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Local church presents $10,000 to Clothes Closet By Laura Saylor editor@thenewsstandard.com A small community church was able to present a true “gift from God” to a local organization that strives to better the lives of families across the county. Members of the Patteson Memorial Presbyterian Church, located in Guston, Ky., donated $10,000 to the Meade County Clothes Closet and Food Pantry during a special celebration held Friday afternoon at the store. Church members applied for a

grant through the Louisville Presbyterian Disaster Relief fund after former church leader, Rev. Mary Kuhns — who has since retired — found out about the grant after the Feb. 5 tornado demolished the Clothes Closet building that was previously located on Broadway in Brandenburg. The organization — which is a ministry of the Meade County Ministerial Association — relocated to the Sav-A-Lot Shopping Center on By-Pass Road and re-opened its doors at the end of March. The Clothes Closet offers second-

Firefighters help net $5 million for Crusade

hand goods, and low-income families are provided food through the Food Pantry program. “We are the only Presbyterian U.S.A. church in Meade County, so I think that, and our dedication to this cause, is what helped us get the grant,” said congregation member and grant writing forerunner Linda Allen. Allen said a total of $10,000 was available and money could have been divided up and allotted to

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Linda Allen (orange shirt) and members of the Patteson Memorial Presbyterian Church present $10,000 to the Clothes Closet.

The Greenwave class of ‘08 looks brightly to the future

By Jorena D. Faulkner jorena@thenewsstandard.com BRANDENBURG — In preparation of the regular monthly meeting of the city council to be held June 9, the city’s amended budget for 2007-2008 and the proposed 2008-2009 fiscal budget was officially unveiled by Mayor David W. Pace, detailing base operating allowances for the city along with proposed revenue increase plans.

By Laura Saylor editor@thenewsstandard.com Thousands of children with special needs will receive the care they need thanks to the hundreds of thousands of generous donations made by people throughout Kentucky and southern Indiana — and the hard work of Kentuckiana firefighters. A grand total of $5,249,094 was netted during the 55th annual WHAS Crusade for Children, with 100 percent of all donations raised during Crusade weekend being returned to communities where children’s needs are met. The 31-hour telethon — which was broadcast on television, radio and the Internet — began Friday and concluded at 10 p.m. on Sunday. In addition to donations made during the Crusade weekend, money was also gathered for weeks before the telethon, with more than 200 fire departments across the state bearing a majority of the fundraising. Roughly 60 percent of funds raised each year are attributed to the road blocks and other events held by firefighters in Kentucky and Indiana. Meade County Fire Protection District Chief Larry Naser said the county’s fire department had been participating in the event since the early 1960s. Meade County fire stations No. 1 (in Brandenburg) and No. 2 (in Doe Valley) raised more than $20,000 this year, while all other fire districts in the county

City fees to increase

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Riverport redesign on the horizon

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TOP: Members of the class of 2008 progress to their commencement ceremony. RIGHT: Alisha Cress smiles as she receives her diploma during commencement.

Waves

By Jorena D. Faulkner jorena@thenewsstandard.com

of change

BRANDENBURG — With Garver Engineers project managers Billy W. Rider and Chris Wilborne, in conjunction with Flint Group consultant Mike Flint, taking a re-look at the proposed Riverport project, the Meade County Riverport Authority board may be bracing for a full-on realignment and cost-saving reassessment. During the regular monthly meeting held June 3 at the courthouse, board members listened intently as an advisory

Students of the Meade County High School class of 2008 donned shades of school spirit as they participated in the commencement ceremony that would become the final period to the story of their high school career. The glow of a late spring sunset was the backdrop to an emotional celebration that spotlighted academic achievements, promises of a bright future and ceaseless friendships. For a celebration in pictures of the Greenwave class of 2008, see pages B11 and B12.

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Alumni banquet welcomes future, honors past Soldier, businesswoman recognized for accomplished careers By Laura Saylor editor@thenewsstandard.com

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Debra Benham (left) and Diane Medley were honored for their successful careers.

The past, present and future of Meade County High School dined as one during a special awards banquet that honored alumni from the past 74 years. Nearly 150 people attended the annual Meade County High School Alumni Banquet held Saturday evening at the Brandenburg United Methodist Church. The class of 1958 was featured during the event,

and the recently graduated class of 2008 was also accepted into the alumni association. After a dinner catered by Home Plate Family Restaurant, special alumni were recognized, including two local women who were inducted into the MCHS Alumni Hall of Fame. Debra Benham and Diane Medley were honorary recipients of the award, and were presented with plaques commemorating their success achieved during and after high

school. Benham, a graduate of the class of 1970, enlisted in the Army after high school, and her service in the armed forces broke many gender barriers as she served her country. Benham received dozens of medals and accolades during her 22 years of service. After retiring in 1992, she returned to Meade County where she is presently the owner/operator of Creature Comfort Inn and the cofounder of the Pets In Need Society (PINS). Benham attributed her tenacity and no-holds-barred attitude to her success in life, especially after she was diag-

nosed with kidney cancer and was told she only had a short period of time to live. “I proved them wrong,” she said. “The chemo may take the red out of my hair, but the L-oréal (hair color) can put it back in.” Medley, the second inductee of the evening, was honored for her steamrolling success as a businesswoman. A student from the Meade County High class of 1973, Medley went on to graduate with highest honors from the University of Louisville in 1980, where she has also received an Outstanding

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Fiscal Court implements emergency notification system Submitted by the County Judge/Executive’s Office

Meade County Fiscal Court has implemented the OneCall Now technology. OneCall Now, a leading provider of group notification solutions, has installed a new emergency notification system to serve the residences and businesses of Meade County. Effective as soon as tested, residences and businesses of Meade County will be contacted via telephone by an authorized emergency

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At a special called meeting on June 4 at City Hall, Pace briefly overviewed the proposed budget and held a brief discussion of current fees administered by the city to residents seeking services that would include reconnect of service fees, bank draft fees, new water service — both inside and outside of the city limits — sewer connection, business licenses, and building and sign permits. Pace provided a comparison study of the rates of Meade County versus the rates of neighboring Hardin County, and found that Meade County is apparently short-changing itself. “Right off the bat, on the front page, one thing that really jumps out is the (water) reconnection fee of $10,” Pace said. “The problem we run into is we have a lot invested in this before we even go out there.” While the county currently

services employee in situations warranting immediate notification. Meade County will be using the OneCall Now Geo technology, a map-based emergency notification system that can target calls to a specific neighborhood, street, or even a geographic area determined by wind direction or distance from a disaster. The system can call thousands of residences and businesses within minutes of when an emergency may occur.

Examples of situations in which the system may be used include, but are not limited to: •Notification to water customers of water main break, or emergency affecting quality or quantity of potable water. •Chemicals spills, or gas leaks affecting streets or specific areas of the community. •County emergencies such as: Snow, flooding, tornado warnings or severe weather announcements. •Fire or police emergen-

cies involving any dangerous situation affecting public safety. “This is an important investment for the safety of our citizens,” said Harry Craycroft, Meade County Judge/ Executive. “The OneCall Now notification system allows Meade County the opportunity of disseminating important information to the public in an expeditious and timely manner. “Citizens will begin receiving calls with messages via the OneCall Now system in

the near future, and we hope they will heed and take advantage of the critical information they receive.” The Judge’s office will be announcing the Web site where cell phones can be added to the service. We will be testing Tuesday, June 24, around 5:30 p.m. If you do not receive a phone call please contact the Judge’s office. Look or listen for more information next week. About OneCall Now Troy, Ohio-based OneCall

Now was founded in 2002 and has grown rapidly to become a leading provider of group notification solutions. More than 35,000 schools, colleges, municipals, government agencies, religious organizations, youth leagues and businesses rely on OneCall Now services to distribute routine reminders and emergency notifications to millions of people across the United States every day. Visit the OneCall Now Web site at www.onecall now.com. for more information.

charges $10 for a reconnect of service fee, Hardin County charges $37. Pace cited the necessary man hours and “pre” reconnect work associated with reconnecting service, including paying for the rising cost of gas to travel to such locations, as reasons for the suggested increase. Pace requested the council to consider the item be reopened for discussion at the monthly meeting on June 9. “I think we’re starting the new fiscal year and it’s our duty to make this where we’re not losing money to do some of these services,” Pace said. In a memo addressed to council members, citizens and city employees, Pace expressed his continuing effort to “continue the strong financial stability that has been set forth by previous administrations while still making the City of Brandenburg one of the best places to live, work and raise a family.” In the memo, Pace also outlined how he and the council plan to extend upon their previous goals “to provide customers with reliable and professional service that

they have come to know and in water rates and Pace retrust, to continue to make quested the reinitiating of a Brandenburg one of strong water hydrant fee that could community pride, and to en- net the city’s general fund an hance the current infrastruc- additional $25,000 in reveture that exists, while prepar- nue to assist in balancing the ing for the growth that we $29,000 cost to the city from the water all work to plant. have in the Pace also future.” included a “Molly proposed (Janes) has four percent had a great ($.47 per time with hour) salthe numbers ary increase for the last across the three or four board for city months,” —David Pace, mayor employees, Pace said. “I with addiknow we’ve tional monheard Jerry Abramson and others talk- ies set aside for salary adjusting about a ‘no frills’ bud- ments and merit increases. “With the cost for the emget. We’ve had to cut a lot of things we were hoping to do ployees to get here this year out of this (budget) … there’s and everything, that was one nothing in here for city hall, of the things I was hoping we finishing up or anything could stay with,” Pace said. right now unless we come up “It was one of the highlights, with some changes to a few and something we felt like items that we are presenting we needed to do for the emin here. The only capital im- ployees.” The city has also alloprovement that we see at all that’s going into this budget is for a new police car.” City residents are looking at an increase of two percent

cated for a sewer jetter — high-pressure water system equipment used to clear out sewer pipes — that generally costs around $37,000, for $15,000. Pace said that safety was a motivating factor since the cable type sewer main maintenance machine that has been being used, has broken several times and could cause injury to employees. Pace also stated that the city has not settled with insurance companies as of yet for the storm damage from earlier in the year and that those numbers are reflected in the proposed budget. Once the insurance has been settled, the pay out will recoup funds spent by the city for weather related expenditures. “We’re closer than we’ve ever been, but we’re still settling on the building next door,” he said. “It’s been since February that we’ve been trying to get this settled.” Chief of Police Jeffrey Cox reported that vehicle expenses were one of the main rea-

sons the city’s police department shows a $5,000 deficit. Due to the storms, by March 2008, the department was already over budget by $3,000 due to increased fuel usage and salary adjustments due to over-time pay of employees involved in storm related activities — which should be reimbursed by FEMA — and fuel pump issues with department cruisers, which have since been dealt with. “I’m well within what I said I would be,” Cox said. “Except for … I can’t control Mother Nature.” At the close of the meeting, Pace addressed the Meade County Water District’s request for the city to re-negotiate a 40-year service contract with the district to facilitate meeting its long-term loan requirements. “That could be good for us,” Pace said. Read next week’s issue of The News Standard for coverage of the June 9 and June 11 Brandenburg City Council meetings.

“We’ve had to cut a lot of things we were hoping to do out of this (budget).”

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Crusade From page A1 raised thousands more, making Meade County’s total for 2008 more than $96,000. “We are extremely pleased, said Larry Berry, secretary of the Ekron volunteer fire department. “We raised about 35 percent more this year than last.” Berry attributed the department’s golf scramble, which was sponsored by Hilltop Tavern, as a major source of fundraising. The scramble raised more than $4,000. Door-to-door collections and road blocks

raised more than $7,000 for the department, netting $12,050.60 for the year. “The Ekron fire department consist of 30 firefighters and junior firefighters, and Berry said family members and friends also contributed to the Crusade for Children efforts each year. “It’s a real group effort,” he said. Billy Joe Vowels, a Flaherty firefighter and Crusade for Children organizer, said during an earlier interview that the department’s expectations are exceeded every year. “It amazes me every year how much people just give and give,” he said. The Flaherty volunteer fire department

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Cry me a Riverport Here’s a tissue for the Riverport issues. “Wake up and smell the money” seems to be the message that the Riverport Authority is missing during monthly meetings where Flint Group consultant, Mike Flint, can’t seem to answer a question directly. The bombasting became evident while transcibing audio notes from last week’s meeting, and was confirmed by Flint himself when he stated to Garver Engineer reps (after a more than 10 minute diatribe),“We didn’t really answer your questions now, did we?” Members of the board seem to become dazed and confused as Flint appears to skirt the issues of why now — after several years — the Riverport may need redesigning. It’s obvious, even to a layman, that times change and costs will rise. So why — as a professional consultant — didn’t Flint consider this from the get go and advise for the project to begin on a smaller scale with room for growth? As the project’s “guiding force,” its been Flint’s job to advise the authority ... and the longer he’s advising, the more money he makes. Is it any suprise, that yet another nearly $10,000 of precious funds may be spent to solve an issue that should have already been addressed? Authority members need to take heed and cut thorugh Flint’s rhetoric to get some hard-core, solid answers that won’t break the bank for years to come. Perhaps Flint has gotten too comfortable being able to use “big words” and “long pauses” to throw the Authority off-base.

Progress made toward bettering treatment, resources for residents with disabilities FRANKFORT — One of dential areas) contain asbesthe greatest challenges facing tos, lead paint and exposed us as a state and as a nation is wiring. A fresh start is exactly what is needed. ensuring that those In Louisville, we with disabilities get Legislative budgeted $10 million the treatment they Update for a new facility that need and deserve. treats the mentally Although we in retarded and develthe House wish the opmentally disabled. upcoming two-year That group will also budget, which takes be helped with the effect in July, did 100 new slots legislamore in this area, tors created for the there were noneSupports for Commutheless quite a few Jeff Greer nity Living program, things the General which allows individAssembly did do earlier this year that deserve uals to get the treatment they need where they live. Those noting. Perhaps the biggest of slots will be added to the those is language that lays 3,300 we now have — a posithe groundwork for what tive step, to be sure, but my eventually will be a new $129 colleagues in the House and million Eastern State Facility I realize there is much more to be done. There are about in Lexington, Ky. The need for this has been 2,600 people on the waiting known for a long time, since list and thousands of others it is the second oldest insti- who could qualify. Outside of the budget, tution in the United States devoted to the treatment of there are several other new mental disorders. Some of laws set to take effect soon the buildings on its current that will help those with discampus (though not the resi- abilities or who need extra

Is VA cutting costs by misdiagnosing? Veterans Post Freddy Groves

Each time the Department of Veterans Affairs takes two small steps forward, something happens to send it a giant step backward. In this case, it was an e-mail that got loose from the VA. In the e-mail, a psychologist for a VA medical center in Texas “suggested” that they stop making diagnoses of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and call it “Adjustment Disorder” instead. At first I thought that perhaps this was an e-mail from someone low on the policy-making totem pole. Turns out, however, that the sender is the PTSD program coordinator. A “suggestion” from one’s boss has a way of becoming reality. Of course, the VA secretary jumped all over it, saying it wasn’t VA policy. Of course, the House and Senate Veterans Affairs

committees want an investigation. And of course, the employee who sent the e-mail is staying on the job after being “counseled.” How many similar “suggestions” are quietly offered up in hallways and conference rooms? How many other cases are there of misdiagnosis to save a benefits buck? So what does all this mean? It means that each time a veteran is told, “No, you don’t have PTSD,” the question will hover overhead: Is this less-thanPTSD diagnosis just a way to save money on disability benefits? Meanwhile, if you’re out in public in your uniform and people are giving you “a sign,” don’t be alarmed. This sign, with the hand starting at the heart, moving down to the belly, and then extending is out to you, is the Sign of Gratitude, as in “Thank you from the bottom of my heart.” Check out the Gratitude Campaign Web site: www.gratitudecampaign. org.

assistance. One of those, for example, establishes what is known as the “Golden Alert,” which is similar to the Amber Alert we now have for missing/kidnapped children. In this case, it covers adults with an impairment like Alzheimer’s Disease. Local media and emergency officials are called on to cooperate when this alert is issued. Another new law adds more regulations to personal emergency response systems, those that are worn around the neck and can be used if a problem arises. This law will give the customer a choice when deciding how the company providing the system should respond to a call. Customers may want the company to contact the local 911 center right away or first attempt to get a voice response from the customer. Advocates say this change could save lives by speeding up the time emergency responders arrive. A new law allowing for any state university to es-

tablish an American Sign Language interpreter training program should increase the number of these interpreters in the state. Another law, meanwhile, is designed to encourage the purchase of long-term care insurance, which will help families stay off Medicaid longer while protecting their assets when a family member needs expensive nursing home care. As we prepare for the full start-up of committee meetings, and a possible special session on pension reform, activity at the Capitol is heating up like the summer. If you would like to contact me about any issue before state government, you can always write to me at Room 351E, Capitol Annex, 702 Capitol Avenue, Frankfort, KY 40601. You can also leave a message for me or for any legislator at 800-372-7181. For the deaf or hard of hearing, the number is 800-896-0305. I hope to hear from you soon.

Doesn’t take alchemy to turn angst to anger Most clear-thinking Kentuckians know that significant changes must occur to keep Kentucky’s $26-billion pension crisis from bankrupting the state. So, why won’t anyone fix the problem? One reason involves public angst not yet turning to voter anger. No significant consequences await politicians who fail to act. Most private-sector companies figured out long ago that they couldn’t continue to provide Cadillac pension plans and stay profitable. Now, their employees have “compact” pension vehicles and share health-care and retirement and costs. Companies ignoring that template draw shareholder wrath or face bankruptcy. Kentucky voters need to start acting like government’s “shareholders.” When CEOs fail to satisfy the shareholders — usually through overpromising results and underdelivering them — they get fired. Politicians try to score political points all the time by citing the ills of over-paid CEOs. Ironically, these same panderers refuse to take decisive action to address the pension crisis — the single biggest threat to Kentucky taxpayers. For years, the “Frankfort Follies” have starred poli-

ticians who knew the dire condition of the state’s pension accounts. Yet some lawmakers in the House actually walked out of negotiations during this year’s legislative session, claiming they didn’t get enough time to “read the proposal” for changes — as if the problem suddenly appeared and caught them off guard. “Puhleeze.” For years, the chorus in “Taxpayer Blues” repeatedly warned that unless the Legislature changed health-care and retirement benefits for government workers, hardworking Kentuckians faced higher taxes and an empty state checkbook. Yet, we continue to hear the same excuses and see the same games played in the Legislature. And voters provide the same results — election after election. What does it take for voters to rid themselves of the scourge of politicians who care more about avoiding the wrath of labor unions and protected state employees than facing the righteous anger of taxpayers forced to pay the piper? Like his predecessor, Gov. Steve Beshear has appointed yet another impotent Blue Ribbon Commission to “study” the issue. As for the results, don’t hold your breath for recommendations

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that get to the heart of the is- and its golden eggs: Workers who go on the state’s paysue. A not-so-subtle clue con- roll at age 20 and who make $50,000, can retire at tributing to this prediction: I found only Bluegrass 47 and reap a $29,700 annual pension to go three of the 27 taskBeacon along with generous force members who health-care benefits. truly represent the Private sector busiprivate sector. The reness leaders would maining members are question allowing people who benefit the state’s part-time from the system: buworkers to collect a reaucrats, politicians pension — such as and union types, inlegislators currently cluding John Stovall of the Teamsters Jim Waters do. Oh, yeah, did I union and Brent McKim of the Jefferson County mention that six of the stars in “Blue Ribbon II: The SeTeachers Association. Don’t expect this task quel” currently reside in the force to provide courageous Legislature? How many comrecommendations that ef- panies allow part-time workfectively address the state’s ers a pension? I bet most votunfunded pension accounts. ers would share the view of Stovall and McKim, among private-sector experts. others, represent constituenKentucky voters need to cies with highly vested in- take the next step — turn terests in maintaining — or angst to anger. fattening — the status quo. They must send to FrankThey expect their leaders to fort elected officials who fight any changes that man- share their views and who date more reasonably priced can drown out the voices of benefit plans. those for whom the plight of Instead, private-sector taxpayers and the opportunibusiness leaders — who ties of future generations remade the tough decisions main the furthest thing from to keep their boats afloat — their minds. should dominate this Blue Ribbon Commission. Jim Waters is the director of They would offer a realis- policy and communications for tic view, compared with that the Bluegrass Institute, Kenof a “Yellow” commission, tucky’s free-market think tank. loaded up with those deter- You can reach him at jwaters@ mined not to touch a goose bipps.org.

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Bobby Joe “B.J.” Slater, 23, of Brandenburg, died Friday, June 6, 2008, in LaGrange, Ky. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Oliver Earl Pack; and his mother, Sherry Denise Douglas Adams. He is survived by two brothers, Douglas Patrick Adams of Murfreesboro, Tenn., and David Earl Adams of Brandenburg; a friend, Dustin Welch of Louisville; one sister, Misty Dawn Slater of Brandenburg; his grandmother, Shirley Pack of Brandenburg; and a nephew, David Jacob Adams of Brandenburg. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday from the chapel of Hager Funeral Home with Rev. Dan Paddock officiating. Online condolences may be left at www.hagerfuneralhome. com.

Karista Marie Donahue, infant daughter of Dennis W. and Stevi Lynne Bates Donahue of Louisville, died June 5, 2008, at Kosair Children’s Hospital in Louisville. She was born on Aug. 2, 2007 in Louisville. She was preceded in death by her great-grandmother, Neva Miller. She is survived by her parents; one sister, Dakota Jean Donahue; her grandparents, Patty and Ed Hatler, and Brian and Tonya Bates, all of Louisville, and Stella and Tim Donahue of Battletown, Ky; her great-grandparents, William and Pearl Warner of Canandaigua, N.Y., and Kenneth Miller and Phyllis Allen of Corydon, Ind.; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral Services were held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 8, 2008, from the chapel of the Hager Funeral Home with Rev. Matt Montgomery officiating. Burial was in Parr-Frans Cemetery in Battletown, Ky., and was directed by Hager Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at www.hagerfuneralhome. com.

Estelle M. Jackson

Estelle M. Jackson, 68, of Radcliff, Ky., died Sunday, June 8, 2008, at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown, Ky. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hosey Junior Jackson. She is survived by five daughters, Jan (Jeffrey) Lucey of Radcliff, Ky., Yvette (Kabange) Cikwanazi of Raleigh, N.C., Tanjga Smith of Petersburg, Va., LuRenee (Cornelius) Williams of Durham, N.C., and Chestertine Smith of Texas; two sons, Charlton (Larinda) Hopkins of Louisville, and Otis (Corlett) Morgan of Oklahoma City, Okla.; fourteen grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two nieces; and two nephews. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 14, 2008, at Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home in Radcliff, Ky., with Pastor Sharp officiating. Burial will be in the North Hardin Memorial Gardens in Radcliff, Ky. Visitation will be on Friday from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., and on Saturday beginning at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. The guest register may be signed at www.nebfh.com.

Flora Mae Thomas 1924-2008

Flora Mae Thomas, 84, passed away June 5, 2008, at North Hardin Health and Rehabilitation Center in Radcliff, Ky. She was born in Knoxville, Tenn., on May 20, 1924, to the late Vernon and Evelyn Smith. She was a lifelong member of Gillespie Avenue Baptist Church in Knoxville, Tenn., and retired from the Knoxville Utilities Board. She was preceded in death by her husband of more than 50 years, George Thomas. She is survived by one son, Tom (Loretta) Thomas of Brandenburg; one sister, Laverne (Richard) Boruff; two grandchildren, Deborah and David; and three great-grandchildren. The family received friends at Roses Funeral Home in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, June 7, 2008, from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. A service of remembrance was held at 7:30 p.m.. Internment was on Sunday, June 8, 2008, at 2 p.m. at Lynnhurst Cemetery in Knoxville, Tenn. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Gillespie Avenue Baptist Church, 1701 Gillespie Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917. Local arrangements were handled by Bruington-JenkinsSturgeon Funeral Home.

Robert Alan Suff

Robert Alan Suff, 55, of Radcliff, Ky., died Sunday, June 8, 2008, at his home. He was preceded in death by his father, William R. Suff. He is survived by two children, Robert Suff, Jr., and Rachael Tidwell, both of Temple, Texas; a stepson, Randy Chapel of Las Vegas; his mother, Elizabeth Mead of Radcliff, Ky.; his girlfriend, Maryann Boger of Radcliff, Ky.; three sisters; and five brothers. Cremation was chosen. All services will be private. Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The guest register may be signed at www.nebfh.com.

Betty Arkell Ramsey 1934-2008

Betty Arkell Ramsey, 73, of Custer, Ky., died Sunday, June 9, 2008, at her residence. She was born in Breckinridge County, Kentucky, on Oct. 14, 1934, the daughter of the late Virgil and Verna Pile Carman. She was a homemaker who loved to cook, play Rook, and listen to the radio. She was a very funny person who enjoyed being with friends. She was preceded in death by two sisters; Pauline Alexander and Virginia Triplett; and one brother, Edsel Carman. She is survived by her husband, William R. Ramsey of Custer, Ky.; three children, Rhonda Davis and Sandy Harper, both of Custer, Ky., and Barry Ramsey of Guston, Ky; one stepson, Paul Douglas Ramsey and his family of Hardin County, Kentucky; three grandchildren, Beth Murphy, Joy Lynn Ramsey, and Scott Harper; two great-grandchildren, Hannah Grace and Hugh Jackson Murphy; two brothers, Robert Carman of Louisville, and Donald Carman of Brandenburg, Ky.; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Thursday, June 12, 2008, at 1 p.m. at Trent-Dowell Funeral Home with Bro. Ron Blair officiating. Burial will be in the Custer Cemetery. Visitation was held on Wednesday from 3:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and after 8:30 a.m. on Thursday. Memorial contributions may go to the Crusade for Children. The guest register may be signed at www.trentdowell. com.

Marjory G. Jones Marjory G. Jones, 82, of Radcliff, Ky., died Monday, June 9, 2008, at her home. She is survived by two nieces, Diana Goodwin of Crestview, Ky., and Carol DeFries of Terre Haute, Ind.; two nephews, Michael Logsdon of Glasgow, Ky., and Byron Logsdon of Munfordville, Ky.; and three sisters-in-law, Alma Mahanna, Etta Macy and Anna Jean Anderson, all of Radcliff, Ky. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 13, 2008, at St. Christopher Catholic Church in Radcliff, Ky., with Rev. Dennis L. Cousens officiating. Burial will be in the St. Brigid Cemetery in Vine Grove, Ky. Visitation will be on Thursday from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., and on Friday beginning at 10 a.m. at Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home in Radcliff, Ky. There will be a prayer service 7 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. The guest register may be signed at www.nebfh.com.

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Fathers should create experiences with sons during the early years QUESTION: As a father, about a father who shared what should I be trying to his love of music with his accomplish with my son in son. It is called â&#x20AC;&#x153;Leader of the Band,â&#x20AC;? and its these teen years? touches DR. DOBSON: Focus on message deep Someone has said, the family something â&#x20AC;&#x153;Link a boy to the within me. The son right man and he seltalks of a father who dom goes wrong.â&#x20AC;? I â&#x20AC;&#x153;earned his love believe that is true. through discipline, If a dad and his son a thundering, velvet can develop hobbies hand.â&#x20AC;? The fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s together or other â&#x20AC;&#x153;song is in my soul.â&#x20AC;? James common interest, The son himself has Dobson become a â&#x20AC;&#x153;living the rebellious years can pass in relative legacy to the leader tranquility. What they ex- of the band.â&#x20AC;? perience may be rememCanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t you see this man bered for a lifetime. going to visit his aged faI recall a song, written by ther today, with a lifetime of Dan Fogelberg, which told love passing between them?

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Worship in good, bad times The citizens of Feldkirch, been counting on our own Austria, didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what strength, and apparently to do. Napoleonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s massive that has failed. army was preparing As this is the Pastorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s day of our Lordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to attack. Soldiers had Spotlight resurrection, let us been spotted on the just ring the bells, mountains above the have our services little town, which as usual, and leave was situated on the the matter in His Austrian border. hands. A council of citiWe know only zens was summoned our weakness, and Randy to decide whether not the power of Johnson God to defend us.â&#x20AC;? they should try to defend themselves The council acor display the white cepted his plan and flag of surrender. the church bells rang. It happened to be Easter The enemy, hearing the Sunday, and the people sudden ringing of the bell, had gathered in the local concluded that the Austrichurch. an army had arrived durThe pastor rose and ing the night to defend the said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Friends, we have town.

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Before the service ended, the enemy broke camp and left. Too often in our life we worship God, so long as all is going well. What happens when trials or troubles come our way? We get more concerned about the trouble we are facing and are concerned little about our worship of God. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget, God is still in control, no matter the circumstances. The next time trouble comes to knock on your door, send faith to answer it and worship God anyway. Randy Johnson is the pastor at Brandenburg Church of God.

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Attending church is a note of victory Psalm 98: 1 reads, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oh, every one of his assistants sing to the Lord a new when you worship God, in song! For He has done the public sanctuary or the marvelous things: private one. His right hand and It throws a Divine His holy arm have Guidance wrench into the gained Him the vicdetailed agenda of tory.â&#x20AC;? demonic works. In Did you know all the other things there is someone we do, from watchwho really gets ing television to bent out of shape grocery shopping whenever you go to to taking business Dan church? trips, there are Newton countless windows No, not that fellow in the next pew who of opportunity for objects to your singing. It the satin to sneak in and truly torments satan and do his thing. But when you

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A-1 landscaper has an eye on success, gift for beautification By Jorena D. Faulkner jorena@thenewsstandard.com

The love of nature and of the outdoors is a passion that courses through the veins of many a landscaper. The urge to be outside, to work in the sun, dig in the dirt, to plant and cultivate beauty — all are signs of an inherent trade that can be identified from the time a child is old enough to push his (or her) first “Little Tikes” lawnmower. Taking these things into consideration, Travis Boyd must have been destined to harness the power of a SCAG commercial mower from birth. A long-time Meade County resident, Boyd has been in the lawn and landscaping industry for more than 12 years, getting his feet wet working for major lawn and landscaping giant ChemLawn for six of those years, and subsequently moving on to the privately owned side of the business. With experience, hard work and dedication, Boyd officially opened “A-1 Lawn & Landscaping” a mere two years ago … and he hasn’t looked back. “I’ve wanted to do it for a long time, and finally took the leap,” Boyd said. “I’ve just always enjoyed that kind of work. Being outdoors … playing in the dirt.” His first year in business, Boyd gathered 14 loyal customers. In a short 24-months, that number of dedicated lawn lovers had increased to 60 and is steadily on the rise for the third season running. “Word got out,” Boyd

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“I’ve wanted to do it for a long time, and finally took the leap,” said Travis Boyd, owner of A-1 Lawn & Landscaping. “I’ve just always enjoyed that kind of work. Being outdoors … playing in the dirt.” RIGHT: Longtime assistant Howard Schneider has been with the company since the beginning. A-1 Lawn & Landscaping has more than tripled its amount of customers. said. “Now, we’re looking at possibly running two crews next year. We’ve already got the extra truck and equipment. We’ve done real good.” For larger independent projects, Boyd and his crew of two — which includes loyal assistants Howard Schneider and Jason Chism (who have both been with Boyd since the start of the business) — schedule appointments at the clientele’s convenience and provide a written estimate. For smaller jobs, Boyd can preview the property and leave an estimate for a prospective customer or coordinate telephonically. Boyd offers a variety of services along with detailed

landscaping drawings/ plans to ensure his customers are getting exactly what they want. If an industrialsized job comes along, Boyd has a bevy of professional contractors he calls in to assist. “There’s no job too big or too small,” Boyd said. “We do everything.” A-1 offers everything from mowing, trimming, blowing, fertilizer, and weed control — Boyd is licensed through the Kentucky Department of Agriculture and maintains a Pesticide Operator license — to full-service landscaping, retaining walls, bush removal, planting, pond installation and more. Attributing his rapid success

With two-year-old son, Trenton, and another son due in September, he maintains that Jennifer is the operational genius who not only holds down the fort as a stay at home mother, but also manages the business from behind the scenes. It also seems that Trenton is gearing up to follow in his father’s footsteps as a second-generation landscaper. “(Trenton’s) already got his mower, his blower, and his trimmer,” Boyd said. “He likes to ride that big mower with daddy.” With a continuing upswing in available projects throughout the county and a customer base that is steadily increasing throughout the years, this solid busi-

to homegrown respect and pride in a job well done, Boyd approaches every project as if he were working on his very own yard. “I try to treat everybody’s lawn as if it were my own — as if I were doing it for myself,” Boyd said. “I try to give people a good price, do a professional job and use quality lawn products. I try to treat people the way I would want to be treated. I want people to come out and say ‘our yard looks great, that guy is doing a heck of a good job.’” Boyd also recognized his wife, Jennifer, as the driving force to his success. “My wife … she’s my backbone,” he said. “She holds it all together.”

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paying it off. The new rule would prohibit this practice unless the rate increase is because of a change in a variable rate, a promotional rate expires or if you’ve not made a payment within 30 days. Time to make payments: The new rule would require that you receive your statement at least 21 days ahead of the payment due date. Additionally, if the payment is received by 5 p.m. on the due date, it must be considered as having been received on time. Paying lower-rate balances: Currently if you have different rates on a card due to purchases and cash advances and make more than the minimum payment, the bank can apply the extra cash to the balance with the lowest rate, thus getting more interest out of you. The new rule would require a method more equitable to consumers to divide up the

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ness owner has nothing but success in his future. That’s something Boyd has been preparing for. “With another son on the way, I joked around and told everyone I was working on a mowing crew,” he said. “It’s all about family and community here … and I love it.” A-1 Lawn & Landscaping is operational Monday through Saturday for estimates and lawn and property beautification, and offers senior citizens discounts and referral bonuses for current clients who refer new customers. To schedule an appointment for an estimate, or for more information, call Travis Boyd at 270-547-8018.

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AGRICULTURE ‘Tis the season for ticks: Tips for avoiding them

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By Andy Mills CEA for Agriculture and Natural Resources The tick is an annoying pest that can generate a lot of questions and concerns during warm months. Not only do tick bites cause itching and irritation, but ticks also can carry certain diseases. Here are some other tips to help you avoid ticks: When hiking or camping, wear light-colored clothing and long pants tucked into your socks or boots. It will be easier for you to spot ticks on light clothing. Ticks will find it harder to attach themselves to a well-covered leg. Apply an insect repellent to your shoes, cuffs, socks, and pant legs. Read the product label to make sure the repellent works on ticks. And always follow the label directions carefully. The most common ticks found in our area are the

American dog tick, the lone star tick and the brown dog tick. All three will feed on humans, but the American dog and lone star ticks are the most likely human pests. The tiny pin head size ticks, sometimes found in large numbers, are in most cases, the nymph stage of the Lone Star tick. All ticks can carry diseases. The two most common diseases transmitted in Kentucky are Rocky Mountain Spotted fever and tularemia. Lyme disease generally is transmitted by different ticks found in the Northeast, Upper Midwest and Pacific Coast states. If the tick attaches itself to you, remove if promptly. Use tweezers to grasp the tick as close to your skin as possible, and pull slowly. Don’t leave any part of the tick attached to you. Also, don’t throw the removed tick away because you’ll want to know what kind of tick bite you have if you

According to Andy Mills CEA for Agriculture and Natural Resources, when hiking or camping, wear light-colored clothing and long pants tucked into your socks or boots.

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start feeling sick after being bitten. See your physician immediately if you have a rash, fever, or flu-like symptoms after a tick has bitten you.

Since ticks are susceptible to dehydration, prune trees, clear brush, remove litter, mow grass short and let it thoroughly dry between the time you water. Reduce

Kentucky’s amazing adventures Submitted by the Kentucky Agritourism Industry

Have you ever wanted to milk a cow to see if chocolate milk really comes from brown cows? What about learning how wool goes from a sheep to becoming a sweater? How about something as simple as picking your own strawberries for preserves? Farm experiences like these are not out of your reach. In fact, they are available across the Commonwealth every day at one of the many Agritourism destination sites in Kentucky. The term Agritourism was developed by the tourism industry as a way to define an emerging trend of people visiting a working farm or any agricultural, horticultural, or agribusiness operation for the purpose of enjoyment, education or active involvement in the activities of the farm or operation. As more and more individuals are removed from

the agricultural experience, even in rural areas, it appears there is a desire to learn more about the agrarian lifestyle that is a rich part of the culture of Kentucky. The growth in Kentucky’s Agritourism industry has led to a new Web site focused on providing the most up-to-date information on everything Agritourism in Kentucky. The new Kentucky Farms are Fun Web site is a collaboration between the Kentucky Department of Agriculture and the Kentucky Department of Tourism. “The site is going to be a great marketing tool for the Kentucky Agritourism industry and for all Agritourism businesses,” said Stephen Yates, Kentucky Agritourism Director. “We were excited to launch the site at the first annual Agritourism Summit, where agribusinesses from across the state were on hand to see the industry’s new marketing tool.” The new Web site will

promote Agritourism in Kentucky and provide an interactive search site to help consumers find Agritourism venues across the state. The attractions search page will allow consumers to search by activity, region, or county to select the perfect Agritourism adventure. “The Web site looks great, and we are excited about the potential marketing the site will provide to our business,” said John Hendricks, owner of Beech Springs Farm Market in Winchester. Kentucky Agritourism operations are located throughout the Commonwealth from Pikeville to Paducah and Burlington to Burkesville. As fuel costs continue to skyrocket, why not take a short trip to a nearby Agritourism destination and find out what makes Kentucky farms Kentucky Proud! To learn more about Kentucky’s Agritourism industry visit the Kentucky Farms Are Fun Web site at www. kentuckyfarmsarefun.com.

overgrown shrubbery and trees in areas people often visit by frequently mowing and landscaping these locations. Also, make the property

unappealing to rodents and other animals that carry disease-causing bacteria and are hosts to ticks. Eliminate birdfeeders, birdbaths and salt licks; put a fence around the property; clear away wood, garbage and leaf piles, and remove structures that provide wildlife homes. Lawns and landscapes can be treated with a insecticide for ticks. Carbaryl (Sevin) or a pyrethroid insecticide such as Bayer Advanced Multi-Insect killer or Speclracide Treazicide are labeled for homeowners use. Always follow label directions when applying these insecticides. For more information, contact your Meade County Cooperative Extension Service at 422-4958. Educational programs of the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service serve all people regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, disability or national origin.

MISTY MEADOWS FARM We will be selling beef, pork, chicken and eggs, all naturally grown, free-range, antibiotic and hormone free, as well as many different kinds of vegetables and fruits throughout the season. Everything we sell is locally grown. Every Friday, starting June 13, 2008 from 3 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. through October in the parking lot of Snappy Tomato Pizza on Hwy 1638 (next to Doe Valley Express) To be added to our e-mail list, please write to mmfarm@bbtel.com or call 496-4218 Payneville, Ky 40157 • Kathy Packard

Commodities Kentuckiana Livestock Market - Owensboro, KY Market Report per CWT for Monday, June 9, 2008

Receipts: 125 head

Compared to last week: Slaughter cows steady to 2.00 higher. Slaughter 5.00 lower due to quality. Feeder steers and heifers mostly steady. Slaughter cows: % Lean Breaker 75-80 Boner 80-85 Lean 85-90

Weight 1010-1530 860-1255 780-1065

Price 56.00-63.00 54.50-57.50 43.50-47.00

Slaughter Bulls: Y.G. Weights 1 0000-0000 2 1075-1860

77-78 75-77

Carcass Boning %

Price 00.00-00.00 60.00-65.00

High Dressing 65.00

Feeder Head 1 4 3 2 3 7

Steers Medium and Large 1-2: Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range 200-300 235 124.00 300-400 349 114.00-121.00 400-500 442 100.50-112.00 500-600 535 99.00 600-700 638 95.50 700-800 703 88.75

Avg Price 124.00 117.62 104.32 99.00 95.50 88.75

Feeder 3 10 14 1

Heifers Medium and Large 1-2: 300-400 385 98.50-102.00 400-500 444 85.00-98.00 500-600 550 87.50-95.50 600-700 645 85.50

100.89 93.49 92.31 85.50

Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 2: 2 300-400 315 96.00 2 400-500 425 86.50

96.00 86.50

Feeder Heifers Small and Medium 1-2: 3 500-600 540 74.50-80.00

78.03

Feeder 2 13 8 2

104.64 102.18 98.45 87.98

Bulls Medium and Large 1-2: 300-400 348 103.00-106.00 400-500 477 99.50-103.00 500-600 542 91.50-102.50 600-700 685 86.50-89.50

Stock Cows Medium and Large 1-2: No Test Stock Cows and Calves: No Test Owensboro Market Report per bushel for Wednesday, June 4, 2008 Soybeans 14.76 Corn 6.74

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2008 graduate Eric Whelan is recognized as the L.H. Powell Memorial Award recipient during the banquet.

Alumnus Award. In 1988, Medley formed a partnership with John Chilton that in turn lead to the establishment of Chilton and Medley, PLC — a certified public accounting firm in Louisville. Since then, Medley has been named the 1996 Woman Business Owner of the Year and the 2004 Woman of Distinction. She served as treasurer in 1996, 1997, 1998 and 2001 for the National Association of Women Business Owners and was also named the 1995 Business First “Who’s Who in Finance and Accounting.” “I just went out there

and did it,” she said. “You can’t let anything hold you back from reaching your goals.” Eric Whelan, who had graduated the night before the alumni dinner, was also on hand to be recognized as the recipient of the L.H. Powell Memorial Award. Whelan received the award based on his academic performance and good-natured qualities demonstrated through community involvement. Whelan represented the youngest of the Meade County High alumni in attendance, while other former students stood to be recognized from the classes of 1934 through the 1970s. The class of 1958 was recognized with special certificates presented to each alumnus on hand.

Friday, June 13, 2008 The Meade County High class of 1958 was comprised of John Barr, Janet Benham Pack, Dell Bennett Crawford, Barbara Brown Cordle, Dora Ray Brown Robinson, Lloyd Chenault, Virginia Coleman Coomes, Jesse Dix, Barbara Dugan Jacobs, Theresa Fackler Mattingly, Russel Farrow, Larry Frans, Jo Greer Crawford, Juliete Harrington Russell, Glendy Hockman, Elwood King, Sue Martin Lowing, Joseph Padgett, Margaret Payne Smith, Jon Pirtle, Loys Richardon Tobin, Carlos Robbins, Gary Shireman, Ethel Singleton Newton, John Sipes, Mona Sipes Schnellenberger, Peggy Snyder Duff, John Thompson, Rosetta Whelan Ditto, T.J. Yates, Ellen Basham Masterson, Janet Bennet Bullock, Donna Boling Tucker, Don-

nie Brown, Larry Brown, Violet Chism, Alice Ditto Robertson, Francis Dowell Durbin, Madeleine Fackler Barr, Robert Farrow, Jeanetta Fenwick Sims, Jerry Greenwell, Eddie Harpool, Charles Hayes, Martha Jo Hunt Shelley, Terry Lawrence, Mickey Masterson, Dorothy Payne Johnson, Virgie Peckenpaugh Dowell, Deloris Reesor Kilburn, Noble Richardson, Jimmy Roberts, Bill Shumate, Eddie Sipes, Maurice Sipes, Thelma Smith Jarboe, Randall Spink, Joyce Thompson Self and Willie Whitehead. The 2007-08 Alumni Association Officers are president Bettyruth Bruington (’48), vice president Velmeta Bruner (’50), secretary Audrey Cundiff Mundell (’83) and treasurer Janice Pike Kessinger (’83).

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Church From page A1 different churches’ projects across the state, but the entire lump sum was awarded to Patteson Memorial Presbyterian Church for the sake of the Meade County Clothes Closet and Food Pantry. Allen spoke strongly about the goodwill and charitable nature of church members who donate to the Clothes Closet and Food Pantry year round, and who supported and prayed

In addition, buckets and compact fluorescent light bulbs will be given to members who attend. There will be a drawing for a big wheel and boys and girls bicycles. Local gospel group Heaven Sent will be on stage during registration. Come on out and bring your family and enjoy the evenings festivities. Breckinridge Memorial Hospital and the Lincoln Trail Health Department will have a group of displays for health related issues. Hospice of Central Kentucky, along with the Meade and Breckinridge counties Chambers of Commerce and many others will have displays of interest. A number of door prizes, including a $100 bill, will also be given away to members who attend. All Meade County RECC members are urged to attend their cooperatives’ annual meeting. The general public is invited to come and enjoy the entertainment. If you are disabled and need special accommodations to have full and equal enjoyment of this program, please call Meade County RECC at 422-2162. Meade County RECC provides electric service to more than 27,500 members in six Kentucky counties.

for the funding to come through. Allen also thanked Rev. Kuhns; Clothes Closet and Food Pantry director Linda Whelan and her staff; Betty Meadows and Peggy Owens, of the MidKentucky Presbytery; Rev. Mary Love and Evelyn Vaughn, of the Presbyterian Mission Unit; Andrew Hartman, of Camp Cedar Ridge in Louisville; Brandenburg Mayor David Pace; Jessie Edge, who first encouraged church members to donate to the Food Pantry more than 30 years ago; Rev. Levi Titus, Jr., president of the Ministerial Association of Meade County; the Meade

County Chamber of Commerce, and everyone who helps support the Clothes Closet. “I couldn’t believe it,” Whelan said after hearing about the donation. “We’re almost back to where we should be after the storm … but this will make all the difference. It had been a tough couple of weeks after the storm.” Whelan said the money will go toward providing for the Food Pantry, purchasing new equipment, updating the computer system, and covering other costs since the original store was destroyed.

During Friday’s celebration, Allen’s daughter, Denise Greer, sang a hymn and offered a prayer before she and a group of congregation members presented the $10,000 check to Whelan. “We’re so proud that our little old church could do this much,” Allen said. Whelan thanked everyone for their support. She also recognized the assistance of two Class-D inmates who work at the Clothes Closet and Food Pantry. She said the store would not have gotten back on its feet so quickly without their help. “Today is a good day,” she said.

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comes from playing traditional tunes from across the nation with fresh, engaging arrangements. Snider’s show is exciting, funny, moving, easy-going, but above all, honest — from his heart. For the young and the young at heart, caricaturist Denny Whalen will amuse and astonish children with his artistic abilities. Caricatures are a fun and fascinating way to add an element of humor and excitement to any event. People of all ages enjoy caricatures and they are as much fun for the people watching as they are for the subject. They provide a way to remember the annual meeting and many young people will have an opportunity to have a personalized souvenir of their time at the Meade County RECC Annual Meeting. Whalen draws profile caricatures in black ink on 17 inch by 17 inch paper in about five minutes. He depicts people participating in their favorite activity or hobby. The sky is the limit to what the background may be, and the more creative, the better. He can draw couples together on the same sheet and he can personalize them even more with the person’s name drawn in bubble letters.

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Summer Family Programs, beekeeper held at David T. Wilson at 10:30. For more information call the Meade County Pubic Library at 422-2094. Relay for Life will begin at 7 p.m. at the Meade County Fairgrounds, Brandenburg, and will continue through Saturday June 14.

Saturday, June 14

Meade County Area Chamber of Commerce, 22nd Annual two person golf scramble, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hillcrest County Club, Brandenburg.

Monday, June 16

American Red Cross Blood Drive, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Parvin Baumgart Education Center in Corydon, Ind. For more information call 812-738-8708. Pediatric Advanced Life Support

(PALS) Class, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the EMS Training Center, 245 Atwood Street, Corydon, Ind. For more information call 812-738-7871. Optimist Club of Meade County Board of Directors meeting, 11:30 a.m. at Mr. Gatti’s. Regular meeting beginning at noon. Bariatric support group meeting will be held at the Hardin Memorial Hospital, 5th floor auditorium, 6 p.m. Call (270) 706-1559.

Tuesday, June 17

Overeaters Anonymous (non-smoking), 7:30 p.m. at the Corydon Presbyterian Church. For more information call 270-828-3406. Kids Story Hour, 10:30 a.m. at the Meade County Public Library. Music by the River, for more information call the Meade County Public Library 422-2094. Bass Tournament held 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Brandenburg at the Ohio River. For more information call 422-2221.

Wednesday, June 18 Stuart Pepper Middle School computer camp 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., through June 20. District Site Based Decision Making Council training for experienced members, 8:30 a.m. at Brandenburg Primary.

Thursday, June 19 National Active and Retired Federal Employees will be meeting at 1 p.m. at the Brandenburg United Methodist Church. A representative from Medco of Brandenburg will be on hand to speak. Everyone is encouraged to attend. For more information call 422-3935.

Friday, June 20 Muldraugh Nutrition Day Camp for 8-11 year olds, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Muldraugh Methodist Church. Summer Family Programs, talent contest held at David T Wilson at 10:30. For more information call the Meade County Pubic Library at 422-2094.

Saturday, June 21 Matt Pike Memorial Truck & Tractor Pull will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Meade County Fair Grounds, Brandenburg. Otter Creek Park Ohio Riversweep, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Join us in cleaning up the banks of the mighty Ohio River. Seven states bordering the river participate in this annual cleanup project coordinated by the Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission. Participants will receive free t-shirts for their efforts. We will meet at the parks’ riverfront.

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Meade County RECC will hold its 71st annual membership meeting on Monday June 23 at the Breckinridge County High School in Harned, Ky. Registration for the members will begin at 6:30 p.m. EDT or 5:30 p.m. CDT, with the business meeting beginning at 7:30 p.m. EDT or 6:30 CDT. For the first item on the agenda, president and C.E.O. Burns E. Mercer will report to cooperative members and their families on current activities and conditions of the cooperative. Also, a review of activities from last year, as well as plans for the coming years, will be presented. In addition to these reports, the members will elect three directors who will serve three-year terms. The annual meeting entertainment will follow the business session. This year, Mike Snider and the Mike Snider String Band will perform after the annual meeting. Mike Snider, who was born and resides in Gleason, Tenn., made his way on to the country music scene in the 1980s with his incomparable wit and stellar banjo playing. Snider first worked his way

into people’s hearts through his hundreds of spots on TNN’s Nashville Now, and his seven-year stay in the cornfield on “Hee Haw,” a syndicated television show. In addition to his television work, Snider and his band entertained crowds for seven years at Nashville’s Opryland USA. Snider’s popularity ultimately garnered him a membership among country music’s elite — The Grand Ole Opry. A Grand Ole Opry member since 1990, Snider continues to draw laughter and entertain crowds with his music. Within the last year, though, Snider has seen his dreams of musical evolution come to fruition. He has assembled a band of crack musicians who love to play real, heart-felt American fiddle tunes as much as Snider does. This love for playing has not gone unnoticed. Eddie Stubbs, Grand Ole Opry announcer and 650 WSM Radio DJ, calls The Mike Snider String Band, “The best string band in the nation.” Now, in addition to Snider’s genuinely funny demeanor, crowds have been raving about this group’s music. The string band has a distinctly great sound that

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Friday, June 13, 2008

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Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Crawford will celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary, June 22, 2008, at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Brandenburg from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. They were married June 21, 1958, in Battletown, Ky. They are the parents of two sons, Gene Ellis ( Melissa ) Crawford and Van Kelly Crawford. Don is retired after 38 years with Olin Corporation. He is also a farmer. Dell is a homemaker. Friends and family are invited to join in this golden celebration. No gifts please.

George and Mary Beth Hubbard are proud to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Megan Elizabeth Hubbard, to Brent Thomas Gerkins, son of Tommy and Mookie Gerkins. Megan is a 2002 graduate of Meade County High School and a 2006 graduate of Western Kentucky University. She is employed by Meade County Board of Education as a fifthgrade teacher. Brent is a 1998 graduate of Meade County High School and a 2003 graduate of Western Kentucky University. He is employed by Brandenburg Telephone Company. The wedding will take place on June 27, 2008, at 7 p.m. at Saint Martin of Tours Catholic Church in Flaherty, Ky. A reception will immediately follow at the Meade County Farm Bureau Building in Brandenburg. All friends and family are invited to attend.

Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Hager of Flaherty, Ky., announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Christina Marie Hager, to Matthew David Pike, the son of Mr. & Mrs. David Pike of Andyville, Ky. Christy is the granddaughter of Armand Letendre and the late Doris Letendre of Flaherty, Ky., and Georgia Hager and the late George Hager of Flaherty, Ky. She is a 2001 graduate of Meade County High School and a 2005 graduate of Western Kentucky University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture Business. She is employed with West Point Bank as a loan officer. Matthew is the grandson of Amelia Barr and the late Alfred Barr, Rhodelia of Ky. and Mona Lou Pike of Andyville, Ky., and Henry Pike of Andyville, Ky. He is a 2000 graduate of Meade County High School and a 2003 graduate of Western Kentucky University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics. He is employed with Meade County Bank as a loan officer. The wedding will take place June 21, 2008, at 4 p.m. at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church in Flaherty, Ky., with a reception immediately following at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church Gymnasium in Brandenburg. All friends and family are cordially invited to attend.

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DECA students congratulated for year-long service

Edible Heirlooms

Halushki

Submitted by Laura Saylor editor@thenewsstandard.com To submit your own recipe, e-mail jorena@thenewsstandard.com.

A favorite recipe that members of the Saylor family squabble over making for each family function is “halushki” — a sort of warm cabbage and noodle salad. Every grandmamma, cousin, aunt, and great-aunt in the bunch thinks she makes the best batch of haluskhi the world has ever known — each adding her own special flare to the traditional Polish dish. Again, a staple of the coal mining belt of Pennsylvania, this is a simple, filling dish that accents my hometown’s north European heritage. Ingredients: 1 head cabbage 1 package wide noodles onions, to taste butter salt and pepper There are two popular variations of cooking halushki. The first entails cooking a package of wide noodles and draining them. Then, cut up a head of cabbage and at least two onions and drop them into a pot. Add butter and water, and cook until the cabbage is done and no water remains in the pot, which is usually about five to seven minutes. Pour the cabbage over the cooked noodles and mix well. Add salt and pepper to taste. The second variation involves cutting the cabbage and onion, then heating a large pan. Once the pan is hot, add bacon grease or any other grease on hand. When the grease is hot, add the cabbage and onions and saute them for a few minutes. Turn down the heat, usually to about medium, and cover the pan. Let this cook until the cabbage is soft, adding more grease as you need it. Add the cooked noodles and serve. From this tasty base, add other flavors to create a unique halushki dish.

Bennett and Howell Mr. Charles Howell & Miss Christy Bennett were married May 31, 2008 in the emergency room of University of Louisville Hospital. The wedding had been arranged for 3 p.m. that day, but Christy was involved in a car accident about 1:30 p.m. After being flown by stat flight to UofL hospital with a broken leg, Charlie and Christy decided to go ahead with the wedding. With a bouquet of roses in her hand, a cast on her leg, and a morphine pump at her side, they were married that afternoon. Many of the bride and grooms family and friends were present, including two bridesmaids and Christy’s son, who was also involved in the accident, and several hospital employees who were interested to watch. They were married by Rev. Rick Welcher, who also happens to be Christy’s boss at her place of employment. Luckily everyone involved in the accident is on the road to recovery and Christy is now at home. She will undergo a second surgery on June 16 and is anxiously planning a reception. Friends and family will be informed of details at a later date. Needless to say, this will be a wedding day that many will never forget!

Vacation Bible School June 23rd - 27th 6:30 - 9:00 pm For kids age 3– 6th grade

The Meade County Vocational School DECA group held its annual awards ceremony during which graduating seniors were spotlighted for their hard work. ABOVE: Pictured left to right are seniors Leighann Smith, Michele Lusk, Brittany Martin, teacher and advisor Elissa Gagel, Matthew Newby, Laura Bruner, Tiffany Bragg and Emily Janes. Not pictured are Danielle Billion, Danielle Hicks, Amber Thorp, Rusty Dietrich, Star Wright, Ashley Hazelwood, Samantha Kile, Jenna Hall, Amber Jackson and Amanda Ridgell.

VFW Post 11404 - June 770 Meade County Veterans Memorial By-Pass Sunday

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Ronald and Barbara J. Greenwell Trust to Paul D. Wilson and Martha W. Wilson, parcel 12 of the Gobbler Knob Subdivision, Meade County, Ky., deed tax $14.50. Wanda Meyer to Wayne and Sally Meyer, Lot 73 in the East Muldraugh Addition in Muldraugh, Ky., deed tax $14.80. Patricia Singleton to Kim R. Wood, 55 Lone Star Lane, Brandenburg, Ky., deed tax $91. Millmar, LLC to Ousborn and Elizabeth Washington, 280 Shot Hunt Road, Vine Grove, Ky., deed tax $85. Kenneth Jr. and Angela Stanfield to William and Sheryl Daugherty, Lot 9 and 10 of Timber Trace in Meade County, Ky., deed tax $19.50. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Trustee for ABFC to Danny and Jennifer Rhodes, Lot 325 and 326 of Pine Point Section of Doe Valley Subdivision, deed tax $125. Ed Bickett & Sons, Inc. to Robert L. Eslinger, property on southerly side of Phillips Lane near Flaherty in Meade County, Ky., deed tax $11. Joseph H. Johnson to David T. and Susan R. Cloft, 535 Sandy Lane, Vine Grove, Ky., deed tax $205. Chris McGehee to H & H Marketing, Inc., property located in Meade County, Ky., deed tax $35. Federal National Mortgage Association aka Fannie Mae to John and Amber O’Banion, 224 McCoy Road, Ekron, Ky. Betty Atcher to Gregory Atcher, Lot 25 in the Southern Park Addition in Brandenburg, Ky., deed tax $68. Joseph A. and Susan M. Whelan to Monica and Matthew Clemons, Lot 11 of the Redmon Farm Subdivision in Meade County, Ky., deed tax $210. Titus and Georgia Meyer to Estate of Charles Eugene Smith, by and through Richard M. Smith, property in Meade County, Ky., deed tax $1. Kevin and Sharon Davis to Malinda Board, 165 McCrary Road Guston, Ky., deed tax $58. Chapman Land, LLC to Paul E. Baysinger, Lot 24 of Poplar Hills Estates, Section II located in Meade County, Ky., deed tax $39.50. John A. Sirianni by Douglas P. Vowels to Equity Trust Company, Lot 203 and 205 Greenbriar Section of Doe Valley Subdivision located in Meade County, Ky. John A. Sirianni by Douglas P. Vowels to Columbia Litho, Inc., Lot 308 Pine Point Section of Doe Valley Subdivision located in Meade County, Ky. Estate of C.E. Smith to Andrew B. Blandford and Jennifer A. Smith, 395 Sandy Hill Road Guston, Ky., deed tax $171.50. Angela M. Mattingly to Peggy A. Meeks, Lot 3 of Otter Ridge Estate located in Meade County, Ky., deed tax $89. Henry and Margaret Matthews to Eric E. and Rebecca P. Whelan, tract 4 of Minor Subdivision located in Meade County, Ky., deed tax $43. Sam and Kathy Mullins to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, 122 Oaklawn Court Brandenburg, Ky.

Quit-Claim Deeds

Richard Dale Perry to Terry Ileane Perry, Parcels I and II, property in Meade County, Ky. Amy E. Humphrey to Kentuckiana Landholdings, LLC, Lot 2 and 16 of Old Doe Run Road Estates in Meade County, Ky. Gretchen Lucas to James Lucas, tract I, II, III and IV located in Meade County, Ky.

Building Permits

John McNally, Woodland Meadows, Lot 11 Cassie’s Way, Single Family Dwelling $155. Harold Kirkwood, New Beginnings Christian Center, 3770 Old Mill Road, Ramp.

Eric Bates, 519 Madison Avenue, Pole Barn. Terry W. & Joyce Benham, 720 Bethel Church Road, Barn. Paul & Crystal Compton, 1485 Stoney Point Road, Deck/Porch. Robert & Joyce Bruner, 4232 Midway Road, Replacement Barn $27.50. Barbara Shacklette, 2031 Hwy. 79, Attached Garage $55.

Retail Food Establishment Report Tina’s Horseshoe Bar & Grill 99 percent, build-up on shelving in cabinet. Domino’s Pizza 99 percent, hand sink in food prep area leaking; 3 comp sink leaking. Kroger 94 percent, buildup in the bottom of some cold units; ceiling tiles stained; outer opening at back loading dock unprotected. Otter Creek Park Conference 97 percent, white chest freezer in need of defrost; build-up on can opener. St. John Education Center 99 percent, shelving rusty in stand-up cold unit.

Meade County Sheriff’s Department May 26, 2008, 12:10 p.m. Andrew Pfaadt was traveling east on US 60 in a 2001 Ford Tempo. Pfaadt was overtaking several vehicles when another vehicle pulled out to pass. Pfaadt ran off the road to the left and lost control, then went across the road, hit a bank and overturned more than once. No other vehicles were hit. Meade County E.M.S. transported injured parties to Hardin Memorial Hospital. Report 08-0134 filed by Officer McCubbin. May 28, 2008, 5:27 p.m. Debra Carney of Vine Grove was traveling north on Ky. 144 in a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. Geri Ballman of Guston followed directly behind her, in a 1995 Ford Taurus. Carney stopped in traffic in preparation to execute a left turn onto St. Martins Road. Ballman then struck Carney in the rear. Minor damage; no injuries reported. Report 08-0137 filed by Officer Foster. May 29, 2008, 7:30 a.m. Victoria Carver of Vine Grove was traveling north on Ky. 1882 in a 2008 Ford Limited when she met a vehicle on her side of the road and ran off the road to avoid a collision but then hit a mailbox. Minor damage; no injuries reported. Report 08-0138 filed by Officer McCubbin. May 30, 2008, 2:00 p.m. Ronald Cathey of Louisville was making a u-turn in a parking lot in Ekron in his 2007 Freightliner when he hit the front of a 2008 Toyota Highlander with his rear bumper. The Toyota belongs to Brenda Hampton of Irvington. Moderate damage; no injuries reported. Report 08-0136 filed by Officer McCubbin. May 31, 2008, 8:40 p.m. James Crouch of Brandenburg was traveling north on 1238 on a 2002 HarleyDavidson when for an unknown reason he left the roadway. Crouch was ejected from his motorcycle and ended up 140 feet from where the motorcycle went off of the road. The motorcycle was 130 feet from where it went off of the roadway. There were no witnesses. Moderate to severe damage; Crouch was taken to UofL by helicopter. Report 08-0139 filed by Officer Matti. May 31, 2008, 12:56 p.m. Donald Gossage along with 2 passengers, all of Vine Grove, Ky. was traveling north on Hobbs-Reesor Road in a 1997 Dodge Avenger. Christy Bennett of Brandenburg, along with 3 passengers, was traveling south on Hobbs-Reesor Road in a 2005 Dodge Stratus. A head-on collision between the vehicles occurred; it is unclear whether both vehicles were near the cen-

ter of the roadway, or if one of the vehicles was on the wrong side of the roadway. Severe damage was done to both vehicles; injured parties were taken to UofL and Hardin Memorial. Report 08-0141 filed by Officer Robinson. June 1, 2008, 12:23 a.m. Matthew and Rosaleigh Holtzclaw, both of Brandenburg, were traveling north on Rock Ridge Road on a 2000 Harley-Davidson. As they went around a curve, they lost control of the motorcycle, left the roadway, went airborne then struck a tree. Moderate to severe damage; injured party or parties were taken to UofL by helicopter. Report 08-0140 filed by Officer Matti. June 3, 2008, 4:01 a.m. Jesse Smith of Payneville was traveling east on Ky. 144 in a 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix when a cow entered the roadway directly in front of Smith, causing a collision. Very severe damage; no injuries reported. Report 08-0142 filed by Officer Foster.

Brandenburg Police Department May 9, 2008, 1:15 p.m. Vickie Albin of Corydon, Ind. was backing up a 2000 Dodge Caravan to reposition her vehicle in the parking space when the left front of the vehicle struck the right rear of a 2003 Ford Ranger belonging to Barry Tankersley of Brandenburg. Tankersley was in the store at the time of accident. Minor damage; no injuries reported. Report BPD08057 filed by Officer Whited. May 17, 2008, 11:03 p.m. Alex Gonterman of Payneville and two other passengers were traveling east on Ky. 228 in a 1996 Ford Explorer when he left the right hand shoulder of the road, crossed the roadway and went through the yard of Flossie Griffith. Gonterman then went through the carport, striking the 2001 Toyota Camry that was parked in the carport. Moderate to severe damage to the vehicles, carport and house; no injuries reported. Report BPD08058 filed by Officer Singleton. May 19, 2008, 5:05 p.m. Bryan Flannery of Elizabeth, Ind. was making a left hand turn onto Old Ekron Road from the Marathon station in a 2008 Ford Mustang and pulled out in front of a 2001 Toyota Corolla, driven by Jonathan Childress of Ekron. Flannery stated that he did not see Childress. Minor damage; no injuries reported. Report BPD08060 filed by Officer Singleton. May 20, 2008, 12:29 p.m. Bart Burke and one passenger, both of Corydon, Ind. was stopped in a 1992 Dodge Dynasty for the construction on the Bypass. Patricia Baker, along with 2 other passengers, all of Brandenburg, was traveling in a 2007 Chevrolet Impala when Baker collided into the rear of Burke’s car while turned towards the backseat to see what her kids were doing. No damage reported; Burke stated his neck hurt but refused E.M.S. when asked if he wanted to see them. Report BPD08059 filed by Officer Singleton. May 24, 2008, 9:55 p.m. Richard Condor of Brandenburg was traveling in a 2004 Chevrolet Blazer and as he approached a driveway on East Broadway, a deer jumped out into his path. He was unable to stop before colliding into the deer. Severe damage; no injuries reported. Report BPD08062 filed by Officer Whited. May 25, 2008, 10:02 a.m. Joann Young of Brandenburg was backing out of a driveway on Fireside Drive in a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. Amanda Weber of Lexington was also backing out of another driveway on Fireside Drive in a 2007 Toyota. Weber was at the top of a hill, about to start going forward. Young kept backing up, not seeing Weber, and collided with Weber at the back left side of her Toyota.

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Minor damage; no injuries reported. Report BPD08064 filed by Officer Young. May 28, 2008, 9:10 p.m. Anthony Franklin of Stephensport was watching another vehicle while backing up in a 1999 Ford Ranger and did not see the 2001 Dodge Dakota that was parked in the parking lot of Little Dave’s by Bruce Fitzgerald of Brandenburg. Franklin backed into the Dakota. Minor damage; no injuries reported. Report BPD08063 filed by Officer Singleton. May 30, 2008, 11:02 a.m. Adam Zurschmiede of Laconia, Ind. was backing out of a parking space in the Kroger parking lot in a 2006 Chevrolet KTA. Dawn Hunt of Ekron was traveling straight in the parking lot in a 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. Zurschmiede did not see Hunt and collided with the Corvette. Minor damage; no injuries reported. Report BPD08065 filed by Officer Young. May 30, 2008, 3:20 p.m. Michelle McDonald of Louisville was slowing down for oncoming traffic in a 1995 Ford when Matthew Vaught of Brandenburg, along with 2 other passengers, collided with McDonald in a 1996 Pontiac. Minor damage to McDonald’s ve-

hicle; moderate damage to Vaught’s vehicle; no injuries reported. Report BPD08066 filed by Officer Young. June 2, 2008, 11:55 a.m. Mary Arnold of Payneville was proceeding across the Kroger access road from the McDonald’s access road in a 2004 Pontiac Grand Am when a 1994 Chevrolet Blazer, driven by Doris Thompson of Brandenburg, started backing up and collided into the left rear of Arnold’s vehicle. Minor damage; no injuries reported. Report BPD08067 filed by Officer Whited. June 2, 2008, 3:45 p.m. Joseph Yocum of Brandenburg was waiting to turn right into the Chevron driveway in a 2008 Ford Ranger when Kristie Maloney of Guston collided into the rear of the Ranger with a 2000 Ford Ranger. Moderate and severe damage; no injuries reported. Report BPD08068 filed by Officer Whited.

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Sports

By Ben Achtabowski sports@thenewstandard.com

ON DECK June 14-15 Lady Wave Softball East/West All-star game @UK Check B3 for schedule. THE NEWS STANDARD/BEN ACHTBOWSKI

June 18 Greenwave Basketball Meade County Greenwave Summer Shoot-Out Check B3 for schedule.

EAST/WEST ALL-STAR TEAM Lady Wave softball players representing Meade County Lori Fox Senior Senior West team Cindy Padgett Junior Maris Harreld Junior Amanda Smith Junior Mike Harreld Coach Junior West team Check B3 for more info.

CAMPS Lady Wave Basketball Camp June 16-20

Campers will learn fundamentals of basketball with individual instruction. Skills emphasized will vary at each grade level, but all the basics will be covered.

For more information please call 422-7515. Greenwave/Lady Wave Soccer Camp June 16-20

The camp places a strong emphasis on fundamentals, fun and competitive spirit.

The cost of the camp is $50 and is for children entering grades first through eighth.

For more information please call 422-7515. SOCCER NEWS The annual general membership meeting for Vine Grove Optimist Youth Soccer (VGOYS) will be held July 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the Vine Grove Optimist Building. Active members will vote on the positions of President, Secretary, Registrar Scheduler, U-6 Commissioner and Coordinator of Concessions. For additional information, please check the Web site at eteamz.com\vinegrovesoccer.com.

Ben Achtabowski, Sports Editor (270) 422-4542 sports@thenewsstandard.com

After barn fire, still not too hot for golf

Please send story ideas, player of the week nominations and pictures to sports@thenewstandard. com or call 422-4542.

June 14 Chamber of Commerce Golf Scramble @ Hillcrest County Club 8:00 a.m.

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The remains of a golf cart after last Friday’s barn fire at Hillcrest Country Club. The fire was started by a an electrical shortage in a golf cart.

What’s wrong with hockey? Imagine a sport with the brutal hits of football, the speed of basketball, the hand-eye coordination of baseball … what do you get? Hockey: possibly the perfect blend of all the sports we know and love. But wait … just like communism, hockey works great in theory, but in practice it fails miserably compared to its stronger competitors in the U.S. Why does hockey take a back seat to the powerhouses of football, NASCAR, baseball Good Call and basketball? I really don’t think there is a definitive answer, however there are many reasons that attribute to its lackluster success. After watching Ben my hometown Achtabowski team, the Detroit Red Wings, raise the Stanley Cup last Wednesday night, I had this uneasy feeling of “no one cares.” When the series first began, I franticly tried to find a bar that would even play the Stanley Cup playoffs. I had to travel all the way to E-town just to find a restaurant that had enough TVs to even show several sporting events at once. How is it possible that you can’t even watch the final series of a professional sport on TV? I know I’m from Michigan — where hockey can be called a predominate sport — and now, after my transportation to Kentucky, I’ve been thrust into an entirely differ-

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Last Friday morning the Hillcrest Country Club went up in flames, destroying the barn and everything inside. Golf carts, equipment, golf clubs and lockers may have taken the brunt of the inferno, but that hasn’t stopped golfing on the private nine hole golf course located in the heart of Brandenburg. “We were notified of the fire at 4:48 a.m. and we were on the scene at 4:58 a.m.,” said Larry Naser fire chief of the Meade County Fire Department. “I believe it was burning for quite some time before we got the call. Maybe 20 to 25 minutes.” The fire was started by an electrical shortage in one of the golf carts, Naser said. The cart then caught fire and spread

throughout the barn. The flames were extremely hot. “For steel and metal to bend it takes 800 degrees to 1000 degrees,” Naser said. “It had to get pretty hot to twist up all the metal and steel in that barn.” Most of the carts that were stored in the barn were privately owned. “There were 72 carts in the barn,” said Ray Vanover, owner of Hillcrest Golf Course. “Once the tires caught on fire then the plastic melted and the gas tanks blew up. It was a pretty bad fire.” Vanover arrived to the scene a little after 5:30 p.m. on Friday and the fire was already subdued. “The fire was essentially out, but the damage was bad,” he said.

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It ‘camp’ be summer already?

Summer camp season opens with a bang during Greenwave Basketball Camp By Ben Achtabowski sports@thenewsstandard.com With the scorching heat outside, area basketball players funneled into the Meade County basketball gyms for the annual Greenwave Basketball Camp this week. Going into its 27th year, the camp has had much success and seen many future Greenwave players participate in the camp. “I remember when some of my players were (campers) running around,” said varsity head coach and camp coordinator Jerry Garris. “It’s nice to see the kids grow up and become better basketball players. This is a great camp, in fact all of Meade County’s camps are great.”

Most years, the camp sees upwards of 100 participants from grades first through ninth. Some players even come from Corydon, Ind. However, Corydon now hosts its own camp the same week as the Meade County camp, but the conflicted schedule hasn’t stopped the success of the Greenwave basketball camp. Each day consists of dribbling relays, fundamental stations, shooting competitions, and one-on-one, three-on-three, and five-on-five matches. The campers are served a lunch and Popsicles in the afternoon to help them cool off. One of the staples of the camp

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THE NEWS STANDARD/ BEN ACHTABOWSKI

TOP: A camper dribbles the ball down the court on Tuesday. ABOVE: A camper shoots during Tuesday’s camp.

Keselowski solidifies himself as a contender DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Brad Keselowski could feel the pressure beginning to mount. Aside from running his second full season in the NASCAR Nationwide Series, the expectations were naturally there. For starters, he was driving the flagship car for one of the most high-profile driver/owner in the series, Dale Earnhardt, Jr. On top of that, he had a sponsor that put thousands and thousands of sailors behind in the Navy. Eventually, that first win would have to come soon

or he would be out of a banner back in March at job. Las Vegas, but this win “We’ve been really work- came with the team that Juing hard to make it happen nior initially started — and for the Navy, for one that merged NASCAR Brad, and everywith Hendrick Mobody at JR Motorsports before the torsports,’’ said start of the season. Junior. “Everyone This one was a litthere deserves it. tle more special beThey truly deserve cause it came with it.” a driver that Junior Last Saturday took a chance on Buddy night and to the and it came with a Shacklette team that he started east of Nashville, Tenn., that first up himself as an win came for Keselowski owner under his own banand Junior’s No. 88 JR Mo- ner — and not the Chance torsports team. Sure, Mark 2 Motorsports team he coMartin won under the JR owned with stepmother

Teresa Earnhardt. “Yeah, it’s nice to win with Brad because he’s a full-time Nationwide driver, and even more so because we built the team from the ground up,” said Junior. “It’s gratifying because we started it from scratch. That’s pretty cool. “The 88 team we started on our own, but (Rick Hendrick’s) influence in that team and his ability to make our whole program better is pretty evident. I don’t know if it happens this soon without his help this year. The two wins were definitely different

but equally as important for the company.” In his 49th career Nationwide Series start, Keselowski passed NASCAR Sprint Cup Series regular Clint Bowyer cleanly with five laps to go and drove away to the victory at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn. It came with Junior’s uncle, Tony Eury, Sr., calling the shots as Keselowski’s crew chief and without Junior present. Junior was in Long Pond, Pa., for the Pocono 500 and watching

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the five-on-five sudden death match. Participants are divided into groups and two teams tip-off for position of the ball. The first team to score wins that round. “We want to emphasize ball positioning,” Garris said. “The team with the best ball possession wins.” The camp is highly interactive and for the last two hours of the all-day camp, players get to full court scrimmage. “We give the kids a lot of playing time,” Garris said. “We offer just as much as the big camps at UofL or UK, but without the high costs.” The young ages of the campers makes for some entertainment, as the players are just beginning to learn the game. “It’s fun to see the little kids play,” said Garris. “I probably get the most enjoyment seeing them run around on the court ... It’s fun to see kids grow up and become better basketball players.” The campers’ enjoyment was evident as they played with huge smiles on their faces. “(This camp) is awesome,” said fifth grader Tyler Jackson. “It’s the best game and my favorite sport.” Jackson has also been to baseball and football camps, but he said nothing compares to The Greenwave Basketball Camp. “This is the best camp by far. It’s so much fun,” he said. Along with all the fun the campers have, they definitely take away some valuable basketball lessons. “I learned how to block a shot today,” said Tommy Graham, a fifth-grader who attended the camp the last three years. “I’ve learned how to be a good passer too.” Younger campers learn the basics of basketball, such as dribbling, shooting and passing. “I’m learning how to attack the basket,” said third-grader Dylan Lancaster. “We learn a lot in this camp.” Jackson also feels the camp has

The Meade County Greenwaves are hosting a basketball tournament next week starting on Monday and ending on Wednesday. Here is the schedule for the Greenwave varsity and JV teams.

CLOCKWISE: (Starting from the left) A camper shoots a breakaway shot. Fourth- through sixth- graders dive after the ball during a scrimmage. A junior high player posts up during one-on-one drills. One of the few girl campers goes in for a breakaway lay up.

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helped him immensely. “I’ve learned how to be a better defender and better shooter,” he said. “I love scoring in basketball.” “I need to work on my left handed layup,” said fifth-grader Christian Cundiff. The camp also goes beyond basketball and acts as a catalyst to build strong friendships and sportsmanship. “This camp is fun because you get to meet a whole lot of new friends,” Graham said. “I’ve met a lot of new friends already.” Another positive aspect of the basketball camp are the instructors. Known only as “coach” to the campers, Meade County High School basketball players instruct and help the campers throughout the week. For one week the Greenwave basketball players get to see what it’s like to be “coach.” “It’s nice to see some of the high

school players put on my shoes for a day,” Garris said. “Sometimes they come up to me and say, ‘The kids won’t listen. I tell them to do something and they don’t do it.’ Now they know how I feel sometimes.” One of the coaches for the first through third grade group explained his new perspective on coaching. “It’s fun working with the little kids, but its also stressing,” said sophomore instructor Jace Blehar. “Sometimes they just don’t want to listen. “I know coach Garris is older and wiser than me, so I look up to him, and I guess these kids look up at me the same way. It really is a different perspective. It’s like I’m the alpha male and they just follow me. They call me coach, which is really different.” Instructors like Blehar appeared to be having just as much, if not more, fun than the campers.

“The room is spinning,” a camper told Blehar. “Really?” replied Blehar. “Yeah, but I like it. I hit my head to make the room spin,” said the boy, as he ran away finishing his mid-day Popsicle. Blehar looked up and laughed. “These kids are funny,” he said. “I have tons of funny stories because of these kids.” At the end of each day, door prizes were given out to the campers. Some of the prizes were old Greenwave jerseys and Powerade drinks. Camp awards will be distributed today to the participants who won the five-on-five championship game, and other shooting, and dribbling competitions. “The kids really enjoy the camp,” Garris said. “This is probably one of the best weeks of the summer.”

Still ‘Chipper’ after all these years By Mark Vasto A sporting view For the young Chipper Jones, coming home was not an option. Afraid that their baseball wunderkind was receiving preferential treatment at Taylor High School in Pierson, Fla. — the same school his father taught at — his parents decided to send him to a place where he wouldn’t ever be assured a place on the roster or given a handout just because he was the teacher’s son. So Chipper packed his bats and mitt, leaving rural Florida for Bolles High School, a boarding school just outside the city of Jacksonville. At first, Chipper (his real name is Larry ... “Chipper” was a nickname given to him by family who thought he was a “chip off the ol’ block”) blanched — he missed his friends, and he missed playing baseball with them every day. “It turned out to be the best thing that my parents ever did for me,” Jones recalls. “It forced me to grow up, to overcome my fears and insecurities, to be challenged academically, and to play sports in a place where I wasn’t already guaranteed a spot because of my past performance.” After being drafted by the perennially suffering Atlanta Braves in 1990, all anyone much cared about was his future performance. After tearing his ACL in 1994 and missing the entire season, Jones cracked the Braves lineup for good in 1995. From that season on, Jones, now

36, has presided over one of the greatest baseball dynasties ever and turned in thrilling seasons at the bat and in the field with astonishing regularity. In 1999, Jones won the MVP, becoming the first player ever to hit more than .300 (.319), slug more than 40 homers (45) and doubles (41), draw 100 or more walks (126), RBI (110) and runs scored (116), while stealing 20 or more bases (25). Jones’ Braves — also led by John Smoltz and Tom Glavine — as we all know, have had a hard time converting Division Championships into World Series wins. Despite Jones’ strong postseason statistics (.288, 13 homers, 47 RBI) in 20 postseason appearances, the Braves have only managed to win 10 games and one World Series. Also, there have been off-the-field problems. A young Chipper Jones was a regular on the party circuit in the mid1990s, and it was learned that he had a child out wedlock, ending his first marriage and forever tarnishing his goldenboy reputation. Through it all, however, Chipper’s swing stayed sure and steady. He hit his 400th home run this season, and as of late May, he was putting up Nap Lajoie and Rogers Hornsby-type numbers — his batting average hovering around the .420 range. Now a seasoned veteran, who’s to say Jones can’t bring another title home for the Braves? Mark Vasto is a veteran sportswriter and publisher of The Parkville (Mo.) Luminary.

Tuesday, June 17 Greenwave vs. South Central @ MCHS 7:00 p.m. Greenwave vs. PRP @ MCHS 9:00 p.m. Greenwave vs. South Central (JV) @ JRA 6:00 p.m. Greenwave vs. PRP (JV) @ JRA 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 18 Greenwave vs. Iroquis @ SPMS

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sporting environment (which I’m slowly trying to grasp). But I still ask the question: What’s wrong with hockey? It’s not just Kentucky, it’s the majority of America. First off, it’s a Canadian sport. While football, basketball, and baseball all were formed in the good ole U.S. of A, hockey was formed by our friendly neighbors up-north and for the most part has foreign players comprising most the league. Instead of having player names such as Brady, Smith and Johnson, hockey is overflowing with names such as, Bryzgalov, Khabibulin and Zetterburg. How can people be fans when they can’t even say the player ’s names? Strike one. Secondly, there are no personalities. The NHL is desperately pushing 20-year-old forward for the Pittsburg Penguins, Sidney Crosby, into the spotlight. They are in need of a face of hockey, but I just don’t think he can thrive in the small market city of Pittsburg. For Crosby to be a poster child for the NHL he may have to move to a much bigger market, such as New York or Los Angles. That’s exactly what they did to Wayne Gretzky when he was pulled out of Edmonton and placed on the Los Angeles Kings. I know some fans may say, “what about Mario Lemieux? He did fine in Pittsburg.” That may be true, but Lemieux had personality along with playing during the hayday of hockey, thanks to his predecessors Gretzky and Mark Messier. I honestly feel that Crosby personality is similar to a plank of wood. Not that I’m taking away from skill, I just don’t think he has the superstar air to him that a poster child for a professional league needs to have. Crosby is not larger than life like LeBron James or a loud mouth self-promoter like Chad Johnson (a.k.a. “Ocho-Cinco”). Crosby doesn’t have sneakers named after him and he definitely does not refer to himself as “ochosiete.” Regardless, I just don’t see him as someone who can pull hockey out of its funk. Strike two. Part of the problem is the press. Blame definitely needs to be pointed to us also. The media, as a whole, tends to lean toward sensational stories in a negative way. When’s the last time a hockey player was caught on a party boat or how many hockey players date super models? None that I know of. Unless you call Anna Kournikova a model rather than a tennis paper, which is totally acceptable — then Sergi Federov has married a model. There are constantly stories in the news about NFL players getting caught in dance club hijinks and which NBA star is dating a hot actress. I’m not saying this is a bad thing, but in a society that thrives off of gossip, hockey players, for the most part, remain out of the muckraking of tabloid stories. In fact, maybe “OchoCinco” (or the entire Cincinnati Bengals team) should take a page out of hockey players behavior — along with the plethora of outlaws that make up the NFL and NBA. But then again, what would Chad Johnson be without the “OchoCinco” and his sideline antics? He’d probably in the same boat as Pavel

Datsyuk — a great player virtually unknown to the masses. Just last week, three stories were ahead of the Stanley Cup Playoff stories and updates on ESPN’s Sportscenter. First, the NBA Finals, which were three days away. Second, Pac Man Jones returning to practice — and I state again returning to an OFFSEASON practice — a year removed from the NFL because of disciplinary problems. Finally, Terrell Owens signing a four-year extension worth $34 million. Then news of the Stanley Cup finals game that was merely hours away finally appeared on my TV screen. Strike three. Hockey, take that back seat. Perhaps one of the sport’s biggest downfall is that it’s so inaccessible to people. It’s not a game you can play in your backyard. With football, basketball and baseball, kids can virtually play anywhere. It’s easy for kids to emulate their heroes in the back yard as they shoot a fade-away threepoint shot or make a one-handed touchdown catch. For hockey you need ice, pads, stakes, sticks and pucks. Equipmentwise it’s one of the most demanding sports. That leads to the problem with the state of hockey in Kentucky.

No ‘Hockey Night in Kentucky’ After some research I only found five public hockey rinks in the entire state of Kentucky. If hockey wants to flourish, there has to be an increase in accessibility. Five hockey rinks are not going to suffice for hockey to become popular in Kentucky. The closest rink to Meade County is in Louisville at the Iceland Sports Complex. Rink personnel were unable to comment about the state of hockey in Kentucky, however they pride themselves on being the only indoor year-round ice rink in the commonwealth. This just shocks me that there are hardly any hockey rinks in Kentucky.

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In a large state with two sizeable cities, Louisville and Lexington, there is only one rink open yearround? Owensboro is another city that has hockey leagues and clubs for all ages through the parks and recreation department, although they only play in the fall and winter. Along with no hockey rinks to play at, there are no high school leagues. KHSAA does not sanction a hockey program for high schools. So if anyone wants to play hockey they have to play in an independent or travel league. What does this say for hockey? It’s a sport that just won’t flourish — or can’t — in the U.S. All I know is when the Stanley Cup playoffs roll around I’m on the edge of my seat glued to the television. It truly is one of the most exciting postseasons out there yet it’s the only major professional league without a lengthy TV contract. Maybe one day hockey will get the respect it deserves. Until then, I’ll be dropping the gloves and fighting the good fight to keep hockey alive and well in the U.S. Here is a list of all of the public hockey rinks in Kentucky: Alpine Ice Arena and Ice Skating Park 1825 Gardiner Ln Louisville, KY 40205 (502) 459-9500 www.alpineicearena.com Iceland Sports Complex and Ice Arena 1701 Ups Dr Anchorage, KY 40223 (502) 425-7444 Lexington Ice & Recreation Ice Skating Rink 560 Eureka Springs Dr Lexington, KY 40517 (859) 269-5681 www.lexingtonicecenter. com Northern Kentucky Ice Hockey Rink 2638 Anderson Rd Crescent Springs, KY 41017 (859) 344-1981 www.nkyha.com Owensboro Ice Arena 1215 Parkview Dr Owensboro, KY 42301 (270) 687-8700 www.ownesboroparks.org

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Naser suspects the damage cost may reach — and even surpass — $300,000. The barn was insured at $100,000, but most of the damage costs will result from the golf carts. Vanover said older golf carts cost between $1,500 and $2,000, while brand new carts can be worth $2,500 to $6,000. The estimated average lost of each damaged cart is around $3,500. Luckily, the course itself was unharmed and golfing can still go on. The course does offer a limited amount of carts to rent, but they still expect to have a good season. “We’ve had a good turnout this year,” he said. “People were out all day (Monday) and (last Friday).” Vanover said his biggest problem is finding a place to store members’ carts. “Some of the members had insurance on their carts, but the problem is we don’t have anywhere else to put golf carts,” he said. There may have been even more damage, but (last Friday) the Meade County High School borrowed some of the carts for graduation. Also, some of the members took their carts to other tournaments that were going on that weekend, and some members who live next to the golf course keep their carts at their homes. “It could have been worse,” Vanover said. A big concern of many people is whether the fire will hinder tomorrow’s Chamber of Commerce golf scramble. However, there are no worries as the tournament is expected to kick off without a hitch.

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Friday’s fire at Hillcrest Country Club reached over 1,000 degrees, which is hot enough to melt steel.

“We rent golf carts from a company up in Jeffersonville,” said Russ Powell, executive director of the Chamber of Commerce. “We are probably renting about 15 to 20 carts for the event.” The entry for the tournament ended on Tuesday, though Powell was still receiving entries early Wednesday morning. More than 40 teams are expected to participate in the 22nd annual event. Check next week’s issue of The News Standard for a round up of the tournament and its winners.

SPORTS QUIZ By Chris Richcreek

1. Who holds the major-league mark for most All-Star Games managed? 2. Which position (not counting designated hitter) has the fewest members in baseball’s Hall of Fame? 3. Who was the last college football Division I player to rush for 2,000 yards in two different seasons? 4. Wilt Chamberlain holds the NBA record for most consecutive games of 50 or more points. How many games is it? 5. Who was the first NHL player to tally 60 or more goals in three consecutive seasons? 6. Track star Maurice Greene is one of four U.S. men to win three gold medals at a world track championship. Name the other three. 7. Entering 2008, who was the oldest male golfer to win the U.S. Open? Answers 1. Casey Stengel managed in 10 All-Star Games. 2. Third base, which has 11 representatives in the Hall of Fame. 3. Troy Davis of Iowa State in 1995 and 1996. 4. He had seven consecutive 50-point games during the 1961-62 season. 5. Mike Bossy of the New York Islanders (1980-81 through 1982-83). 6. Tyson Gay, Michael Johnson and Carl Lewis. 7. Hale Irwin was 45 when he won the U.S. Open in 1990.

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Springtime brings people outdoors, but beware of getting too close to animals.

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FRANKFORT â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Springtime brings people close to wildlife. Landowners find deer fawns bedded in high grass or under trees. People see baby birds not yet able to fly hopping around in backyards. Mowing may turn up baby rabbits,

opossums, skunks and more. Urban development has led to increased contact with wildlife, but natureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rules remain the same. Humans are poor substitutes for wildlife parents. This is particularly true for deer fawns. Deer have evolved to remain bedded down and hidden during their first weeks of life, as their mothers stay away to feed and deter predators. People who find a baby deer may believe the fawn is abandoned, but this is almost never the case. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The mother comes back to nurse two or three times a day, and then leaves,â&#x20AC;? said David Yancy, senior deer biologist for the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The fawn will bleat if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in trouble. If you see the fawn and you arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mowing or itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not in your way, just leave it alone. The mother will come back.â&#x20AC;? Landowners who find a fawn while mowing and need to move the fawn can simply pick it up and move it a short distance. The mother should be able to find the fawn when she returns to feed it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Move it somewhere nearby where you have already mowed. Try to find shade if you can,â&#x20AC;? said Yancy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t worry about human scent and the mother abandoning it. The doe will most likely take it back.â&#x20AC;? People should not take the deer and attempt to make it a pet. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Often, you have killed that deer,â&#x20AC;? said Yancy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Once a deer has been in captivity, they are never the same. By being around people, they begin to associate people with food and at least somewhat lose their fear of people.â&#x20AC;? Young deer often die if taken from the wild. If they do survive, they often cannot be released

Camping tips Submitted by the USDA Forest Service Whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re roughing it in a tent or planning a family outing to a national forest, there are many ways to make sure your experience is fun and safe. Consider the following safety tips: Pack a first aid kit. Your kit can prove invaluable if you or a member of your group suffers a cut, bee sting or allergic reaction. Pack antiseptics for cuts and scrapes, tweezers, insect repellent, bug spray, a snake bite kit, pain relievers, and sunscreen. Bring emergency supplies. In addition to a first aid kit, this includes: A map, compass, flashlight, knife, waterproof fire starter, personal shelter, whistle, warm clothing, high energy food, water, and insect protection. Learn the ABCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of treating emergencies. Recognizing serious injuries will enable you to attend to a victim until medical help arrives. Before you leave, find out the weather report. When you arrive at the site, watch the skies for changes and carry a compact weather radio. In inclement weather, find shelter until the worse passes. Stay dry â&#x20AC;&#x201D; wet clothes contribute to heat loss. Also, keep sleeping bags and important gear, dry at all times. Arrive early. Plan your trip so that you arrive at your actual campsite with enough daylight to check over the entire site and to set-up camp. Check for potential hazards. Be sure to check the site thoroughly for glass, sharp objects, branches, large ant beds, poison ivy, bees, and hazardous terrain. Avoid areas of natural hazards. Check the contour of the land and look for potential trouble due to rain. Areas that could flood or become extremely muddy can pose a problem. Inspect the site. Look for a level site with enough room to spread out all your gear. Also, a site that has trees or shrubs on the side of prevailing winds will help block strong, unexpected gusts. Build fires in a safe area. Your open fires and fuelburning appliances must be far enough away from the tent to prevent ignition from sparks, flames, and heat. Never use a flame or any other heating device inside a tent. Use a flashlight or battery-powered light instead.

Make sure your fires are always attended. Be sure you have an area for a fire that cannot spread laterally or vertically â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a grill or stone surface is ideal. When putting the fire out, drown it with water, making sure all embers, coals and sticks are wet. Embers buried deep within the pile have a tendency to reignite later. Pitch your tent in a safe spot. Make sure your tent is made of a flame-retardant fabric, and set up far enough away from the campfire. Keep insects out of your tent by closing the entrance quickly when entering or leaving. Dispose of trash properly. Remember to recycle â&#x20AC;&#x201D; use the proper recycling bins if available. Be cautious when using a propane stove. Read the instructions that come with the stove and propane cylinder. Use the stove as a cooking appliance only â&#x20AC;&#x201D; never leave it unattended while itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s burning. Watch out for bugs. Hornets, bees, wasps, and yellow jackets are a problem at many campsites. Avoid attracting stinging insects by wearing light-colored clothing and avoiding perfumes or colognes. Should such an insect approach, do not wave wildly and swat blindly - instead use a gentle pushing or brushing motion to deter them. Beware when encountering wildlife. To ward off bears, keep your campsite clean, and do not leave food, garbage, coolers, cooking equipment or utensils out in the open. Remember that bears are potentially dangerous and unpredictable â&#x20AC;&#x201D; never feed or approach a bear. Use a flashlight at night â&#x20AC;&#x201D; many animals feed at night and the use of a flashlight may warn them away. Beware of poisonous plants. Familiarize yourself with any dangerous plants that are common to the area. If you come into contact with a poisonous plant, immediately rinse the affected area with water and apply a soothing lotion such as calamine to the affected area. Practice good hygiene. Make sure you wash your hands, particularly after using the toilet and before handling food, to prevent everyone in your group becoming ill.

again. Without a natural fear of humans, they may inadvertently hurt people, as they quickly grow from 6-8 pounds at birth to 100 pounds or more within a year. Not only is taking a deer from the wild a bad idea â&#x20AC;&#x201C; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also against the law. Kentucky Fish and Wildlife does not issue permits for people to keep deer as pets. Unpermitted deer may be confiscated and the holder fined. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also illegal to pick up a deer in another state and bring it back to Kentucky. Because of disease risk, importing live deer is a felony and punishable by severe fines and possible jail time. Deer arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the only animals born this time of year. People may be tempted to pick up baby birds, thinking they are hurt or abandoned. But as with deer, nature takes care of these fledglings. Fledgling birds look very helpless when they first leave the nest because their flight feathers are still growing in and their bodies are downy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very common to encounter fledgling birds that appear to have no parents around,â&#x20AC;? said Kathryn Heyden, avian biologist for Kentucky Fish and Wildlife. â&#x20AC;&#x153;However, if you watch these fledglings for a few hours, you will see that parents feed and watch over them for several days after they leave the nest.â&#x20AC;? People should be careful not to get too close to nests. If the nest contains eggs, human disturbance can cause the adult female to fly away, leaving the eggs exposed. This inhibits the heat transfer eggs need to develop fully, and may result in eggs that do not hatch. Getting close to a nest can also cause baby birds to leave the nest before they are ready. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They might hop out of the nest early if you

get too close,â&#x20AC;? said Heyden. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That makes them pretty susceptible to predators.â&#x20AC;? Instead, watch birds from a distance. Recently fledged birds havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t learned to stay away from humans yet, so they may let people get close to them after they leave the nest. This is normal fledgling behavior, and the bird is likely just waiting for its mother or father to return. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fledglings will let you get very close to them. They are often clumsy in movement and cannot sustain flight. But that doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mean theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re hurt,â&#x20AC;? said Heyden. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you watch the fledgling bird for several hours and the parents donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t return, then you can call a rehabilitator. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s illegal to handle or keep most wild birds and active nests without a permit â&#x20AC;&#x201C;unless you are on your way to a rehabilitator,â&#x20AC;? continued Heyden. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Injured or abandoned birds should only be picked up if a rehabilitator has been located who will accept the bird within 24 hours.â&#x20AC;? People should not bring orphaned or injured wildlife to the Salato Wildlife Education Center in Frankfort. The Center is not equipped to receive, house or treat orphaned or injured animals of any kind. Whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a baby deer, bird, rabbit or other animal, licensed rehabilitators are the only people permitted to keep and rehabilitate wildlife. A list of rehabilitators is available from Kentucky Fish and Wildlife online at http://fw.ky.gov/rehablist.aspx or by calling 1-800-858-1549. Enjoy wildlife from a distance with birdwatching or nature photography. But keep your distance â&#x20AC;&#x201D; leaving wildlife alone is the best way to let nature take its course during the spring.

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Nolin Bass are caught on ledges and points on Carolina rigs and in channels on crankbaits. Crappies are fair to good on brush piles and standing timber using float and fly combos.

Bass are fair to good during the weekend bass fishing tournament. the 1st place weigh-in was over 20 pounds. Bass are taken on Texas rigged worms and jigs around wood cover and flats. Crappies are fair with minnows. Walleye are taken with crankbaits and worms after dark into early morning.

Ohio River The river had just started to take shape and with the recent flooding in Indiana, the river is high and flowing fast. Fishermen brave enough to challenge the swift water are catching good numbers of white bass in the backs of creeks. Catfish are biting aggressively in eddies and creek channels. Bowfishermen have been reporting large numbers of carp.

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Strange but True By Samantha Weaver Do you suffer from pogonophobia? If so, you don't have much to worry about in this largely clean-shaven day and age. Pogonophobia is simply a fear of beards. I'm sure you've heard in recent years about Americans' steadily increasing girth. It's not just our waistlines that are getting bigger, though; our homes are, too. In 1950, the average new house provided 290 square feet for each family member living there. By 2003, that figure was 893 square feet, or more than three times as much space as 50 years earlier. The next time you're enjoying a sweet potato, you might consider the enormous distance it probably traveled before arriving at your dinner table. Eighty-five percent of the world's yams come from China.

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By Henry Boltinoff

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Your creative side is enhanced by indulging yourself in as much artistic inspiration (music, art, dance, etc.) as you can fit into your schedule. Take someone special with you.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Take a little restorative time out of your busy life. Go somewhere quiet this weekend. Or just close the door, turn on the answering machine and pretend you're away.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Your advice might be much in demand by family and friends this week. But reserve time for yourself to investigate a project that could have some unexpected potential.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Workrelated issues demand your attention in the early part of the week. Family matters dominate Thursday and Friday. But the weekend is yours to spend as you please.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Try to keep your temper in check as you deal with someone who seems to enjoy showing disrespect. Losing your Leonine cool might be just what the goader hopes to see.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A heated confrontation needs some cool-off time before it boils over. Better to step away than to try to win an argument where emotions overrule the facts.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Someone very special in your life finally sends that reassuring message you've been hoping for. You can now devote more time to the tasks you had put aside.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Job pressures begin to ease by the week's end, leaving you time to relax and restore your energy levels before you face next week's emerging challenges.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Your spiritual strength helps calm a friend who might be facing an unsettling change in his or her life. An offer to help comes from a surprising source.

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CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) By midweek you could learn some surprising facts about an associate that might cause you to reconsider a long-held view about someone in your past.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) One of those rare-for-you darker moods sets in in the early part of the week. But by Thursday, the clouds lift and you're back doing nice things for people in need.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Use that sharp Piscean perceptiveness to reel in more information about a promising offer so that you have the facts to back up whatever decision you make.

BORN THIS WEEK: Although you prefer the status quo, you easily can adapt to change when it's called for.

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STUDENTS TAKING their drivers permit test this summer will need to call the counselors office at 422-7516 before Friday of the week they are going. The letter will need to be picked up by the student before noon Friday. MISTY MEADOWS FARM, due to the extreme weather this spring, vegetables will be a bit later than anticipated. Some veggies should start coming in by the end of May and we expect by the end of the first week of June, we should have a good variety of veggies.

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Pursuant to KRS 100, the Planning & Zoning commission for Meade County, Kentucky, hereby gives public notice of the following zoning action: 1. Call To Order â&#x20AC;˘ 2. Roll Call â&#x20AC;˘ 3. Approval Of Minutes OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: Description of Property: RZ#2008/05-Property located at the junction of Hwy 144 and Hwy 1600, (Flaherty) Vine Grove, KY, as identified as PVA# Map 152-40 Parcel 115 (The Former Meade County Water Company). Proposed Action: Request for rezoning from Exempt to B-1 Neighborhood Business. Applicant wants to use building and lot for the intent of establishing an automobile dealership/lot. Directly adjoining lots to each side are zoned B-2. Description of Property: RZ#2008/09-Property located at 560 Phillips Lane, Vine Grove, KY identified as PVA# Map 170, Parcel 44. Proposed Action: Request for rezoning from R-1 Residential to B-1 Neighborhood Business. Applicant wishes to expand home based bookkeeping business to an outside building after remodeling into a small office. Other Items: 1. Comprehensive Plan Update-Amendment to Resolution. Hearing Notice: The public hearing will be held on the proposed rezoning request at the regular meeting of the Meade County Planning Commission in the Meade County Courthouse, 516 Fairway Drive, Brandenburg, KY., on Thursday, June 19, 2008, at 6:30 P.M. Further information may be obtained by calling the Meade County Planning & Zoning office at (270) 422-4676 Monday thru Friday 8 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Charles A. Coletta â&#x20AC;˘ Meade County Planning & Zoning Admin.

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FEATURE

Friday, June 13, 2008

Viola player plowed new ground since leaving the farm

Having an Aunt Viola wasn’t a factor in how Ben Markwell’s life has turned out. Having to drive a John Deere tractor was a far greater influence. “I hated that thing,” said the principal viola player for the Florida Orchestra and former Kentucky farm boy. The 50-year-old musician has plowed a lot of new ground since leaving his parents’ Woodford County tobacco farm. It’s been nearly a quarter of a century since he joined the orchestra in Tampa. Along the way, the longtime bachelor has married his high school sweetheart, become a highly respected musician and a father. His journey along a road seldom traveled by sons of tenant farmers began on Shryock’s Ferry Road just south of Versailles. “My dad was into farming full time and my mom worked at Rand McNally. I grew up stripping tobacco. One day my dad asked me to drive the tractor. It was fun for the first day or two; then I came to hate it because you had to keep the wheel in the right place.” Abilities that would save him from a life on the farm were first recognized in fifth grade. An announcement was made asking anyone with interest in being in band to report to the school cafeteria. “They tested us in groups on various skill levels. Two weeks later, I was among

the dozen or so students selected to be in band,” he said. Ben was informed he had scored high enough to play a stringed instrument and that he would be playing the violin. His family wasn’t so thrilled with the idea of Ben fiddling around while there was work to be done on the farm. There were also money factors to consider. “My parents tried to dissuade me, but my mom said I was persistent. So they got me a little violin and I got started.” “I can still recall my first lesson, plucking out ‘Mary Had A Little Lamb,’” he said. Showing rapid advancement under the tutelage of “some really outstanding teachers,” Ben became a member of the Central Kentucky Youth Orchestra in Lexington by seventh grade. By ninth grade he was in the symphony orchestra. Although he had a violin under his chin instead of a banjo on his knee, he decided to follow some friends to the University of Alabama where he obtained his undergraduate degree in music. It was a teacher at Alabama that introduced him to the viola. “They needed someone for the viola and saw me as potentially being a better violist than violinist. It’s a larger instrument that requires more strength.

FAR LEFT: Eight-year-old Lillian is a big fan of dad’s music. LEFT: Ben Markwell has gone from holding the steering wheel of a John Deere tractor to cradling the neck of a viola.

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After further honing his skills in post graduate work at Northern Illinois University and the University of Kentucky, Markwell tried out for the Florida Orchestra and joined that prestigious group at age 26, making $450 per week. Today, he puts in hours of practice daily and plays in three concerts per week preceded by three to five rehearsal sessions to earn a yearly salary of $35,000 to $40,000. He says long hours of practice are necessary “because what we do is not that much different from a professional athlete. There are certain muscles that need to be exercised on a regular basis and skills that must be sharpened.” “Ours is a regional orchestra, and we work 30 weeks of the year,” he said. Despite his success in Florida, Markwell says the

state has never felt like home. “I really miss the seasons back in Kentucky,” he said. At age 39, his homesickness was relieved greatly when a girl he had known in high school and at a church in Woodford County gave him a call “out of the blue.” “Judy had gone through a divorce and said she would like to reconnect with me.” During a short leave of absence from the orchestra, the childhood sweethearts resumed dating and making beautiful music together. “In 2002, Judy gave me the greatest gift of all when Lillian Jaye was born,” he said. “She is one of her daddy’s biggest fans,” said her grandmother, Lillian Hardison of Lawrenceburg. Asked what career path he might have followed

Long-time faculty member bids farewell By Laura Saylor editor@thenewsstandard.com

A familiar face that has been smiling at students for 30 years will be absent from the Meade County High School halls next year, as custodian John Wayne Ditto hangs up his shoes after three decades of service. A graduate of the class of 1978, the Greenwave alumnus graduated from MCHS on a Friday and began working in the custodial department the following Monday. “I graduated and then came right back in to work,” he said. Then-principal Vernon Wilson offered Ditto the job, and he has been a necessary and reliable part of the high school faculty ever since. Along with being able to tackle any repair project and working to maintain proper upkeep of the building all year long, Ditto has developed a friendly student rapport; he’s a jokester that’s always been quick with a “made-you-look” gag or pat on the back. “I like being around the students,” he said. “It’s part of why I’ve liked working here. I’ll joke with them in line at the cafeteria … tell one of them they’ve got potatoes on their shoes and they’ll look down and say ‘what, what potatoes.’ I get them every time.” Junior Carly Strife said much of the student body knows “John Wayne” and they enjoy his small pranks and friendly gestures. “It’s easy to see students stressed out, running late, worried about something … and when John Wayne walks past and flicks your hat up or pulls your hood down over you … it makes you laugh,” she said. “It

had he not become a musician, Markwell said he likes to work with his hands and could see himself as a furniture maker or woodworker. He didn’t mention farming.

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

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John Wayne Ditto began working for MCHS the day after he graduated from the school. His friendly personality has made him well-liked by students and fellow faculty members. makes you not take what’s bothering you so seriously.” A former Greenwave nose guard, Ditto is an avid Meade County sports fan, and said he’ll continue to attend Greenwave athletic events after his retirement — especially football and basketball games. “I’ve seen a lot of kids go through school, go on the field for the first time and walk off it for the last,” he said. “You see a lot of them grow up.” Ditto has pulled many long hours as an employee of the high school — his school-in-session shift typically began around 6 a.m. and didn’t end until 6 p.m. During summer, the workload was still cumbersome, though the hours — 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. — were a little more relaxed. In the spare time he had, Ditto enjoyed his hobby as a sketch artist. He’s completed many pencil drawings for teachers including portraits,

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which are considered to be in the top echelon of difficulty when it comes to sketching. “People say it’s hard to do, but I enjoy it and have always done it,” he said. Monday marks Ditto’s last day as an MCHS employee, and when he wakes up before sunrise for work on Tuesday and realizes he doesn’t have to go in, he’s not sure what he’ll do. “It’ll take some getting used to, that’s for sure,” he said. Leo Masterson, who has been a custodian at the school for 24 years, said Ditto will be missed. “We put in a lot of time together … maybe too much,” he joked about Ditto. “He’s been a great guy to work with.” Ditto said if he could offer a final piece of advice to the students he’s grown familiar with, he would tell them to enjoy their school years, and live their life in the present.

“These are the best years of their lives,” he said. “They don’t realize … they’ve got no worries. Study hard and work hard.” Bearing the name of the king of the cowboys, Ditto said he gets “The Duke” jokes more often than not. “My grandmother gave me that name,” he said.

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2008 Meade County High

GRADUATION On June 6, at 8 p.m. the Meade County High School held their 2008 Commencement Ceremony on the football field. Parents and loved ones came out to acknowledge their childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s graduation and transition into adulthood, sending good wishes for future accomplishments. Both sides of the football stadium were packed and camera flashes illuminated the academic stars who converged upon the field. The MCHS band seniors played a final show with their bandmates, as the MCHS choir seniors serenaded their fellow classmates one last time. It was a beautiful evening with blue skies despite the typically steamy Kentucky summer weather. Faculty dressed in black robes that signified their further education, displayed honor and encouragement for the graduating seniors as they lead the procesession out of the newly constructed high school auditorium onto the football field. Parents sitting beside the steps gazed proudly at their children as they progressed toward awaiting diplomas which signified a job well done. PHOTOS BY CHARLOTTE FACKLER/THE NEWS STANDARD

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Good Luck & Best Wishes Class of 2008