, or don’t meet the criteria of having a license for a minimum of one year, you must wear a helmet regardless of age. •Passengers 21 years old or older are not required to wear a helmet. •Anyone under the age of 21 is required to wear a helmet at all times while riding a motorcycle as a driver or passenger. A car driver’s license is not a motorcycle license. Your car license must have a motorcycle endorsement to be legal to ride. If you have a learner’s permit, it must be obtained at the licensing office just like a regular license. Remember, ride educated, sober and licensed and enjoy the sport.

Riverport Authority welcomes new board member By Jorena D. Faulkner jorena@thenewsstandard.com

BRANDENBURG — Riverport chairman Joe Wright and Flint Group consultant Mike Flint welcomed Dan Hardaway as the newest member of the Riverport Authority at a regular meeting held Tuesday at the Meade County courthouse. “First of all, I want to welcome Dan Hardaway to the board,” Wright said. “We really appreciate your willingness to serve your community, Dan, and I am really excited because I know you will bring a lot to our efforts

Stealing From page A1 room, adjacent to where the meter was uncovered, when a confrontation arose. “I can’t believe an elected official would carry on that way ... you could hear him all over the hotel,” she said. Garland Brown, a licensed plumber, was called by Cummings to investigate the pipe and meters after Tate had accused her of stealing water. The suspected pipe that Tate initially said was carrying water into the motel turned out to be a dead-end, Garland said. Muldraugh city worker

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some problems with operating costs … but we’ve been trying different ways to save,” he said. The police department used to purchase bulk fuel, but has recently switched to using SuperFleet commercial gas cards, which should help reduce gas costs by providing discounts.

School District “We’ve absolutely taken a lick from high gas prices,” said Mitch Crump, Meade County School District Superintendent. “It has really impacted us.” The school district’s 55 buses (49 regular buses and six handicapped buses) travel 4,564 miles per day over the 177-day school year — excluding all extracurricular activities. School districts across the nation have significantly decreased the amount of field trips held during the school year — some quit having outof-school activities altogether — and though Crump said field trips within the Meade County school district aren’t being limited now, they are being monitored. “We are trying to strategize for next year,” he said. “As far as midday runs, and drivers going home during the day … we’re just going to have to alter some things if diesel keeps going up.” The school district spent

here.” After April meeting minutes were approved by the board, Mike Flint of Flint Consulting took the floor and echoed Wright’s sentiments. “Again, I want to welcome Dan,” Flint said. “If there are any questions or any information you need, let me know.” Flint went on to overview and update the progress of the Riverport road stating the Kentucky Heritage Council had submitted an approval letter to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), which was re-

Craig Dawson was shoveling rock back onto the meter Tuesday afternoon, after it had been determined that the pipe was not feeding into the motel. “They wanted to figure out where all the lines were going,” he said. “I guess they figured it out, so we’re filling it back in.” Brown said the accusations were absurd. “There’s no way (Cummings) could have done something like that — tapped into the line before the meter,” Brown said. “(Tate) was really nasty to Sue (Cummings). A guy in his position doesn’t need to do people like that. I think he should apologize to her.” Brown was also at the

$201,000 on diesel fuel during the 2004-05 school year and $255,000 last school year. As of May 1 this school year, the district has spent $309,000 on diesel fuel. Commuters More than 65 percent of the county’s working residents commute outside county lines to go to work every day. Many travel to Louisville or Elizabethtown, Ky., often resulting in more than 100 mile commutes to and from work. “It’s been about a year that I really started considering the effect gas prices were having on my commute,” said Doe Valley resident Sharon Ballard. “Every time the price goes up you think, is this the worst it will get?” Ballard drives almost 50 miles one-way to her job in Louisville, and escalating gas prices have spurred her to begin a vanpool that would benefit county residents who drive to Louisville. Through the Kentucky Ticket To Ride Program, commuters can organize vanpools ranging from seven to 11 passengers. “The more passengers you can get, the less amount of money everyone pays each month,” Ballard said. Seven passengers who travel 50 miles would pay approximately $85 a month, while 11 passengers who travel 80 miles would pay approximately $79. Ballard is in the midst of organizing the vanpool, and anyone interested in more information should contact her at 270-668-6655 or visit www. tickettoride.org.

ceived earlier in the week, approving the final designs and plans for the road. “That was a key component left from last month’s meeting,” Flint said. He noted that the KYTC had been in contact with Meade County Judge/Executive Harry Craycroft, and would be sending a contract for approval to procure the road. Flint also said that the Riverport Authority should be getting an updated cost assessment for the road, however the next step should be getting the procurement and securing a spot on the KYTCs calendar

scene when Tate expressed his anger. “He said he wasn’t going to turn the water back on until he found out where the pipe went,” Brown said. Cummings said she felt personally attacked by the incident, and her business suffered when customers complained of the water being turned off. “My family and I have contributed to and helped Muldraugh and Meade County by bringing in tax dollars and providing jobs,” Cumming said. “This incident makes me feel physically, mentally and economically threatened.” A phone call to Tate was unreturned prior to going to press.

Groceries “We’ve tried to keep prices low and absorb the blow as much as we could,” said Shannon DeVries, a spokeswoman for Kroger’s corporate office in Cincinnati. “People aren’t happy about (the price of) a gallon a milk or produce … but it’s hitting every type of grocer equally … higher gas has to mean higher food costs.” DeVries said Kroger grocery stores first felt the heat about 20 months ago, but the recent spike over the last two or three months has been fairly hard-hitting. “If they charge us more to deliver it, then we have to raise the cost to sell it, eventually,” she said. “It’s not a very consumer-friendly cycle, but it has to balance out somewhere.” According to the United States Department of Agriculture, the cost for a loaf of white bread is up 23 cents since 2006, the price for a dozen eggs has increased 73 percent over the last two years, and the price per pound of red delicious apples has risen from 96 cents in 2006 to 1.16 in 2008. “It’s tough when you have a bunch of little mouths to feed,” said Jean Carver, a Meade County resident and mother of four. “You don’t want to serve spaghetti and hot dogs every night … but with produce and meat and everything costing more — and between driving to the grocery store — you’ve got to be really careful. It’s harder to eat healthy … it’s just plain harder to eat.”

for bid-letting — which is managed in cycles considering how the screening is done. Flint said once Craycroft signs the approval, it could be as soon as 90 days. “I would still plan for a summer bid-letting for the road,” Flint said. “We’re very close and I suspect this week, you’ll get that agreement.” The Flint Group and Riverport Authority have a scheduled meeting concern-

ing the Agricultural Development Fund with head officials in Frankfort on May 23 to educate the new staff on the riverport project, and to discuss new funds, rules and limitation in a joint collaboration seeking higher funding. Flint reported that the authority had received a 90day extension on its USDA grant due to Meade County’s four-month bout with severe weather, which has

put the project behind. In new business, the board approved a letter of acceptance for the sub-contracting of Florence & Hutchinson — who came highly recommended by the KYTC — by Garver Engineers and a letter of authorization for the project’s GeoTek survey. The company offered the lowest bid at $87,000 and is already doing work in the area, which would save the project valuable funds.

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You’re not a bad child. Mother’s Day sneaks up on everyone. Consider this editorial a public service announcement to remember how much you love your mother. Sure, she spanked you when you were little and embarrassed you in high school, but looking back, you can finally admit that you probably deserved it. So call her, stop by or at the very least, send a letter and thank her for doing all the things you never had the whereabouts to thank her for before. If you’re a parent, you understand how fleeting your child’s youth is and how important it is to savor special moments. If you’ve lost your mother, you realize the impact she’s left behind. Take time from your day this Sunday to really consider the importance of your mother — for better or for worse. Spend time with her, talk about the past and consider plans for the future. You don’t have to be sappy, but you do have to be honest. Many can vouch that you don’t know how much you need your mother until she’s no longer there to hold on to. Do her a favor — and yourself, too. Celebrate your mother.

Oklahoma-like land grab should come later rather than ‘sooner’ Surely Northern Kentucky condemning property. But University land-grabbers we will — one way or andon’t think they can use emi- other — get this property to nent domain to seize build our new baseprivate property for Bluegrass ball diamonds, track a new athletic comfield, tennis courts Beacon plex. Or do they? and parking lots. You never know If owners don’t acwhat people in powcept our (a.k.a. fairer, who seem to dismarket value) price, dain the sacredness we’ll condemn their of private-property land.” rights, are capable of The university doing. president didn’t say NKU officials left that, but a local real the door open for Jim Waters estate agent did, eminent domain and he knows emiwhen announcing nent domain when plans for the new complex he sees it. planned for nearby private Jim McCord got involved property – even before re- in the outrageous eminentgents approved the plan or domain case in which the offered owners payment. city of Newport condemned And the property, essential- homes in the well-kept Cote ly placed in limbo, makes it Brilliante neighborhood to tough for owners to sell now assist a land grab by develthat potential buyers know opers for a shopping center. the university’s plans. McCord predicts local Who wants to buy prop- government “will have to erty with an “up for grabs” use eminent domain” in the sign stuck in the front yard? NKU neighborhoods on FarThe university doesn’t en and Sunset drives just as have the cash right now to it did in Cote Brilliante. buy the coveted properties. “Have to?” For tennis Playing the eminent-domain courts? Not hardly. card forces other potential Still, I believe McCord’s buyers to fold. right. NKU will try eminent The Cincinnati Enquirer domain if property owners reported that NKU Presi- don’t want to sell. dent James Votruba said the Are freedom-loving Kenuniversity “will try to avoid tuckians going to stand by using eminent domain.” and allow government to Votruba might as well take private property owned, have said: “We’ll try to avoid maintained and invested in

WWII vets claim PTSD benefits Veterans Post Freddy Groves

After World War I, it was called Shell Shock. After World War II, they called it Battle Fatigue. After Korea, it was War Neurosis, and after Vietnam it was called Vietnam Syndrome. In 1980, the DSM-III (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) came out with a new label to describe the anxiety and life-changing stress that comes from combat: PostTraumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD. The veterans of World War II came home, marched in a tickertape parade and went to work. They created large families that had to be fed, and what better place to stuff bad memories and feelings than behind a strong work ethic. But now they’re in their 80s, the accumulation of life experiences has piled on while they do a life review, and they’re stepping forward to seek treatment for PTSD and to file claims for their benefits. As well they should. As many as one in 20 World

War II veterans today could be suffering from undiagnosed and untreated PTSD. For some of them, the stresses get worse watching the war news on television, and that’s what brings them in. A search through the Board of Veterans’ Appeals Decisions Results shows that in many cases these claims are being granted — often not on the first try, but at appeal. After all these years, documentation is lost, but much can be gleaned from the details of a DD-214: medals awarded, dates and locations. As of last year, there were more than 24,000 World War II veterans receiving benefits for PTSD. Audie Murphy, one of the most highly decorated veterans of World War II, also suffered from undiagnosed PTSD. He went public and called on the government to give PTSD benefits to veterans long before it was even called that.

by their fellow residents for a tennis court? The founding fathers created a Constitution that allowed eminent domain tactics, but sparingly and only as a means to attain land for the public good – to create utilities, highways and railroads. Shopping centers? I don’t think so. Even with legitimate cases, eminent domain should remain a last resort. Jesus said divorce was “allowed” in certain cases, but he didn’t make couples separate. Likewise, even as a last resort, eminent domain isn’t the best way. The university anticipates some owners seeking more than a distorted appraisal determines their property is worth. Others simply don’t want to sell. This led Votruba to promise that NKU “will work to develop a plan that addresses (property owners’) interests as well as we can.” President V. should check with one of his professors who teach constitutional law and get a primer on the Fifth Amendment: “No person shall be . . . deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.” He’ll find that situations

such as this aren’t just about the “interests” of privateproperty owners, but rather about their constitutional rights. Ken Ramey, NKU vice president of administration and finance, promised property owners fair value based on appraisals in similar neighborhoods. But the Constitution says nothing about “just compensation” hinging on “appraisals of similar neighborhoods.” Rather, it says “just compensation.” The founders never intended for the government to wrest private property for projects cavalierly identified as necessary for “public use.” In those rare instances in which the government must take property, the owner must get full satisfaction. If these property owners in Northern Kentucky are smart, they’ll hire a sharp lawyer. If their elected officials are smart, they’ll send President V. this message: Let property owners determine “just compensation.” Then let NKU pay up — or shut up — about eminent domain. Jim Waters is the director of policy and communications for the Bluegrass Institute, Kentucky’s free-market think tank. You can reach him at jwaters@ bipps.org.

Eight Belles blame game is out of control

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The Kentucky Derby is no doubt one of the most prestigious events in our state, with a longevity that parallels few other sporting events nationwide. After the 134th Kentucky Derby held Saturday, opinions have been flooding the airwaves, Web sites and local news after the misfortune of Eight Belles at the end of the race. After suffering from two broken front ankles she was euthanized on the racetrack. Let the controversy begin. I was one of the many spectators who were sobbing at the tragic fate of the star filly. After the race, speculations began that the alleged neglect of Eight Belle’s trainers, jockeys or owners led to her death. That speculation is appalling, but it’s typical for society to look for someone to blame after a tragedy. But,

sometimes things just go wrong or are not meant to be — that’s life. Some animal rights activists have voiced their opinions to end horse racing because of this recent tragedy, which occurred a little more than a year after Barbaro endured his injury and eventual euthanization. But to suggest horse racing as cruelty to animals is simply crazy. Horses are not typically used for pulling wagons, plowing or everyday transportation like they were hundreds of years ago. Racing is one claim they stake in today’s society. It’s what gives these thoroughbred horses a reason of being, and it’s how they earn their way. You could say it’s how they put food on their table. What will these horses do with out their jobs or reason for being? I would hate

for someone to take my job too much is insane. away and send me to pasThe jockey, Gabriel Saez, ture just because something didn’t make her do anymight go wrong. thing she wasn’t People get killed bred to do. If you driving down the think differently, road, working at you must not know their jobs and somean extensive amount times doing nothabout horses. ing more than sitSociety doesn’t ting on their couch. have to always find It just happens. blame and point What some spectafingers when a trautors watching that Charlotte Fackler matic event occurs. first Saturday in Though the event May may not understand, is was terribly sad, it couldn’t that horses are injured and be predicted, so just let it die every day. Horses die be. at pasture much more than Celebrate Eight Belle’s they do on racetracks. legacy of being one of few Everyone involved on a fillies to win second place personal level with Eight during the Kentucky DerBelles is surely very heart- by — one the world’s most broken and wishes she was famous horse races. Take here today, practicing for an comfort knowing that she upcoming race. died doing what she did Trying to place blame on a best, and her name will be 118 pound jockey for whip- part of horse racing history ping a 1,200 pound horse forever.

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Elwood Marshall Morgan

Elwood Marshall Morgan, 84, of Brandenburg passed away Sunday, April 27, 2008 at his residence. Mr. Morgan was a veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Classic Cruisers of Brandenburg and was a self-employed contractor. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Eric Lockard; one brother, Forrest Morgan; one sister, Ileene Dowell; and a son-in-law, Joe Pfeiffer. Survivors include his loving wife, Dorothy Morgan, of Brandenburg; one son, Bill Morgan and his wife, Millie, of Brandenburg; four daughters, Gerrie Pfeiffer of Elizabethtown, Ky., Shirley Coffey and her husband, Morris, of Vine Grove, Ky., Carolyn Dora and her husband, Bob, of Guston, Ky., and Darlene Biddle and her husband, Terry, of Brandenburg; 12 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandson; two brothers, Harley Morgan of Irvington, Ky., and Curtis Morgan of Battletown, Ky.; three sisters, Irma Jean Simmons of Elizabethtown, Ky., Mary Ledford of Brandenburg, and Ruthie Powell of Guston, Ky. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 2, 2008 from the chapel of Coffey and Chism Funeral Home in Vine Grove, Ky., with Brother Charles Blanc and Cory Biddle officiating. Burial followed in the Ekron Baptist Church Cemetery with military honors. Visitation was from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Wednesday and after 9 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Crusade for Children, P.O. Box 1100, Louisville, KY 40201. Condolences can be expressed online at www.coffeyandchism.com.

Robert Eugene Rittenhouse

Retired Master Sgt. Robert Eugene Rittenhouse, 69, of Elizabethtown, Ky., passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at Hardin Memorial Hospital, Elizabethtown, Ky. Mr. Rittenhouse was a veteran of the United States Army. His memberships include Valley View Baptist Church where he was a deacon and Sunday school teacher. He is survived by his loving wife of over 18 years, Ellen Rittenhouse, of Elizabethtown, Ky.; two stepchildren, Ricky Evans and Sherry Ryan both of Lenoir City, Tenn.; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one brother, Dean Rittenhouse, of Fla. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 2, 2008 at Valley View Baptist Church in Vine Grove, Ky., with Rev. K. Christian Burton officiating. Burial will be in the Lakeview Cemetery, Lenoir City, Tenn., at a later date. Visitation was from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday, and after 9 a.m. on Friday at the Coffey and Chism Funeral Home. Condolences can be expressed online at www.coffeyandchism.com.

Joseph “Jack” Daniel

Chief Petty Officer Joseph “Jack” Daniel, 82, of Vine Grove, Ky., passed away Sunday, May 4, 2008 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Ky. Mr. Daniel was a decorated retired veteran of the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard who defended our country in the South Pacific during World War II and later in Korea. He was also retired from Kroger and a member of Valley View Baptist Church in Vine Grove, Ky. Survivors include his loving wife of 61 years, Dorris Jent Daniel; a daughter, Judy Downard and her husband Dan; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 7, 2008 from the chapel of Coffey and Chism Funeral Home in Vine Grove, Ky., with Brother Ron Burgess officiating. Burial followed in the North Hardin Memorial Gardens in Radcliff, Ky., with military honors. Visitation was from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, and after 1 p.m. on Wednesday at the Coffey and Chism Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Valley View Baptist Church, 501 Valley View Drive, Vine Grove, KY 40175. Condolences can be expressed online at www.coffeyandchism.com.

Clarence “Don” Hicks

Clarence “Don” Hicks, 70, of Radcliff, Ky., died Friday, April 18, 2008 at his home. He was a member of the Moose Lodge in Chicago, Ill. He is survived by his wife, Patricia V. Hicks of Radcliff, Ky.; four sons, Keith Hicks of Spanaway, Wash., Scott Hicks of Port Charlotte, Fla., and Christopher Hicks and Jeffery Coffman both of Radcliff, Ky.; three daughters, Tammie Coffman of Gary, Ind., Robin Smolka of Rockford, Ill., and Kimberly Ozment of Graham, Wash.; 15 grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 10, at Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home in Radcliff, Ky., with his grandson, Chad Hicks, officiating.

Rosie Mae Ferguson

Rosie Mae Ferguson, 80, of Vine Grove, Ky., died Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at her home. She was a member of Vine Grove Baptist Church where she was a nursery attendant for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frankie Ferguson; two sisters, Martha Lee Grimes and Frances Jeanette Atcher; and two brothers, William Birchel Borders and Amos Gilbert Borders. She is survived by five sons, Larry Junior Ferguson and his wife Ibeah of Vine Grove, Ky., Clifford Lee Ferguson and his wife Judy of Rineyville, Ky., Henry Steven Ferguson of Vine Grove, Ky., James Clinton Ferguson of Lexington, Ky., and Todd Neal Ferguson of San Diego, Calif.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Rose Ann and Arnold Johnson of Rineyville, Ky., and Carolyn Jean and Bobby Cecil of Irvington, Ky.; ten grandchildren; and fifteen great-grandchildren. The funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 3, 2008 at Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home in Vine Grove, Ky., with Rev. Ron Burgess officiating. Burial will be in the Vine Grove Cemetery. The visitation was on Friday from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. and on Saturday after 9:00 a.m. at the funeral home. The guest register may be signed at www.nebfh.com.

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George Edwin Hesler 1934-2008

George Edwin Hesler, age 73, of Elizabethtown, Ky., formerly of Brandenburg, died Thursday, May 1, 2008 at Woodland Terrace Nursing Center, in Elizabethtown, Ky. He was born December 1, 1934 the son of Louis G. Sr., and Catherine Elizabeth Fischbach Hesler. Mr. Hesler was a United States Navy veteran and a Kentucky Colonel. He was preceded in death by his wife, Glinda Catherine Hesler; a son, Edwin Lee Hesler; a sister, Donna Wiseman; and a Brother, Louis G. Hesler, Jr. Mr. Hesler is survived by three children, Robert Glenn (Michelle) Hesler, of Brandenburg, Daniel Ray (Keri) Hesler, of Battletown, Ky., and Christy Lynn (Chris) Tharpe, of Elizabethtown, Ky.; a brother, John D. Hesler, of Brandenburg; and 10 grandchildren. Funeral Services were held at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday from the Chapel of the Hager Funeral Home with Rev. Randy Johnson, officiating. Burial was in Cap Anderson Cemetery, directed by Hager Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Daniel Hesler, Shelby Nunn Jr., Dave Clevenger, John Hesler, Billy Bennett and Josh Wilcoxon. Online condolences may be left at www.hagerfuneralhome.com.

Wayne C. Cumming 1939-2008

Wayne C. Cumming, 69, of Irvington, Ky., died Saturday at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown, Ky. He served in the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1959, was a former member of the VFW, and a self-employed block mason and cement finisher. He was born April 9, 1939 the son of the late Ernest Cumming. He is survived by his wife, Ida M. Cumming; one son, Grant W. Cumming of Clarkson, Mich.; one daughter, Kimberly Cumming of Lapeer, Mich.; one step-daughter, Tina Rae Combs Ainley of Prescott, Ariz.; his mother, Sylvia Cumming of St. Johns, Mich.; one granddaughter, Brittany Harville of Lapeer, Mich.; two step-granddaughters, Jill and Meg Ainley of Prescott, Ariz.; three sisters, Sylvia Amerman of Punta Gorda, Fla., Norene (Richard) Keshaw, of Fenton, Mich., and Lola (Michael) Giordano of Waterford, Mich.; two brothers, Curt (Ruth) Cumming and Clark (Renee) Cumming both of Clarkson, Mich.; his K-9 friend, Buddy; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. EDT on Monday from the Chapel of the Alexander Funeral Home in Irvington, Ky., with burial following in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Visitation was from 5 until 9 p.m. EDT on Sunday and after 8 a.m. on Monday at the funeral home. The family has requested that all visitors wear casual clothing, including blue jeans, to the visitation and funeral service. Expressions of sympathy may go to the American Heart Association. Pallbearers were Curt Cumming, Clark Cumming, Grant Cumming, Kent Cumming, Bill Cummings, and Terry Boyer.

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Sarah Frances Sadler

Sarah Frances Sadler, 66, of Mountain Grove, Mo., died Thursday, May 1, 2008 at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown, Ky. She is survived by her husband, Ralph Willard Sadler, of Mountain Grove, Mo.; a son, Tony Sadler of Street, Md.; and a granddaughter, Kristen Michelle Bennett. Services will be from the Harkins Funeral Home, Inc., in Delta, Pa. Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.

Joseph Anthony Thompson

Joseph Anthony Thompson, 88, of Vine Grove, Ky., passed away Friday, April 25, 2008 at his residence. Mr. Thompson was a member of St. Christopher Catholic Church in Radcliff, Ky., and a long time volunteer for North Hardin Hope. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Bertha Thompson; three brothers, Marion Thompson, Robert Thompson, and Raymond Thompson; and one sister, Hattie Ellen Hall. Survivors include his loving wife of 61 years, Ruth Allen Thompson of Vine Grove, Ky.; three children, Gayle McGrath and her husband Greg of Del., George (Buz) Thompson and his wife Debra of Ariz., and David Thompson and his partner Tommy Parker of Texas; three granddaughters, Melinda Babiak, Kimberly Brinton, and Megan Thompson; one grandson, Shaun Babiak; two sisters, Louise Switzer of Flaherty, Ky., and Mary Alice Langley of Louisville; and a special niece, Dottie MacKinnon of Fla. A funeral mass was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at St. Christopher Catholic Church in Radcliff, Ky. Burial will follow at St. Martin Cemetery in Flaherty, Ky. Visitation was from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Monday and after 9 a.m. Tuesday at Coffey and Chism Funeral Home, Vine Grove, Ky. There was a prayer service at 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hosparus, P.O. Box 2149, Elizabethtown, KY 42702. Condolences can be expressed online at www.coffeyandchism.com. Lord, take my hand and lead me to your heavenly kingdom. I will walk in your shadow, just lead me home.

Daniel Allen Prough 1970-2008

Daniel Allen Prough, 37, of Brandenburg, died Friday, April 25, 2008. Mr. Prough was born on April 28, 1970 the son of Albert and Lois Prough. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed spending time in the outdoors. He was preceded in death by his father; a brother, Charles L. McAnelly; maternal grandparents, Clayton and Irene Henson; and paternal grandparents, Albert and Rosie Prough. Mr. Prough is survived by his wife, Tammy; children, Madason and James Daniel Prough, and Jessica Raley; his mother, Lois Prough; two sisters, Sandra (Bassam) Khoury and Jacqueline (Jerry) Gardner; a brother, John (Barbara) Prough; a niece, Lauren Thompson; and nephews, Brian, Matthew and Nathan Khoury. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. last Thursday from the Chapel of the Hager Funeral Home with Rev. James Wilson and Rev. Steve Winsett officiating. Burial was in Garnettsville Cemetery, directed by Hager Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at www.hagerfuneralhome.com.

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ture of moving, they may develop a more positive attitude toward leaving. A bit of preparation and a healthy dose of communication can help clear the way for a smoother journey to a new home. QUESTION: Why can’t parents get children to obey just by explaining what they want them to do? Why is it so often necessary to punish or raise our voices to get them to cooperate? Why can’t they just accept a few reasonable rules and avoid all that conflict? It just doesn’t add up to me. DR. DOBSON: After working with children for years, I’m convinced that their challenging behavior is motivated in part by the desire for power that lies deep within the human

spirit. From a very early age, they just don’t want anyone telling them what to do. They are also great admirers of strength and courage. Maybe this is why mythical characters like Superman, Robin Hood and Wonder Woman have been so prominent in the folklore of children. Perhaps it is also why kids brag that “My dad can beat up your dad!”? (One child said in reply, “That’s nothing, my mom can beat up my dad, too!”) It is a fact that most boys, and some girls, care about the issue of “who’s toughest.” Whenever a youngster moves into a new neighborhood or a new school district, he often has to fight, either verbally or physically, to establish

himself on the hierarchy of strength. There is usually a “top dog” in a group of children who bosses everyone else around. There is also a little defeated pup at the bottom of the heap who takes the brunt of everyone’s abuse. And each child between those extremes usually knows where he or she ranks in relation to the others. I believe this admiration for power also makes children want to know how tough their leaders are. They will occasionally disobey adults for the precise purpose of testing their determination and courage. Thus, whether you are a parent or grandparent or Boy Scout leader or bus driver or Brownie leader or a school teacher, I can guarantee that sooner or

Don’t fret over the language of prayer

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The first electric light Carriages would pass was so dim that them with their pasa candle was far sengers shouting, Pastor’s “Get a horse!” brighter than the bulb. One of the Spotlight What would have first steamboats happened if these took 32 hours to people who began chug its way from these great invenNew York to Albations would have ny, a distance of 150 listened to the peomiles. ple around them? Wilbur and OrWe may never ville Wright’s first have known the Randy airplane flight lastmarvelous invened only 12 seconds. Johnson tions we have toAnd the first autoday. But because mobiles traveled they were not afraid two to four miles per hour to start something, even and broke down often. though they risked ridi-

cule or failure, society is far better off. Perhaps there is something you have been putting off getting started. Maybe you have been telling yourself that it won’t work or that you can’t do it. That may be true but you will never know unless you try. Stop putting it off and get busy today. Don’t be afraid to start something. Randy Johnson is the pastor at Brandenburg Church of God.

to the Father. Learning to pray is like learning a foreign language. The best way to learn it is to hang out in an environment where the language is spoken. So if you want to learn to pray, you need to spend time in an environment where prayer is spoken. You need to pray. The Holy Spirit will help you. He knows the language. We invite you to listen to our radio program on WMMG on Sunday mornings beginning at 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. If you don’t have a church home, come by and visit with us at Grace Baptist Church. Reverend Dan Newton is the pastor of Grace Baptist Church.

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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.

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later, one of the children under your authority will clench his little fist and challenge your leadership. He will convey this message by his disobedient manner: “I don’t think you are tough enough to make me do what you say.” The way you handle that confrontation is being watched closely by every child in the group. Your reaction will determine how soon another occurs and with what intensity it is driven.

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QUESTION: We’re going good friends and it’s hard to move to another state in to make new ones. Try a few months. I know it’s establishing pen pals for going to be tough your children in the for Chuck and Marschool long beFocus on new cie, who have so fore the move is to many little friends the family occur. at school. How can Relationships can I get them ready for blossom through life in a new city? the mail so that the DR. DOBSON: kids are not entireMoving to a new ly unknown in the school or a new new location. town can be an unIt’s also helpful pleasant experience to create curiosity James for children, but about the new city Dobson or neighborhood there are some ways to make it easier for you’re moving to. them. I’d encourage you Preparation and fore- to take full advantage of thought are the keys. Edu- the Internet since every cator Cheri Fuller recom- Chamber of Commerce has mends those who are about a Web site. Representatives to relocate to call a fam- of these organizations will ily meeting to talk about welcome your request for what’s going to happen. additional information. Begin to lay plans together. When your children begin It’s sad to say goodbye to to understand the adven-

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Try going green with Barbara Jean By Jorena D. Faulkner jorena@thenewsstandard.com

With spring in full bloom and summer just around the corner, Meade County is bursting at the seams with the beauty of wildflowers and the comforting scent of Dogwood trees. Now is the time of year to begin landscaping lawns and filling them to the brim with the bounty of flowers, trees, bushes and fresh gardening or water plants that bring our community to life. With the assistance of local greenhouse owner Barbara Jean North, it wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be difficult to have your lawn and garden resembling the Hanging Gardens of Babylon in record time. At 2085 Garrett Road â&#x20AC;&#x201D; also known as Highway 1238 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; in Brandenburg, a large yet gentle dog lies lazily among the jungle greens of the swaying, ornamental grass, while the melodic symphony of classic rock flows through the air like butterflies, greeting customers upon arrival at Barbara Jeanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Greenhouse. Barbara Jeanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Greenhouse is overflowing with affordable hand-sewn and home grown vegetable plants, flowers, annuals, perennials, water plants, trees, ornamental grass and more. Every plant or vegetable found at Barbara Jeanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Greenhouse has been grown from the ground up, so to speak. North plants everything from seed, nurtures her own crops, and is the sole proprietor, operator and employee of the business. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It keeps me busy,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It keeps me hoppin.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? North says an unexpected twist of fate led to her passion for horticulture â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a gift for growing she never realized she had, although

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LEFT: Barbara Jean North, owner of Barbara Jeanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Greenhouse in Brandenburg, says an unexpected twist of fate led to her passion for horticulture.

ABOVE: Barbara Jeanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Greenhouse carries dozens of varieties of annual and perennial flowers, vegetable plants, trees, bushes and hard to come by water plants.

friends had noticed and made mention of her green thumb for years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I had a motorcycle and I rode about 15 years,â&#x20AC;? North said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One day I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see, and I accidentally pulled out in front of a truck on a hill. So I knew it was time to sell (the motorcycle) and I got to thinking about what I could do with the money that would benefit me, and also make people happy too. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I had to do something. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always liked plants, so I thought, hey â&#x20AC;Ś a greenhouse. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always been amazed at greenhouses and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d walk in them and look around and always wish Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d had one. I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know if I could do it or not. I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know I had a green thumb, although my friends had told me so. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The first year, I was trying to see how it would work out,â&#x20AC;? North said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And it didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do real bad, but it didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do real good either. So the second year, I thought Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d try it again.

From then on I just looked forward to January.â&#x20AC;? Barbara Jeanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Greenhouse officially opens each March and generally remains stocked and ready for business into the first week of August, and sometimes beyond depending on the needs of her customers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love when people come in,â&#x20AC;? North said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m always curious of what theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to get or what they like â&#x20AC;Ś plus, you get to meet new people.â&#x20AC;? North devotes all day â&#x20AC;&#x201D; every day â&#x20AC;&#x201D; to the cultivation of her passion. Working from sun up to sun down seven days a week, has left little time for life outside of the greenhouse and grounds of her business. But North welcomes the challenge. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I go to the grocery about four oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock in the morning,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Then I get back here and open the greenhouse up. By the time I get through, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time for bed. But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ther-

Two new businesses to host grand openings on Saturday Snappy Tomato, Unique Creations celebrating this weekend Staff report Snappy Tomato Pizza will host its grand opening celebration on Saturday, May 10 from noon to 2 p.m. with free food, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Snappyâ&#x20AC;? the tomato mascot, the Snappy Van â&#x20AC;&#x201D; which brings a variety of exciting activities such as cornhole and other games â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and prizes galore. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want it to be a fun event for the community,â&#x20AC;? said Bret Witte, Director of Operations and Development for the Brandenburg franchise. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to

have samples of our pizza. The big finale of the day â&#x20AC;&#x201D; we want to register as many people as we can so we can give away free pizza for a year. That will be given away that night; it will be raffled off by all eligible entries. Some lucky resident will win that.â&#x20AC;? Snappy Tomato Pizza serves up fresh and delicious hoagie sandwiches, salads, snappoli â&#x20AC;&#x201D; which is a Snappy calzone with a choice of two fillings and dipping sauce â&#x20AC;&#x201D; wings, garlic flatbread, cinna bread and specialty pizzaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s with nearly 20 available toppings â&#x20AC;&#x201D; to include a 24-slice, six-pound monster pizza dubbed â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Beastâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; among other made-to-order items, and beverages. To â&#x20AC;&#x153;Taste the Snappy Differenceâ&#x20AC;? visit the new Brandenburg location at 149 Old Mill Road/1638 next to Doe

Valley Marathon, call 4224433 or visit the Web site at www.snappytomato.com. Unique Creations Unique Creations will host its grand opening celebration on May 10 starting at 9 a.m. with a community yard sale. Set-up is free! Owner Marie Wernzt and family will be on hand beginning at 11 a.m. for a cookout, face painting, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities â&#x20AC;&#x201D; to include Bingo â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and a cornhole tournament set to begin at noon. The Meade County Fire Department will be making a special appearance, so be sure to bring the family! For more information on Unique Creations, visit 754 Broadway in Brandenburg, contact Marie Wernzt at 4227033, or by e-mail at wernzt012@aol.com.

Shave dollars off grocery bills By David Uffington Dollars and Sense The Department of Labor says that it now costs more than $700 per month to feed the average family â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and costs are still rising. Here are some ways to shave dollars off your grocery bill: â&#x20AC;˘ Make a list, and stick to it. Set a not-to-exceed dollar amount if you spot genuinely good bargains while you shop. â&#x20AC;˘ Eat before you go. Shopping on a full stomach will cut down on impulse purchases. â&#x20AC;˘ Get in, get out. The longer youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in a store, the more youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to spend. Look down each aisle. If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need anything in that aisle, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go down it. â&#x20AC;˘ Check the unit pricing on everything you buy. A bigger package isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t necessarily cheaper. With meats, check the cut: A more expensive piece of lean meat might be a better deal if

youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not paying for the bone. â&#x20AC;˘ Buy store brands for a week and see if you can tell the difference. â&#x20AC;˘ Cut down on convenience foods as much as possible. Time is a consideration for most people, but on a Friday night you can save more than $10 by making your own pizza and making popcorn the old fashioned way on the stove. â&#x20AC;˘ Buy as little packaging as possible. Individually wrapped sliced cheese and yogurt in small containers cost more. â&#x20AC;˘ Select cheaper cuts of meat that can be tenderized in a crockpot. Make extra and freeze it. â&#x20AC;˘ Buy whole chickens instead of parts and do the cutting yourself. â&#x20AC;˘ Check the per-pound cost of fruits and vegetables like apples and potatoes. You might get a better deal if you select each one instead of grabbing a large bag that might end up go-

ing to waste. â&#x20AC;˘ Buy plain rice, pasta and cereals and add your own spices or sweeteners. â&#x20AC;˘ Cut down on the number of trips to the store. Not only will you save gas, but youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll save on impulse purchases. â&#x20AC;˘ Compare sales flyers for local grocery stores. In spite of gas costs, it might pay to go to more than one store to take advantage of sales. â&#x20AC;˘ Consider whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worthwhile to buy a small freezer to stock up on sales or extra meals youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve made. â&#x20AC;˘ Price fruits and vegetables in season at your local farmers market and compare to store prices. David Uffington regrets that he cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into his column whenever possible. Write to him in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to columnreply@gmail.com.

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plants she has produced. She has even put together special Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day baskets for the upcoming holiday this Sunday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something I really enjoy,â&#x20AC;? North said. Having gained success step by step over the last seven years with hard work and determination, North has her feet firmly planted in the soil that has pro-

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Long hidden insect will make its presence known

Cicadas are emerging in most of Kentucky this month after 17 years By Carol L. Spence UK College of Agriculture

LEXINGTON, Ky. — For 17 years, periodical cicadas have been feeding and maturing in silent darkness, but in May they’ll emerge into the light and begin a mating ritual that will have many Kentuckians reaching for ear plugs. Brood XIV, the identifying name for this particular cluster of cicadas, will begin surfacing during the first week of May in southern Kentucky counties, with others of the brood progressively appearing further north as the soil temperature rises. “This year is really a special year for Kentucky because we have an emergence that’s going to occur over most of the state,” said Ric Bessin, University of Kentucky entomologist, as he traced an invisible line on a map from just west of Owensboro to just east of Hopkinsville. “Everything to the east of that will have cicadas in those counties, so it’s about 80 percent of the state.” Louisville experienced an emergence of periodical cicadas a few years back. That was Brood X, which

was not a large emergence within the state and affected only limited areas. Brood XIV will be much larger in scope. Bessin said that of the 30 distinct broods of periodical cicadas in North America, approximately a dozen are major emergences where large numbers of the insects come out over many counties. This year’s Brood XIV is one of those. There are several misconceptions attached to the periodical cicada. For instance, this cicada is different from the cicada that is seen each summer in Kentucky. That one is the dog-day cicada, called jarflies by some people. The dog-day cicada is larger and has a brownishgreen hue. The periodical cicada is more streamlined and is black with a number of red markings, including unmistakable bright red eyes. Periodical cicadas are only seen for four to six weeks beginning in May, while the dog day cicada appears in the dog days of summer, July and August. The periodical cicada is also not a locust despite the fact that many people call them “17-year locusts.” Locusts are grasshoppers. “This misconception probably started with the

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Periodical cicadas have been maturing in silent darkness for 17 years, but they’ll begin surfacing during the first week of May in southern Kentucky counties. early settlers,” Bessin said. “They saw these very intense outbreaks of periodical cicadas, and they didn’t know what they were. So they related them back to stories of locust plagues in the Bible. But this is a very different insect. This is a New World insect. These emergences are nothing that the pioneers would have had experience with in the Old World.” Unlike grasshoppers, cicadas fly for only short distances and don’t swarm, though they congregate in very large numbers in trees. It is not unheard of to have tens of thousands in a very large tree or cluster of trees, he said. And once clustered with their kind, the courtship begins. In their short

adult lifespan, cicadas are driven to do one thing: procreate. Males produce a high-pitched whining sound during daylight hours to attract a female. While one male may not produce much sound, 10,000 males do. The result is a very distinctive droning sound that can rise to an earsplitting level. Doug McLaren, UK Cooperative Extension forestry specialist, remembers that sound well. “I know that 17 years ago, just talking to someone in a woodland area, you had to be very close to be able to hear one another because of the intense noise that these things put out,” he said. Woodlands are where periodical cicadas gather because their entire life span

is connected to trees. The female lays her eggs at the ends of branches, because her sword like ovipositor, or egg layer, more easily pierces the younger, softer wood. She saws slits into the wood parallel to the branch and deposits about a dozen eggs into each wound. About a month later, the eggs will hatch and the nymphs will drop to the soil where they burrow underground. For the next 17 years the walnut-sized nymphs will feed on the sap from tree roots. Nearly two decades later, they emerge from the ground as adults and begin the cycle again. Despite their numbers, periodical cicadas don’t do serious damage to established trees. However, what damage there is will be very noticeable by summer’s end, McLaren said. “Basically by making slits all the way around a branch, the female is girdling that branch. And girdling is nothing more than killing all the life support system that would carry nutrients onto those leaves,” he said. “The ends of all those branches are going to die, so if you get yourself into a position where you can look over the landscape, you’re going to see a brown hue against the green backdrop.” However, he said, people should not be concerned about this.

Opportunities in 4-H during Kentucky State Fair By Carole Goodwin CEA for 4-H and Youth Development Mark your calendars for August 14-24 when Cloverville and the Kentucky State Fair roll into Louisville. Cloverville will be overflowing with 4-H exhibits, demonstrations, shows and activities for youths. Each day will be centered on a specific theme, which focuses on the six areas of 4-H core curriculum. Theme days provide a chance for youths and parents to explore the many opportunities available through 4-H. Fairgoers can experience and participate in activities ranging from variety show acts to livestock demonstrations. Theme days at the 2008 Kentucky State Fair include: Science, engineering and technology, animal science, 4-H Camp, communications and leadership, healthy living, Cloverbuds, international opportunities, military, natural resources, family consumer science and performing arts. There will be specific events, demonstrations and information about each of the 4-H areas in Cloverville. New to Cloverville this year is an opportunity for fairgoers to learn more about 4-H through county host days. Senior 4-H’ers, 4-H youth development agents and adult volunteers from 22 counties will be on hand to answer questions about 4-H, greet fair attendants and host the day’s event in Cloverville. Host counties have already been determined. All the traditional 4-H contests and events will

return to the state fair this year, including the Bicycle Rodeo, country ham contest, variety shows, animal contests and exhibits. With the state fair only four months away, youth wishing to participate in one of the contests or events should begin thinking about potential projects and coordinating their participation with their county’s 4-H agent. Contest information is available on the state 4-H Web site at www.ca.uky. edu/Agcollege/4h/ or through your county’s 4-H agent. While contest divisions have not changed, some of the classes have. Contact the extension office for more information about these changes as well as entry deadlines. Attending Cloverville during the Kentucky State Fair is a great chance to learn about the many opportunities available in 4-H. For more information about 4-H programs, Cloverville or 4-H’s participation in the Kentucky State Fair, contact the Meade County Cooperative Extension Service. Educational programs of the Cooperative Extension Service serve all people regardless of race, color, age ,sex, religion, disability or national origin. 4-H BEEF CLUB NEWS It has been a busy start to spring for the 4-H Beef Club. Several of our members have shown their animals at the KY Department of Agriculture Preview Shows. Below are some of the results that have been turned in to me: March 15, 2008: Green

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Alex Richardson: Middle Weight Steer 3rd Senior Herford Heifer 2nd Fall Angus Heifer 3rd Angus Cow/Calf Pair 1st Champion Angus Cow Calf Pair Lydia Richardson: Junior Herford Heifer 1st Reserve Champion Herford Heifer Brittany Hager: Middle Weight Steer Blue % AOB Junior Yearling Heifer 1st Shorthorn Senior Heifer 1st Commercial Junior Yearling Heifer 1st Angus Summer Yearling Heifer 2nd Shorthorn Junior Yearling Heifer 1st Reserve Champion Shorthorn Heifer Reserve Champion Commercial Heifer Reserve Champion % AOB Heifer Whitney Pack: Simmental Heifer 1st Kaylee Compton: Medium Weight Steer 4th Market Heifer Class 1st % AOB (Chimaine) 1st Shorthorn Heifer 2nd Champion Market Heifer Cody Haught: Angus Summer Yearling Heifer 3rd Angus Junior Yearling Heifer 1st Angus Junior Yearling Bull 1st Champion Angus Bull Supreme Champion Bull Overall

March 29, 2008, Northern KY Preview Show, New Castle, KY Brittany Hager: Angus Summer Yearling Heifer 2nd Shorthorn Junior Yearling Heifer 2nd Shorthorn Senior Heifer 3rd % AOB Junior

Yearling Heifer 2nd Commercial Junior Yearling Heifer 1st Champion Commercial Heifer Alex Richardson: Middle Weight Steer 1st Angus Cow/Calf Pair 3rd Commercial Junior Yearling Heifer 3rd Reserve Champion Middle Weight Steer Lydia Richardson: Hereford Senior Heifer 1st Cody Haught: Angus Summer Yearling Heifer 1st Angus Junior Yearling Heifer 4th Angus Cow/Calf Pair 2nd Angus Junior Yearling Bull 1st Angus Junior Bull Calf 1st Champion Angus Bull Reserve Champion Angus Bull

We will have results from other shows in a later article. Congratulations to everyone on the job they did. Respectfully submitted, Cody Haught, Beef Club Reporter.

“This is one thing the forest community doesn’t have to worry about because it is only going to kill the last three feet of the branches. Next year the tree will simply pick up and start growing again.” Bessin said the only concern for homeowners might be for the freshly planted young tree. In that case, wrapping the immature tree in netting, or simply waiting until the fall to plant it, will take care of any problems the insects might create. Though this brood will cover much of the state, not everyone will see them. According to Bessin, counties will experience hot spots with a great many insects and other areas where there are few or none. “Obviously, if there’s a lot of open cropland with row crops, that’s not good country for cicadas,” he said. “New subdivisions that have been cleared of trees in the last 20 years are not good places for cicadas to emerge. But people who live in wooded areas are very likely to see cicadas for that four to six week period. “Anyone under 17 years of age is likely to have never experienced cicadas in Kentucky,” he said. “It’s a great opportunity to take kids out and let them experience one of the more unusual things that occurs naturally.”

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David E. and Frances Schaftlein were married on May 15, 1948 at St. Denis Church, Louisville Ky. They have five sons and four daughters, 20 grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren. Mr. Schaftlein is a farmer and was a union carpenter for 50 years at Local 64 in Shively, Ky. He retired in 1990. Mrs. Schaftlein retired in 1989 after 12 years as a delivery person at Beckers Florist. She is a homemaker and a quilter.

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Mark and Jeanne Hubbard are proud to announce the engagement and forthcoming wedding of their daughter, Emily Anne Hubbard, to Jason Matthew Jenkins, son of Kenny and Lisa Jenkins. Emily is a 2005 graduate of University of Louisville and is currently employed at Papa John’s International Corporate Headquarters, Louisville, Ky. Jason is a 2006 graduate of University of Louisville and is currently employed at ManTech International, Fort Knox, Ky. The wedding will take place on May 16, 2008 at 7 p.m. at Saint John the Apostle Catholic Church with the reception immediately following. All family and friends are invited to attend.

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Phil Powers received a $500 scholarship from ESC at Fort Knox, Ky.. He will be attending Eastern Kentucky University and will be studying Criminal Justice. He is the son of Cindy Trent of Brandenburg, and Phil Powers of Radcliff, Ky. He is the brother of Michael (Tennille) Trent and Brian (Stephanie) Trent. He is the uncle of Trevor, Rachel, and Amber Trent.

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Approximately 275 attendees shopped at the annual Book Fair held by the Ancestral Trails Historical Society. Abraham Lincolnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family tree was held at the same time with nearly 40 attendees. Plans are already under way for the 2009 Book Fair. The next meeting of ATHS will be held June 6th at the Hardin Co. Public Library in Elizabethtown, where Robert Prather will speak about his book, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Strange Case of Jonathan Swift.

Mrs. Ginny Cox, a teacher at Battletown Elementary , and her third and fourth grade class recently visited State Representative Jeff Greerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office in Frankfort, Ky. The class toured Kentuckyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s state capitol and other local museum. State Representative Jeff Greer is a native of Meade County and a Battletown Elementary alumni.

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Friday, May 9

Parr â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Friends Cemetery annual bake sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. All proceeds will go to the upkeep of the cemetery. Sale will also be held again on Saturday, May 10. For more information call 828-2560. First Federal Savings Bank, 9th Annual Relay For Life Bake Sale/Silent Auction. All proceeds will benefit Relay For Life.

Saturday, May 10

Payneville Baptist Church will be hosting an International Missionary beginning at 10 a.m. This gentleman serves in the Northern Africa Middle East region and will share his experiences with us. A light lunch will be provided. Please R.S.V.P. by May 7th at 496-4446 or 496-5635 if you plan on having lunch with us or if you have any questions. Everyone is invited. Yu-Gi-Oh Card Tournament, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Meade County Library. Free movies, popcorn and games every Saturday night from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Payneville Baptist Church, everyone welcome. For more information call 496-4446 or 496-4635.

Monday, May 12

Understanding Religion, Baptist - learn what it means to be a certain religion, insight into why they believe what they do, 6 p.m., Meade County Public Library. Overeaters Anonymous (non-smoking), 7:30 p.m. at the Corydon Presbyterian Church. For more information call 270-828-3406. Brandenburg Primary School, Site Based Decision Making elections 3:15 p.m. Brandenburg Primary School, Kindergarten registration 9 to 11 a.m. and noon to 2 p.m. Free Bluegrass and old-time music jam, every Monday from 6 to 10 p.m. This will be held at the Optimist Park in Vine Grove KY. Come play or listen. Open to public, no

Edible Heirlooms

Pollyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Apple Cobbler Submitted by Sandy Payne To submit your own recipe, e-mail jorena@thenewsstandard.com.

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just something about a good apple cobbler that reminds you of home and the loving care of a mother. My mother, Polly, came from Logansport, Ky., in Butler County. Mama was the heart and soul of the family, and when we got together everything was always just right. She was such a good cook; she made everything. When we were young, cornbread and beans were what we lived off of. We werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t rich by any means, but we never went hungry. She always wore an apron when she cooked. I have that apron now, and on special occasions and holidays, I wear it in her honor. I can make her recipes, and although they are good, they

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Tuesday, May 13

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. Understanding Religion, Pentecostal - learn what it means to be a certain religion, insight into why they believe what they do, 6 p.m., Meade County Public Library. Kids Story Hour, 10:30 a.m. at the Meade County Public Library. District, Grandparentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Coffee Break, 9 a.m. at David T Wilson. Vine Grove Farmers Market is now open each Tuesday and Friday from 7:30 a.m. till ?. Located by the railroad tracks downtown Vine Grove, Ky.

Wednesday, May 14

Stuart Pepper Middle School, Site Based Decision Making council meeting 3:45 p.m.

Thursday, May 15

Ekron Elementary Site Based Decision Making Council and PTO Officers Elections will be held in the school cafeteria at 6:30 p.m. Flaherty Elementary, PTO meeting and Site Based Decision Making/PTO elections. National Active and Retired Federal Employees will be meeting 1 p.m. at the Brandenburg United Methodist Church. Representative of E911 will be on hand to speak. Everyone is encouraged to attend. For more information call 422-3935.

Friday, May 16

Battletown Elementary, Preschool/kindergarten registration. First Federal Savings Bank, 9th Annual Relay For Life Cookout. Vine Grove Farmers Market is now open each Tuesday and Friday from 7:30 a.m. till ? Located by the railroad tracks in downtown Vine Grove, Ky.

still donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t taste the same as when my mother made them. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been gone for about 12 years, and now when my family gets together, I tend to fill her role as the cook along with my sister, Carrie Lou. Although making my motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s apple cobbler is time consuming â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and probably not for those looking to eat healthy â&#x20AC;&#x201D; this dish takes me back to those memories and the comfort I felt. Pollyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Apple Cobbler 1/2 cup (1 stick) Margarine 2 cups water 2 cups sugar 1-1/2 cups sifted self-rising flour 1/2 cup shorting 1/3 cup cold milk 2 cups finely chopped apples (Granny Smith or your choice) 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg Brown sugar to taste Heat oven to 350 degrees, melt margarine in 13x9x2 inch baking pan. In sauce pan heat sugar and water until sugar melts. Cut shortening into flour until it becomes fine crumbs, add milk and stir with a fork until dough leaves sides of bowl. Turn out onto a lightly floured pastry cloth; knead until smooth. Roll dough into a large rectangle about 1/4 of an inch thick. Spread chopped apples onto dough and sprinkle with cinnamon, nutmeg and brown sugar. Slowly roll dough up like a jellyroll, dampen edge with water and seal. Using a sharp knife, cut into16 slices and place into baking pan. Pour sugar water over slices and bake 55 to 60 minutes. Serve warm with ice cream; store leftovers in the refrigerator.

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Marriages

Jessica Lee Bryant, 21 of Brandenburg to William Daren Wathen, 22 of Payneville. Emily Anne Hubbard, 25 of Vine Grove to Jason Matthew Jenkins, 26 of Battletown. Amanda Jo Reardon, 20 of St Murphy, IL. to David Andrew Lingerfelt, 20 of Fort Stewart, Ga. Erin Renee Hall, 24, to Stephen John Merifield, 34, both of Brandenburg.

Retail Food Establishment Report

04/29/08 Subway 92%, walk-in cooler not at proper temperature; outside thermometer-50 degrees inside 47 degree; cutting board bread is cut on in poor repair; build up on storage bins where dressing packets are stored; build-up on floors. 04/29/08 Doe Valley 19th Hole 99%, paint chipping on storage shelves in back. 04/30/08 Children R Us 100%.

Property Transfers

Ernest R. Washington, unknown defendant, being the unknown spouse of Ernest R. Washington, Kenny E. Wilson, Commonwealth of Kentucky, County of Meade, Doe Valley Property Owners Association, Inc. to Kenny E. Wilson and Denise G. Wilson, Lot 188 in Pine Point Section of Doe Valley Subdivision. Romeo and Leona Lapointe to Chris McGehee, Richardson Farm Division Old Mill Estates. Chad A. McCaulley and Cynthia A. McCaulley to Darrell Schmidt and Darla Schmidt, Lot 62 Creek View Estates, deed tax $95. Charles H. Gallusser to Sharon K. Gallusser, Lot 556 in Glenoaks Section of Doe Valley Subdivision. Rebecca Shacklette to Matthew Miller, 11.033 acre in Battletown, Ky. Kerry Troutman to Nancy E. Davis, Diane Humphrey, and Linda Jenkins, Lot 19 Gobbler Knob Subdivision. Michael Wallace and Melanie Wallace to Danny Board and Jacqueline P. Board. Tract 27 & 28 of Green Valley. Amy Humphrey to Humphrey Landholdings, LLC, Lot 54 Wilson Place Subdivision. The Estate of Buddy W. Yeomans to Harold D. Trent, 3740 Rabbit Run Road, Vine Grove, Ky., deed tax $105. Estate of Edward L. Hartlage to James T. Taylor, 3950 Old Mill Road, Brandenburg, Ky., deed tax $205. William A. Jackson and Judy A. Jackson to Jeffrey Nott and Joyce Nott, Lot 16 & 17 of Whispering Meadows Subdivision, deed tax $25. Charles A. Hooper and Shelly D. Hooper to James E. Kendall, Lot 17 of Rosewood Estates, deed tax $40. Rita Moore to R. Moore Properties, LLC, Tract 1 containing 4.189 acre, Tract 2 containing 0.311 acre, and Tract 3 containing 6.171 acres in Payneville, Ky. Federal National Mortgage Association AKA Fannie Mae to Jeremy and Jamie M. Jackson, 930 Fort Ave, Vine Grove, Ky. Olivia R. Trent to Terry W. Trent, Property in Meade County. Amy Humphrey to Piping Rock Condos, Property in Meade County. Amy Humphrey to Humphrey Landholding, LLC, Lot 29 & 30 of Arnold Estates. Joseph E. Richardson and Rebecca M. Richardson to Chris McGehee, Terry Hayes and Kay Hayes. Lot 18 & 19 on Old Sand Road, deed tax $12.50. Alice J. Smith Ritchie, formerly know as Alice J. Smith and Joseph E. Ritchie to Michael W. Duvall, 2092 Rock Ridge Road, deed tax $148. Brandy Smith AKA Brandy Bennett to Jeremy R. Smith, Lot 2 of Jameswood Acres. Martha J. Bennett to Samuel J. Fields, Lot 5 of Wildwood Park Subdivision, deed tax $6.

Elizabeth J. White to David Paul Sayenga, Jr. and Heidi L. Sayenga, Lot 12 of Camelot Estates, deed tax $142. Jamie Lynn Gray fka Jamie Lynn Williams and Raymond Edward Gray to Brett Gardner and Shannon Gardner, Lot 49 of Scenic Acres, deed tax $25. Jennifer L. Hammond to Nathaniel D. Hammond, Property on Rabbit Run Road.

Building Permits 04/28/08 Jeff Nott, 125 Whispering Court, Vine Grove, Single Family Dwelling $153. 04/30/08 Michelle and Joseph Ray, 3400 Fairground Road, Brandenburg, Garage. 04/29/98 Floyd Berg, 105 Eagles Nest, Ekron, 2 decks. 04/30/08 Mary Carolyn Cowden, 255 Windson Place, Brandenburg, Pole Barn. 04/30/08 James Greenwell, 3285 Rabbit Run Road, Vine Grove, Storage Building. 04/30/08 Tina Brock, 640 Kirchdorfer, Brandenburg, 2000 Double Wide. 04/30/08 Marieta Haynes, 1970 Fairground Road, Brandenburg, Storage Building. 05/01/08 Nancy Davis, Emmer Drive, Brandenburg, Single Family Dwelling $155. 05/02/08 Charles Copeck, 788 Medley Drive, Ekron, 2000 Single Wide $55. 05/05/08 Keith Smith, Lot 152 Pinnacle, Brandenburg, Single Family Dwelling $213.22. 05/05/08 Keith Smith, Lot 98 Overlook Terrace, Brandenburg, Single Family Dwelling $213.22. 05/05/05 Nathan Frankes, Fort Avenue, Vine Grove, 1985 Single Wide $55. 05/05/08 Nathan Frankes, Fort Avenue, Vine Grove, Shed.

Brandenburg Police Department 04/27/08 11:49 p.m. Eric Pendleton of Brandenburg, was parked in the Kroger parking lot in a 2004 Dodge. Jeremy Reece of Brandenburg, was parked in front of Mr. Pendleton in a 2001 Jeep. Mr. Reece went forward and struck Mr. Pendleton, then backed up and left the scene of the collision. Mr. Reece vehicle received very minor damage; Mr. Pendleton vehicle received moderate damage. Report BPD08052 was filed by Officer Young. 04/28/08 3:27 p.m. Chrystal Smith of Stephensport was traveling southbound on the bypass in a construction zone in a 2000 Chevrolet. Lydia Barker of Elizabethtown, was also traveling southbound on the bypass in a 1994 Nissan. Ms. Smith started to slow down and stopped and Ms. Barker did not observe that Ms. Smith had stopped and hit her in the rear. Neither vehicle received any damage. Report BPD08050 was filed by Officer Young. 05/01/08 12:41 p.m. Martha Bennett of Louisville, was traveling southbound on the bypass in a 1999 Toyota Camry. Juanita Ivers of English, Indiana, was pulling out of Dairy Queen in a 2007 Ford Escape and stated that she did not see Ms. Bennett and collided into her. Both vehicles received minor damage. Report BPD08051 was filed by Officer Singleton. 05/02/08 3:18 p.m. Christopher Fouch of Brandenburg, was traveling west on 448 headed out of Brandenburg in a 1999 Chevallero Motor Home. Steven Hawkins of Brandenburg, was traveling east into Brandenburg in a 1996 Chevrolet. Mr. Fouch lost control of his vehicle and went into the eastbound traffic and collided into Mr. Hawkins. Both vehicles received minor damage. Report BPD08053 was filed by Officer Young. 05/03/08 11:34 a.m. Brenda Lamkin of Brandenburg, was stopped at the stop sign at First Federal Bank and Old Ekron Road in a 1996 Chevrolet. William Vessels of Brandenburg, pulled up behind Ms. Lamkin and stopped in a 1989 Toyota. Mr. Vessels then pulled

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up and collided in the rear of Ms. Lamkin thinking that she was about to pull out. Both vehicles received minor damage. Report BPD08054 was filed by Officer Young.

Meade County Sheriff Department 04/26/08 6:55 p.m. Joseph Ramon of Brandenburg, was eastbound on Kentucky 1638 in a 2007 Chevrolet. According to witnesses, a dark colored truck that was traveling east on 1638 in front of Mr. Ramon made a sudden left turn. Mr. Ramon attempted to avoid striking the truck and traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck an earth embankment. The vehicle was towed from the scene with minor damage. Report 08-0111 was filed by Officer Wright. 04/28/08 11:08 p.m. James Silvers of Brandenburg, was traveling north on Hobbs Reesor road in a 1999 Chevrolet. Mr. Silvers left the left side of the road in a right curve, striking two trees and came to rest in a yard. The vehicle was towed from the scene with moderate damage. Report 08-0114 was filed by Officer Wright. 04/30/08 9:05 p.m. Misty Armstrong of Stephensport, was on Kentucky 1239 in a 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe. Ms. Armstrong stated that she reached over to pick up her purse and when she did she went to the right and hit the ditch on the right side of the road. Her car went airborne and flipped about four times coming to rest on its side. Ms. Armstrong stated that her foot hit the accelerator when she leaned over. The vehicle was towed from the scene with very severe damage. Report 08-0113 was filed by Officer Matti. 05/04/08 10:16 a.m. Walter Redman of Payneville, was

Friday, May 9, 2008

traveling west on Kentucky 144 in a 1997 Ford F-250. Charles Lamkin of Battletown, was stopped on Kentucky 228 at the intersection of Kentucky 144 in a 2004 Nissan Altima. Mr. Redman applied his turn signal and started slowing down to turn into a private drive just past the intersection of Kentucky 228. Mr. Lamkin assumed that Mr. Redman was going to turn onto Kentucky 228 and started to pull out onto Kentucky 144 to go east when Mr. Redman struck Mr. Lamkin in the driver’s side. Mr. Lamkin’s vehicle was towed from the scene with severe damage. Mr. Redman’s vehicle received moderate to severe damage. Report 08-0115 was filed by Officer Robinson.

District Court 04/30/08 Jason Scott Blackaby, 25, 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), alcohol schoolKAPS, 90 days license suspension. Jason Wayne Stearman, 31, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs 1st offense; possession of marijuana; use/possess drug paraphernalia 1st offense-continued 05/07/08. Russell Beard Foote, 26, 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), alcohol schoolKAPS, 90 days license suspension. Jonathan Blake Whelan, 25, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs 2nd offensepled not guilty pretrial con-

ference 05/14/08. Philip Dal Holtzclaw, 46, disregarding stop sign-dismissed on commonwealth; 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), alcohol schoolKAPS, 90 days license suspension. Martha Jean Wooten, 52, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs 3rd offense-pled not guilty pretrial conference 05/07/08. Salvatore J. Guardino, 44, fugitive from another statecontinued 05/07/08. Jessica L. Biddle, 22, wanton endangerment 1st degree-pled not guilty preliminary hearing 05/14/08. Jian J. Chen, 20, 1st degree possession of drug/unspecified, 1st offense; use/ possess drug paraphernalia 2nd or > offense; traffic in controlled substance within 1000 yards of school-pled not guilty preliminary hearing 05/14/08. Paul David Schmidt, 42, non support-dismissed on commonwealth motion. Amanda Raye Bruce, 31, 4 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300-pled not guilty pretrial conference 06/04/08. Janet Lynn Ratcliffe, 32, 2 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300. Larry A. Maysey, 48, confinement and control of dogs at night-pled not guilty pretrial conference 05/21/08. Theodore Calvin Houchins, 38, 3 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300-continued 05/14/08. Joshua K. Eley, 29, theft by unlawful taking/shoplifting under $300-continued 05/07/08. Tina Lynn Lucas, 44, 2 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300-continued 05/28/08.

John W. Stevens, 65, cruelty to animals 2nd degreepled not guilty pretrial conference 05/07/08. Aaron Thomas Jackson, 24, possession of marijuanapled not guilty pretrial conference 05/07/08. Christie Leeann Jackson, 29, 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. Jennifer L. Hall, 38, theft by deception including cold checks under $300-pled not guilty pretrial conference 05/14/08. James Glenn Jones, 39, 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. Samantha Coakley, 19, theft by deception including cold checks under $300-continued 05/07/08. Garcia Ruben, 31, 2 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300-pled not guilty pretrial conference 05/14/08. Anthony W. Harrington, III, 18, no/expired registration plates; no/expired Kentucky registration receipt; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security 1st; no license operator with person holding permit-pled not guilty pretrial conference 06/04/08. Sean M. Warren, 19, speeding 26 mph over/ greater-amended to 25 mph over-pled guilty fine $60 plus costs. Brenda Sue Berryhill, 61, speeding 20 mph over limit-pled guilty fine $40 plus costs; failure to wear seatbelts-pled guilty fine $25; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security 1st-pled guilty, 90 days probated 2 years no public offenses, no driving without valid license and insurance.

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New Meade County magazine to be published Submitted by Chamber of Commerce and Back Home In Kentucky

The Meade County Area Chamber of Commerce is joining with Back Home In Kentucky magazine to publish a quality-of-life magazine about Meade County. The magazine is scheduled for release prior to the opening of this year s Meade County Fair in July. Russ Powell, executive director of the Chamber of Commerce, says he looks forward to working with Back Home In Kentucky’s editorial staff and sales representatives in the preparation of the magazine, which will be the first high quality, glossy publication ever produced

Court From page A10 Jackie L. Hubert, 45, speeding 18 mph over limit-pled not guilty pretrial conference 05/07/08; operating on suspended/revoked operators license-dismissed on proof. Enos C. Hawkins, 18, reckless driving; failure to wear seatbelts-failure to appear. Nicholas Dewayne Williams, 28, failure of nonowner operator to maintain required insurance 1st-pled not guilty pretrial conference 05/07/08. Jessica L. Watkins, 23, speeding 15 mph over limitpled guilty, fine $30 plus costs; 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. Charles Sterling Fields, reckless driving-defer probation 6 months; license to be in possession-defer probation 6 months; operating on suspended/revoked operators license. Stephanie M. Ruiz, 19, speeding 13 mph over limit; disregarding stop sign-failure to appear. Kevin Prater, 25, fleeing/ evading police 1st degree; leaving scene of accident; 2 counts of wanton endangerment-pled not guilty preliminary hearing 05/14/08. Beverly Ann Engle, 50, cruelty to animals 2nd degree-pled not guilty pretrial conference 05/07/08. Beverly Ann Engle, 50, cruelty to animals 2nd degree; dogs to be vaccinated against rabies; dogs to be licensed-pled not guilty pretrial conference 05/07/08. Patricia Diane Stump, 58, dogs to be kept in kennel; dogs to be licensed-pled not guilty pretrial conference 05/07/08. Patricia Diane Stump, 58, dogs to be kept in kennelpled not guilty pretrial conference 05/07/08. Brian Kelly Horsley, 35, 11 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300-pled not guilty pretrial conference 05/21/08. Brian Kelly Horsley, 35, 3 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300-pled not guilty pretrial conference 05/21/08. William Calvin Willis, 34, non support-amended to flagrant non support-pled not guilty preliminary hearing 05/07/08. Kevin L. Gardner, 36, fugitive from another statedismissed on courts motion serving 10 year sentence in circuit court. William Calvin Willis, 34, failure of owner to maintain required insurance 1st; no/ expired registration plates; no/expired Kentucky registration receipt; operating on suspended/revoked operators license-pled not guilty pretrial conference 05/07/08. Jerry Michael Curtsinger, 26, disregarding stop sign; operating on suspended/revoked operators license-pled not guilty 05/07/08. Sherry Lea Henry, 27, 2 counts of criminal possession forged instrument 2nd degree-pled not guilty preliminary hearing 05/07/08. Kimberly Kaye Phelps, 37, motion hearing-continued 06/04/08. Miquel Angel Ortizvega, 29, one headlight; no/expired registration plates; no/ expired Kentucky registra-

about Meade County by the Chamber of Commerce. The magazine will cover every segment of Meade County living, with particular focus on our way of life, our schools, our recreation facilities, our businesses, and our organizations — virtually everything that makes Meade County such an attractive, affordable, and worthwhile place to call home, Powell says. The magazine is one of the community- and economicdevelopment initiatives the Chamber of Commerce has undertaken on behalf of Meade County Fiscal Court. Other projects include a comprehensive county map, which was published in March; a community-pride

campaign that will begin in the summer; and the ongoing work of the Meade County BRAC Action Group, which promotes the community as a good place to live for those relocating to Fort Knox. “With the large number of military and civilian personnel who, over the next several years, will make decisions about where they’ll live when they relocate to Fort Knox, this seemed like an ideal time to undertake this effort,” according to Powell. Advertising sales are under way, being handled by Margaret Yates, one of Back Home In Kentucky’s sales representatives, according to Powell, who says he will work closely with the writ-

ers and photographers who will tell the story of why it pays to live, work, and enjoy life in Meade County. Advertising space is available to any business or organization located in Meade County or in neighboring communities that wants to get its message to current and future Meade County residents at what Powell describes as “very good rates for a publication of this quality.” Discounts, he says, are available for both Chamber of Commerce members and for advertisers who prepay by May 30. And, he adds, non-members who join the Chamber of Commerce at the time they sign an advertising contract will be eli-

gible for the members-only discount. According to Powell, all advertisers will receive a minimum of 25 copies, and the Chamber of Commerce will receive the balance of the 5,000 copies to be printed for distribution. “Our intent is to publish a magazine that can be used by its advertisers and our members as well as Meade County Tourism, Meade County Fiscal Court, Meade County Public Schools, Meade County-Brandenburg Industrial Development Authority, and the cities of Brandenburg, Ekron and Muldraugh in their business-promotion, economic-development, tourism-promotion, and employee-recruiting efforts,” he

says. Back Home In Kentucky, which publishes a bimonthly magazine, has won the Media Award from the Kentucky Historical Society three straight years. This year it also is publishing the official Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial magazine and the state’s first Kentucky Retirement Living magazine. Back Home In Kentucky was started in 1977 in Bowling Green, Kentucky, and is the state’s oldest-continuously published magazine under the same name. Powell says people with questions about the magazine should contact Yates at 502-645-2198 or him at 270422-3626 or chamber@bbtel. com.

tion receipt; failure of nonowner operator to maintain required insurance 1st-continued 05/14/08. Michelle Denise Miller, 26, speeding 22 mph over limit-amended to 15 mphpled guilty fine $30 plus costs; operating on suspended/ revoked operators licenceamended to no operators license in possession-pled guilty fine $50. Bryan L. Dowell, 19, alcohol intoxication in a public place-dismissed on commonwealth motion. William A. Fredrick, II, 20, assault 4th degree domestic violence minor injury-defer probation 12 months. Melissa Leigh Swartz, 40, cruelty to animals; dogs to be licensed; dogs to be vaccinated against rabies. William Arnold Dupin, 44, cruelty to animals 2nd degree; dogs to be licensed; dogs to be vaccinated against rabies-dismissed on commonwealth motion. Emily Padgett, 21, harboring a vicious animal; dogs to be licensed; dogs to be licensed; 2 counts of dogs to be vaccinated against rabiescontinued 05/07/08. Bryan E. Raines, 41, careless driving; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs 1st offense-leave on trail docket. Joshua David Jupin, 23, motion hearing-remand per county attorney. Jacinto M. Ordonez, 30, expired plates-pled guilty fine $50; failure to transfer motor vehicle-pled guilty fine $50; no insurance-90 days probated 2 years no public offenses, no driving without valid license and insurance. Rebecca M. Lusk, 18, speeding 12 mph over limitdismissed on commonwealth motion. Michael R. Donahue, 18, alcohol intoxication in a public place; possession of marijuana; 2nd degree possession of cs/drug unspecified 1st offense-pretrial conference 07/16/08, jury trial 07/25/08. Brandon Tyler Buchanan, 26, assault 4th degree child abuse-continued 08/20/08. Ester Docherty, 81, theft by unlawful taking/shoplifting-continued 06/13/08. Virgil Merion Armes, 42, non support-dismissed on commonwealth motion. Joseph Raphael Lancaster, Jr., 39, possession of marijuana-continued 05/07/08. Craig Anthony Wieber, 26, speeding 16 mph over limit; failure to produce insurance card; no/expired registration plates; operating on suspended/revoked operators license; giving officer false name or addresscontinued 05/14/08. Janet Lynn Ratcliffe, 32, 3 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300-continued 05/21/08. Troy Dale Dupin, 30, assault 4th degree no visible injury-pled guilty 12 months probated 2 years, no public offenses, no close contact and stay 500 feet away from Jesse Edwards, possess no alcohol, ill-drugs/drug paraphernalia. Michael Anthony Graff, 27, criminal mischief 3rd degree-pretrial conference 07/02/08 jury trial 07/11/08. Robert A. Warren, III, 21, operating on suspended/ revoked operators license; possessing license when privileges are revoked/ suspended-continued 09/24/08. Laura Michelle Davis,

32, theft by unlawful taking/shoplifting under $300pretrial conference 07/16/08 jury trial 07/25/08. Sandra K. Shelton, 40, non support-continued 05/07/08. Joseph Sylvester Church, Jr., 36, 2 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300-pled guilty 30 days probated 2 years after serving 1 hour each consecutively, write no checks, pay restitution thru KAPS. Aimee N. Rose, 26, 4 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300-pled guilty 30 days probated 2 years after serving 1 hour each consecutively, no public offenses, write no checks. Carolyn C. Embry, 48, theft by unlawful taking/ shoplifting-pretrial conference 06/25/08 jury trial 06/27/08. Bruce L. Cobble, 63, registered sex offender residence restriction 1st-dismissed without prejudice. Cleo Lawrence Hart, Jr., 46, assault 4th degree domestic violence minor injury-continued 05/07/08. Malissa Sue Baize, 38, domestic violence and abuse duties of law enforcementdismissed on commonwealth motion; disorderly contact 1st degree-pled guilty fine $25 plus costs; assault 4th degree domestic violence minor injury-dismissed on commonwealth motion. Shannon Renea Baize, 33, domestic violence and abuse duties of law enforcementdismissed on commonwealth motion; disorderly contact 1st degree-pled guilty fine $25 plus costs. Jeffery S. Allen, 44, assault 4th degree domestic violence minor injury-pled guilty 12 months probated 2 years after serving 15 days, no public offenses, attend anger management and domestic violence offender treatment, no close contact and stay 500 feet away from Shannon Allen, KAPS to monitor counseling. Terry D. Meredith, Jr., 18, failure of non-owner op-

erator to maintain required insurance 1st-continued 05/14/08. Crystal Ann Cundiff, 25, operating on suspended/revoked operators license-pled guilty 30 days probated 2 years, no public offenses, no driving without valid license and insurance, 6 months license insurance; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs 2nd offense-pled guilty fine $500 plus costs, 6 months probated 2 years after serving 30 days, alcohol school-KAPS, 18 months license suspension; possess open alcohol beverage container in a motor vehicle-pled guilty fine $25. Brandon Mark Jaggers, 25, speeding 15 mph over limit; improper equipment; failure to produce insurance cardcontinued 05/28/08. Joseph M. Jarboe, 21, careless driving-dismissed on commonwealth motion; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/ drugs 1st offense-pled guilty fine $200 plus costs, 30 days probated 2 years after serving 2 days (1 day credit), alcohol school-KAPS, 90 days license suspension. Roman Ronan Gonzalo, 47, speeding 17 mph over limit-pled guilty fine $34; operating on suspended/ revoked operators licenseamended to no operators license in possession-pled guilty fine $50. Mary Catherine Robertston, 72, failure of owner to maintain required insurance 1st-continued 05/21/08. Robert A. Clark, 51, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/ drugs 2nd offense; leaving the scene of accident/failure to render aid or assistancecontinued 05/07/08. Joseph S. Church, Jr., 36, 2 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300-pled guilty, 10 days each consecutively. Susan Conrad Ammons, 40, probation revocation hearing-continued 05/14/08. Susan Celeste Conrad, 40, 4 counts of theft by deception

including cold checks under $300-failure to appear. Susan Celeste Conrad, 40, theft by deception including cold checks under $300-failure to appear. Michael F. Faro, 41, probation revocation hearing-continued 08/13/08. Michael F. Faro, 41, probation revocation hearing-continued 08/13/08. Michael F. Faro, 41, operating on suspended/revoked operators license-continued 08/13/08. Darin Eugene Priest, 30, 10 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300-failure to appear issue bench warrant. Darin Eugene Priest, 30, 3 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300-failure to appear issue bench warrant. Darin Eugene Priest, 30, 2 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300-failure to appear issue bench warrant. Darin Eugene Priest, 30, 6 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300-failure to appear issue bench warrant. Kaelyn E. Burnett, 18, truancy student 18 but not yet 21-continued 05/07/08. James Alan Little, 45, review-failure to appear. William A. Blanton, 28, probation revocation hearing-remand in compliance. Matthew A. Pate, 21, probation revocation hearingcontinued 05/14/08. Kevin David Hurt, 33, probation revocation hearingcontinued 05/21/08. Jimmy A. Brock, 28, probation revocation hearingremand release from jail after 16 days served. Brian Keith Taulbee, 23, receiving stolen property over; criminal mischief 2nd degree-$300-dismissed without prejudice insufficient evidence. Daniel Edward Logsdon, 39, theft by unlawful taking over $300-amended to theft by unlawful taking under $300-pled guilty 12 months probated 2 years after serv-

ing 30 days, no public offenses, no alcohol, ill-drugs/drug paraphernalia. Sherry Lea Henry, 27, 2 counts of fraudulent use of credit card over $100 within 6 month period-continued 05/07/08. Brandon M. Mecom, 22, theft of services over $300continued 05/07/08. James Millard Maggard, 31, driving dui suspended license 2nd offense; failure of non-owner operator to maintain insurance; improper registration plate; manufacturing methamphetamine 1st offense-probable cause found held to grand jury 05/05/08. Charles Joseph Cecil, 53, driving on dui suspended license 1st offense; manufacturing methamphetamine 1st offense; use/possess drug paraphernalia 1st offenseprobable cause found held to grand jury. John Lee Cecil, 47, manufacturing methamphetamine 1st; use/possess drug paraphernalia 1st offense-probable cause found held to grand jury 05/05/08. Adam J. Sipes, 23, theft by unlawful taking over $300; tampering with physical evidence-continued 05/28/08. Adam J. Sipes, 23, theft by deception including cold checks under $300-continued 05/28/08. Adam J. Sipes, 23, 12 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300-continued 05/28/08. Carlos Espinoza Martinez, 22, reckless driving-pled guilty fine $100 plus costs; no operators/moped licensepled guilty 90 days probated 2 years, no driving without valid license and insurance; failure of owner to maintain required insurance 1st-pled guilty 90 days probated 2 years, no public offenses, no driving without valid license and insurance; no/expired registration plates-pled guilty fine $25. Randall E. Greenwell, 49, possession of marijuana; use/possess drug paraphernalia 1st offense-pretrial conference 05/14/08.

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10th Annual National Military Appreciation Month in full-swing By Jorena D. Faulkner jorena@thenewsstandard.com

Americans are celebrating this month in recognition of the 10th Annual National Military Appreciation Month (NMAM). “The month of May has been designated by Congress as National Military Appreciation Month. This year more than any other, our service men and women need to know all of us appreciate their role in protecting and defending our nation’s freedom. You can show your appreciation by displaying the American Flag on your home, car, or business during May

through Flag Day June 14,” said a recent press release from the NMAM campaign headquarters. Both Houses of Congress passed national Military Appreciation Month in April 2004, to honor, remember, recognize and show appreciation of the armed forces, past and present. Recognition during the month-long celebration will encompass Loyalty Day (May 1), VE Day (May 8), Armed Forces Day (May 17), and cumulate with Memorial Day (May 26). For those wishing to participate in honoring military families and veterans, consider using one or more

of the following ways show your support: •Fly the flag on your house, car, or business during May. •Send an e-mail or letter of thanks through www. amillionthanks.org. •Send a care package to a soldier through www.usocares.org. •Organize an event in your own community and at your workplace. •Ask your elected officials at all levels to recognize our military. •Wear a “support our troops” wristband or shirt. •Register your support at www.americasupportsyou. mil.

•Ask libraries, schools and organizations to participate in recognizing our armed forces. •Ask local media (TV, radio, newspaper) to feature military items of interest. •When you see a person in a military uniform, shake their hand and say, “thank you for serving our country.” •Raise funds for military charities. •Hire a veteran — visit www.hirevetsfirst.mil for more information. For a full listing of activities you can do to support the U.S. military, please visit www.nmam.org/participate.htm.

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A series of health fairs have been held at Meade County schools that have been offering free services and information to school district employees. District nurse Karen Cottrell collaborated with the local health department, local businesses and students involved in the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) to host the health fair. It was held at Muldraugh and Ekron elementary schools on Monday, David T. Wilson Elementary and Brandenburg Primary schools on Tuesday, at the Freshman Academy on Wednesday, at Payneville and Battletown elementary schools on Thursday and was slated to be held at Stuart Pepper Middle School and Flaherty Elementary School on Friday. The health fair offered blood pressure readings, body mass index testing, an osteoporosis machine that measures bone density, body massages, and professional information from local pharmacists and health professionals. “The state health department has a program where it loans out the osteoporosis machine through the local health departments,” Cottrell said. “When we found out we could get it, we thought it would be a wonderful opportunity to turn it into a health fair.” Cottrell said there has been a good turnout, and she was pleased that so many school district employees were taking advantage of the free screenings. Lindsey Zimmerman, a junior at Meade County High School and member of HOSA, was on hand with several other HOSA students to help gain experience while offering their abilities. “(The health fair) is free and worth it,” she said. “We

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voter registration record,” said Secretary of State Trey Grayson. “It is my hope that Kentucky voters will become more engaged in the primary election races and that this increase in registrations will lead to a larger turnout on Election Day.” The registration totals are a net increase of 16,333 voters from those who were registered to vote in the 2007 general election, increasing the voter rolls by 0.58 percent. In comparison, voter registration figures increased by a net of 28,725, or 1.04 percent,

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can remind people to go get a check-up by offering these services today.” Zimmerman, who intends to pursue a medical career after high school, said the health fair was a good way for students such as herself to gain experience that per-

tains to their potential field of study. “It’s a great way to get patient contact and interaction,” she said. Dozens of school district employees attended the health fairs, including everyone from bus drivers and

classroom aides, to food service workers and guidance counselors. “A lot of people volunteered their time for this,” Cottrell said. “We’ve had a lot of local businesses donate gifts and door prizes as well.”

from the 2006 general election to the 2007 primaries. Registration figures continued to show little change in the percentage of male and female voters with females representing nearly 53 percent of the registration population and males representing 47 percent. In terms of party registration, Democrats, Republicans, and “Others” increased their number of registered voters by 0.82 percemt, .25 percemt, and .27 percent since November of 2007, respectively. Democrats increased their voters by 13,259 to 1,629,845. Republicans increased their voters by 2,577 to 1,040,438. “Others” increased their voters by 497 to 186,948. Democrats were the only designation to increase their

percentages of the Kentucky voter rolls as they now comprise 57.04 percent of Kentucky voters. That is an increase of 0.14 percent since the 2007 general election. Republicans and “Others” saw their percentage decrease from 36.53 percent and 6.56 percent, respectively, in the 2007 general election to 36.41 percent and 6.54 percent for the upcoming election. Compared to the 2004 primary election registration figures, there has been a net increase of 150,638 in total voters, or 5.57 percent; 49,321 in Democratic voters, or 3.12 percent; 89,183 in Republican voters, or 9.38 percent, and 12,135 “other” voters, or 6.94 percent. Democrats, Republicans, and “Others” represented 58.40 percent, 35.15

percent, and 6.46 percent of the electorate in May of 2004, respectively. Secretary Grayson noted that the election’s focus now shifts to getting people to the polls on Election Day. “Now that the registration books are closed, we must work diligently to see that every registered Kentuckian votes in the May 20, 2008 primary.” Grayson encouraged citizens to utilize the Voter Information Center (VIC) on the State Board of Election’s website to confirm their voter registration status, determine whether they are eligible to vote in the primary, and to locate their polling place. For additional information visit www.elect.ky.gov.

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Greenwave captures first district win

THE TEAMS Baseball District Overall W L W L Hancock Co. 3 1 13 11 Breck Co.

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Softball District Overall W L W L Meade Co. 3 1 14 7 Breck. Co.

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ON DECK May 9 Greenwave Baseball @Atherton 5:00 p.m. Lady Wave Softball North Hardin 5:30 p.m. May 10 Greenwave Baseball Taylor County Double Header Greenwave/Lady Wave Track @North Hardin Invitational

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By Ben Achtabowski sports@thenewstandard.com Sometimes the simplest philosophy works the best. Simple is exactly how Meade County Greenwave pitcher Andrew Oliver pitches his game. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Straight fastballs is all I threw,â&#x20AC;? Oliver said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t throw a curveball until they hit the fastball.â&#x20AC;? Simple, very simple and it worked. During Monday nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game against district rival, Hancock County Hornets, Oliver was put in to pitch during a complex situation. With bases loaded, one out during the top of the seventh, Oliver had to keep the tying run on third base to clinch onto the Greenwaveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fourth win of the season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was nervous,â&#x20AC;? Oliver said â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just had to stick in there and keep my focus.â&#x20AC;? Oliver struck out the only two batters he saw to end the win and claim the 6-5 victory.

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Mikie DeRossett dives back safely to first during Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game against Hancock County. The Greenwave won, 6-5. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When we put Oliver in we just went through all the scenarios they could do to score that run,â&#x20AC;? said Greenwave head coach Daren Snell. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just tried to make them aware of all the situations that I could possibly think of.â&#x20AC;? Solid relief pitching and timely

hitting gave the Greenwave its first and only district win of the year against a 3-0 Hancock County. The Greenwave found themselves in a 2-0 deficit going into the bottom of the second. Brenton Smith scored the first run for Meade County. Then they captured their first lead

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First Derby experience lives up to all the hype By Ben Achtabowski sports@thenewsstandard.com

Lady Wave Softball @North Hardin 5:30 p.m. May 13 Greenwave Baseball Fort Knox 5:00 p.m.

of the night when Scott Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hit scored both Justin Amburgey and Daniel Allen to make the score, 3-2. The Hornets answered back in the third inning with a lead off home run to tie the game, and then a sacrifice fly ball to score its fourth run of the night, 4-3. The fifth inning was the biggest inning offensively for the Greenwave and eventually won the game for them. King singled and stole second base. He then moved to third base on a hard chopper by Corey Bruce, who was also called safe. Mikie DeRossett hit a double off of the right field fence to score King and tie the game, 4-4. J.D. Hardesty hit a single to load the bases with no outs. Levi Singleton had a clutch hit that rocketed pass the short stopâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s glove. DeRossett and Hardesty both scored on the hit to take the lead, 6-4.

(Breckinridgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s) big year. They are a strong team with a lot of seniors.â&#x20AC;? The Lady Waves attacked early in the game when they had bases loaded with one out in the top of the fourth inning. Amanda Smith hit a sacrifice fly ball to score Cindy Padgett. However, the rally was short lived when Claire Cannady was tagged out while trying to score, to end the inning on a double play. In the second inning, starting pitcher Maris Harreld helped her own cause with a stand-up double. Taylor Smith then hit a shot down the left field line to score Maris Harreldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pinch runner, Chelsea Cummings, from second. The two-out hit made the score, 2-0. Maris continued to pitch well from the mound in the third inning, and shut down a potent Tigers offense. She had a lot of help from the defense behind her. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We just try to keep Maris comfortable out there on the mound,â&#x20AC;? said Lady Wave sophomore second baseman, Malory Wathen. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She works great under

When I told people I was going to the Kentucky derby infield, I was warned of how rowdy it would be, yet I was still wary of just how crazy Good Call it actually could be. Being a recent college graduate, I thought Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d seen my fair share of crazy things. But I was wrongâ&#x20AC;Ś dead wrong. The infield is not for the weak at Ben heart; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not for Achtabowski the weak of stomach. In fact, the entire infield is teetering on loose morals and anarchy. And I loved every minute of it. There is no other sporting event where you have 157,000 people crammed into a confined area cheering for a race that lasts under two minutes. That is unique and something that cannot be found anywhere else. Kentucky doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get the Superbowl or a World Series. Instead, Kentuckians get to bask in the glory of one of the greatest sport spectacles of the year, every year â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the Kentucky Derby. However, beyond the grandeur of the event itself, is the mass chaos found right in the middle of the most decadent sporting event of the year: the infield. The infield is a collection people of all ages baking in the hot sun and drinking mass amounts of alcohol, while throwing two-dollar

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District Spoilers Lady Waves drop Breckinridge for the second time this season

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LEFT: Short Stop Kayla Padgett, throws to second base in attempt to turn a tough double play. According to her coach, Mike Harreld she has played strong for them all year. ABOVE: Malory Wathen lunges for a fly ball. According to her she doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like to let the ball out of the infield.

By Ben Achtabowski sports@thenewsstandard.com The Meade County Lady Wave softball team is an impatient team. It was supposed to be the seasoned veteran Breckinridge softball teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s year, however the young, feisty Lady Wave softball team couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait for next year, so they spoiled the Breckinridge Tigers last hurrah. After losing to the Tigers the last two years, the Lady Waves had finally had enough and took two games and the district number one seed away from them this season. The Lady Waves captured the district number one seed last Thursday when they beat the favored Breckinridge team on its own field, 3-1 â&#x20AC;&#x153;The last two years they have physically beaten us,â&#x20AC;? said Lady Wave head coach Mike Harreld. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The JV beat us, the varsity beat us, but they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t own us anymoreâ&#x20AC;Ś We didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to wait next year to beat them â&#x20AC;&#x201D; we wanted to win this year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This win is a huge weight off of our shoulders, and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s big mentally. This was supposed to be

Junior gets an extra lap on USS Roosevelt JACKSONVILLE, Fla. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Dale Earnhardt Jr. came just three laps shy of winning last weekendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 400-mile NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Richmond International Raceway. He may have fell short in Richmond, but he was a big hit just two days prior when he visited nearly 5,000 Navy sailors on the USS Theodore Roosevelt. Junior, along with NASCAR Nationwide driver Brad Keselowski, flew into Jacksonville Naval Air Station before boarding a Cargo plane - complete with cranial gear and all - and flying out into the Atlantic Ocean to land on

the carrier. perks, I guess, of being a famous A first attempt at a landing on race car driver to walk around in the carrier had to be a touch-and- an aircraft carrier and have somego because the arresting body tour you. Those are NASCAR things that are just such gear that grabs the toehook on the plane to stop an honor for me.â&#x20AC;? it didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t catch. Junior, Hendrick MotorThat maneuver is sportsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; best-performing termed a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bolter,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; meandriver this year in his first ing the plane had to circle season with the team, first around and try a second met Roosevelt Commandattempt at a landing, ing Officer Captain Ladd which successfully delivWheeler, the leader of the ered Junior and six select near 5,000 service people Buddy members of the media to on board. Shacklette the carrier. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a big deal beâ&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fun to come here,â&#x20AC;? cause the sailors donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get Junior said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is one of the an opportunity to meet somebody

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Track team continuing its success Girls team finishes sixth in a field of 17; Jenkins and Brown take 1st

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CLOCKWISE STARTING FROM BOTTOM LEFT: Britany Lapou releases her first attempt on Tuesday at Elizabethtown. Arnold Dakota throws the shot put on Tuesday. April Level leads the pack during the 4x800m relay during the Elizabethtown meet. Marshall Brown starts the 4x800m relay on Tuesday night at Elizabethtown.

Baseball From page B1 “Levi getting a big hit with two strikes on him was a huge at bat,” Snell said. “That was the hit of the game right there. If we don’t get that hit, we probably lose.” Singleton then turned around and pitched in relief for stating pitcher Amburgey. “Levi did an excellent job tonight,” Snell said. He ended up recording the win with two and onethird innings of work with three strikeouts. “Overall, pitching was much better tonight,” Snell said. “The guys who came into relief really got the job done.” Oliver recorded the save with two strikeouts, which is a tough feat for anyone to accomplish, especially with bases loaded. “That’s huge when you get two strikeouts with bases loaded,” Snell said. “You can’t ask for anything more.” King lead the team with a single and a double. Mikie DeRossett had a double with an RBI along with a sto-

len base. Hardesty, Oliver, Amburgey and Smith each had a hit. Singleton went 1-1, which scored the game-winning run. The win puts the Greenwave at a 4-12 record and 1-3 in the district. “This is a big win for us, especially in the last couple of weeks before we head into the district tournament,” Snell said. Oliver also felt this win was big for the team. “We have been looking for ‘W’ for a while,” Oliver said. “Last time they beat us and threw a no hitter. We really wanted to get (Hancock) back.”

Greenwave lose to North Bullitt

On the day after beating Hancock County, the Greenwave dropped a game to North Bullitt, 8-1. Braden Pace scored the lone run in the third inning. Johnathan Ives pitched five innings in the loss and collected four strikeouts. He has yet to get a win this season. Bruce had a hit with a stolen base; DeRossett and Ives also each had a hit. Hardesty and Smith each went 1-2 with a stolen base.

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Last Saturday, the Greenwave and Lady Wave track teams participated in the Lloyd Memorial Track and Field Invitational at Lloyd Memorial high school. Seventeen girls teams participated and Meade County finished sixth with 39 points. Ryle won with 79 points. There were 19 boys teams and Meade County finished 16th with six points. Lloyd Memorial won the meet with 130 points. The Lady Wave 4x800 meter continues to be among the best relay teams in the state and finished first with a time of 10:13.1. Shelby Jenkins finished first in the 800 meter run, along with Tiffany Brown claiming the 300 meter hurdles crown. On the boys side Matt Popham threw a 41-10 shot put, which was good for third place. The teams also competed at the Elizabethtown all-comers meet on Tuesday. Several individuals and relay teams performed very well, although the results were not available before press time. Check next week’s issue for the results and the results of next week’s conference meet.

Event 15 Girls 300 Meter Hurdles 1 Brown, Tiffany 48.0

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Lloyd Memorial Track & Field Invitational Lloyd Memorial High School Event 1 Girls 4x800 Meter Relay Finals 1 Meade County ‘A’ 10:13.1 1) Brown, Tiffany 2) Jenkins, Shelby 10 3) Stanfield, Marley 08 4) Dukes, Kim 10 Event 2 Boys 4x800 Meter Relay 10 Meade County ‘A’ 9:24.8 1) Brown, Marshall 2) Buttram, Gabe 3) Hamlet, Steven 4) Medley, Chad Event 5 Girls 100 Meter Dash 30 Davis, Danielle 17.6 Event 9 Girls 1600 Meter Run 25 Dukes, Stephanie 6:25.0 26 Lancaster, Christina 6:25.2 Event 10 Boys 1600 Meter Run 27 Hamlet, Steven 5:20.4 33 Thompson, Aaron 6:14.4

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LEFT: Greenwave head coach, Daren Snell, visits with pitcher Levi Singleton and catcher Alex Furnival during the fifth inning. RIGHT: Justin Amburgey swings at a pitch during Monday night’s game against Hancock County.

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Event 13 Girls 400 Meter Dash 2 Stanfield, Marley 1:00.8 28 Medley, Megan 1:10.4 Event 14 Boys 400 Meter Dash

Event 17 Girls 800 Meter Run 1 Jenkins, Shelby 2:26.2 27 Smith, Cynthia 3:00.1 Event 18 Boys 800 Meter Run 16 Medley, Chad 2:13.5 Event 19 Girls 200 Meter Dash 32 Davis, Danielle 36.9 Event 21 Girls 3200 Meter Run 9 Level, April 12:35.2 18 Dukes, Kim 13:19.2 Event 22 Boys 3200 Meter Run 16 Hamlet, Steven 11:14.3 Event 23 Girls 4x400 Meter Relay 6 Meade County ‘A’ 4:19.7 1) Brown, Tiffany 2) Jenkins, Shelby 3) Morgan, Jessie 4) Stanfield, Marley Event 24 Boys 4x400 Meter Relay 13 Meade County ‘A’ 3:58.4 1) Medley, Chad 2) Buttram, Gabe 3) Hamlet, Steven 4) Popham, Matt Event 36 Boys Shot Put 3 Popham, Matt 41-10.00 Women - Team Rankings 17 Events Scored 1) Ryle 79 2) Bishop Brossart 63 3) Highlands 62 4) Newport Central Catholic 45 5) Notre Dame 42 6) Meade County 39 7) Campbell County 28 8) VIlla Madonna 24 9) Simon Kenton 21 10) Covington Latin School 20 11) Dixie Heights 18 12) Holy Cross (Covington) 16 12) Lloyd Memorial 16 14) Scott 10 15) Bellevue 8 16) Boone County 4 17) Conner 1 Men - Team Rankings - 18 Events Scored 1) Lloyd Memorial 130 2) Covington Catholic 81 3) Highlands 56.50 4) Boone County 56 5) Ryle 42 6) Bishop Brossart 27.50 7) Conner 25 8) Campbell County 24 9) VIlla Madonna 20 9) Portland Christian School 20 11) Holy Cross (Covington) 17 11) Simon Kenton 17 13) Scott 13 14) HOLMES 7 15) Meade County 6 15) St. Henry District 6 17) Newport Central Catho lic 3 18) Bellevue 2 19) Ludlow 1 19) Covington Latin School 1

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In the first game, they lost in a shortened game to North Laural, 8-0. The team only had two hits, but in the second game the score was much closer. The Lady Waves lost the second game, 4-2. Cindy Padgett had a hit and scored once. Amanda Smith had a single and an RBI. Maris Harreld pitched the loss going five and onethird innings. She gave up eight hits and struck out two.

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pressure, but we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want her to work too hard. Maris pitched a great game and our whole defense was great. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think we made an error.â&#x20AC;? Wathenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assumption was correct as the team didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t commit an error, while having 20 put-outs in the field. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re stepping up our defense and playing the way we started out the year,â&#x20AC;? Mike Harreld said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At the beginning of the year our defense was great.â&#x20AC;? In the third inning, the Lady Waves scored its final run of the game when Erin Sireno hit a sharp grounder up the middle and into the outfield. Sireno used her speed to stretch the hit into a double. Lori Fox then moved Sireno over to third base on a single. Amanda Smith collected her second RBI of the night when she had a high fly ball that soared over the left fielderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s head, and Sireno trotted in from third base. In the bottom of the third inning, the defense for the Lady Waves continued to excel. With two outs left, catcher Taylor Smith gunned a runner at first base on a planned play. Wathen snuck from her second base position and tagged the runner from behind to end another scoring threat by the Tigers. The next two innings remained a defensive struggle until the bottom of the

Lakota West squeaks by the Lady Waves

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LEFT: Second baseman, Malory Wathen tags out a Breckinridge baserunner on first. RIGHT: Claire Cannady makes a leaping catch last Thursday night against Breckinridge. fifth when Breckinridge scored with a two-outs double. But that was all the Tigers could produce against Maris Harreld and the Lady Wave defense. In the bottom of the sixth, Wathen had an unassisted double play when she fielded a grounder, tagged the runner at first, and threw out the batter. To end the inning, Maris Harreld tipped a hard hit to Kayla Padgett who readjusted on the run to throw out the batter at first base. According to Mike Harreld, he has been waiting for middle infield players like Wathen and Kayla Padgett. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been strong up the middle in the last two years and that really beat us every game we played,â&#x20AC;? Mike Harreld said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now we have some quickness and some kids who have heart in there. They donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let the ball get through them. They are going to dive for it. They

are going to do whatever it takes to catch the ball.â&#x20AC;? That is exactly what Wathenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mind-set is while sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in the field. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just try to keep the ball in front of me,â&#x20AC;? Wathen said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want the ball to get into the outfield.â&#x20AC;? The Lady Waves ended the game in typical fashion â&#x20AC;&#x201D; great defense. Cindy Padgett had a leaping catch on a line drive that hugged the left field line. Then Claire Cannady had an over the shoulder catch in deep center field. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The hits (Breckinridge) had tonight should have been doubles and triples but Cindy Padgett and Claire Cannady made some great plays for us tonight,â&#x20AC;? Mike Harreld said. Offensively, the Lady Wave hit the ball hard. There were many times the Lady Wave hitters hit hard shots, but they were right at a Breckinridge fielder. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That Allen County tournament really turned

around our hitting,â&#x20AC;? Harreld said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re now hitting the ball like I thought we could all season long.â&#x20AC;? As a whole, the team had nine hits on three runs. Cindy Padgett led the team, going 3-4 with three singles and scored once. Amanda Smith had a single, a double and two RBI. Maris Harreld also had a single and a double, while Sireno, Fox, and Taylor Smith each had a hit. Marris Harreld pitched the complete game for the Lady Waves with two strikeouts and one earned run. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a very, very big win for us. These two wins this year are even better, because we have lost to them the last two years,â&#x20AC;? Wathen said in celebration of the win. The Lady Waves finished out district play 3-1, and now will head into the district playoffs as the number one seed.

Meade County plays

On Monday, the Lady Waves lost a close game to Lakota West, 3-1. Fox lead the team in hitting with an RBI single and a double. Benton, Cindy Padgett, and Sireno each had a hit. The team recorded two errors, while Marris Harreld pitched five and onethird innings. She gave up eight hits and struck out three.

at Lowes Classic The Meade County Softball team participated in the Lowes Classic tournament at North Laural high school. The Lady Waves finished with a 2-2 record. They beat Male 4-3. Erin Benton and Sireno had a hit and an RBI. Maris Harreld pitched four and two thirds innings on hit effort to get the win. Kelcie McCoy recorded the save in two and third innings work. The Lady Waves also beat Christian County, 3-1. Benton and Cannady each had two hits. Amanda Smith had a two RBI single. Cindy Padgett and Fox each had a hit. McCoy pitched the complete game, scattered six hits, and gave up one earned run. Meade County then played the eventual tournament champion, North Laural, twice.

Lady Waves go extra against Eastern

On Tuesday night, the Lady Waves beat Eastern, 3-2 in a nine inning game. Cindy Padgett had two hits along with Sireno and Benton. Benton and Sireno also scored once. Megan Fackler and Amanda Smith had RBI singles. The team as a whole had eleven hits, while Maris Harreld pitched seven and two-thirds innings. She faced 31 batters gave up one earned run and scattered eight hits.

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Wave tennis teams drop matches against John Hardin Staff Report

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Lady Wave No. 1 doubles player, Brooklynn Smith, volleys the ball back earlier in the season.

gled to collect wins this year.

The season is starting to wind down for the Meade County high school tennis teams. The teams has struggled at times but have improved overall. With two matches left on the schedule, both the Greenwave and Lady Wave teams lost to John Hardin on Tuesday night. Kris Bergman played in the third singles spot and won in an 8-4 proset. Usually, he is paired up with senior, Casey Hubbard. David Medley and Jonah Cundif continued to do well as they won 6-1 and 6-0. The pair is still keeping their eye on the state tournament. On the Lady Wave side, the lone winner was Caroline Wilson in the number two singles spot. The Lady Wave team has strug-

Results John Hardin def. Meade County Greenwave, 3-2 Singles R. Vogle (JH) def. Mike West (MC), 6-4 7-6, 6-1 tiebreaker 6-8 D. Loesvitz (JH) def. Jordan Feldpausch (MC) 6-1 and 6-2 Kris Bergman (MC) def. G. Anderson (JH) 8-4 proset Doubles Jonah Cundif/David Medley (MC) def. Melgar/w. Chadwick (JH), 6-1 and 6-0 B. Parker/T. Edlin (JH) def Chris Parker/Jordan Roberts (MC), 2-6, 6-2, and 6-1 A. Wilk/ M. Clark (JH) def. Adam

Feldpausch/Josh Morgan (MC), 6-2 William Kaelin/Jordan Feldpausch (MC) def. B. McQuwon (JH), 6-3

John Hardin def. Meade County Lady Waves, 4-1

Singles Megan Edlin (JH) def. Kate Dailey (MC) 6-4 and 6-2 Caroline Wilson (MC) def Katie Ragland (JH), 6-1 and 6-1 Andie Lewis (JH) def. Alexis Hobbs (MC), 8-8 (tiebreaker 7-2)

Doubles Madeline Gagel/Amada Quiggens (JH) def. Jessie Jordan/Olivia Wright (MC) 4-6, 6-4, and 6-2 Sonya Parker/Katherin Sullivan (JH) def. Daphne Fisher/Jennifer Hail (MC) 6-3, 4-6 and 7-5

SPORTS QUIZ By Chris Richcreek

1. When was the last time before 2006-07 (Oregon State and North Carolina) that the same teams met up two years in a row for the title at the College World Series? 2. Which of the two famed strikeout artists, Bob Feller or Nolan Ryan, had more seasons of giving up 200-plus walks? 3. Name the youngest pair of quarterbacks to start in a Super Bowl. 4. Of the seven NCAA menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basketball champs who finished a perfect season by winning the NCAA Tournament, how many were coached by UCLAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s John Wooden? 5. When was the last time a Chicago Blackhawks player led the NHL in scoring for a season? 6. Who was the last NASCAR driver before Michael Waltrip (2001) to record his first career Cup victory at the Daytona 500? Answers 1. It was 1972-73 (Southern Cal and Arizona State). 2. Ryan did it twice (1974, 1977) and Feller once (1938). 3. San Franciscoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Joe Montana (28) and Miamiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dan Marino (23) had a combined age of 51 at Super Bowl XIX, and so did Green Bayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Brett Favre (27) and New Englandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Drew Bledsoe (24) at Super Bowl XXXI. 4. Four (1964, 1967, 1972, 1973). 5. Stan Mikita in 1967-68. 6. Sterling Mar

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Derby From page B1 bets on long-shot trifectas. You can walk 200 yards to the grandstands and see an endless crowd of designer hats and matching dresses, and men in suits betting $1,000 on a single race while having a Mint Julep with Tom Brady. The two worlds combine to make a truly unique experience. When I first arrived to Churchill Downs, we were greeted by lock-tight security that searched every inch and crevice of our belongings. I know it is tradition to sneak in alcohol, and that event in and of itself has become somewhat of a mythological journey for

most people. But I decided not to partake in the endeavor due to my lack of experience and flat-out fear of losing $40 because I was kicked out. After passing through security, we found the perfect spot to see the last turn on the backstretch, right at the fence. We were only 20 feet away from the track, which excited me even more. From there, I got to see these magnificent horses first hand and fairly close. Sure, I’ve seen horses on the farm, but the horses at the Kentucky Derby are the cream of the crop. There are no animals more beautiful than these horses. They were quite the sight to behold. After settling down, it was time for the races to begin. At first, I was planning to just bet on the

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kind of stuff that often,” said flight deck worker Tim Spigelmeyer, a co-worker of Eason’s. “And we get to see them as a person, more than just someone on TV. He actually is human.” Then, it was out to the flight deck, where Junior and Keselowski got a closeup view of various planes sling-shotting off the deck — and later landing and being caught by the arresting gear (ripcord). Stops followed at the bridge, the engine bay, the hangar bay and the Air Operations Center, where Junior learned that only 10 percent of all landing planes

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big race and avoid losing money on nine other races. My friend convinced me to put down $10 on the second race with him. We picked horse nine, whose odds — unannounced to us — fell 17.3 to one a few minutes before we placed our bet. The race was off and we saw horse nine in the backside of the pack. We both wrote our horse off as it passed us on turn three in dead last place. Somehow, the number nine horse pulled ahead the last stretch of the race and won. We pocketed $173 in our first race. Beginner’s luck was definitely in place as we only won two other races, and ended the day only five dollars in the green. The sun peeked out of the clouds later on in the day and what started out

produce a “Bolter.’ “The one thing that always surprises me anytime I do my Navy appearance is the teamwork,” Junior said. “It’s their job and they really immerse themselves into what they’re doing and they’re so wellprepared and well-tutored and practiced on what their job is. That’s just really reassuring and very satisfying, in a way, being a taxpayer.” At 4:30 p.m. he boarded the cargo plane as it dipped off the end of the carrier and headed back to the base, where it landed at 5:15 p.m. After some brief handshakes, autographs and pictures, it was off to Richmond, Va., where he and his No. 88 Chevrolet will begin practice today for Saturday night’s 400-mile NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Richmond International Raceway.

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as a gray morning turned into a beautiful afternoon and evening. The crowd increased exponentially as the big race neared. From our camp-party, was a massive ocean of race fans. Come 2 p.m., the craziness that I was warned about, began. It first started with people climbing onto the row of portable toilets that stretched a good 50 yards. People ran across the top of the portable bathrooms, while the crowd threw beer bottles and cans at them. I even saw someone take a full beer right to the eye, and he just ran away laughing. At one point, I was standing at the end of the long row of toilets and was next to several police officers who stood waiting to catch the runners jumping off the portable stalls. The

officers then handcuffed them and escorted them out of Churchill Downs and probably to a cold jail cell. I must have seen 12 different arrests during the police stake out. From what I saw the entire day, my eyes will forever be tainted by visions of inappropriate nudity, public urination and excessive drinking. Later on in the day, my group of friends and I met another group of collegeaged kids from California. They were actually on a road trip and the weekend before they were at Talladega for the NASCAR races. I also saw many fellow Michigan State Alumni. It was good to have a little taste of home surrounded by the mass of unfamiliar chaos. The Kentucky Derby

must be massive for people to drive 400 miles to see a two minute race. When the number 10 race finally arrived, everyone was hyped with anticipation. It was an exciting race, which ended with a convincing win by Big Brown, but was overshadowed by the tragic injury to Eight Belles. The day may have ended on a sad note, but it didn’t take away from one of the best sporting experiences I have encountered. I suggest that if you want to have a good time — and you don’t get offended easily — spend the $40 to have the time of your life at the Kentucky Derby. I know I’ll be there next year. Maybe we can meet up and place some bets. Next week, my column will be on the societal impact of Eight Belles’ tragic injury.

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Dale Earnhardt, Jr. takes a tour on the USS Theodore Roosevelt. One of the crew members on the Roosevelt explains some of the daily routines they go through.

Local hunters participate in Gargantuan Turkey Hunt Staff Report Here are the results of the Brandenburg Huntin’ and Fishin’ Gargantuan Gobbler contest: Youth Division 1st. Drew Walthen 24lbs. 7oz. 2nd. Trevor Ory 24lbs. 5oz. 3rd. Joshua Capshaw 23lbs. 6oz. 4th. Rebecca Barr 23lbs. 3oz. 5th. Kadin Staples 21lbs. 1oz. Adult Division 1st. Danny Patliet 2nd. Josh Ory

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3rd. Tony (aka Turkey Terminator) 24lbs. 3oz. 4th. Ron Shanahan 22lbs. 7oz. 5th. Tim Guoft 21lbs. 9oz. 6th. Robby Warren 21lbs. 7oz. 7th. Robbie Nash 21lbs. 4oz. 8th. Adam Holleroft 21lbs. 3oz. 9th. Michael Greenwell 21lbs. 3oz. 10th. Troy Brown 20lbs. 9oz. 11th. Steve Ditto 20lbs. 3oz. 12th. Aarron Pierce 20lbs. 2oz. 13th. Donnie Conrad 19lbs. 4oz. 14th. Josh Pierce 17lbs. 9oz. 15th. Will Pike 17lbs. 6oz. 16th. Rick Barr 17lbs. 3oz. 17th. Charlie Allgeier 17lbs. 0oz.

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Creative uses for harvested turkeys Submitted by the Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Resources

FRANKFORT — Turkey is one of the most sought-after game meats available. Whether frying, smoking or baking, the possibilities are endless for the turkey hunter with a taste for good eating. But what about all those parts that aren’t edible? Enterprising hunters have long used more than just the meat of their harvested turkeys. When turkey season ends, it’s a great time to sit down and try out a few of these projects. Turkey wing feathers make excellent arrow fletches. Many avid bow shooters fletch their own arrows for greater consistency and money savings. Fletching arrows with feathers from your own harvested turkey makes them more personal. If you later use those arrows for bowhunting, the sense of pride is even greater. You will need a fletching jig,

clamp and chopper, as well as arrow shafts and glue for this project. Be sure to decide whether you want straight fletches, or left or right helical (twisted) fletches, before choosing a jig and clamp. Your first fletches may not be pretty, so start with store-bought feathers and save your turkey feathers until you get the hang of it. You can use turkey spurs to make necklaces, as well as other jewelry and crafts. Cut through the leg bone above and below the spur, leaving about an inch of bone attached. Next, clean the spur and bone cavity. Some people boil spurs to help with the cleaning, and use bleach or peroxide to whiten the bone. You will need a saw to cut through the bone, a knife or steel wool and a rifle-bore brush to clean the spur and bone, and a file or Dremel tool to shape the bone as desired. Turkey bones are hollow and easy to string onto

a necklace. A turkey’s wing bones can be made into a turkey call. To do this, you will need the radius, ulna and humerus from the turkey’s wing, and the same materials used to make a turkey spur necklace. Cut these bones from the wing and clean them. As with spurs, the bones may be boiled to assist in cleaning and bleached for whitening. Next, cut the knobs from the ends of the bones. The straight pieces of bone are then fitted together to make the call, using the radius for the mouthpiece, ulna for midsection and humerus as an end piece. Use sandpaper to help fit the bones together and then glue them in place. With practice and a little time, a memorable hunt can live forever. Simple, personal projects can become valuable pieces of craftsmanship, treasured memories and priceless heirlooms.

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There are many different uses for recently harvested turkeys, from delicious dinners to arrow fletches. The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources offers more tips for getting the most out of your bird.

Various outdoor events scheduled for state parks Staff Report

From overnight canoe trips and bat cave tours to mint julep model airplane shows and Memorial Day celebrations, the month of May brings dozens of festivities to Kentucky State Parks that are fun of all ages. Nearby Rough River State Park is hosting a youth bowfishing tournament this weekend, while next weekend Fort Boonesorough State Park offers a NASCAR Fan event, which is a must go for any diehard NASCAR fan. As temperatures rise and wildlife flourishes, the Kentucky State Parks association and the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife encourage everyone to enjoy a new spring season by getting out into the fresh outdoors. Take advantage of the beautiful Kentucky state parks and the events they host. For more information about any upcoming events, visit the Kentucky State Parks Web site at http://parks.ky.gov/ to find contact information for the park of your choice. Check future issues of The News Standard throughout the summer for more upcoming events at all of Kentucky’s state parks.

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Friday, May 9, 2008

Strange but True By Samantha Weaver •It was American author and philosopher Eric Hoffer who made the following sage observation: “We lie the loudest when we lie to ourselves.” •You probably know that certain species of snakes can grow to enormous size, with the longest specimens reaching upwards of 30 feet in length and the heaviest weighing more than 400 pounds. Kind of makes you wonder what these monstrous serpents eat -- and you might be surprised. According to reports, a pet python named Houdini swallowed a queen-size electric blanket. Even more amazingly, after a twohour operation, the snake lived! •It would seem that even powerful dictators can succumb to the pull of Hollywood. Il Duce, Benito Mussolini, was an extra in the film “The Eternal City,” and Cuba’s longtime dictator Fidel Castro had a bit part in a movie called “Holiday in Mexico.” •And speaking of film, the world’s largest camera is located in Southern California, at El Toro Marine Corps Air Station, which is no longer in use for military purposes. An entire hangar building, originally used to house airplanes, was sealed to ensure that no light entered except through a single pinhole in the side of the building. Unsurprisingly, the world’s largest camera was used to take the world’s largest photograph. A made-to-order canvas was suspended within the erstwhile hangar and coated with a substance to make it light-sensitive. After a 35-minute exposure, the canvas was developed, creating a photo 3,375 square feet in size.

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By Henry Boltinoff

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Taking advice isn’t always easy for self-assured Rams and Ewes who think they know what’s best. But it wouldn’t hurt to listen to what close colleagues have to say. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You know how to balance life’s practical aspects with the poetic. This gives you a special edge this week in both your professional endeavors and your personal life. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Focus on keeping a balance between your home-related activities and your workplace responsibilities. Be mindful of both without obsessing over one or the other. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A change in plans is likely as you discover more facts about a possible commitment. Continue to ask questions and, if you’re not sure about the answers, demand proof. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Be careful not to let that Leonine pride keep you from seeking wise, experienced counsel before making an important decision. A family member once again seeks your help. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) That surge of Virgo energy drives you to take on more work assignments. Be careful you don’t overdo it, or you might find yourself overdone: i.e., burned out. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Your decision to be upfront with colleagues on a touchy matter causes some consternation at first. But in the end, your honesty wins their trust and admiration. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) As in the past, someone again wants to share a secret with you, knowing it will be safe. But do you really want to be this person’s confidante? Think about it. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) As one of nature’s straight shooters, you seek to correct misconceptions about a project. Do so, of course, but without giving away too much too soon. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Creative pursuits continue to be strong in the gifted Goat’s aspect. New friendships can come from sharing these experiences with like-minded art aficionados. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Resolve lingering grumblings over your way of doing things by keeping your mind open to suggestions while continuing to show how your plans will work. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) The perceptive Piscean might find that changing course in midstream isn’t as workable as it would seem. Explore this option carefully before making a decision. BORN THIS WEEK: Your willingness to share your love of life’s good things brings joy to many, including, of course, yourself.

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Harrison County Hospital and the Harrison County Hospital Foundation will sponsor the Next Community Health Screening on Saturday, May 10 from 8 to 10 a.m. in Rehabilitation Services at the new Harrison County Hospital at 1141 Hospital Drive NW, Corydon. All screenings are by appointment only. This quarterly public health screening event includes the opportunity for PSA blood testing, $5 payable at registration, to check for prostate cancer. The PSA blood test is for males ages 50-64, or for those 40-64 with a family history of prostate cancer. It is a recommended annual test. The screens for cholesterol and glucose, as well as blood pressure testing, are free. A full Lipid Panel is $5. Colo-rectal takecome testing kits are also available. Call the Wellness Line at 812-738-7869 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Poetry Contest all poetry submissions must be turned in to the Meade County Public Libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s front desk by May 22. Place your name, age and phone number on the back of each submission. There is a limit of three submissions per person. The winning submissions will be placed on our website. Winners will be announced at our special reading on May 29. Ekron Elementary School will hold their School Based Decision Making Council and PTO Officer Elections on May 15, 2008 in the school cafeteria at 6:30 p.m. Written nominations for these positions must be turned in to the school office by the closing of school on May 8, 2008. There will be a walk-athon for two local children fighting leukemia, Josh Ogburn and Bryce Belt on May 10 at 10 a.m. at Buttermilk Falls path, all proceeds will be divided between the two boys. For more information call Theresa Haynes 828-4635 or 828-2822.

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MEDCO Center of Brandenburg is seeking someone for the activities director position. This position will include recreational and therapeutic activities for the residents, working with volunteers and many other exciting functions.

House for Sale, 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, utility room, large kitchen, heat and air. Financing available to qualified buyer. Call 422-2638 or 547-0000.

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www.kentucky-land.com Wooded building lots, located near Otter Creek Park, in Forest Ridge Estates, county water, streets will be paved, “restricted to Houses”. $24,900 Financing Available for Everyone! 270-828-2222. Building Lots in Milstead Estates, located near Flaherty in Hwy 144, city water available, streets will be paved “restricted to houses.” $29,900. Financing Available for Everyone! www. kentucky-land.com, 270-828-2222.

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7 acres beautiful creek front property near Cloverport, Breck Co. O.K. for home or cabin, access to Ohio River and boat ramp. Great for fishing or boating, perfect get away. Priced at $48,500. 1-6 acres in Meade County near Fort Knox. Ok for single or doublewides homes. County water and electric available, owner financing.

HUNTERS PARADISE!!!

The Meade County Board of Education will offer for sale seven (7) used buses by sealed bids, Friday, May 16, 2008 at 10:00 A.M., E.D.T. at the bus garage, Brandenburg, Kentucky.

* 88 acres in Fordsville, $1,400 an acre, may divide.

1 – 1997 GMC/Collins, 18 Passenger H/C, Type D, Automatic, 6.5L V8

* 38 acres in McQuady.

SALVAGE TITLE ONLY

1 – 1995 International/Carpenter, 22 Passenger & 2 Wheelchair, Type D, DT466 5 – 1995 International/Carpenter, 66 Passenger/ Type D, DT466 The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. For more information call Rodney Pickering, 270-422-7500.

Public Notice The Meade County Board of Education is accepting sealed bids for bleachers/press box at Meade County High School Football Field. Bids will be received in the ofﬁce of the Superintendent, 1155 Old Ekron Road, Brandenburg, Kentucky 40108 until May 29, 2008 at 10:00 A.M. For further information call 270-422-7500.

*112 acres in Breckinridge County. Must See To Appreciate

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Land for sale 18+/- acres has trailer, barn, garage, stocked pond and tractor w/equipment, asking $80,000 call 547-1894. 28 acres Meade County perfect weekend get away. All woods, blacktop road, good hunting. $39,500. Call Marion at 668-4035 or www.mwlandforsale.com. PRIME HUNTING GROUND Absolute Auction May 10. 864 acres divided into 58 parcels. Located in Grayson Co. Ky. near Rough River Lake State Park. Atlee Embry Owner 270-734-6053 Barr Realty 270-756-2136 www. barrrealtyauction.com.

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Why should good deeds require a reason or reward?

There are still good peoYet, like most things, ple left in this world; com- this is not true in all cases. ing from a devout A couple of weeks Time To ago a coworker of pessimist, I hope you value the worth of Grow Up mine did somethat statement. thing very generWith the cost of livous for several ing, rising gas prices people in the office nearing $4 per gallon without expecting and many other areas any kind of repayof the economy on ment — she didn’t the decline, times are even want recognistressful, to say the tion for her deed. very least. It seems to Something Felicia about me that as the econothis random my wanes, so do peo- Thompson act of kindness reple’s generosity and ally touched my kindness in general. heart and renewed some

tiny amount of faith in the overall goodness of mankind. Later, as I was thinking more about the situation, it occurred to me there doesn’t have to be a reason or reward every time someone does something nice. Doesn’t it make sense for everyone to just be nice to one another? Do something nice for a parent or adult in your house. If you notice your mom or dad seems tired when they come home from work or if they’re

Everyone’s favorite clown catches the ‘Reading Bug’ The Meade County Public Library hosted a special event last Saturday that welcomed everyone’s favorite clown — Ronald McDonald — to the local McDonald’s restaurant. Besides posing for pictures and handing out smiles and hugs, Ronald read a story aloud as part of the library’s “Reading Bug” program that encourages children to become avid readers.

just generally stressed out, offer to cook supper that night, do the dishes, or fold some laundry — anything to help them out a little bit. Just being nice makes people respond more positively to you. Who knows, maybe scrubbing the pots and pans after dinner will result in a trip to your favorite restaurant the next night? Though gratitude is nice, don’t expect it. Be nice with the sole intent of being nice.

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kindness keeps growing and reaching more people. Though a bit cheesy, the basic idea behind the movie is tremendous. And why couldn’t you give it a shot? Go out on a limb and do something kind. Volunteer for a charitable cause, do your chores without making your mom nag at you a million and one times or help an elderly lady carry groceries to her car. It doesn’t matter what you do, just do something.

Local students selected for Duke Tip Talent Search By Chelsey Garris chelsey@thenewsstandard.com

TOP: Ronald read a book to the kids at McDonald’s on Saturday, April 26, 2008. The “Reading Bug” took a seat on Ronald’s lap during the story.

Sometimes good deeds can take on a snowball effect: Your favor inspires someone to do another nice thing and the process keeps continuing, like in the movie, “Pay It Forward.” In the movie, a young boy is given the task to do something that could improve humanity. He starts by doing something nice to people in his life and instead of rewarding the boy, they pay the kindness forward to someone else who needs it and the

Stuart Pepper Middle School’s seventh graders showcased their knowledge and will be recognized for scores achieved by taking the high school college placement test, the ACT. Many seventh graders were invited to take the ACT through the Duke Tip Talent Search this year. Any student that scored at proficient or distinguished levels the previous year — sixth grade — was invited to participate in the testing. The Duke Tip Talent Search entered its 28th year as the largest program of its kind. One and a half million students have completed this talent search testing since 1980. The program is available in 16 different states. Duke Tip provides participants with information concerning their academic abilities and resources for unique educational activities. The talent search’s goal is to assist select seventh graders with excellent mathematical or verbal aptitude. The students are introduced to a network

of services and programs. The ACT is a test high schoolers take to be eligible for college courses. Areas students are tested in include math, reading, science and English. Each individual subject gets a sub-score ranging from 12 to 36. Each of the four subjects’ scores are totaled to make a composite score which determines the student’s actual score. For high school students, that number typically ranges from 18 to 23. Many of the SPMS seventh graders were asked to participate this year in the talent search. The search is not managed through the school system, and students elected to take the exam. Preparations for the test and transportation to take the exam were the responsibility of the student. Students participated on a day that was offered by the ACT organization, which fit their schedule. The seventh graders were treated as any regular person taking the ACT, were not segregated into a special room, and did not have the test read to them. SPMS students were in the testing rooms along with

other high school students and placed under the same conditions; any student scoring a 21 in one sub-area, or as a composite score, was recognized statewide by the Duke Talent Committee. Donna Stith, CONNECT coordinator at the Board of Education, explained how impressive that was for a seventh grader. “To score a 21 on any of the subjects is very good because as a seventh grader, you have not been introduced to all of the information needed for the test,” Stith said. Students from Meade County that will be recognized for their testing scores are: Megan Aebersold, Elizabeth Bednar, Meaghan Dunn, Alex Fackler, Hannah Gempler, Ashlyn Mills, Joshua Morgan, Nathan Prince and Beverly Shrader. Any student in the state of Kentucky who made a score of 21 or more will be recognized on May 30 at Western Kentucky University. The students from SPMS will be allowed to attend with their parents for an academic day, and will be excused to attend.

First-graders have their own races during Derby Day event The day before the 134th Kentucky Derby, first grade students at Brandenburg Primary took to the track — and field — to enjoy some of their own racing events. Teachers and students played games outdoor games as part of their Derby Day celebrations, giving every young foal a chance to stretch their legs.

MEADE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL CHORAL DEPARTMENT PRESENTS: THE WAVE REVUE CLOCKWISE STARTING TOP LEFT: Skylar Carden and Brooke Short keep their eyes on the finish line. Seth Hughes gallops along. Students race around their teachers. Tommy Desurne and Shane Harrison work together as a team. Ashley Powell leads a group of girls across the finish line.

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Harrodsburg native on a roll with unique business venture Allen Mobley’s first business venture, a rock ‘n roll club in South Florida, was leveled by a hurricane. But he didn’t let that setback in the late 1970s take the wind out of his sails. He just moved on to California, continuing success already enjoyed in Florida as a builder, and adding wine making to his resume. It wasn’t work, however, but recreation that brought him back to his native state and perhaps the biggest challenge of his life. During fishing trips with friends to Mexico, he noticed some of them liked to light up expensive cigars. “They’d smoke about $2,500 worth during a trip,” said the now 62-year-old man who left Kentucky soon after graduating high school in Mercer County. Upon returning home from one of those trips, he had some shocking news for his wife. “He said, ‘We’re going to learn how to roll cigars,’ and I said ‘you’re crazy,’” said Carol. The Mobleys had become increasingly dissatisfied with their lives in California, mainly due to the growth of gangs, and felt they wanted to raise their then five-year-old twins elsewhere. With lots of relatives still in Kentucky, it only made sense to move back home. “I was looking to get into something that would be a good business,” he said.

Learning to roll cigars was still in the back of his mind as he began to remodel an old house at Moreland in Lincoln County. While cleaning out a chimney, he discovered a letter postmarked 1915. Inside were advertisements for cigars made by an Ohio company. “It seemed like fate,” Mobley said. Soon thereafter, the family relocated to Lawrenceburg and Mobley was off to an Austin, Texas, school where he learned the art of cigar rolling from three Cubans. From there, he spent six months in the Dominican Republic learning the technique of cigar rolling, tipping and finishing from a master roller. That was three years ago. Today, the Mobleys and business associate Allen Mills are overseeing rapid growth of the Kentucky Gentlemen Cigar Company. Located in a converted horse barn behind the historic brick house the Mobleys now call home, the firm has three employees who can produce 7,000 cigars per month. The brand can be found as nearby as Frankfort and Lexington and as far away as the state of Washington. Currently there are 44 retail outlets in 13 states. The internet has been a major factor in gaining outlets, and the objective is to get the product in as many tobacco shops as possible. Mobley feels a goal of getting production up to over a

million and half cigars by the end of next year is not overly ambitious, although this is the first year the company will realize a profit. Plans are in place to bring the master roller who taught him in the Dominican Republic and his family to Kentucky and involve them in the operation. Mobley is confident the uniqueness of his product will make the company continue to grow. His premium cigar tobaccos are aged in bourbon barrels from three to six months, and the tips are finished with bourbon barrelaged Western Kentucky dark leaf. Production has received a boost thanks to an agreement with Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort and Blanton’s

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year-old Shaye Eden. “No one loses here,” Eden said. “Everyone’s a winner. Everyone is treated equal and with the same amount of respect regardless of their age. And everyone is given a chore. In order for a family like this to function, everyone has a vital chore, every child has a responsibility.” Other than having to stretch money further, Eden says having eight children is no different than having three in regard to time, space, commitment and attention. “When you have two, you have a small car,” Eden said. “When you have two, you can still go to a movie and at least pretend you’re going to see it. When you have two, you only use one package of hot dogs. But when you get past three, you have to have another package. And if you’re going to have to open another package … it isn’t much more to put one more in the pot. Realistically, three and eight are no different.” In one easy meal, Eden says her family consumes a full gallon of milk, four boxes of macaroni and cheese, four to six cans of vegetables and at least two packages of hot dogs. With the family self-sustaining — they receive no governmental assistance such as food stamps — Eden and her family take every measure to menu plan

and pride themselves on frugal grocery shopping. However, with Ron Eden’s job in Louisville, the Eden’s say it’s been difficult with rising gas prices taking up money they would otherwise use for food and household expenses. “With Ron commuting, money that once went to buy shoes now goes to buy groceries because of the increase in the price of gasoline,” Eden said. “It’s a lot of work. It’s very difficult.” “Plan and organize,” Ron Eden said. “Plan and organize is all I have to say about that.” Eden said that several years ago when it came time to move due to the birth of the twins and living space constraints, the couple looked at moving closer to the city to reduce travel time away from home, considered the impending gas crisis, and weighed the difference and benefits of each option. Brandenburg won out. The sacrifice of a higher gasoline bill was worth the security and comfort of a hometown such as Brandenburg. “It’s a bit isolating at times,” Eden said. “But it’s a wonderful place to raise your children.” The family also plans annual outings whereby each member of the household takes on odd jobs to raise money to fund excursions.

From page A1 official 11 minutes separating the two, Aria clocks in as the official youngest child in the bunch. “They’re all my friends,” said Aria Eden about her seven brothers and sisters. “They’re my best friends,” said four-year-old Adrian Eden of his siblings. Unfortunately, there is one sibling missing. A sister, Daria — who passed away at birth — would have been 11 this year. “We include her, in memory, in all that we do,” Eden said. The family spends 30-minutes together each morning talking about whatever is on their mind, sometimes the conversation is educational, sometimes the family does crafts or sings along with music. The Eden’s love celebrating holidays — their favorite to decorate for is Halloween. Lanie Eden ensures all of her children receive equal treatment during holidays such as Easter and Christmas. If one wins a prize, they all get a prize. “It’s Halloween yearround,” said oldest son Bryan Anthony. “It’s exciting,” said 12-

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LEFT: Kimberly Drury seals each cigar with wax to keep out the air and maintain freshness. TOP: The home of Kentucky Gentlemen Cigar Company is a large red barn on Ninevah Road just north of Lawrenceburg, Ky. Single-Barrel Bourbon. Kentucky Gentlemen is producing a line of fine cigars using tobacco aged in barrels from Blanton’s select reserves and bearing the Blanton signature and racing thoroughbred crest. In addition to hand rolling cigars, the company also produces custom-made cedar cigar boxes for any occasion. Using a computer-controlled laser, the boxes can be etched with company logos, photos or just about anything else the customer wants. In recent months, boxes have been ordered by media mogul Ted Turner marking his son’s 40th birthday and by the Baseball Hall of Fame, who ordered boxes honoring new inductee, Goose Gossage.

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The Eden family goes all out for holidays, especially Halloween, which is one of the children’s favorites. “Our goal last year was small,” Eden said. “It was to raise enough money to attend the Brandenburg Elementary Fall Festival. We collected cans for a year to raise that money. This year we have decided to reach high. None of the children have ever been to an amusement park, so this year I wanted to do something very special … to take everybody to Holiday World. Shaye has started a lawn and pet sitting service called ‘Garden of Eden.’ Sarah is babysitting. So the entire family is pitching in to earn this trip.”

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Although Meade County has become home to the Edens, in the past, they haven’t always found a welcoming smile when neighbors or community members find out they have eight children. “Sometimes, when I’m made to feel as if I’m doing a disservice (by having eight children), I ask myself, am I putting too many people in the world or am I doing my children a disservice?” Eden said. “I only have to remember that when something goes wrong in this house, every child in this house is will-

the place turning out “those wonderfully mild cigars.” Although busy getting ready to hawk his wares at the Kentucky Derby, Mobley gave the pair a thorough tour of his operation and patiently answered their questions. Looking at his schedule, the master cigar maker noted “the Russians are coming next week to check us out.” You can be assured they’ll get the red carpet treatment at the Mobley’s new ol’ Kentucky home.

Columnist Don White has served as editor at several Kentucky newspapers. His Kentucky Traveler features are published throughout the state. Contact him at www. thekytraveler.com.

ing to step up. Then I know, in my heart, that my children are learning responsibility, companionship, compassion, teamwork … they’re learning skills that families are just not getting from any other source. So I think in the long run, when I start to doubt humanity, I only have to look where I live to find goodness and love. These eight children represent the good.” Eden says she wouldn’t necessarily call herself a “good” mom — she prefers to say that motherhood requires lifelong training. “I’m always in training and learning mode,” Eden said. “For example, I had six children and I thought I knew a lot. But then I had twins. So you think you’re a ‘pro’ mom and you’ve been there and done that. But until you’ve had twins …” Oldest daughter Sarah disagrees. “She an amazing mom,” Sarah Eden said. “She’s absolutely the best.” Eden says, looking back, she wouldn’t change a thing. “If you asked me if I could go back and redo it, I wouldn’t,” Eden said. “If I were on my deathbed and you said I could go back and I could do it all over again, I would not. I wouldn’t want to jeopardize what I’ve got.”

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