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Hard times, fuel costs spark tight budgets By Laura Saylor editor@thenewsstandard.com Local governments have been ironing out budgets for the 2008 Fiscal Year, and unprecedented cost increases — fueled by escalating gasoline and diesel prices — have caused quite a few wrinkles.

“If it ain’t broke, we ain’t fixing it, and if it’s broke and we can get by without it, we ain’t fixing it,” said Muldraugh Mayor Danny Tate during a special meeting held Wednesday at city hall. “This upcoming year is going to be tough ... there’s going to be some things here that don’t get done in

the city that I would like to see get done.” Muldraugh city council held the special meeting to review the 2008 budget, though Tate prefaced the budget discussion by announcing the city’s two part-time police officers would be released, and police officers would no lon-

ger be able use patrol cars as take-home vehicles. “Out of the 10 years I’ve been there, this is the hardest budget I’ve ever put together,” Tate said. “And I can’t make it work.” Tate said the budget was roughly $30,000 short in the general fund and close to $25,000 short in the water/

sewer fund. City council discussed the budget and held a first reading of it. Tate asked council to review the budget at home and bring any options for loosening the budget to a second special meeting scheduled to be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday evening. During a special meet-

ing of Meade County Fiscal Court held June 19 at the courthouse, magistrates also voted to pass the county’s budget with a narrow 4-3 vote. While fuel was the biggest killer of Muldraugh’s budget, debate over the

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Knox likes comprehensive plan resolution Planning and Zoning awaits Fiscal Court’s decision on its amendment By Laura Saylor editor@thenewsstandard.com After a grueling process of writing, re-writing and listening to public outcry, the Meade County Planning and Zoning Commission has reached an amended resolution to the county’s comprehensive plan that will hopefully appease both Fort Knox officials and Fiscal Court magistrates. The county’s comprehensive plan had been under scrutiny for the last several months regarding two specific passages, one dealing with a request from Fort Knox for only low-density development to

occur within a one-mile “buffer zone” along the Fort Knox boundary, and a second that potential land purchasers are informed of the proximity of Fort Knox to the property. During Thursday’s Planning and Zoning Commission meeting held at the courthouse, Planning and Zoning members — some of which were welcomed to their first meeting as new members — discussed amending the resolution. “I specifically want to know if we have met the KRS statute

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High-speed chase leaves one suspect caught, one at large Staff Report The News Standard THE NEWS STANDARD/FELICIA THOMPSON

Calvin Fackler, the sole musician of “I’ve Got A Wolf’s Mouth,” performs as his one-man band at the riverfront gazebo on June 17 — part of the “Music by the River” concert series.

Sounds of the season Staff Report The News Standard

The Meade County Public Library held its “Music by the River” concert series throughout the month of June. The shows — which were free and open to all ages — were held Tuesday evenings at the amphitheater at Riverfront Park

in Brandenburg. The series featured local bands “Gunfights and Glory,” “I’ve Got A Wolf’s Mouth,” “Weapon of Mass Destruction” and more. Most of the performers were teens from Meade County. For more information about upcoming concerts to be held at Riverfront Park, contact the library at 270-422-2094.

A high-speed chase that began Tuesday on Highway 79 in Meade County continued into Harrison County, Ind., and resulted in one suspect being apprehended, and a second still at large as of Thursday morning. Meade County Sheriff Butch Kerrick said officers had been on the watch for the suspects’ green Jeep Cherokee since a rash of burglaries ransacked Meade County and Harrison and Crawford counties in Indiana. Kerrick said nine homes in Meade County had been burglarized since May 16. “They kicked the doors in when residents weren’t home,” he said. “They took gold, money, jewelry and handguns.”

Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call to dispatch that the vehicle had been sighted on Highway 79. The pursuit began until the suspects crashed the car near Valley City in southern Harrison County, Ind. A three-hour-long manhunt then ensued with officials from a half-dozen agencies in Kentucky and Indiana searching for the two suspects. With help from local residents, authorities eventually apprehended Christopher L. Rosebrock, of Maukport, Ind., who is currently lodged in the Harrison County jail. Bobby B. Cockerell, of English, Ind., is currently unapprehended. Anyone with information about the suspect should contact the Meade County Sheriff’s Department at 270-422-4937.

New program to instill unlikely friendships “Challenge Day” strives to break down barriers between students By Laura Saylor editor@thenewsstandard.com

Jason Sutton, director of pupil personnel for Meade County schools, nearly brought members of the monthly Meade County Chamber of Commerce luncheon to tears with a moving film about an innovative new school program. Sutton informed attendees about

“Challenge Day” after a lunch catered by Home Plate Family Restaurant, The luncheon was held June 19 at the Farm Bureau Community Building located at the Meade County Fairgrounds. “Challenge Day” is a six-and-a-halfhour long program that is held for one day and encourages a group of 100 students to eliminate their prejudices, dislikes and preconceived notions about each other. Students learn to respect their classmates as individuals, disregardful of whatever “clique” they are a part of. The program puts kids together

who normally may not know each other or talk in the hallway,” Sutton said. Sutton played a short video that spotlighted the remarkable impact “Challenge Day” had on students at a school in southern California. From cowboys and jocks to gang members and overweight teens, the group of 100 young men and women slowly learned to put appearances and reputations aside, and to listen to each person’s unique life story. By the end of the session, students,

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Friendships From page A1 teachers and principals from all walks of life embraced each other and learned that spatting ridicule and torment toward each other in school spurs the hatred and violence that plagues every corner of the world. “The purpose is to show that while we are diverse, we’re still the same,” Sutton said. The program was found-

ed by Yvonne and Rich Dutra-St. John, and has been featured on “Oprah” and two different nationally televised documentaries: “The Teen Files: Surviving High School,” which won an Emmy Award in 2000, and “The Bully Solution,” which won The Gold Ribbon Award from the Canadian Association of Broadcasters. The Dutra-St. Johns have been engaged in youth programs since the mid-80s and believe schools are a microcosm for larger communities.

After the emotional video, Sutton introduced a group of MCHS students who participated in a mini “Challenge Day” event. The students introduced themselves and then spoke about their partners — someone they had barely known before — stating how many siblings he or she has, what his or her favorite music is, and what goals he or she has for the future. Sutton and the students found the mock event to be successful, and he hopes to raise enough funding to

‘Honor Flight’ to recognize vets Staff Report The News Standard

A special program is offering American veterans the opportunity of a lifetime — a visit to the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. The Honor Flight Network, which is a non-profit organization, now has a new chapter based in Louisville. The program was created in 2005 with the intent of honoring America’s veterans for their sacrifices. The program flies servicemen and servicewomen to Washington, D.C. where

they can visit and reflect at the memorials of those who gave their lives. With approximately 1,500 WWII veterans dying every day, top priority is given to senior veterans, WWII survivors and those veterans who may be terminally ill. On May 29, 2004 President George W. Bush dedicated the WWII Memorial to America’s heroes, though many veterans across the country lack the funds or capability to visit the site. Through the Honor Flight Network, veterans fly to the memorial for free.

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eventually hold “Challenge Day” on a larger scale. Sutton, who is also president of the local Optimist Club, said the program will enable “youth to be leaders for at-risk youth.” Also during the luncheon, Meade County Chamber of

Commerce President Paul Poole welcomed Deborah McKinnon of Lia Sophia Jewelry as a new Chamber of Commerce member. Poole also said that due to inflating costs, the Chamber will begin charging $8 at the monthly luncheons

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Friday, June 27, 2008 Editorial

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Go green, save green Local governments have been crunching numbers to finalize budgets for the 2008 Fiscal Year. With material prices and insurance costs escalating, and gasoline and diesel making an unmanageable climb, city and county officials certainly had their work cut out for them. Money is tight, and if trimming all the fringes doesn’t work, employee cuts or new taxes on citizens are destined to occur. What can we do? Meade Countians, it’s your duty to uphold your elected officials to keeping the tightest change purse they’ve had to keep in years. Be prominent at local meetings when big expenditures arise, and also turn the focus onto your daily life. If every individual strives to be a little greener and a little more cost-aware, the county as a whole may be able to loosen its belt. Think very hard before you request a police officer arrive at your house to address your neighbor’s barking dog. Take care of the situation yourself, and save the city a tank of gas. Business owners, faulty alarms and careless employees have cost the Muldraugh police department unnecessary man hours and wasted fuel. Make sure alarm systems are working properly, and demerit employees who set them off. The city and county should also do its part by encouraging car-pooling programs. Emergency responders, including firefighters and EMS, should not make un-needed runs. With fuel being the biggest gutter of budgets, every government vehicle should be limited to minimal use. Times are tight, and may get tighter. Every check the city and county writes should be weighed and estimated before it’s signed. A short budget doesn’t do anyone any good.

Input from the people would offer a breath of fresh air If you thought the days tucky apparently loathe the of political deals made in thought of having public smoke-filled back rooms hearings to allow expression of all that love. ended, think again. If they believe resiOf course, political Bluegrass dents embrace such correctness demands Beacon restrictions, they that those rooms should visit Fitzgernow be smoke-free. ald’s Cigar Bar in Otherwise, it’s busiCovington’s cozy ness as usual in some Main Strasse Village. Northern Kentucky I’m fairly certain that counties, where the opinions they some good-ole-boy find from customers politicians “discreetwho learn governly” explore ways to trample on private- Jim Waters ment nannies want to harass them into property rights via government-imposed smok- political correctness won’t hold a whole lot of “love.” ing bans. After Ohio enacted its So far, the process has involved minimal public in- statewide smoking ban last put or sharing of a proposed year, cigar bars in Cincinordinance with the affected nati across the river from Northern Kentucky closed. towns. “It’s never been pub- Responding to market delicly discussed,” said Steve mands, Fitzgerald’s opened. “A lot of people are comMegerle, Covington city commissioner. “I have a ing over from Ohio to Kenproblem when the county is tucky to have a cocktail and deciding to pass some kind a smoke,” Megerle said. Does that sound like of ordinance or regulation which will affect business in grounds for overwhelming my city without any input or support for a smoking ban contact whatsoever with the to you? A word to the unwise Roycity government.” Or, allow me to add, from al Regulators in the Buckeye State: Tax-and-spend behavresidents. While claiming over- ior coupled with policies whelming support for smok- encroaching upon the freeing bans, pro-smoking ban doms of residents and busiofficials in Northern Ken- ness owners come with con-

Letter to the Editor

Land of the free?

Dear Editor, Jorena Faulkner’s editorial about the seatbelt laws brought out the fact that our government has been slowly diminishing our rights to make our own personal decisions. America is supposed to be the “land of the free.” But it was recently reported that our free country has a higher percentage of its own citizens in prison than any other country, including Communist China! No American should be sitting in a prison cell if he/she has never hurt another person nor stolen anything. No American should be locked in a cage for behavior that risked injury only to himself. Our laws should protect us from other people, not ourselves and our own bad decisions. Which personal decision will we give up next? When the federal government takes over health care, how long will it be before it says you can’t eat your favorite food because it’s bad for your health? In a free country, the government should not be involved in the day-to-day lives or the personal decisions of its citizens. Democrats and Republicans have taken turns running this country for over 100 years and they have both taken us far away from our roots and our original constitution. Anyone who is disappointed in the results of their leadership should check out www.LP.org to see another way. Maybe by electing a new party into leadership, we can have a real change — and we can “secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity.”

sequences. The recent “Rich States, Poor States” report by the American Legislative Exchange Council ranks Ohio ahead of only three states in economic competitiveness. Even Kentucky does better. Of course, if the bureaucrats who run the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce have their way, we would land at the bottom of the heap. The chamber, which pushed for a statewide smoking ban during this year’s legislative session, might get embarrassed if it cannot even get a ban in its own back yard. But that’s all right. Better for it to get embarrassed than for residents and businesses to lose more freedom. Like most smoking nannies, “Chamber-crats” point to less-than-credible research. They claim a recent survey of members indicated overwhelming support for a government-imposed smoking ban. Yet only 30 percent of the chamber’s members expressed support “for some kind of ban.” In an editorial blog, Dennis Hetzel, Kentucky Enquirer general manager, called that “an amazing response.” I suppose it would also be “amazing” if I found the

same number of respondents who believe the moon is made out of cheese. But it doesn’t mean there’s overwhelming support for that view. Additional skewed “research” comes from Northern Kentucky Action, a group for which Smoking Nannies Inc. would make a more appropriate name. Typical of the approach of such groups, it claims overwhelming support for a government-imposed ban based on a survey with a minute sample size. “The people who have been polled are supporters of this,” Megerle said. “But that’s one constituency. There’s numerous constituencies affected by this.” You and I both know that these surveys don’t take place in Bingo halls, bowling alleys or Mom-And-Pop Corner Cupboard diners, where the locals meet every morning to drink coffee, light up and bemoan the expansion of the Nanny state. They deserve a hearing, too.

Jim Waters is the director of policy and communications for the Bluegrass Institute, Kentucky’s free-market think tank. You can reach him at jwaters@ bipps.org.

Fourth state veterans cemetery underway FRANKFORT — Late next week, our country will celebrate the 232nd anniversary of the original Independence Day: July 4, 1776. It is a time dedicated to backyard barbecues and fireworks, but it is also an annual opportunity to look back not only on the history of our Founding Fathers but also those who have maintained our independence in the two-plus centuries since John Hancock put pen to paper. Kentuckians have always done more than their fair share when it comes to protecting our country, and in turn, state government has always tried to do whatever it could to make sure our men and women in uniform are taken care of. With that in mind, Governor Beshear announced last week that the state had officially taken control of 78 acres near Ashland, Ky. that will eventually become the fourth state cemetery dedicated to veterans and their families. The third one, located in Grant County, is nearing completion, and is scheduled to be dedicated on August 22. It will then join one that opened in Radcliff, Ky. in

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2007 and the first, in Hopkinsville, Ky. in 2004. In another move designed to help our veterans, the twoyear budget that begins next Tuesday also includes language to build a fourth veterans nursing home, set to be located in Hardin County. Our first nursing home for veterans was opened just outside of Lexington in 1991, and two others — one close to Madisonville and the other in Hazard, Ky. — opened their doors six years ago. Combined, these three have beds for more than 500 veterans. The new cemeteries and nursing home weren’t the only actions the General Assembly took earlier this year for those who have served our country. We appropriated $100 million, for example, for our area, which in the next few years will add several thousand soldiers, civilian employees and their families as a result of the federal government’s 2005 base realignment. We also adopted a related bill that will have Kentucky partner with other states so that children in military families will not be penalized when they move from one base to another. This will

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Clifford Padgett, 73, of Bardstown, Ky., formerly of Vine Grove, Ky., died Thursday, June 19, 2008, at his home. He was a retired deputy jailer for Hardin County and Nelson County. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Rosemary Padgett; his parents, Gus and Ruby Padgett; and one brother, George Padgett. He is survived by Ann Padgett of Bardstown; three daughters, Mara Padgett and Loretta Angelerau, both of Bardstown, Ky., and Ruby Valenzuela of Mesa, Ariz.; three sons, Marion Padgett of Ridge Farm, Ill., Doug Padgett of Sullivan, Ill., and Billy Edlin of Bardstown, Ky.; two brothers, Damon Padgett of Elizabethtown, Ky., and Larry Padgett of Cecilia, Ky.; four sisters, Linda DiPietro of Elizabethtown, Ky., Judy Lilly of Radcliff, Ky., and Nellie Jurgenson and Allene Weaver, both of Vine Grove, Ky.; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. The funeral service was held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 24, 2008, at Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home in Vine Grove, Ky., with Rev. Eddie Slaubaugh officiating. Burial will be in the Vine Grove Cemetery. Visitation was on Monday from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. and on Tuesday after 9 a.m. at the funeral home. The guest register may be signed at www.nebfh.com.

Mary Clare Crutcher Mills, 72, of Bowling Green, Ky., formerly of Flaherty, Ky., died Thursday, June 19, 2008, at her home. She was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Bowling Green, Ky. She was a graduate of Flaherty High School. She was preceded in death by her parents, Felix and Louise Crutcher; and two brothers, Eugene Crutcher and Lamar Crutcher. She is survived by her husband, Dr. David L. Mills of Bowling Green, Ky.; two sons, Samuel D. Mills of Winchester, Ky., and Jeff R. Mills of Glasgow, Ky.; two daughters, Elaine M. Christopher of Winchester, Ky., and Missy M. Monroe of Bowling Green, Ky.; two sisters, Linda Granneman of Chesterfield, Mo., and Barbara Schmuck of Elizabethtown, Ky.; seven grandchildren, James D. Monroe of Bowling Green, Ky., Amanda Christopher of Winchester, Ky., Becky Christopher of Winchester, Ky., Mary Beth Monroe of Bowling Green, Ky., Lauren Mills of Glasgow, Ky., Nathan Mills of Glasgow, Ky., and Christy Mills of Winchester, Ky.; and a great grandson, Will Monroe. The Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m. EDT on Monday, June 23, 2008, at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church in Flaherty, Ky., with Rev. Jerry Riney officiating. Burial will be in the St. Martin Catholic Church Cemetery. The visitation was on Sunday from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. and on Monday beginning at 9 a.m. at Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home in Vine Grove, Ky. There was a prayer service at 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Hospice of Southern Kentucky, Inc., 5872 Scottsville Road, Bowling Green, KY 42104. The guest register may be signed at www.nebfh.com.

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Lewis Clayton â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sonnyâ&#x20AC;? Clark, 82, of Radcliff, Ky., passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2008, at T. J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, Ky. His memberships include Stovall United Methodist Church in Radcliff, Ky., and the Vine Grove Lodge No. 604 F & AM. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army who served in WWII. He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Clark; his parents, Hugh and Daisy Clark; and one brother, Leon Clark. Survivors include two daughters, Ann (John) Chambers of Glasgow, Ky., and Mimi (Terry) Palmer of Radcliff, Ky.; two grandsons, Trever Palmer of Radcliff, Ky., and Casey (Andrea) Palmer of Radcliff, Ky.; two brothers, Charles Clark of Elizabethtown, Ky., and Gene Clark of Vine Grove, Ky.; and one sister, Carolyn Foushee of Vine Grove, Ky. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 21, 2008, from the chapel of Coffey and Chism Funeral Home with Rev. Carline Brown officiating. Burial will follow in the Stovall United Methodist Church Cemetery in Radcliff, Ky. Visitation was from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday and after 10 a.m. on Saturday at Coffey and Chism Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed online at www.coffeyandchism.com.

Maria Smolenski Wilson

Maria Wilson, 77, of Rineyville, Ky., died Sunday, June 22, 2008, at her home. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Joseph T. Smolenski and John B. Wilson. She is survived by three daughters, Jainie (Jim) Bell of Radcliff, Ky., Debbie (Randy) Bush of Tulsa, Okla., and Rosie (Sam) Reynolds of Radcliff, Ky.; two sons, Joe (Terri) Smolenski of Louisville, and Tom (Rhonda) Smolenski of Radcliff, Ky.; four granddaughters, Stacy Bush, Elizabeth Smolenski, Kristin Reynolds, and Katie Reynolds Smith; six grandsons, Jason Bell, Adam Bell, Eric Bell, Adam Sengkhamyong, Robbie McMillen , and Ryan Smolenski; and seven great-grandchildren. The funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home in Radcliff, Ky. Burial will be in the North Hardin Memorial Gardens in Radcliff, Ky. Visitation was on Wednesday from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. and on Thursday beginning at 9 a.m. at the funeral home. The guest register may be signed at www.nebfh.com.

Debra Lynn Martin

Debra Lynn Martin, 53, of Radcliff, Ky., died Friday, June 20, 2008, in Radcliff, Ky. She was a member of V. F. W. Post 10281 Ladies Auxiliary. She is survived by her husband, George W. Martin; her parents, Walter and Carolyn Laverty of Winter Park, Fla.; five brothers, David and Terry Laverty of Radcliff, Ky., John Laverty of Orlando, Fla., Michael Laverty of Manassas, Va., Patrick (Karen) Laverty of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Mark (Elizabeth) Laverty of Oviedo, Fla.; two sisters, Sheila (Steve) Flood of Ft. Myer, Va., and Mary Laverty of Sterling, Va.; five nieces, Kelly (Chad) Hobbs of Ekron, Ky., Michelle Laverty of Radcliff, Ky., Rachel (Dan) Nicholson of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Juliana and Sofia Laverty, both of Oviedo, Fla.; four nephews, Garth (Leah) Schirmer of Orange Park, Fla., Michael Flood of Ft. Myer, Va., and Joshua and Connor Laverty, both of Colorado Springs, Colo.; two great-nieces, Ainsley Nicholson of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Ava Schirmer of Orange Park, Fla.; a great nephew, Reece Schirmer of Orange Park, Fla.; an uncle and aunt, Chad and Rachel Baugess of Grove City, Ohio; many cousins; and special family friends, John Lassiter and Pat Terry. The funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home in Radcliff, Ky., with Rev. Daniel L. Lincoln officiating. Burial will be private in the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central in Radcliff, Ky. Visitation was on Monday from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. and on Tuesday beginning at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. The guest register may be signed at www.nebfh.com.

John Kenneth Boughton, Sr.

John Kenneth Boughton, Sr., 43, of Vine Grove, Ky., died Friday, June 20, 2008, in Vine Grove, Ky. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Boughton of Vine Grove, Ky.; one son, John Kenneth Boughton, Jr., of Radcliff, Ky.; two daughters, June Karen Boughton and Crystal Boughton, both of Conn.; his father, Peter Boughton of Fla.; his mother, Joyce Boughton of Vine Grove, Ky.; four brothers; two sisters; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service was held at 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 25, 2008, at Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home in Radcliff, Ky., with Dr. James Shaw officiating. Visitation began at 4 p.m. Wednesday at the Funeral Home. The guest register may be signed at www.nebfh.com.

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FAITH & VALUES

Friday, June 27, 2008

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Without the guidance of a father, boys can be led astray Question: Why is early su- think they’ve cracked the pervision and discipline of a code. Apparently, the agson by his father so impor- gressiveness is a by-product of government protant? Dr. Dobson: Let me Focus on grams to reduce elillustrate this princi- the family ephant populations by killing the older ple with a recent findanimals. ing from the world Almost all of the of nature. Other than young rogues were dogs, which I have orphaned when they always loved, the were calves, deprivanimals that fascinate ing them of adult me the most are elJames contact. Under norephants. These magDobson mal circumstances, nificent creatures are highly emotional and dominant older males surprisingly intellikeep the young bulls gent. I suppose that’s why it in line and serve as role modis disturbing to see them suf- els for them. In the absence fering the encroachment of of that influence, “juvenile civilization. delinquents” grow up to terThat is happening in the rorize their neighbors. Pilanesberg National Park in I know it’s risky to apply northwestern South Africa. animal behavior too liberRangers there have reported ally to human beings, but the that young bull elephants in parallel here is too striking to that region have become in- miss. Let me say it one more creasingly violent in recent time: The absence of early years — especially to nearby supervision and discipline is white rhinos. Without provo- often catastrophic — for teencation, an elephant will knock agers and for elephants. a rhinoceros over and then Prisons are populated prikneel and gore it to death. marily by men who were This is not typical elephant abandoned or rejected by their behavior and it’s been very fathers. Motivational speaker difficult to explain. and writer Zig Ziglar quotes But now, game wardens his friend Bill Glass, a dedi-

cated evangelist who counseled almost every weekend for 25 years with men who were incarcerated, as saying that among the thousands of prisoners he had met, not one of them genuinely loved his dad. Ninety-five percent of those on death row hated their fathers. In 1998, there were 1,202,107 people in federal or state prisons. Of that number 94 percent were males. Of the 3,452 prisoners awaiting execution, only 48 were women. That amounts to 98.6 percent males. Clearly, as author Barbara Jackson said, “it is far easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.” Some years ago, executives of a greeting-card company decided to do something special for Mother’s Day. They set up a table in a federal prison, inviting any inmate who so desired to send a free card to his mom. The lines were so long, they had to make another trip to the factory to get more cards. Due to the success of the event, they decided to do the same thing on Father’s Day, but this time no one came. Not one prisoner felt

the need to send a card to his dad. Many had no idea who their fathers even were. What a sobering illustration of a dad’s importance to his children. Contrast that story with a conversation I once had with a man named Bill Houghton, who was president of a large construction firm. Through the years, he had hired and managed thousands of employees. I asked him: “When you are thinking of hiring an employee — especially a man — what do you look for?” His answer surprised me. He said, “I look primarily at the relationship between the man and his father. If he felt loved by his dad and respected his authority, he’s likely to be a good employee.” Then he added, “I won’t hire a young man who has been in rebellion against his dad. He will have difficulty with me, too.” I have also observed that the relationship between a boy and his father sets the tone for so much of what is to come. He is that important at home. Dr. Dobson is founder and

‘Thin places’ are proof of God “The heavens opened and he saw the Spirit of God descending on him.“ —Matthew 3:16 They say that our polluting ways have caused “holes” in the delicate ozone layer, which keeps us from being fried by the sun’s radiation. In the spiritual world, there are similar “holes” in the dense layer that veils our view of God. Instead of deadly rays from the sun, a little of God himself shines through. The Irish call them “thin places” — places where the separation between heaven and earth, the sacred and the secular, seems especially porous. God leaks through more easily in these places, it is thought. Another way of saying it is that, in such places, people find the presence of God more easily.

I too have been in such obviously exhausted from places where God seemed several nights of keeping especially present. vigil. They had fallen asleep Before she died at praying for God’s Encouraging help. I could feel the age 98, I used to fix a Words Mother’s Day brunch presence of God hovevery year for an old ering over them. friend of mine who I remember bewas not even kin to ing called to anoint a me. It was always a young man who was magic time, a time dying from the comwhen I felt that I was plications of AIDS. actually mediating It was back when Ronald God’s love to someAIDS was new on Knott one who needed to the scene and people feel it in a tangible were still reacting irway. On such occasions, it rationally. His family, most was obvious from her face of his friends and probably that these simple gestures his insurance company had had great significance. abandoned him, with the exWhen I was on-call at the ception of one compassionneo-natal unit of Norton’s ate neighbor. The apartment Hospital, I was called in was almost empty, except for the wee hours of the morn- a mattress on the floor. ing by the parents of a very When I arrived, he was sick child. When I got there, filled with guilt, self-loathing I found them asleep on the and irritation at the Church. floor, face to face, holding He was both repulsed and one rosary between them, attracted by the idea of a

priest coming to see him. I talked to him about the Jesus I knew, the Jesus who welcomed, touched and ate with the marginalized. At some point, I put my prayer book down and spoke from the heart. As I tried to comfort him with the “good news” that God loves all of us without condition — no ands, ifs or buts about it — I had a strong sense of Jesus speaking through me at that moment. There are “thin places” everywhere, places where God seems to leak through more easily. Once we have been under one of these “thin places,” we do not need “proof” for the existence of God. We understand on some deep level that God’s love is shining on us all the time. Father Knott, a Meade County native, is a priest from the Archdiocese of Louisville.

Finish the wall, never give up

Nehemiah 6:15 says, “So we be no more a reproach“ the wall was finished in the (2:17), there was immediate twenty and fifth day of the approval by the people. “Let month Elul, in fifty us rise up and build“ Divine and two days“ (KJV). (2:18). Nehemiah was Guidance But as they began given permission by to build, tremendous the Persian King Arproblems arose. They taxerxes to return to came from without Jerusalem in order to and they came from rebuild the walls, set within. up the gates that had been burned with Problems from Dan fire, and bring, as his without Newton appointed governor The avowed en(5:14), stability over emies of Nehemiah, the land of Judah. (Sanballat, Tobiah, and When Nehemiah chal- Geshem) (2:19), tried every lenged the people to “build tactic they could think of to up the wall of Jerusalem, that stop the work. They mocked

and despised the Jews (2:10); they became violently angry (4:1); they criticized the project (4:2–3); they threatened war (4:7–8); they threatened assassination (4:11–12); they tried ecumenical compromise (6:2,4); they tried outright lies (6:6 –7); they instigated fear tactics (6:6,19) and they hired false prophets (6:10,14 ). Problems from within Working from sun-up to sunset brought on fatigue, discouragement, and desire to give up (4:10); Jews took advantage of other Jews who could not pay their debts (5;2,4) greed and hard-heart-

edness set in (5:5); plus, a betrayal by a trusted friend of Nehemiah’s (6:10–13). Yet in spite of it all, “the wall was finished“ (6:15), with great rejoicing among the people. The lesson for us all: God’s work, done for God’s glory, will be accomplished by God’s power. Never give up! Remember to attend the church of your choice this Sunday. We invite you to listen to our Radio program on Sunday mornings at 9:30 to 10 a.m. Reverend Dan Newton is the pastor of Grace Baptist Church.

Gain the world, lose your soul?

There was a man in line to be baptized at his church on a particular Sunday evening, ready to make his profession of faith public to the congregation and to the world. However, he had joined the church a month earlier and only went to the altar as a show that he was a good Christian, when in fact, he just joined the church to use it as a place to network with the religious folk and promote his vinyl siding sales business. He figured he’d sell a dozen or more and then join another church in the area and do the whole thing over again.

He was next up to be bap- the water something frighttized and was wondering ening happened. He had a what he would say to the heart attack! The 10 seconds congregation after his he was under the Pastor’s water seemed like baptism, how would he tie in mentioning Spotlight an eternity. His body how people at the went limp and he church could have a could see the lights free house inspection through the water to see if their house above growing dimwould be suitable for mer. He knew he vinyl siding. A minwas dying. Without ute later, it was his crying out or askRandy turn to be dunked. ing God for help, Johnson miraculously He stepped up beside his the pastor, who laid heart started beathis hands on him and ing again moments said, “In the name of the Fa- before he was brought up ther and of the Son and the out of the water. Holy Ghost.” And with that As he was now standing he went under. once again with the preachThe very minute he hit er’s hand on his back, he

felt weak, but otherwise all right. When the minister asked him for a testimony all he could think to say was, “I was dead, but now I am alive.” And the congregation said, “Amen.” Jesus said “What does it profit a man to gain the whole world and lose his own soul?” Do you love God with all your heart, mind, soul, and strength? The bible says you should. I Tim. 6:6 says, “Godliness with contentment is great gain.” You will only get out of your faith what you are willing to put into it. Randy Johnson is the pastor at Brandenburg Church of God.

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Friday, June 27, 2008

From tanks to tractors, Meade County couple’s success ‘naturally grows’ By Jorena D. Faulkner jorena@thenewsstandard.com

Nestled on 28 acres in the misty meadows of Payneville, Ky., two high school sweethearts rise in the early morning dawn to begin a long day of farming naturally grown produce, fruits, herbs, eggs, free-range poultry, beef, pork and more. From Brandywine tomatoes and Red Burgermaster onions, to Purple Peruvian potatoes and Burgess Buttercup squash, Ralph and Kathy Packard of Misty Meadows Farm have been personifying the proverbial “labor of love” since 1989. Misty Meadows Farm was first plowed nearly 19 years ago on Tammy Lane in Brandenburg, then moved to Bruner Road — also in Brandenburg — and ended up on Knobs Road in Wolf Creek, Ky. However, for the last 11 years, the family has laid stake at 215 Blevins Road in Payneville, Ky. Misty Meadows Farm offers a beautiful step back in time with unobstructed visions of dreams yet to come. “Look around you,” Kathy Packard said. “There is nowhere in the world we’d rather be.” “One day, we hope to purchase the land across the road,” Ralph Packard said. “Then as long as we live, everything we see — everything our children and grandchildren will see — will remain exactly as it is now. Beautiful and untouched … as it has been for centuries.” As a husband and wife team, the Packard’s approach life on the farm and their dedication to natural growing practices, much as they did during their professional, prefarming years. With Ralph Packard carrying the brunt of the field work — after having served 21 years as a tanker in the U.S. Army — and with Kathy Packard’s prior executive secretary experience blazing the paper trail as she maintains the office side of the operation (in addition to assisting Ralph with various farming duties), Misty Meadows Farm was destined for success. “(Ralph) came home one day with a pig,” Kathy Packard said. “And that was the beginning. I was a city girl that married a guy that loves to farm … so thus, I became the farmer’s wife.” Although life on the farm has brought the Packard’s many blessings, it has also had its ups and downs.

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Ralph and Kathy Packard take pride in bringing the residents of Meade County health conscious, stress-free meats and more than 50 varieties of quality produce. Misty Meadows Farm Stand sets up on Highway 1638 in Brandenburg in the Snappy Tomato Pizza parking lot and is open Friday afternoons from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. June through October. LEFT: The back of Ralph Packard’s T-shirt says it all. RIGHT: As one of the area’s most notable “naturally” grown operations, Misty Meadows Farm has been producing fruit, herbs, eggs, free-range poultry, beef, pork, and produce — to name a few — for nearly 19 years. The Packard’s said a truck fire in November 2006 nearly stopped the farm in its tracks when a blaze broke out while Ralph Packard was on his way to make deliveries. The fire decimated their entire on-board harvest, including the transportation vehicle, produce, and freezers full of meat and Thanksgiving turkeys. However, loyal customers they’d accumulated over the years came to the rescue, hosting benefit concerts and soliciting donations to help get the farm back on its feet. “It was amazing,” Ralph Packard said. “People who had been buying from us for years came together to help us get it going again. It let me know I was doing the right thing (by naturally farming).” Kathy Packard said another saving grace came in the form of support from their church, Brandenburg United Methodist Church, where she also holds down a full-time job as church custodian. The Packard’s have been members of the church for more than 20 years.

“We couldn’t have done it without the support of our church,” she said. “The outpouring of love was unbelievable. All I could do was cry.” Another blow came a few years ago when nearly the entire Packard family — minus Kathy who was safely at home — was hit head-on by another driver on Dixie Highway. Ralph Packard was seriously injured and still bears the pain of the incident. “Some days he’s in so much pain, but you would never know it,” Kathy Packard said. “He just goes out there every morning and climbs on that tractor and does what he loves: farming.” Misty Meadows Farm operates as a “Community Supported Agriculture” (CSA) project. As a member of a “CSA” program, consumers receive their food directly from the farmer who produces it and pay in advance for a portion of the farmer’s crop. The Packard’s offer a 22-week program (an 11-week spring session and an 11-week fall session) with a weekly distribution of harvested items

Save money by your credit score By David Uffingon Dollars and Sense With the growing number of foreclosures, repossessions and jobs being lost, lenders are taking a hard look at borrowers before lending money. Lenders care about how likely you are to repay your debt on time, and your credit report gives them a good indication of how you’ve handled credit in the past. The FICO score is the most commonly used credit-rating system, but each of the big three reporting agencies use the information in a different way, thus producing different credit scores on the same credit history. (A lender will likely take the middle of these three numbers.) Here are some steps you can take to improve your

credit score: •Pay your bills on time. This counts as 35 percent of your total score. •Limit the amount of your available credit that you use. •Limit the number of inquiries on your credit report. If you need to shop for deals, perhaps for a car loan, do your homework so that the credit inquiries are all done in a short period of time, say a month. The credit bureau will consider all the inquiries in a given amount of time to be part of the same inquiry. •Don’t automatically cancel old credit cards that you don’t use. Longevity of your accounts counts for 15 percent of your FICO score. Canceling the cards will often result in a lowering of your score. •The jury is out on whether credit counseling will hurt

your credit score. It probably won’t, but it might impact your ability to get a loan if part of the counseling was to negotiate smaller payments on old debt. •Track your credit score. If it goes down, follow up by getting a copy of your credit report to verify that all the information is correct. A good credit score can make the difference between getting a loan with a low interest rate or getting one with a higher rate — or not at all. David Uffington regrets that he cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into his column whenever possible. Write to him in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send email to columnreply@gmail.com.

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going to those who are members of the program. In addition to the CSA members distribution, for the past 16 years the Packard’s have organized weekly market set-ups in five locations with their mobile stand to sell their naturally grown produce (no chemicals or pesticides), fruit, antibiotic, hormone free, and freerange meats, eggs and various products to the general

public, also selling items from other locally known natural growers, such as flowers. “Anything we provide or sell for other farmers in the area has to meet our criteria,” Kathy Packard said. “They have to grow by the same practices (as we do).” “And a lot of people don’t realize that it’s a commitment,” Ralph Packard added. “You have to be at the pick-

up points. You reap what the farm sows, but there’s some risk involved.” Now in their ninth year as a CSA venture, Ralph Packard takes pride in bringing the residents of Meade County health conscious, stressfree meats and more than 50 varieties of quality produce, having had an all-time high number of CSA enrollees this season with 85 members. “We’re bringing life to people,” Ralph Packard said. “And it’s those same people who drive this operation. We do it for them.” Misty Meadows Farm Stand sets up on Highway 1638 in Brandenburg in the Snappy Tomato Pizza parking lot and is open Friday afternoons from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., June through October. Misty Meadows also operates several other weekly setup sites to include: The Bardstown Road Farmers’ Market at the Bardstown Road Presbyterian Church, 1722 Bardstown Road in Louisville on Thursdays from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. from June through September; the Phoenix Hill Farmers’ Market in the Piazza de Felice parking lot near Felice Vineyards and Melillo’s Italian Restaurant in Louisville; The Bodega at 829 East Market Street in Louisville on Tuesdays from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., May through November, and every other Saturday in the winter from 10 a.m. to noon; and the Southwest Farmers Market at Valley High School parking lot on Dixie Highway in Louisville on Saturday’s from 8 a.m. to noon, June through October. For more information, join the Misty Meadows Farm mailing list by e-mail at mmfarm@bbtel.com, visit the Web site at www.packardsmmfarm.com, or call 270-863-1538 or 270-496-4218.

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AGRICULTURE

Friday, June 27, 2008

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Rising rivers threaten crops in western KY

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Recent flooding along the Mississippi and Ohio rivers left some western Kentucky crops in low lying fields underwater. As flooded tributaries in the north flow into the rivers, more may be at risk. Depending on the length of the flood, some crops may be able to survive, but some may need to be replanted, said Chad Lee, University of Kentucky College of Agriculture extension grain crops specialist. “Plants can survive about 48 hours under water if the water temperature is above 70 degrees,” he said. It is not uncommon for river bottoms to flood along either the Mississippi or Ohio rivers. In fact, some farmers deal with flooding every year. Soybeans normally are planted in these areas because their late planting date allows them to be planted

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Crop fields and pastures across the state, especially in western Kentucky, have been flooded by the Mississippi and Ohio rivers. The flooding has caused problems for some producers. after the rivers recede from spring rains. However, the exceptionally wet spring and rains in the Midwest have prolonged flooding, delayed planting and forced replanting. “We have some corn and beans planted, but with the wet spring that we’ve had, some acres have not been

planted yet,” said Carla Harper, UK agriculture and natural resources extension agent in Carlisle County. Soybeans planted after June 10 risk lower yield potential. With that date past, that’s a risk farmers wanting to replant have to take. As flood waters from the north make their way south

down the Mississippi River, the chance for flooding exists in Kentucky counties bordering the river. It is expected to crest at 44 feet on June 22 at Cairo, Ill. Flood stage is 40 feet. If the river crests at 44 feet, it could be an issue for farmers in Ballard County, which is just across the river from Cairo. While soybeans are planted in river bottoms, some farmers planted corn behind the levy. “At 44 feet, it would be over the levy here,” said Tom Miller, Ballard County agriculture and natural resource extension agent. Flooding occurred along the Ohio River in Union County a couple of weeks ago when the river crested at 35 feet, said Rankin Powell, the county’s agriculture and natural resources extension agent. It has since receded but was expected to rise and crest by today below flood stage at 29 feet. When the water recedes, farmers should wait about five or six days before deter-

mining crop loss. To check for crop loss in soybeans, farmers need to inspect the main stem of the plant to see if it looks healthy. “If it looks healthy, everything should be fine,” Lee said. “If it does not look healthy, but there are leaves coming off it, there is still the chance it could develop additional branches and be okay.” Miller said even though the Mississippi is expected to crest on June 22, it could take the river until July 1 to recede. Typically the last date for planting soybeans is around July 4. Although it’s a risky measure, Miller said he’s known farmers who have successfully planted past that date. “I know people who have gone to July 10 or 20, but it’s totally a crapshoot at that point,” he said. Lee said farmers on the fence about replanting should consider the size of the damaged field and if they have enough materials to replace the damaged

By Carole Goodwin CEA for 4-H and Youth Development 4-H camp is one of the greatest memory making experiences a child could have. Campers participate in a variety of activities during the week. This year’s theme is “CSI: 4-H Camp Scene Investigations.” Youth will have opportunities like fishing, swimming, riflery, archery and specialty classes. They can take a nature

hike, go canoeing or experience our high ropes course. And most importantly, they make new friends and have fun! The camp experience assists youth in achieving the Youth Development Mission to become self-directing, productive and a contributing member of society. Campers learn practical skills in addition to citizenship, leadership, communication and self-expression. They strengthen their abil-

ity to make decisions, solve problems, build interpersonal relationships with adults and other youth. This year we have 57 campers, four teen leaders and eight adult leaders. Local sponsors helped several youth attend camp by providing scholarships. This year’s sponsors include: Town & Country Homemakers, Garrett Homemakers, Optimist Club, Doe Valley Homemakers, Beck’s Mini Mall, Meade County Cattle-

Burley Tobacco Association launches ‘New Idea’ contest Submitted by Burley Tobacco Growers Cooperative Association The Burley tobacco “New Idea” contest gives burley tobacco farmers a chance to showcase their innovative ideas in tobacco production that will improve efficiency and save money for tobacco growers. Tobacco farmers can submit their New Ideas for the contest to the Burley Tobacco Growers Cooperative. All

entries must include a written description of the idea explaining how the idea will improve efficiency and save money on the farm, plus a video showing how the innovation is used in a production operation. The ideas will be judged by a jury of individuals including farmers, researchers, and tobacco production specialists. The top three new ideas selected by the jury will be presented by the farmer at the

2009 Tobacco Expo on January 21 in Lexington, Ky. The winner of the 2009 New Ideas Contest will be announced at the 2009 Tobacco Expo. The first place New Idea winner will receive $2,000, the second place will receive $1,500, and third place will receive $500. For more information on the New Idea contest or the 2009 Tobacco Expo contact the Burley Tobacco Growers Cooperative Association at (859) 252-3561 or email kathy@burleytobacco.com.

man’s Association, Meade County Conservation District, Greer Insurance, Alec Stone, Midway Homemakers, Wanda Berry, Nite Owls Homemakers, Meade Co. 4-H Teen Club, Friendship Homemakers, Blue Grass Homemakers and Community Action. Educational programs of the Cooperative Extension Service serve all people regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, disability or national origin.

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crop. They should check the herbicide levels to make sure they can replant the field with soybeans. Farmers should plant soybeans in narrow rows–no more than 15 inches apart– to bump up the population and get 160,000 plants per acre. If the Ohio River stays below flood stage and crests at 29 feet, farmers along that river could begin to get back to work relatively soon. Powell said if the weather stays clear this week, he expects double crop farmers in Union County to begin harvesting wheat as early as the end of the week and begin planting soybeans shortly thereafter. The double crop soybean harvest still is relatively on schedule as double crop farmers normally begin planting soybeans around June 15. “This means the first crop for some farmers will be planted as late as or later than double crop beans,” he said.

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Commodities Kentuckiana Livestock Market - Owensboro, KY Market Report per CWT for Monday, June 23, 2008 Receipts: 377 head Compared to last week: Slaughter cows 2.00-3.00 higher. Slaughter bulls 1.00 higher. Feeder steers and heifers under 400 pounds 4.00 lower, over 400 steady to 2.00 higher Slaughter cows: % Lean Weight Price High Dressing Low Dressing Breaker 75-80 1000-1630 56.50-63.00 65.50-68.00 No Report Boner 80-85 845-1295 50.00-57.50 No Report No Report Lean 85-90 735-1000 42.00-49.00 No Report No Report Slaughter Bulls: Y.G. Weights Carcass Boning % Price 1 1465-1970 77-78 70.00-75.50 2 1225-2230 75-77 65.00-69.50 Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1-2 Feeder Bulls Medium and Large 1-2 Avg Wt Price Avg Price Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Avg Price Head Wt Range 300-400 380 106.50 106.50 3 200-300 250 105.00-119.00 114.80 3 461 93.00-105.00 101.97 13 300-400 359 108.00-115.00 110.50 18 400-500 520 86.00-100.50 99.14 9 400-500 473 103.00-114.00 104.05 20 500-600 646 86.25-95.00 90.65 3 500-600 550 95.00-105.00 101.88 22 600-700 800-900 853 74.00-85.00 76.66 15 600-700 631 97.00-105.00 102.83 4 51 700-800 752 100.00-107.80 106.74 Feeder Bulls Medium and Large 2 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Avg Price Feeder Steers Medium and Large 2 400-500 425 96.00 96.00 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Avg Price 1 500-600 530 92.00 92.00 1 400-500 450 99.00 99.00 1 Feeder Bulls Small and Medium 1 1 500-600 510 86.50 86.50 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Avg Price Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1-2 400-500 473 85.00-100.50 90.24 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Avg Price 3 600-700 652 65.00-81.00 72.85 2 200-300 232 98.00-99.00 98.49 2 8 300-400 351 95.00-97.00 95.88 Stock Cows Medium and Large 1-2: 37 400-500 458 88.00-98.00 92.66 6-7 year old cows, 6-7 months bred: 30 500-600 529 85.00-94.50 88.17 710.00-765.00 per head 8 600-700 669 82.00-87.50 85.73 Aged Cows: No Test 1 700-800 770 79.00 79.00 Stock Cows and Calves: Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 2 Cows with calves at side: No Test Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Avg Price Baby Calves: 3 300-400 322 82.00-85.00 82.95 Beef baby: 210.00 per head 2 400-500 452 71.00-80.00 75.28 Weaned: No Test 1 600-700 645 75.00 75.00 Owensboro Grains: Owensboro Market Report per Feeder Heifers Small and Medium 1 bushel for Wednesday, June 25, 2008 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Avg Price Soybeans: 14.85 Corn: 6.73 1 400-500 490 74.50 74.50

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Local graduate breaks stereotypes, reaches for the stars “Mr. Senior” and Homecoming King, J.J. Mote looks toward a future in writing By Jorena D. Faulkner jorena@thenewsstandard.com

In the midst of the recently graduated Meade County High School class of 2008, sat a young man who was voted “Most Likely to Succeed” by his classmates, was selected “Mr. Senior” of his graduating class, took the court as the MCHS basketball Homecoming Prince, and walked the field as the football Homecoming King. He was also appointed co-president of the MCHS band and selected as the tuba section leader, was captain of the varsity academic team, and holds the rank of Life Scout with the Boy Scouts of America — all while holding down a job at the BP in Flaherty, Ky. “It’s been a big year for me,” J. J. Mote said humbly. As winner of the recent Meade County Public Library’s poetry contest for

his thought provoking entry “The Stranger,” the poet and aspiring thespian seems to be well on his way to success. “I was surprised because I knew there were going to be a lot of entries,” Mote said of his first place win in the poetry contest. “I didn’t have any fear of losing. There are going to be people who understand what you’re trying to do, and there will be people who don’t. It was a little bit nerve-wracking because I’d never read (The Stranger) out loud before — I don’t read a lot of poetry out loud.” As a first-grader, Mote was recognized for his writing in The CourierJournal, but it wasn’t until he began writing poetry in the fourth and fifth grade that teachers from Flaherty Elementary School began to take notice of his budding gift for prose. He said that is when his passion for the craft took flight and he began writing regularly. Although Mote rates his most admired poets as T. S. Eliot, Robert Frost, Emily Dickinson and William Butler Yeats, no genre, topic or subject matter escapes his creative attention. “I don’t really write

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Recent Meade County High School graduate and aspiring thespian J. J. mote says, “When you write, do something new or do something old in a new way.” about any one thing,” he said. “I like to write poetry, sonnets, limericks — lyrics. I write about whatever inspires me … whatever I happen to be feeling at the time. When I’m writing poetry, I feel as if I’m solving problems or that I’m reflecting on different things

I’ve experienced. (Writing poetry) has given me the opportunity to think and contemplate other things such as social issues. “I’ve flirted with the idea of being a poet since the fifth grade,” Mote said. “But I’ve changed my mind so many times

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old — who enjoys a great slice of pizza while listening to classic tunes by the Beatles or Paul McCarthy, or watching his favorite actor, Javier Barden, play a ruthless villain in his most revered movie, “No Country for Old Men” — plans to attend Western Kentucky University to pursue a degree in theater and political science. “I’d like to be an actor, but if that falls through, I can go into politics,” Mote said. “I don’t think I’ll fall through with politics … because I’ll have acting. Regardless, I’m still going to be writing poetry. You don’t need a degree to do that and it’s worth pursuing.” At the end of the day, Mote says it’s all about following your heart and staying humble and true to yourself. His advice to other teens that feel a creative urge to write is to do just that: Write. “Just write,” he said. “Even if it’s not the greatest poetry in the world, you’ll get better. Just keep learning — especially from your English teacher. And most of all, when you write, do something new or do something old in a new way.”

— from archeologist and actor … to writer. A lot of the time when you hear people talking about ‘poets,’ you think of those artsy types out there with cups of ginseng tea and berets sitting in the café all day. I’m breaking that stereotype.” By his high school years, Mote had been bitten by the “acting bug” and was performing with the 20072008 MCHS drama club in the new auditorium. His latest stint in “Arsenic and Old Lace” brought him acclaim in the role of murderer Jonathan Brewster under the direction of drama coach Kelly Capps. “I just like to be someone else,” Mote said about acting. “To have a different experience … to portray different people in different situations. It’s always a different feeling when you do it.” Mote said his parents, James and Rebecca Mote, along with younger brother Robert, have always supported him in achieving his dreams, to include his poetry. “My mom and my dad have always been supportive of me in all of the things I do,” he said. In the fall, the 18-year-

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Diane Leslie Chappell, 54, of Battletown, to Andy Ray Newsome, 52, of Leitchfield. Crystal Lynn Vessels, 23, to Thomas Alfred Tate, 43, both of Irvington. Amanda Marie Brewer, 38, of Louisville, to Darren Lynn Carmen, 39, of Brandenburg. Dacia Marie Ballinger, 24, of Crestwood, to James Kelley McCoy, 24, of Brandenburg. Jenna Kay Sherrard, 22, of Brandenburg, to Justin Ardey Ruholl, 23, of Teutoplois, Ill. Linda Marie Elsey, 28, to Jason Wayne Cooper, 26, both of Vine Grove. Megan Elizabeth Hubbard, 24, of Guston, to Brent Thomas Gerkins, 28, of Ekron. Melissa Hope Bramble, 34, to Richard Paul Cline Jr., both of Brandenburg. Tesa Lynn Hall, 41, to Jason Owen Arnold, 30, both of Payneville.

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Quitclaim Deeds Jennifer A. Smith to Jeremy B. Smith, 3.516 acre tract on the easterly side of Thomas Vessels Road near the town of Andyville in Meade County. Henry C. Huffman to Phyllis Huffman, 5.9933 acre tract on the westerly side of Payne Road near the town of Garrett in Meade County.

Brandenburg Police Department 6-14-08 2:12 p.m. Zachary Woolfolk of Brandenburg was backing out of a driveway onto Green Street in a 2006 Dodge Stratus and did not see the 2005 Buick LeSabre traveling on Green Street by Billy Marcum of Brandenburg. Woolfolk collided into the left side of the Stratus. Minor and moderate damage; no injuries reported. Report BPD08071 filed by Officer Singleton. 6-16-08 9:32 a.m. Andrea Bolin of Brandenburg was stopped at the stop sign on Fairway Drive waiting to pull onto High Street. Noah Carter of Guston was driving a 2000 Ford F250 when he came over the hill and was slowing down but started sliding on the wet blacktop and collided into Bolin. Very minor damage; no injuries reported. Report BPD08072 filed by Officer Singleton.

Meade County Sheriff Department 6-16-08 7:35 a.m. Debra Masterson of Brandenburg was stopped at the intersection of KY 144 and KY 448 in a 2002 Mercury Villager, waiting on a vehicle to pass so she could pull out when she was struck in the rear by a 2004 Dodge Intrepid, driven by Cynthia Deal of Brandenburg. Deal stated she was behind Masterson, saw the vehicle coming and thought they had time to pull out from the intersection. Minor and moderate damage; no injuries reported. Report 08-0151 filed by Officer Robinson.

Retail Food Establishment Report 6-16-08 KFC and Long John Silvers 96 percent. Serving utensil improperly stored; build-up on shelving where clean items are stored; build-up on floors; ceiling tile in poor repair. 6-16-08 Taco Bell 96 percent. No conspicuous thermometer in prep cooler; walk-in freezer door in poor repair (gasket); build-up in bottom of prep cooler and on drink machine; build-up on floors of walk-in cooler and freezer floors and on floors around equipment.

Building Permits 6-12-08 Jerry Cox, 1859 Old State Road, Barn. 6-12-08 Dale Ross, 3160 Stith Valley Road, Barn. 6-12-08 John and Missy Weick, 614 Bald Knob Road, Addition. 6-13-08 Brenda Ford, 577 White Rose Road, Primrose Estates, Doublewide $82.50. 6-13-08 Virginia Speer, 125 Circle K, Deck. 6-16-08 Karin Hartless, 2412 Molly Brown Road, Pool. 6-16-08 Michael Anschutz, 690 Whelan Road, Deck. 6-16-08 Matt Miller, 655 Paradise Bottom, Single family home $149. 6-16-08 Michael and Annette Baskette, 4550 Fort Avenue, Doublewide $82.50. 6-17-08 Caleb Bennett, Lot 12 Shacklette Farm, Single family home $147.70. 6-17-08 Allen Hicks, 5120 Stith Valley road, Barn. 6-17-08 Joseph Miller, 185 Lancaster Road, Parkview

Estates, Barn. 6-18-08 Jim and Cynthia Nett, 75 Sunny Meadows Drive, Sunny Meadows, Pool. 6-18-08 Tabitha Smith, 100 Zinfandel Drive, Rosewood Estates, Storage kit. 6-18-08 Darren Jones, 1900 Fairgrounds Road, Windsor Place. 6-18-08 Meade Comm Properties, 11 Park Avenue, Singlewide $55. 6-18-08 Karen Bellonis, 365 Warren Lane, Singlewide $55.

Septic Permits 6-13-08 Ekron Elementary/Steve Cundiff, 2500 Haysville Road, permit # 2-0992-08. 6-13-08 Brenda Ford/Carol Parrott, 577 White Rose Court, permit # 2-0993-08. 6-16-08 John McNally/ Gene Thompson, Cassie’s Way, Lot 11 Woodland Meadows, permit # 2-0994-08. 6-19-08 Yi Ping Zhang/ Tommy Popham, Cedar Flat Road, Lot 4, permit # 2-0995-08.

District Court 06-18-08 Raphael Sylvester Pike, 54, careless driving-pled guilty fine $50; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs 1st offense-pled guilty fine $200 plus costs, 30 days probated 2 years after serving 4 days (1 day credit), alcohol school-KAPS, 90 days license suspension. Edward M. Hild, 21, speeding 26 mph over/ greater; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs 1st offense; failure to produce insurance card-pled not guilty, pretrial conference 07-02-08. Angela F. Price, 18, careless driving; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs being <21 with 0.02 or more-pled not guilty, pretrial conference 06-25-08. Stacie Lea Wilkerson, 33, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs 1st offense-pled not guilty, pretrial conference 07-16-08. Donnie R. Mills, 32, flagrant non support-failure to appear. Ernest James Swim, Jr., 58, theft by deception including cold checks over $300-amended to theft by deception including cold checks under $300-pled guilty 10 days probated 2 years after serving 15 hours (credited), no cold checks. James Todd Harrington, 38, alcohol intoxication in a public place 1st & 2nd; disorderly conduct 2nd degree; resisting arrest; wanton endangerment 1st degree police officer; menacing; terroristic threatening 3rd degree-pled not guilty, pretrial conference 06-25-08. Ashley M. Thomas, 21, theft by deception include cold checks over $300-amended to theft by deception including cold checks under $300-pled guilty 10 days probated 2 years after serving 6 days (credit), no public offenses, write no checks; 2 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300-pled guilty, 10 days each consecutively, probated 2 years, no public offenses, write no checks. Brian Keith Claycomb, 37, careless driving; possession of marijuana; possess controlled substance 1st degree 1st offense-pled not guilty, preliminary hearing 06-25-08. Stacie Jo Smiley, 36, non support-pled not guilty, pretrial conference 06-25-08. Sara Mae Hebert, 23, possession of marijuana; use/ possess drug paraphernalia 1st offense-pled not guilty, pretrial conference 06-27-08. Debra Jean Caudill, 35, theft by deception including cold checks under $300-pled guilty, 10 days probated 2 years after serving 1 hour, no public offenses, write no checks. Teresa T. Boles, 43, theft by unlawful taking/shoplifting under $300-pled not

guilty, pretrial conference 07-02-08. Erin M. Peel, 23, theft by deception including cold checks under $300-continued 07-02-08. Brian Kelly Horsley, 35, 4 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300-failure to appear. Stacy Curl, 21, dogs to be vaccinated against rabiespled guilty, fine $25 plus costs; dogs to be licenseddismissed on proof. Margaret J. Powell, 57, theft by deception including cold checks under $300-failure to appear. Malissa Sue Baize, 38, 3 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300-failure to appear. Joseph Michael Hobbs, 30, 4 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300-pled not guilty, pretrial conference 07-02-08. Barry R. Lindsey, 55, 3 counts of assault 4th degree no visible injury; criminal mischief 3rd degree-pled not guilty, pretrial conference 08-27-08. James Ron Richardson, 63, harassment-no physical contact-pled not guilty, pretrial conference 07-02-08. Cindy Lee Whitely, 37, possession of marijuana; use/possess drug paraphernalia-pled not guilty, pretrial conference 06-25-08. Natasha K. Lowery, 18, theft by deception including cold checks under $300-pled not guilty, pretrial conference 06-25-08. Brian Conner, Jr., 29, speeding 19 mph over limit; operating on suspended/ revoked operator’s licensefailure to appear. Chad A. Klein, 28, disregarding stop sign; failure to produce insurance cardamended to failure to maintain insurance 1st offensepled not guilty, pretrial conference 06-25-08. Gilberto Munoz De Leon, 43, speeding 26 mph over/ greater-pled not guilty, pretrial conference 06-25-08. Angela M. Danner-Padilla, 26, speeding 25 mph over limit; failure of nonowner operator to maintain required insurance; no/ expired registration platespled not guilty, pretrial conference 07-02-08. Chad Robert Sipes, 27, speeding 13 mph over limitreferred to CATS program per county attorney. Mark Edward Crosslin, 38, speeding 22 mph over limit-pled guilty, fine $30 plus costs. Krystal M. Holloway, 22, speeding 15 mph over limit, failure of owner to maintain required insurance-amended to failure to maintain insurance; no/expired other state registration receipt or plate-pled not guilty, pretrial conference 07-02-08. Eric Wayne Ferguson, 38, failure to wear seatbeltspled not guilty, pretrial conference 06-25-08. Heather Diane King, 24, failure to wear seatbeltdefer probation 6 months; failure to produce insurance card-dismissed on proof. Tiffani L. Stacy, 30, failure to wear seatbelts-pled guilty, fine $25; failure to produce insurance cardamended to no insurance 1st offense-pled guilty, 90 days probated 2 years, no public offenses, no driving without valid license and insurance. Travis W. Heckman, 20, failure to wear seatbeltspled guilty, fine $25 plus costs; failure of non-owner operator to maintain required insurance 1st-pled guilty, 90 days probated 2 years, no public offenses, no driving without valid license and insurance. Terry A. Bryant, Jr., 21, speeding 14 mph over limitfailure to appear. James L. King, 27, failure to wear seatbelts; operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license; failure to surrender revoked operators license-pled not guilty, pretrial conference 08-20-08. Melissa Gail Macey, 36, driving on DUI suspended license 1st offense-pled not guilty, pretrial conference 06-25-08. Martin G. Perez, 30, failure

to wear seatbelts; improper registration plate; improper equipment; failure to produce insurance card-failure to appear. Emilia Mae Diaz, 25, improper equipment-continued 06-25-08; no expired registration plates-dismissed on proof shown. Steven R. Gaydos, 20, speeding 15 mph over limit; license to be in possessionfailure to appear. Clint Decker, 29, no/expired registration plates; failure to produce insurance card-failure to appear. Charlene M. McCarthy, 35, speeding 19 mph over limit-pled guilty, fine $30 plus costs. James Glenn Fuqua, 27, failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security-pled not guilty, pretrial conference 07-02-08. Charles Donnell Smith, 33, speeding 20 mph over limit; failure to produce insurance card-continued 07-02-08. Donald Ray Heckler, 35, speeding 21 mph over limit; failure to wear seatbelts; operating on suspended/ revoked operator’s license; failure to notify address change to department of transportation-pled not guilty, pretrial conference 07-02-08. Douglas Edward Allen, Jr., 27, operating on suspended/revoked operators license-amended to no operator’s license in possession-pled guilty, fine $50 plus costs. Dawn M. Woelfel, 45, 2 counts of theft by deception including cold checks-pled not guilty, pretrial conference 07-02-08. Dawn M. Woelfel, 45, theft by deception including cold checks-pled not guilty, pretrial conference 07-02-08. Michelle Clark, 40, un-

lawful transaction with minor 3rd degree-dismissed on commonwealth motion. Camille Renee Pike, 41, assault 4th degree domestic violence minor injury-dismissed on commonwealth motion. Casey R. Bishop, 19, truancy student 18 but not yet 21-dismissed on commonwealth motion-graduated. Robert E. Witt, 61, theft by unlawful taking/shoplifting under $300-leave on jury trial 06-27-08. Scott Anthony Nash, 33, theft by unlawful taking/ shoplifting under $300-continued 06-25-08. Ruben Garcia, 31, 2 counts of theft deception including cold checks under $300-continued 07-02-08. Brenda Jordan, 46, speeding 26 mph over limit-dismissed on commonwealth motion. Amber N. Roberts, 18, speeding 20 mph over limitamended to 15 mph overpled guilty, fine $30; operating on suspended/revoked operators license-amended to no operators license in possession-fine $50 plus costs. Joseph Eugene Huber, 32, speeding 15 mph over limit; operating on suspended/ revoked operators licensecontinued 08-20-08. David Wayne Brown, 26, disregarding stop sign; operating on suspended/ revoked operator’s licensecontinued-08-06-08. Jerry Michael Curtsinger, 26, disregarding stop signpled guilty, fine $25; operating on suspended/revoked operators license-pled guilty, 60 days probated 2 years after serving 1 day (credit), no public offenses, no driving without valid license and insurance; fine $100.

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ee, to Jerome L. Huffines and Tracy Huffines and Cheatham Living Trust, property in Meade County, deed tax $20. Sheila Ree Harper to Jack Harper and Jennifer Harper, tract two of the Sheila Harper Property in Meade County.

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Knox unit hits the highway

Friday, June 27, 2008

WMMG presented with Certificate of Appreciation

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FORT KNOX, Ky. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Fort Knoxâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 19th Engineer Battalion was slated to embark on a 16-mile foot march with about 400 soldiers from Fort Knox to Elizabethtownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Freeman Lake Park that began early this morning. The battalion is marching to the park to foster â&#x20AC;&#x153;Espirit de Corpsâ&#x20AC;? (high morale and teamwork), and the unitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family members will meet them at the park for a Family Readiness Group party. The unitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s march was scheduled to begin around 5 a.m. The unit will cross Highway 313 (Joe Prather

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The 19th Engineer Battalion was scheduled to begin a 16mile foot march to Elizabethtown, Ky. early this morning. Highway) and Ring Road en route to their destination. They will also march along Bewley Hollow and Pear Orchard Roads.

Army officials have coordinated with local police departments to ensure the safety of our soldiers and the public during the march.

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WMMG personalities Dave Clark and Steve Robbins hold a Certificate of Appreciation that was given to the local radio station by FEMA for its service in providing information in response to the severe weather that struck the county Feb. 5 and 6.

71st annual RECC meeting deemed a success for all Submitted by Meade County RECC

The 71st Annual Membership Meeting of the Meade County RECC was held at the Breckinridge County High School in Harned, Ky. on June 23, 2008. The estimated attendance was 925, including the 555 members who officially registered before the meeting began. During the business meeting of the cooperative, one member was elected to the Board of Directors. Elected to a term of three years was: District No. 3, Darla Sipes of Ekron, Ky,; District No. 4, Dr. James G. Sills of Hardinsburg, Ky., and District No. 6, Ann Marie Williams of Reynolds Station, Ky. Burns E. Mercer, President and C.E.O. of the cooperative, focused his report on four major topics for the evening. He opened his remarks by reporting that, â&#x20AC;&#x153;your co-op was financially sound and meeting all requirements demanded by our lenders.â&#x20AC;? Next, Mercer reported that 2007 was a very good year in terms of reliability. He reported the number of outages in 2007 was â&#x20AC;&#x153;our second lowest in the past five years and the total outage hours were the lowest in the past five years. The average time out for the year was 1.6 hours per member.â&#x20AC;? This number translated to the memberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s electricity being available 99.82 percent of the time. Mercer reported that the cooperative received good news from the ongoing member satisfaction surveys in 2007. Telephone surveys are conducted year round to ask members to report on the kind of job they think the cooperative is doing. Based on these surveys, the cooperative received an American Consumer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) score of 88 in 2007. The score means that

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John Ronald Lashley, 29, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs 2nd offense; operating on suspended/ revoked operatorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license; no/expired registration plates-continued 06-25-08. Tyler A. Fochtman, 20, improper use of blue lights-pled guilty, fine $50 plus costs; license to be in possession-pled guilty, fine $50. Raymond D. Parsley, 35, failure to wear seatbelt-pled guilty, fine $25; operating on suspended/revoked operators license-amended to no operatorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license in possession-pled guilty, fine $50 plus costs. Rocco J. Addessa, Jr., 19, failure to wear seatbelt-pled guilty, fine $25; operating on suspended/revoked operators license-amended to no operators license in possession-pled guilty, fine $50 plus costs; failure to notify address change to department of transportation-dismissed on proof. Joe Mark Gatrost, 27, operating on suspended/

of the 172 electric cooperatives nationwide that participated, Meade County RECC ranked in the top ten. According to Mercer, â&#x20AC;&#x153;A comparison of our score to privately owned electric utilities show our score of 88 to be higher than any investor owned electric utility in the country. That means our score was higher than wellknown electric utilities such as Duke Energy, Southern Co. and Reliant Energy.â&#x20AC;? With a score of 88, Meade County RECC is just two points from the highest score in the index â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Heinz, which had a score of 90. Meade County RECC outperformed some of the best â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Hersheyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s at 87 and Toyota, FedEx and Coca-Cola at 84. Mercer spent the most time of his report discussing a topic of extreme importance to the members and the nation as a whole, and that is our energy future. He stated that pressure is mounting in Congress to do something about climate change. At the same time, demand for electricity is increasing. Mercer said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;These forces â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the desire by government to reduce greenhouse gas emissions quickly and the growing demand for power by consumers â&#x20AC;&#x201D; are about to collide.â&#x20AC;? Mercer went on to report the federal government must exercise true leadership to develop a sound, responsible plan to ensure the reliability of our electric system and to keep electricity affordable for all Americans and keep our economy competitive. He said the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA), has pledged to work with elected officials as climate change legislation is being developed to find ways to minimize the cost to consumers as the objectives of government to reduce greenhouse gases are met. Mr. Mercer and NRECA believe our nation will need revoked operators licensecontinued 08-27-08. Michael Allen Osswald, 37, no/expired registration plates-pled guilty, fine $25; failure of owner to maintain required insurance 2nd or >-dismissed on proof; operating on suspended/ revoked operators licenseamended to no license in possession-pled guilty, fine $50 plus costs. Michael D. McAnallen, 18, truancy student 18 but not yet 21-failure to appear. Michael D. McAnallen, 18, alcohol intoxication in a public place 1st & 2nd-failure to appear. Theodore Calvin Houchins, 38, 3 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300continued 07-02-08. Theodore Calvin Houchins, 38, theft by deception including cold checks under $300-continued 07-02-08. Brian Kelly Horsely, 35, 11 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300-failure to appear. Brian Kelly Horsely, 35, 3 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300-failure to appear. Travis C. Beach, 28, disorderly conduct 1st degree; assault 4th degree no visible

everything from improved energy efficiency, increased use of renewable energy, more nuclear power and advanced coal technologies. In the end, proposals that help to keep the lights on, the economy strong and electric power affordable will be supported as our government deals with the climate change challenge. Mercer was also proud to report that 98% of electric utility customers nationwide pay more for electricity than do members of Meade County RECC. To conclude his remarks for the evening, Mercer talked about the Helping Hand Fund recently approved by the Kentucky Public Service Commission and allows members to opt in to have their electric bill rounded up to the nearest dollar. The money will be used to help those who canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t afford to pay all or a portion of their electric bill. The money could also possibly be used for home weatherization projects. The money collected through this fund is administered by the state Community Action offices and no money is taken for administration, so 100 percent of membersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; donations will go to helping neighbors. The Annual Meeting entertainment was the next item on the agenda. The Annual Meeting entertainment this year featured Mike Snider and the Mike Snider String Band. Mike Snider, who was born and lives in Gleason, Tenn., made his way on the country music scene in the 1980â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s with his incomparable wit and stellar banjo playing. Snider first worked his way into peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hearts through hundreds of spots on TNNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nashville Now, and his seven-year stay in the cornfield on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hee Haw,â&#x20AC;? a syndicated television show. In addition to his television work, Snider and his band entertained injury-continued 07-02-08. Tammy Angela Corcoran, 39, probation violation-failure to appear. Linda Marie Walker, 57, probation violation-failure to appear. Sarah Beth Gill, 24, shock probation in misdemeanor convictions-continued 0625-08. William Calvin Willis, 34, failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security 1st; no/expired registration plates; no/expired Kentucky registration receipt; operating on suspended/ revoked operatorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license$500 cash bond forfeited to state of Kentucky. Sherry Lea Henry, 27, 2 counts of fraudulent use of credit cards over $100 within 6 months-amended to fraud use of credit cards under $100-pled guilty, 12 months probated 2 years after serving 14 days (14 days credit) consecutively, no public offenses, no alcohol, drugs/drug paraphernalia. Sherry Lea Henry, 27, 2 counts of criminal possession forged instrument 2nd degree-amended to theft by deception under $300-pled guilty, 12 months probated 2 years after serving 14 days (credit) consecutively, no public offenses, no alcohol,

crowds for seven years at Nashvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Opryland USA. Sniderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s popularity ultimately garnered him a membership among country musicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s elite â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 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, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The best string band in the nation.â&#x20AC;? In addition to Sniderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s genuinely funny demeanor, the crowd raved about this groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s music. The string band has a distinctly great sound that comes from playing traditional tunes from across the nation with fresh, engaging arrangements. Sniderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s show was exciting, funny, moving, easy-going, but above all, honest â&#x20AC;&#x201D; from his heart. For the childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entertainment, caricaturist Denny Whalen gave a very entertaining performance to young and old alike during registration. Whalen drew nearly 80 caricatures during the evening and was quite a hit to all who watched him sketch the caricatures. In addition, buckets and compact fluorescent light bulbs were given to members who attended the meeting. Drawings were held for a big wheel, a boyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bicycle, and girlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bicycle and a boom box for the teenagers. Also given away were many door prizes, which included an electric grill, a one hundred-dollar bill and Meade County RECC Energy Conservation boxes. ill-drugs/drug paraphernalia. Sherry Lea Henry, 27, speeding 18 mph over limit-amended to 15 mph overpled guilty, fine $30. Joshua P. Headden, 23, theft by unlawful taking/disp-parts from vehicle>$300; theft by unlawful taking/disp-all others over $300; possession of burglary tools-pled not guilty, preliminary hearing 06-25-08. Amanda Sue Lacour, 25, 10 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300-pled guilty, 6 months probated 2 years after serving 10 day each consecutively (2 days credit), no public offenses, write no checks, pay restitution thru KAPS. Eric Todd Smith, 32, alcohol intoxication in a public place 1st & 2nd-pled guilty, fine $25 plus costs; possess open alcohol beverage container in a motor vehicle-pled guilty, fine $25; criminal trespassing 3rd degree-pled guilty, fine $100. Amanda Lynn Betley, 27, theft by deception including cold checks under $300-pled guilty, 10 days probated 2 years after serving 1 hour (credit), no public offenses, write no checks.

Local gospel group Heaven Sent played for more than an hour during the registration period. The group did an outstanding job of performing onstage in the auditorium during registration as they performed many old Gospel favorites. Breckinridge Health and the Lincoln Trail Health Department had wonderful displays regarding health issues. Hospice of Central Kentucky had a display describing the services they offer. Health South Rehab Hospital, University of Kentucky Energy Conservation, Greater Breckinridge County Chamber of Com-

merce, Meade County Area Chamber of Commerce, Meade and Breckinridge Extension Services, Breckinridge Home Health, Hardin Memorial Hospital and Passport Health Plan also had exhibits and information for everyone. Fair and Faira Bear, mascots of the Kentucky State Fair visited the annual meeting during registration and delighted the children. Many thanks go to all these participating businesses for their support of the Meade County RECC Annual Meeting. Meade County RECC provides electricity to over 27,000 members in six Kentucky counties.

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Engagement

Price and Padgett

Sherry and Dwight Price would like to announce the engagement of their daughter Hannah Elizabeth Price, 18, of Ekron, Ky. to Derrick Wilson Padgett, 26, of Guston, Ky. Derrick is the son of David Padgett and Jackie Keisker both of Brandenburg. Hannah is a 2008 Graduate of Meade County High School and Derrick is a 2000 Graduate of Meade County High School. The wedding will be held the afternoon of May 16, 2009, at Doe Run Inn. Reception will follow at the Farm Bureau Building.

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Students from Meade County Named to UK Dean’s List

LEXINGTON, Ky. – The University of Kentucky is proud to recognize the outstanding academic performance of its students, including six students from Meade County who were named to the UK Dean’s List for the spring 2008 semester. To make a Dean’s List in one of the UK colleges, a student must earn a grade point average of 3.6 or higher and must have earned 12 credits or more in that semester, excluding credits earned in passfail classes. Some UK colleges require a 3.5 GPA to make the Dean’s List. A total of 4,065 students achieved Dean’s List recognition. “UK is happy to tout the academic success of its students, such as those who have been named to the spring 2008 Dean’s List,” UK President Lee T. Todd Jr. said. “The success of our students reflects well on them, their parents, the high schools from which they graduated, and our faculty at the university.” The students from Meade County on the UK Dean’s List are: Emily Ryan Cole, a senior from Brandenburg, studying social work in the College of Social Work; Amanda Nicole Denton, a senior from Brandenburg, studying topical studies in the College of Arts and Sciences; Jonathan Alexander Hobbs, a freshman from Ekron, Ky. studying kinesiology and health promotion in the College of Education; Brent William Hottell, a senior from Guston, Ky. studying social studies education in the College of Education; Ashley JoEllen Ross, a senior from Ekron, Ky. studying education, communication and leadership in the College of Agriculture; and David Ross Stout, a senior from Ekron, studying architecture in the College of Design.

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Friday, June 27

Summer Family Programs, Louisville Zoo at 10:30 a.m. at David T. Wilson. For more information call the Meade County Pubic Library, 422-2094. Misty Meadow Farms farmers market will be set up each Friday from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Snappy Tomato parking lot. Vine Grove Farmers Market is now open 7:30 a.m. until ?. The farmers market is located by the railroad tracks in downtown Vine Grove, Ky. The Louisville Zoo will be putting on a show with LIVE animals at the David T. Wilson School at 10:30 a.m. Free to everyone, no registration required and you do not have to be enrolled in Summer Reading to participate.

Saturday, June 28

Battletown Blowout at the Battletown Community Park beginning at noon eastern time. Fun for the whole family. HeartSaver CPR/First Aid, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the EMS Training Center, 245 Atwood Street, Corydon, Ind. For more information call 812-738-8708. Free movies, popcorn and games every Saturday night from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Payneville Baptist Church, everyone welcome. For more information call 496-4446 or 496-4635. Brown Bag Day at The Meade County Clothes Closet, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Bring a brown bag and fill it up for $1. Monday, June 30 Free Bluegrass and old-time music jam every Monday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. This will be held at the Optimist Park in Vine Grove, Ky. Come play or listen. Open to public, no amplifiers or alcohol allowed. For more information call 270-877-2422.

Tuesday, July 1

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This past week, St. John’s Catholic Church in Brandenburg held its annual Bible Vacation School. The weeklong event was fun and enjoyable. Organizer Monica Lucas said 74 children participated along with 27 teen and adult volunteers to make this year’s BVS a success. This year’s theme was “Good Sportsmanship,” with an inspirational guest speaker appearing every day throughout the week. The children, ages three years old through sixth grade, participated in crafts, music and a variety of sport activities.

Bible Vacation School music teacher Karen Lambert holds a small tike while both she and preschool teacher Krista Pierce help the children learn a new song. The song will be performed during the closing ceremony for their parents. LEFT: Kimber Hampton, a Meade County teacher and track coach, was one of the guest speakers. She inspired them to develop good sportsmanship and to always remember to have fun.

This photo is from 1905, taken at the Ekron General Store in Ekron, Ky. Ekron is a small town south of Brandenburg. Once a flourishing railroad community in the early years, now a small neighborhood town with trains blowing their whistles on the same set of tracks as they go by. Photo courtesy of Bob Chism.

rian Church. For more information call 270-828-3406. Hope and Healing Grief Support Group free monthly support group for anyone who has experienced the death of a friend or family member. Group will meet from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Capitol Room 2 at the new Harrison County Hospital, 1141 Hospital Drive, Corydon, Ind. For more information call 812-738-7893. Riverport Authority meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Meade County Courthouse. Ekron City Council meeting at 7 p.m. at Ekron City Hall.

Get into a Spirit of Fun! Could you use a little fun this 4th of July weekend? How about a lot of fun? Then take the family on a short drive to Elizabeth, Indiana in Harrison County for Spirit Days.

Wednesday, July 2

Healthcare Provider CPR Renewal 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the EMS Training Center, 245 Atwood Street, Corydon, Ind. Call EMS at 812-738-7871.

Monday, July 7

Vacation Bible School, Rock Haven Baptist Church, Hwy 1638, 4444 Old Mill Road. July 7- 11, 6:15 p.m. to 9 p.m. Preregister by calling 828-2555. Come to Outriggers Island.

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Enjoy two great days filled with fun for the whole family! Check out the complete schedule and get directions online at thisisIndiana.org. Remember…this is Indiana.

Tuesday, July 8

The Dulcimer Folk Music and Old Time Music Jamming Fest will meet at 7 p.m. at the Vine Grove Community Center. The event is free and open to the public. Everyone is invited to bring your guitar or dulcimer and join in the fun or just bring your smile and enjoy the music. Meade County Fiscal Court meeting at 7 p.m. at the Meade County Courthouse. Meade County School Board meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Board of Education building.

Friday, July 11

Summer Family Programs, House of Reptiles at 10:30 a.m. at David T. Wilson. For more information call the Meade County Pubic Library, 422-2094. The House of Reptiles will be doing a show featuring fabulous LIVE reptiles, at the David T. Wilson School at 10:30 a.m. Free to everyone, no registration required and you do not have to be enrolled in Summer Reading to participate.

Saturday, July 12

Civil War Days down by the river through July 13. For more information call the Meade County Public Library, 422-2094.

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Fire chief, marshal stress fireworks safety By Laura Saylor editor@thenewsstandard.com

While most Americans will be preparing for backyard barbecues next holiday weekend, fire districts across the country will be preparing to act on emergency calls dealing with fireworks. Fireworks of all shapes and sizes are a staple of July Fourth celebrations, though county officials are urging residents to leave the pyrotechnics to the professionals, and to attend a fireworks show instead of creating their own. “Injuries happen every year,” said Meade County Fire Chief Larry Naser. “Any firework has the potential to cause danger.” Firework laws vary state by state, though Naser said a good rule of thumb for Meade Countians to abide by is “if it shoots or leaves the ground, it’s not legal.” The Governor’s Office

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for accommodating the military reservation,” said commission member Sonja Redmon. “That’s the bottom line. That’s what I need to know.” Redmon directed her question to Peter Hill, a spokesperson for Fort Knox — and a Meade County resident — who has been the liaison between Meade County and the post through the duration of the development of the comprehensive plan. “From the Fort Knox perspective, I think that would be a significant provision and would be an accommodation of the training mission (at Fort Knox),” Hill said about the wording for land purchasers to be notified of Fort Knox’s proximity. “Put people on notice of what they’re buying. If they buy and then they don’t like it a year or 10 years later, they bought with notice. There’s no playing ‘hide the ball.’” Hill also recommended that the language be broadened for the notice to be given for all property transfers, not just developments of new homes or buildings. The notice would warn potential buyers that training at Fort Knox may result

stated, “It is illegal in Kentucky to sell or use fireworks that are shot into the air or those labeled ‘explosive,’ ‘emits flaming pellets,’ ‘flaming balls,’ ‘firecrackers,’ ‘report’ or ‘rocket.’” Naser said parental supervision is key with legal fireworks, even sparklers. “They burn at about 1500 degrees,” he said. “If a kid touches one or steps on a hot one on the ground, they can have second degree burns immediately.” Indiana allows the purchase of some fireworks that are not legal in Kentucky, though state fire marshal Chris Crawford cautions potential buyers to think twice before stocking up on illegal explosives. “Don’t be surprised if there’s a road block by the bridge,” he said, referencing two large fireworks stands that are located roughly ten miles across

in vibrations, smoke, dust and noise during any time of day, any day of the year. A passage regarding the discouragement of high-density development within the one-mile “buffer zone” along the Fort Knox border had previously been removed from the plan after Fiscal Court reviewed it. “We’re doing what we feel is best for Meade County,” said commission member Allen Flaherty. “It’s up to Fiscal Court whether they accept this or reject this.” After discussing the matter further with Hill, Planning and Zoning Commission members voted to unanimously accept the amended resolution with the correction to broaden the wording from “new” residential developments to “any” residential developments. Planning and Zoning also unanimously approved the rezoning of property located at 560 Phillips Lane in the Carter Place Subdivision in Flaherty, Ky., from R-1 to B-1, and the re-zoning of the old Meade County water property located on Highway 144 and Highway 1600 in Flaherty, Ky., to B-2. The property had previously been unzoned. The amended comprehensive plan resolution is slated to be presented to Fiscal Court at its next regularly scheduled monthly meeting to be held July 8.

the Kentucky/Indiana state border. If residents hear neighbors lighting off loud explosives, Crawford encourages them to call the local police department. Naser said safety measures need to be taken even while using legal fireworks. Not lighting anything with sparks near dry grass, keeping water nearby and having a fire-safe receptacle to dispose of used fireworks are important. “The last thing we need is for somebody to light a field on fire,” he said. Naser said he and other firefighters monitor firework packages that are sold at local shopping centers. If an illegal firework is bundled up inside a package, Naser asks the retailer to take the display apart and remove the illegal items. “We want everyone to have fun, and we want everyone to be safe,” he said. “The best way to do both is

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An apartment blaze in Danville, Ky., that occurred June 22 was believed to have been caused by misuse of fireworks. Fire departments across the country are encouraging people to use utmost caution when handling fireworks. to go see a show that’s put on by professionals.” The Battletown Blowout festival begins at noon to-

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county’s solid waste and recycling department was prominent. Since the county contracted out its trash collection service to Waste Transport, Inc. in April, the recycle center — specifically coordinator Mark Gossett — have been under the microscope. Meade County Judge/ Executive Harry Craycroft contacted The News Standard and further explained his decision to break the magistrates’ tie and vote in favor of the budget, and in favor of setting $250,000 aside in the budget for the recycling center. “Mark (Gossett) and the whole department has

done an outstanding job,” Craycroft said. “The debt is getting paid off, customers are happy with the service ... Mark (Gossett) still has pretty much the same job duties he did before. He’s done a tremendous job of getting Meade County trash and recycling a good name again.” After a closed session held at the beginning of the June 19 meeting, magistrates unanimously voted to dissolve one of two fulltime secretarial positions at the solid waste office. After a debate focused around the recycle center, magistrates Tom Goddard, Herbie Chism and Tony Staples voted no, while magistrates Mark Hubbard, Steve Wardrip, Randall Hardesty and Craycroft voted in favor of the budget. Fiscal Court will meet again for its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on July 8.

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COVERAGE IDEAS With summer approaching, The News Standard would love to print stories and stats on local recreational and sporting programs. Please send story ideas, player of the week nominations and pictures to sports@thenewsstandard. com, or call 422-4542. ON DECK July 2 Greenwave Baseball John Hardin Bulldogs @ Bellarmine University 5 p.m. July 14-18 Meade County Cheerleading Camp @ Brandenburg Primary Gym 9 a.m.- 12 p.m.

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‘Pullin’ on the hearts of Meade County residents Tractor pull success brings in more than just money By Ben Achtabowski sports@thenewsstandard.com It is an understatement to say Matt Pike was loved in the Meade County community. In fact, probably the only way to explain how much Pike meant to the community was to look at the Meade County Fair-

grounds last Saturday evening. With over 3,000 supporters pouring into the fairgrounds for the Matt Pike Memorial Tractor Pull, the crowd remembered Pike and helped make his dream come true: to build a gym for the St. Mary’s church in Payneville. “Matt (Pike) has touched a lot of people’s lives,” said his mother, Debbie Pike. “This tractor pull was awesome. I honestly expected around 2,000 people to come. But when I saw over

3,000. I was just amazed.” Matt Pike passed away last October at the age of 26 from heart complications — only three of his four main valves of his heart were working. A little over two months after his death, family members began to organize a tractor pull in his name. Their goal was to make enough money to build the gym he had always talked about. “He and his friends always wanted a gym,” Deb-

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Saturday’s truck pull was opened with Matt Pikes favorite tractor pulling the sled.

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wo weekends ago, Ken Griffey, Jr. stood among some of Cincinnati’s movers and shakers, along with the media and adoring fans, for a toast on Father’s Day. The toast was not for Griffey’s career achievement of 600 home runs set earlier in the week, but rather a toast to charity. In civilian clothes, Griffey stood statuesque and quiet, just a regular guy, with a quiet voice, barely loud enough

to hear over the PA system in the Riverfront Club at the Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati, Ohio. It’s hard to believe such an ordinary guy has done so many extraordinary things. But this wasn’t about his baseball accomplishments — this was about charity and giving back to the communities that embrace one of the greatest

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TOP: Ken Griffey Jr. addresses the media during the tasting event on Father’s Day. ABOVE: Griffey is known to have one of the best swings in the big leagues.

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to be among the elite of Sprint Cup best car we had and we ran in the teams. top-10 and got involved in an ac“We’re working hard at it. It’s not cident. So, we’ve had a little bit of easy, I’ll tell you that,” NASCAR bad luck, but, definitely, I feel Gilliland said. “It’s a like our performance has imchallenge each and evproved 90 percent from what ery week, but definitely. I it was last year – our cars are feel like we’ve definitely much better. made an improvement “You talk to people and they on the mile-and-a-half say, ‘you’re just learning exstuff. Our short-track perience,’ but you really don’ stuff has been much betlearn anything driving a car Buddy ter than it was last year. that really shouldn’t be on the Shacklette race track. So, we’re having Richmond, we had our

to re-learn a lot of things this year, and running up in the front with Jeff Gordon, you’ve got to earn that respect and that goes a long ways. It’s just a steady process that we’re chipping away at.” Gilliland and Yates’ teammate Travis Kvapil are learning as they go, but they’ve also been respectable considering they’re not on the same playing plain as the Hendricks, Gibbs and Roushs of the

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bie Pike said. “There were people from Louisville, Indiana and even Tennessee. I was sitting in the stands watching over some of my grandkids and people would just come up and hand over a $100 check. It truly was an outpour of love.” The outpour of love drove Debbie Pike to tears at times throughout the night. The event brought out strong emotions as she remembered her son and how much of an impact he left on the small community. “It was hard sometimes during the night,” Debbie Pike said. “At times, I didn’t know if I would make it. But I think he was looking down on us and smiling.”

bie Pike said. “They wanted to play basketball and let the kids have a place to play too.” The idea of the pull sparked huge support from the community, and within three months the event was a smash hit. “When we first got it started we had a lot of sponsors,” said Jason Allen, brother-in-law and one of the organizers of the pull. “The community really helped us too. All the help we got was unbelievable. Without them it wouldn’t have happened.” The event progressed without a hitch. Over 50 A pull of a lifetime tractors and trucks participated until the wee hours Maybe Matt Pike was of Sunday morning. looking down on Satur“The Allens worked day after witnessing one their tails off to get this of the highlights of the going,” Debbie Pike said. night. “They really were aweSporting events always some and the volunteers have a way to overcome were awesome too. Some struggles at any odds. of them were there since Sometimes miracles hapnine in the pen — like morning the USA and they hockey team didn’t leave beating Rusuntil three sia in the the next 1980 Olymmorning pics or Kirk … it was a Gibson hitlong night, ting a walkeveryone off homerun was tired, in on two bad fact I think knees. everyone is The auSUBMITTED PHOTO still tired.” dience SatMatt Pike with his wife, The event Nancy Pike. urday may also douhave witbled as a nessed one Kentuckiana Tractor Pull- of those miracles of the er ’s Association (KTPA) sporting world when points event. According to 16-year-old Jeremy MatAllen, the KTPA is similar tingly lifted the first place to any motor sports sanc- trophy for the 6,000 light tioned association where super division. points are accumulated Mattingly was Matt and tallied at the end of Pikes’ cousin and works the season to crown an on the Pike farm that Matt overall champion. Pike used to operate. Fit“There were over 50 tingly, it was the first ever trucks and tractors,” Allen first-place finish of his said. “Some of the trucks young career. pulled earlier at other It was a perfect win durevents and then rushed to ing a perfect night. Brandenburg to be a part “It was pretty cool to of the special event.” win that,” Mattingly said, It also helps that the who has only been comMeade County Fair- peting for less than a year. grounds is a puller ’s fa- “It means a lot to win. I vorite location, according think it meant a lot to evto Allen. eryone.” “The pullers love to He basically grew up pull there,” he said about with Matt Pike. the Meade County arena. “That was something “A lot of fairgrounds just special,” Allen said. “That have a dirt pit. But Meade was one of the highlights County has a nice place of the night. Jeremy has with stands and the tun- grown up around Matt nel is pretty neat.” and they were good budAllen mentioned the dies.” tunnel, which every parMaybe Matt Pike was ticipant drives through looking down and smilto get onto the pulling ing, ready and willing to track. It is a unique char- give Mattingly that extra acteristic of the Meade push for the win. County Arena that many “I think he was looking of the pullers love to drive down on us (on Saturthrough. day),” Mattingly said. “It’s pretty neat to drive Pike: a good man through there and not know what to expect,” and a good farmer said Jamie Barger of MidMatt Pike took over his way, who drove the truck family farm when his fa“Beer Run” Saturday ther passed away only 13 night. “The crowds there days after his 18th birthare always awesome, es- day. On that day, he bepecially this Saturday. came a fifth-generation Some of the pullers call it Pike farmer in Meade ‘Little Louisville.’” County. Louisville is host to a “He was a hard workchampionship pull in Feb- er,” Debbie Pike said. “He ruary — one of the biggest took on one heck of a farm pulls of the year. To call and made it even better.” Meade County’s arena During Matt Pike’s “Little Louisville” is quite care, the farm grew from a mark of distinction for a 1,600 acres to 2,000 acres. small town. The farm is diverse with Along with drawing a cattle, hogs, tobacco, and vast amount of different soybeans. truck and tractors, fans “He was always around traveled many miles to be his father,” Debbie Pike a part of the event. said. “If you see his fa“I’m just tickled to ther, you’d see Matt (Pike) death about this,” Deb- right behind him. Matt

(Pike) knew he was going to be a farmer. That’s all he ever wanted to do.” With the duties of such a large farm, Matt Pike was still known to be the first to help anyone in need. “Matt was a good person,” Debbie Pike said. “He was a man that would do anything for anyone. That’s why it’s so nice to see everyone be so giving.” His friends spanned generations; he was very close to people in their 20s people as well as people in their 70s. “He just had a way with people,” Debbie Pike said. “He was one of those people who would make friends with anyone.” Again, that was evident with the 3,000-plus people who attended the memorial tractor pull. Allen felt the event surpassed well beyond their hopes. “We exceeded all expectations,” Allen said. “From the crowd, to the concessions, to tee shirt sales. Everything was perfect, just perfect.” With the success of last Saturday’s pull, plans for next year ’s pull may be set in motion soon. “We were talking afterwards and we might get this thing together again,” Allen said. “It is pretty exciting that we could get this gym for Matt (Pike).” With a little luck and some help, maybe one day Matt Pike will be smiling down on that gym.

ABOVE: A photo of all the campers and coaches that participated in the 2008 Meade County Football Camp. LEFT: Jarret Beasley accepts the Attitude award on Friday. Other awards given were Agility Award, Offensive MVP and Defensive MVP.

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Staff Report The News Standard Last Thursday, the Meade County Greenwave Football camp concluded with an award ceremony. Awards were given for each division SEC, ACC, Big Ten and NFL. The camp had its highest attendance ever. Here is the a list of all the winners and what grade they are in: Agility Award Byren Bennett 2, Steven Benock 3,Cody Janes 4, Michael Maholic 5, Will King 6, Zeb Wilson 7, John Clark 8, Brady Smith 9

Quarterback Challenge Caleb Greenwell 2, Dawson Gagel 3, Quinton Steward 4, Jacob Crase 5, John Miller 6, Harry Bloomer 7, Zach Bogard 8, Denver Mathews 9 Punt Pass and Kick Carson Crump 2, Jarod Combs 3, Chad Jupin 4, Jocob Crase 5, John Wilson 6, Zeb Wilson 7, Zach Bogard 8, Thomas Wilson 9 Field Goal Competition Nathan Hunter 2, Garrett Ammuns 3, Tyler Andrews 4, Jesse McPherson 5, Jacob Lyon 6, Zeb Wilson 7, Tilden Cross 8, Cheeney Schwartz 9 Leap Frog Zane Powers and

Brock Wilson Will King and Luke Babb Bryce Garris and Zeb Wilson Zach Justice and Matt Moore 110% award Blake Price, Cody Lee , Tilden Cross, Steven Compton Offensive MVP Tyler Andrews, Preston Smiley, Jacob Wilson, Thomas Wilson Defensive MVP Tyler Haynes Michael Maholic Bryce Garris Garret Kenecly Attitude Award Ethan Miller, Jarrett Beasley, Alec Mielke, Max Cundiff

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baseball players of our time. This was about Griffeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new wine â&#x20AC;&#x153;Junior Cabernet Sauvignon,â&#x20AC;? from which 100 percent of the proceeds will go towards the Ken Griffey Jr. Family Foundation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Doing this for kids on Fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day and helping out really means a lot to me,â&#x20AC;? Griffey said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is THE NEWS STANDARD/ a dream come true. I get BEN ACHTABOWSKI to help people who need Ken Griffey, Jr.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s charities help.â&#x20AC;? have helped many chilThe amazing thing about dren of Cincinnati, Seattle Griffey is his ability to lead and Florida with action rather than words. He, along with a isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t about their averages plethora of other athletes, or numbers. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about their aid people in need in their charities. You really get to own backyard without be- learn whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to ing preachy or putting athletes.â&#x20AC;? For Griffey, his charity themselves in the spotlight. Griffey is known for his is helping the cancer cenhelp with children of Cin- ter for the Cincinnati Chilcinnati, Seattle and Florida, drenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital find better all of which are places he treatments and a cure for calls home. With his long cancer. His work for the lasting devotion to the Boys Boys and Girls Club has and Girls Clubs of America helped maintain facilities and Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospitals to keep children active and of Cincinnati and Seattle, off the streets. Held on Fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day, Griffey has helped many this event was even more children in need. Now he has teamed up important to Griffey who with Charity Hop, an or- has three children. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to imagine ganization headquartered in Boston, which markets something happening to A-list athletes and their de- my kids,â&#x20AC;? Griffey said. sired charities. About a year â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so imporand a half ago, Charity Hop tant to help those kids who teamed up with Charity need it.â&#x20AC;? Working with Griffey, Wines, who aspired to comRudy learned how much bine baseball and wine. Charity Hop first started kids mean to him. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great guy,â&#x20AC;? Rudy with local Boston athletes such as Kurt Schilling, said about Griffey. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He reDavid Ortiz and Manny ally turns on the charm and it shines through when heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ramirez. After selling a quarter working with children. â&#x20AC;&#x153;(Major League Baseball of a million bottles, Charplayers) donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ity Wines expanded â&#x20AC;&#x153;The most interesting get many days off during the to 30 differand ent players part of working with season from the these athletes is at here they are events New York the end of the day, doing Yankees, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re just regular like this. Look at Ken (Griffey, New York guysâ&#x20AC;? Jr.). He spent Mets, and now players â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Brett Rudy, Co-Founder most of his Fasuch as Ken and Marketing Director of therâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day doCharity Hop Sports ing this for his Griffey, Jr., Consulting charity. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to help raise only one Faover $1 miltherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day a lion. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a unique situa- year. That speaks volumes tion,â&#x20AC;? said Brett Rudy, Co- on how much he care about Founder and Marketing his cause.â&#x20AC;? With athletes signing Director of Charity Hop Sports Consulting. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All the cosmic size contracts, fans proceeds of the wine goes are easily detracted away right to the athleteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s charity from how much some athletes aid the community. of choice.â&#x20AC;? Rudy works with some Griffey is a prime example of the greatest athletes in of giving back with his Ken the majors and sees many Griffey, Jr.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Family Founof them out of the media- dation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The worst thing is havenhanced starlight, as average men doing something ing athletes feel obligated to be a part of it,â&#x20AC;? Rudy they are passionate about. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The most interesting said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All of the athletes part of working with these we work with, including athletes is at the end of the Ken (Griffey, Jr.), do these day, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re just regular charities because theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re guys,â&#x20AC;? Rudy said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You important to them. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These athletes can eassee them in the media hitting home runs and do- ily just write a check for a ing amazing things on the million dollars and be done field, but off the field, it with it, but thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not go-

ing to bring out awareness. Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more important than money is awareness.â&#x20AC;? Rudy continued to give the example of Kurt Schilling, pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, who used his â&#x20AC;&#x153;Schilling Schardonnayâ&#x20AC;? to promote awareness about Lou Gehrigâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Disease (ALS), which causes muscles to become weak. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be hard pressed to have found someone in Boston who knew exactly what Lou Gehrigâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Disease is,â&#x20AC;? Rudy said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People have heard of it because of Gehrig, but with Schillingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s charity work the awareness is getting out there.â&#x20AC;? Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exactly what Ken Griffey, Jr. is doing â&#x20AC;&#x201D; spreading awareness of whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to him. The back label of Griffeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wine bottles describes the charity â&#x20AC;&#x201D; thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no information about his stats or career. The label simply informs the buyer about the proceeds going towards high charities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are Reds fans, collectors, and wine fans who are all going to study that bottle and know what this charity is about,â&#x20AC;? Rudy said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That means so much more than the money.â&#x20AC;? Participating in aid organizations such as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Charity Winesâ&#x20AC;? is not an easy ordeal. The Junior Cabernet Sauvignon took over ten months to get on the shelves in Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a long process,â&#x20AC;? Rudy said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You have to find the right wine, then you have to figure out alcohol regulations, which are different in each state. We have to find the perfect label to put on the bottle and go through all the legal stuff. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot to go over before we get to this point.â&#x20AC;? Griffey was very handson during the process, although his wife, Melissa Griffey, had the last say on which wine would be â&#x20AC;&#x153;hisâ&#x20AC;? wine. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I had a bunch of people test it for me,â&#x20AC;? Griffey said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We took home a case and had a party with my friends and family. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not too good with wine. In the end, she (Melissa) picked the one she thought was the best. I figured that was okay, because sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to drink it more than I am â&#x20AC;Ś but I do know itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good with spaghetti. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I might have it once a month, while sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have it twice â&#x20AC;Ś a week,â&#x20AC;? he joked. In the end, these special bottles contain more than just delicious ambrosia â&#x20AC;&#x201D; they aid a good cause â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a cause even Griffey can swing at. Junior Cabernet Sauvignon can be found at select wine dealers. Charity Wines is also selling Barry Larkin wine, a Homer Bailey wine, and a Cincinnati native, Kevin Youkilius wine. Visit www.Charitywines.com for more information.

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Soccer Camp Awards LEFT: Girls Varsity head coach Dan Shook gives Shelby Williams the 110% award. BOTTOM LEFT: Shook gives Mirranda Medley a team championship trophy. BOTTOM RIGHT: Shook gives Abram Thompson his 110% award along with the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Upper Vâ&#x20AC;? shooting award.

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Staff Report The News Standard Last Friday, awards were given to the Back of the Net Soccer Camp participants. The last day of camp, campers got to play on the Meade County High School Soccer Field. Here is a list of all the awards given out: Division I Team France undefeated Mirranda Medley Austin Whetman Parker Johnston Brett Wilson Kendall Wingler Brianna Weasenfoth Elizabeth Mattingly Dribbling Elizabeth Mattingly Defense Chase Johnston

Outstanding Camper Hunter Johnston â&#x20AC;&#x153;Upper Vâ&#x20AC;? Shooting Kaden Ennis Division III Sweden Morocco Zachary Dowell Ryan Parker Alex Fackler Brent Raley Marrisa Miller Haly Adcock Dribbling Alex Fackler Defense Dylan Andrews 110% Ethan Fodder Team Player Zach Ledford Outstanding Camper Brent Raley â&#x20AC;&#x153;Upper Vâ&#x20AC;? Shooting Alex Fackler

110% Abram Thompson Team player Julla Allen Outstanding Camper Parker Johnston â&#x20AC;&#x153;Upper Vâ&#x20AC;? Shooting Abram Thompson Division II Team China 6-1-3 Cassie Padgett Jace Chapman Garrett Benham Emilee White Spencer Jenks Bailey Smith Dribbling Clay Sipes Defense Bailey Smith 110% Shelby Williams Team Player Christian Thompson

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From page B1 Cup world. Gilliland has seven top-16 runs this season in just 16 starts while Kvapil sits 18th in points with eight top-18 runs and no full-time sponsorship. To do what they’ve done is nothing short of miraculous. Gilliland, who finished a career-best second behind race-winner Kyle Busch last week at Infineon Raceway, knows a little about miraculous outings. It was just two year ago that Gilliland pulled off one of the biggest upsets in Nationwide Series history when he and now-defunct Clay Andrews Racing — a 20-employee operation — took the underfunded No. 84 Chevrolet to Victory Lane at Kentucky in just his seventh career start. “My dad always told me that you’ve got to make the most of every single opportunity that you have every time you get an opportunity and that’s what we’ve tried to do,” Gilliland said. “The Busch deal, we worked hard and gave it 100 percent effort every second of every day and we were able to get some good results.” It was in Victory Lane at Kentucky that Doug Yates, owner of Robert Yates Racing, phoned one of Gil-

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NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver David Gilliland (38), who ran second last week to race-winner Kyle Busch (18) despite running for an under-funded team

liland’s crew members and started the ball rolling to acquiring the overnight success. With just seven Busch starts under his belt, Gilliland was suddenly one of the most sought-after young drivers in NASCAR, fielding call after call from interested teams. “I got a lot of great phone calls and it was a very exciting time in my life, but then it came down to how do you choose?” Gilliland said. “I had 10 good offers and I told my wife the day before Kentucky I would’ve gave my arm and leg to go for any one of those 10 offers.” Six weeks after the Kentucky win, the lure of driving for a company with 57 Cup wins and just nine years removed from winning a championship was too much to pass up.

The acquisition of former RYR mainstay Todd Parrott, who scored nearly 30 wins, won two Daytona 500s and produced a championship for RYR in 1999, as a crew chief also sweetened the pot. Nowadays it’s Gilliland who’s doing the sweetening. Gilliland topped his previous career-best finish of fourth – at Talladega – with his runner-up run Sunday. And Gilliland, and Yates, seem on their way back. “I’m really proud of Yates Racing. As a whole, where we were last year, just in these 16 races or how far we are now, it’s 180 degrees of where it was and I think it still has the potential to get even better,’’ said Gilliland. “So, I’m real proud of that and real proud of being a part of that.”

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TOP: Coach Mike Harreld hands senior Kelsey Ledford a plaque to thank her time and effort as team manager. ABOVE: Harreld hands senior Lori Fox her senior plaque.

On Monday, the Meade County softball team held its end of the season banquet. The banquet celebrated the success of both the varsity and the JV teams. The JV team went an impressive 18-1, while the varsity team captured a district No. 1 seed along with a 19-15 record. “I’ve told the girls that this is the most enjoyable season I’ve ever coached,” said head coach Mike Harreld. “I can’t wait for next year. I think we’re going to have a good season.” The team only graduates one player, first baseman and third hitter Lori Fox. The team also graduated four-year team manager Kelsey Ledford. Another high note about the team is 18 of the 20 girls on the teams made the Academic Allstate team. To receive the honor the girls must have above a 3.25 GPA. To make first team all-state players must have at least a 3.75 GPA.

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Pictured front row (left to right): Garett Benham, J.P. Stevens, Jathan Thompson, Jared Ray. Middle row (left to right): Josh Davis, Devonta Guillory, Devon Bates, Darren Sanders, Micah Linscott (team manager). Back row (left to right): asst. coach Joe Davis, coach Mike Ray, asst. coach Jim Howe.

Gators finish second at Kohl’s American Cup The U-10 Vine Grove Gators finished as runners-up in the 2008 Kohl’s American Cup held at Oldham County Buckner Soccer Complex two weekends ago (June 7-8 and June 14). The Gators only tournament loss was a 6-3 decision to the Fern Creek Vipers. Here are the scores for the games during the tournament: VINE GROVE GATORS 5, FERN CREEK FURY 1 Gators(5): Josh Davis 2, Devonta Guillory 1, Jared Ray 1, Darren Sanders 1. VINE GROVE GATORS 7, SAWYER GUNNERS 5 Gators(7): Josh Davis 2, Jared Ray 2, Darren Sanders 2, Devonta Guillory 1. VINE GROVE GATORS 8, PENDLETON CO. WILDCATS 2 Gators(8): Jared Ray 3, Darren Sanders 3, Devonta Guillory 2. VINE GROVE GATORS 5, OLDHAM CO. STORM 3 Gators(5): Darren Sanders 3, Devonta Guillory 2. FERN CREEK VIPERS 6, VINE GROVE GATORS 3 Gators(3): Devonta Guillory 2, Darren Sanders 1.

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LEFT: Campers get instructed on proper swing techniques. The softball camp started on Monday and ended Thursday. It was held by the Meade County softball coaches and players. ABOVE: Kaylee Shipley practices one handed swings off the tee. One of the camp’s emphasis was to improve hitting techniques.

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FRANKFORT — It is amazing how quickly it happens: Your truck’s gas tank is nearly half empty by the time you finish a sausage biscuit and cup of coffee while driving to the lake with your boat in tow. The $4 per gallon gas stings your wallet. You may be well over $100 in the hole from vehicle and boat gas before making a single cast on a fishing trip this summer. Large outboard engines drink gas at an alarming rate. However, a few simple tips can help you save boat fuel and reduce the financial pain of record gas prices. Patterning fish close to the launching the ramp is one of the best ways to burn less gas. You might be surprised how good the fishing is near a ramp or marina. Many anglers bypass this water, because they are too pumped up to get to their honey hole 10 miles up the lake. Launching your boat closer to your fishing spot not only saves gas, but it gives you more fishing time and saves wear and tear on your boat. Fishing near the ramp can provide a bonus for bass anglers because tournaments use boat ramps and marinas as weigh-in areas. Many tournament anglers also release their bass right there. This stacks fish up on nearby structures, such as points, weedlines, channel drops, fallen trees and stump beds. You can also challenge yourself to see how many bass you can catch without even firing your boat’s big motor. Some of the best fishing days occur when electrical or lower unit failures force you to use your trolling motor only. By eliminating the use of your pri-

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Keeping the bottom of your boat clean and eliminating extra weight during your boating trip will help conserve gas.

mary motor, you must probe a point, channel drop or stump bed for fish thoroughly, instead of making a few casts and running somewhere else. Fish don’t bite unless your lure is in the water. You won’t catch a fish if your lure is jiggling at the end of your rod while you’re making a run. Another gas-saving tip: Lighten the load in your boat by taking out what you don’t need for your trip. If you plan to bluegill fish, you don’t need the heavy sinkers, cast nets, strong rods and big reels left over from your last catfishing trip on the Ohio River. Take that stuff out of your boat and store it. Things accumulate over time on a boat from each successive fishing trip. Just re-

member to keep the required safety equipment onboard, such as your life jackets. Go through each storage compartment and eliminate things you won’t need. You’ll just need to make a list before your next trip. Put that weight on your garage or storage shed floor. Don’t make your boat motor push it and burn more gas. Proper boat maintenance is another way to save gas. The only time many of us maintain our boat’s motor is when it malfunctions. A person of modest mechanical means can change the spark plugs, the lower unit oil and inspect the fuel lines for cracks or dry rot. Check the primer bulb and make sure it is pliable and stays firm after pumping it full of gas. This saves fuel. Keeping the bottom of your boat clean also saves gas. If you store your boat in water for any length of time, algae grows on the hull. The drag it creates forces the engine to burn more gas to get the boat through the water. A clean hull glides over the water, reducing the engine’s workload. A clean hull also improves the boat’s handling. Finally, pay attention to your boat’s prop. If your boat is slow to get on plane or lacks top-end speed, the pitch or diameter of your propeller may be off. Have your boat mechanic check the propeller performance and upgrade if necessary. It will pay for itself in fuel savings while increasing performance. A bent propeller or one with a chunk missing from it also costs gas. Replace a damaged propeller. These simple tips will lighten the cost of your fishing trip by burning less gas in your boat. This means more fishing trips this summer and fall.

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Fishing tourney draws more anglers ARCHERY BIRTHDAY PARTY’S Charlie Stankewitz and Frank Raymer take home the first place prize in the year’s second Tuesday night fishing tournament. They caught a 1.43 lbs bass along with 7.29 lbs trash fish. The tourney had 10 boaters participate.

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take first place in the tournament. The tournament will take place every Tuesday night throughout the summer. Here are the results of the tournament: First place — Frank Raymer and Charlie Stankewitz 1.43 lbs weight, 1.43 lbs big bass, 7.29 trash fish, and total winnings $264.

Second place — Ronnie Knott and Billy Sipes 1.27 lbs total weight, 1.27 big bass, and total winnings $66. Third place — Mike Pickett and Colton Davis 1.05 lbs weight, and 1.05 big bass. Fourth place — Rusty Warren and Jarod Raymer

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Before you adventurous Arians charge right into those new projects, take a little time to learn where you'll be going so you can avoid getting lost before you get there.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your time is devoted to career demands through much of the week. But Venus, who rules your sign, might be planning how (and with whom) you'll spend your weekend.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Don't be put off by the surprising turn in the way your project is developing. You've invested enough time in it to know how to make all the necessary adjustments.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) The work week goes smoothly for the most part. But a weekend visit to a place in your past could hold surprises for your future, especially where romance is involved.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) A sudden attack of shyness for the usually loquacious Lion could be a sign that deep down you're not sure enough about what (or whom) you had planned to talk up in public.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Deal with that job-related problem onsite -- that is, at the workplace. Avoid taking it home, where it can spoil those important personal plans you've made.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) It's a good time to let those favorable comments about your business dealings be known to those in a position to be helpful. Don't hide your light; let it shine.

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SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) You might be uneasy about an offer from a longtime colleague. But before you reject it, study it. You might be surprised at what it actually contains.

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CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Deal firmly with a difficult family matter. It's your strength they need right now. You can show your emotions when the situation begins to ease up.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A recent dispute with some co-workers might not have been completely resolved. But other colleagues will be only too happy to offer support of your actions.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Let go of that Piscean pride long enough to allow someone to help you with a surprising development. That could make it easier for you to adjust to the change.

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DEBBIE MEDLEYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S OFFICE will be closing at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 3. All Offices in the Meade County Courthouse will be closed July 4 and July 5 in observance of Independence Day. THE QUARTERLY SALEM ASSOCIATION WMU meeting will be 10 a.m., July 15 at Ekron Baptist Church. Greg Bruckert, missionary from Indonesia will share his experiences as a foreign missionary. Wanda Walker, State Women on Mission Consultant, will be with us also. A lunch buffet of foreign foods will follow the meeting. Bring a foreign recipe or any dish will do. Recipes can be located on www.Worldcraftsvillage. com. Visitors are welcome. Childcare provided. Call June at 422-3820.

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.

STOP SMOKING Successfully Ongoing six-week smoking cessation classes available at the Harrison County Hospital, Corydon In. For more information and registration call 812-738-8708.

ROCK HAVEN BAPTIST CHURCH, Vacation Bible School July 7-11, 6:15 p.m. to 9 p.m. Hwy 1638, 4444 Old Mill Road. Preregister by calling 828-2555.

NEW MAYTAG COIN LAUNDRY Great Investment Opportunity & Tax Benefits. No Franchise Fees. Approximate minimum $40,000 cash Investment Required Professional Planning and Business Support. Call Marylee Schanen @MacGray 800-937-9274.

2004 10FT ROCKWOOD camper, refrigerator, kitchen stove, sink, 20 gallon water tank, furnace, outside stove, add a room attachment and awning. Sleeps 6, electric mattress heat, excellent condition. Used only twice, $4,000 OBO. Call 270-828-3593.

IRS TROUBLES??? Get the IRS off your back. We can help-guaranteed! Former IRS agents. 1-800-427-0790 Minch and Associates Our clients never meet with the IRS!

3 BEDROOM, 11/2 bath house in Brandenburg. $650 per month $650 deposit, credit check required. Available July 1 call 270-668-2162. 2 BEDROOM, 1 bath home new carpet and vinyl. Call 422-4502.

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2003 GMC Box Van, 130,000 miles, 6.0 Liter Gasoline Engine, Automatic Transmission, A/C, Great Condition. Asking $10,900. For more information call

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2004 FORD RANGER Edge Edition, standard cab, 3.0l V-6 engine, 5 speed, 2 wheel drive, white in color, 61,000 miles. Like new, sacrifice $7,500. Call 270-828-4754. 2 COMMERCIAL metal utility poles, with double lights, $250 each. Call 270- 668-4857. TOOLS, 6 inch Craftsmen joiner $300, 10 inch Craftsmen table saw $300, 18 inch Craftsmen band saw $800, 8 inch DeWalt rad arm saw, 10 inch industrial DeWalt rad arm saw $450, 2 Craftsmen drill press $300 each. Call 812-737-1875. CHERRY BEDROOM SUITE with king size bed, 2 marble top night stands, mirror chest and dresser $3,000. Antique set with regular bed, night stand and dresser $3,000. Call 812-737-1875. HANDMADE ROLL TOP solid oak desk, asking $700, also feed shed, $600. Call 812-737-1875. A NEW COMPUTER NEW! Brand Name. Bad or NO Credit- No problem. Smallest weekly payments avail. Call NOW 800-840-5366.

DODGEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CHICKEN STORE, hiring part-time clean up. $7.50 hr. Will work mornings on weekends. No phone calls, please. 304 S. Dixie Hwy, Muldraugh.

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1998 Wilderness Travel Trailer, 24 ft., full tarp, full hitching, full size bed, sleeps 6, has awning, new hot water heater, gas/ electric, new battery, double doors, microwave, stove, and refrigerator. $7,200.

DODGEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CHICKEN STORE, hiring part-time sales representative. $8.50 hr, any shift. Apply in person. No phone calls, please. 304 S. Dixie Hwy, Muldraugh. FIREFIGHTERS: Trainee Programs with limited openings. Must have HS diploma, be under age 30 and pass physical. Excellent pay/ benefits while training. 1-800-282-1384. WATKINS ASSOCIATES Needed. Flexible hours. Earn $500-$1000+/ Month Part-Time. Start while keeping your current job. No selling required. Free details. www.k348.com.

CAN YOU DIG IT? Heavy Equipment School. 3wk training program. Backhoes, Bulldozers, Trackhoes. Local job placement asst. Start digging dirt now. 866-362-6497. GET CRANE TRAINED! Crane/ Heavy Equip training. National certification prep. Placement assistance. Financial assistance. Georgia School of Construction. www.Heavy5.com Use code â&#x20AC;&#x153;KYCNHâ&#x20AC;? or call 1-866-712-7745.

MEDCO CENTER OF BRANDENBURG An Extendicare Facility An Exciting Growth Opportunity for nurses with Long Term Care Experience. Career opportunities are available for: LPNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x201C; FT, PT and PRN RNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x201C; FT and PRN LPNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & RNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s - Full-Time Only get $1,500 sign on Bonus! Apply in person at 814 Old Ekron Rd., Brandenburg, KY 40108 or call 270-422-2148 Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V Applicants must hold a valid KY nursing license & CPR certification.

MEDCO CENTER OF BRANDENBURG An Extendicare Facility An Exciting Growth Opportunity for nurses with Long Term Care Experience. Career opportunities are available for: CNAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x201C; FT, PT and PRN CNAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s - Full-Time Only get $500 sign on Bonus! Apply in person at 814 Old Ekron Rd., Brandenburg, KY 40108 or call 270-422-2148

Wanted Independent Contractors

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1.1/8 ACRE, 3 bedroom, 1 bath home central heat and air, city water, 30x50 metal building and well. 10 minutes to Fort Knox, Garrett area, $91,000 rent/lease to own, 270-547-8279. 28 ACRES, Meade County perfect weekend get away. All woods, blacktop road, good hunting. $39,500. Call Marion at 668-4035 or www. mwlandforsale.com. BARREN RIVER LAKE, 14 scenic fenced acres Custom barn, luxury 1BR apt. +Deluxe effic. apt. RV hookups under roof +25x45 garage. Horse facilities. $325,000. www. geocities.com/rblairhome 270-618-5355. FISHERMEN-BOATERS PARADISE 7 acres beautiful creek front property near Cloverport, Breck Co. O.K. for home or cabin, access to Ohio River and boat ramp. Perfect get away. Must see to appreciate. 1-6 ACRES in Meade County near Fort Knox. Ok for single or doublewides homes. County water and electric available, owner financing. 7.7 ACRES, near Irvington, beautiful home site. Ok for horses. $15,500. 1-2 ACRES, near Doe Valley Otter Creek Park. Restricted to houses, county water, electric and blacktop road. HUNTERS DREAM, 144 acres in Breck Co. lots of deer and turkeys. May divide. $1,500 per acre. Must see to appreciate. We pay cash for farms or land. Call MW 270-668-4035 www.mwlandforsale.com

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HORSES SADDLEBRED gelding, Quarter horse mare with tack, $1,000 each. Arab/Quarter gelding, green broke $700. $2,000 for all with hay. Call 536-3259 after 5 p.m.

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

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1.5 ACRES with nice double-wide home, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, city water, 2 car garage. Located off Hwy. 60 and Osborne Road. $79,900 Financing available for Everyone! www. Ke n t u cky - l a n d . c o m , 270-828-2222. MOBILE HOME and land, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, located in a private area off Hwy.79 and Hwy. 261 near Midway. $39,900 Financing available for Everyone! www.Kentucky-land. com, 270-828-2222. 3.4 ACRES set-up for mobile home with city water, septic and electric, located on Hwy. 144 near Zion Church. $37,900 Financing available for Everyone! www.Kentucky-land. com, 270-828-2222.

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If you own land (or can get some from a relative) you can keep your cash! ZERO DOWN financing available on factory-direct Singles, Doubles & Triples! Need a septic? No problem! We do utilities, too! Limited or no credit OK because we own the bank!

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1.3 WOODED ACRES off Buck Grove Road at Eagle’s Nest, city water good septic evaluation, nice property for your home or mobile home. $24,900 Financing available for Everyone! www.Kentucky-land. com, 270-828-2222.

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1 TO 6 ACRE LAKE front lots on Rough River Lake, city water, long lake frontage, in a new development. Starting @ 22,900 Financing Available for Everyone! www. Ke n t u cky - l a n d . c o m , 270-828-2222.

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CITY LOT in Ekron with garage and small shed with storm shelter $29,900.

5 ACRES set-up for Double-Wide Home, with city water, septic, electric, located between Otter Creek Park and Doe Valley off Hwy. 1638 and Hwy. 933 in the Woods. $39,900 Financing Available for Everyone! www. k e n t u cky - l a n d . c o m , 270-828-2222.

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HOME IN VINE GROVE, 3 bedroom, 1 ½ baths, city water and sewers, completely remodeled with new kitchen, new bathrooms, new drywall, new laminated hardwood floors and carpets, located in Vine Grove on Shelton Street. $74,900. Financing Available for Everyone! www.kentucky-land. com, 270-828-2222.

1 ACRE with nice double wide home, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, city water, new carpet and fresh paint new decks, very nice and clean home on block foundation, located off U.S. 60 and HobbsRessor Rd. on Buckler Av. $79,900 Financing Available for Everyone! www.kentucky-land. com, 270-828-2222.

Kentucky Land Company of Irvington

7.1 ACRES Meade Co. has nice single wide, county water. Owner financing available. 12 ACRES, lot with nice creek at dead end road, open and wooded near Hwy 60 only $500 DN.

4.4 ACRES OFF US 60, on McCreary Rd. septic, electric, deep well, $38,900.

8 ACRES Breck Co. near Bewleyville, has new home and older house. Large metal building also has nice cabin with basement. Must see, owner financing.

9.5 ACRES, Payneville off Arnold School Rd. with septic and cistern, $27,500.

NICE 3 BEDROOM stone house new roof has several large ponds, large barn & tool shed has some fencing all on 25 acres, well water.

3 BEDROOM, 1 BATH on 7 acres in Battletown area in Meade Co. Lots of privacy, barn and other outbuildings. $64,900. Broker Owned. 3 BEDROOM, 1 ½ BATH, 1100- sq.ft, lots of updates, Vine Grove, agent owned, $69,900. OWNER FINANCING.

AL-ANON meets every Sunday and Tuesday, 8 p.m.., Alcohalt House. For more information, call 497-4885. THE OPEN DOOR AL-TEEN group meets Thursday at 8 p.m. at The Alcohalt House. For more information, call 497-4885.

3 BEDROOM, 1 BATH, home with partial basement on 3 acres in Brandenburg $49,900.

REPORT A CRIME, new tip line 270-422-HOPE (4673), the tip line is totally anonymous, and your identity cannot be revealed.

LOTS & ACREAGE 5 ACRES, Webster area, mostly wooded, nice building site, $21,900. 1-20 ACRES wooded lots, good for hunting, off 228, $6,900.

DESTIN, FORT WALTON BEACH, SOUTH WALTON, PANAMA CITY & PORT ST JOE, FLORIDA. Best selection of beach cottages, homes & condos. On-line Reservations. www.SouthernResorts. com 800.737.2322.

2 ACRES, Brandenburg area, mobile home o.k., county water, $19,900. OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE.

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, Alcohalt House, 2254 Fairgrounds Road, meets Sunday through Thursday, 8 p.m.; Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. Call 422-1050. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS and Narcotics Anonymous Meetings held at the Acceptance Place 1370 Hwy. 79 in Irvington, Ky. Alcoholics Anonymous meetings held every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday nights at 8 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous meeting held Monday nights at 8 p.m. For more info, call 270-547-0347 or 270-547-0445.

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2 FAMILY YARD SALE in front of Cozy Furniture across from Dairy Queen, Friday 27 and Saturday 28. 8 a.m. to ?. Lots of items. FOUR FAMILY YARD SALE June 27 and 28. Starts at 9 a.m. No early birds. 5240 Old Mill Rd across from Doll House. Plus size clothes, children’s clothes, glassware, Tupperware, crafts guitars, computer and printers, etc. PAYING MY WAY THROUGH COLLEGE, yard sale June 28, 8 a.m. to ?. Take 1638 to Jim Barr then to Jason Drive.

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Meade County students honored for good grades David T. Wilson Honor Roll Fourth Nine Weeks

Fourth Grade All A’s Gary Nelson Barger Jake Beavin Kristen Bewley Haley Blanton Ethan Fackler Hannah Fackler Robin Farrell Jalen Hardcastle Karissa Hardesty Abigail Heibert Olivia Honaker Olivia Kessinger Emma King Hannah King Abby Lindsey Craig Lindsey Bryce Medley Alexandrea Pike-Goff Karissa Reader Preston Smiley Bailey Smith Caroline Smith Raelynn Smith Kadin Staples Zackary Todd Elizabeth Viau Katie Welch Alexandra Whitman Emma Wilson Katie Wilson A’s and B’s Brian Abell Cody Adle Logan Allen Sara Ashbaugh Ryan Bailey Emily-Jo Banks Matthew Barnes Mary Basham Erica Benham Katlynn Bennett Kayla Bennett Madison Biddle Jack Blehar Collyn Bradley CJ Brannon Austin Brock Brandon Bruce Thomas Burgos Trevis Burgos Jenna Burks Wyatt Carroll Zachery Caudill Jeremy Chambers April Cherry Michael Coyle Jacob Crase Michael Crawford Colin Crump Taylor Cucino Tyler Curry Katina Dean Dewan Ditto Todd Eaton Michael Embry Lauren Fackler Skyelar Fiveash Zach Flaherty Kaitlin Fraire Steven Franklin Grace Gerkins Garret Greenwell Emily Hardesty Joseph Higgins Tyler Jackson Abigail Jantzen Nikki Jarboe Cody Jobe Rachel Klinger Alex Lee Susie Liu Chelsie Logsdon Hayden Martin Jesse McPherson John Michael Millay Angelica Miller Hailey Mitcham William Morales David Morris Jacob Moses Heidi Otis Serena Phelps Anthony Popham Emma Quire Blake Reesor Madison Reff Joseph Ridgway Shelby Robinson Corbin Sakofske Brittany Sanders Dustin Satterley Jordyn Scalf Veronica Shamblin Lindsey Shelton Callie Shrader Mikaela Stewart Brooke Stiltner Cassie Thornton Savanna Tucker Alecia Tucker-West Roger Vadner Austin Vessels Brett Warren RJ West Levi Wheatley Bethany Wilson Mack Wilson Nate Wilson Fifth Grade All A’s Cassidy Adams Elijah Ashmore Brooklyn Bishoff Alexandra Bruce Annie DeVries Magdalyn Durbin Cassie Emert

Rian Heibert Sadie Hobbs Micah Kaiser Hannah King Will King Kristen Logsdon Taylor Miller Abby Naser Kristen Peters Savannah Phelps Jessa Pollard Adrienne Poole Mary Kate Powers Natalie Reichmuth Neeli Rhoads Briana Rice Zachary Straney Kelsey Sutton John Wilson A’s and B’s Brendon Adcock Dylan Adkins Sabrina Allen Luke Babb Drew Bailey Bryce Baker Erica Barnes Matthew Barr Nicholas Benock Taylor Bishop Mallorie Blevins Josie Board Evan Bradley Hannah Bridges Carlea Brothers Alexis Carter Justin Carter Tyler Carter Caleigh Clark Sierra Cooper Michaela Cox Cheyanne Crawford Ashlee Davis Tyler Dowell Zachary Dowell Raychel Eaton Elijah Fackler Kaitlin Garcia Karlie Gardner Nicholas Gillispie Tommy Graham Miranda Gregory Alyssa Hannah Margaret Huffines Corey Johnson Brianna Kenealy Kody Kennedy Jordan Knipp Makaylee Ladd Austin Long Hayden Lovo Addilyn Lynch Kyleigh McCall Clint McGee Kaylin McManama Sarah Mills Sean Morrow Ashlea Moses Sam Murphy Steven Neff-Cullinane Autumn Nichols Kristen Norton Ethan Pelletier Natalie Prather Savannah Rhines Rebekka Robbins Michael Robey Tyler Robinson Samuel Romine Makayla Russell Christina Sakofske Jaycee Serrano Charrissa Stilts Darby Stull Nate Tanguay Morgan Turner Taylor Vanover Cody Walker Julie Weatherholtz Gunner Wellman Kayla White Hannah Wilcoxon Trevor Yates Sixth Grade All A’s Madasen Bartlett Jessi Blehar Autumn Bruner Kai Burks Sara Chism Blaine Crigler Katelyn Cucino Cara Ellis Chet Flaherty Adam Fogle Dylan Gregory Makayla Harper Whitney Hiner Jasmine Lancaster Courtney Lasley Matthew Millay Holli Otis Makayla Pearce Rachel Sanders Austin Schroeder Carrisa Schwartz Christian Snawder Natalie Spink Sarah Sutterley Dillon Westbay Nathan Wimpee Ethan Wright A’s and B’s Haley Adcock Katelyn Allen Chaselyn Allgeier Stephanie Anderson Daniel Belcher Kelsie Bewley Karen Blair Harry Bloomer Levi Camp

Brooklyn Carey Nicholas Carroll Kendrick Chism Aaron Clutts Ashley Coulter Jeremy Cox Jessica Dean Justin Deener Ellie DeVries Crystal DeWeese Nathan Duff Brianna Duncan Devonte Duncan Hamilton English Erin Fackler Jarrett Fackler Jenny Fackler Whitney Fackler Anthony Fairman Katie Fogle Markeesha Fowler Alex Frame Chelsey Frank Jenny Gerkins Brian Green Deiven Greer Sarah Greer Austin Grimes Courtney Hack Megan Hampton Alex Haynes Stephanie Hekeler Timothy Hobbs Kacie Ingram Kyle Jaggers Corey Knott Krystin Lanham Jenny Liu Erica Lockard Drew Longoria Ainsley Mingis Tye McFarland Eric McGee Adam Medley Marisa Miller Sadie Moore Amanda Myers Johnathan Nash Daniel Orr Cheyenne Owens Andrew Popham Alexis Raley Tredina Ready Natalia Rivera Rachel Rogers Taylor Rothman Zach Schrader Hayley Schulz Sabrina Smith Brianna Terry Ashlee Tomlin Arian Troutman Jesse Tucker Sam Viau Jordyn Wayne Samantha Weick Brenna Wheatley Luke Wilson Zeb Wilson Nathan Wimpee Ethan Wright

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Cody Adle Stephanie Anderson Fred Barham Erica Barnes Matthew Barnes Matthew Beasley Levi Benham Kristen Bewley William Blakely Harry Bloomer Hannah Bridges Austin Brock Autumn Bruner Tyler Carter Steven Cawthorn April Cherry Kendrick Chism Ashley Coulter Cheyanne Crawford Colin Crump Taylor Cucino Michael Davis Justin Deener Ryan Dowell Zachary Dowell Seth Downs Nathan Duff Derek Dunn Cody Eden Cara Ellis Hamilton English Ethan Fackler Hannah Fackler Adam Fogle Courtney Gast Jenny Gerkins Charlynn Goodman Christopher Graham Garret Greenwell Austin Grimes Courtney Hack Karissa Hardesty David Helton Devin Hendley Brennen House James Hyde Kacie Ingram Kyle Jaggers Abigail Jantzen Cody Jobe Corey Johnson Tiffany Judd Kody Kennedy Makaylee Ladd Alex Lee Alicia Lee Zackary Lee Abigail Lindsey

Jenny Liu Susan Liu Erica Lockard Kristen Logsdon Drew Longoria Jarett Lopez Hayden Lovo Addilyn Lynch Tye McFarland Clint McGee Bryce Medley Matthew Millay Marisa Miller Sarah Mills Hailey Mitchell Madison Morris Amanda Myers Abby Naser Johnathan Nash Kristen Norton Austin Ogle Amber Ogle Holli Otis Ely Pelletier Ethan Pelletier Savannah Phelps Alexandrea Pike-Goff Adrienne Poole Andrew Popham Anthony Popham Karissa Reader Tredina Ready Briana Rice Noah Risen Tyler Robinson Dustin Satterley Austin Schroeder Hayley Schulz Veronica Shamblin Lindsey Shelton Cameron Shireman Caroline Smith Melisa Smith Sabrina Smith Aaron Stallings Kadin Staples Zachary Straney Darby Stull Eric Thompson Mary E. Troutman Morgan Turner Elizabeth Viau Sam Viau Cody Walker Julie Weatherholtz Samantha Weick RJ West Kayla White Alexandra Whitman Joseph Williams Nathan Wimpee Sydney Yates

Rebecca Bowers Allena Boyd Kristin Burton Tonjia Burton Breanna Carder Kelsey Clater Megan Collins Casey Cone Taylor Coppersmith Debra Davis Brandon Delap Michael Dial Jason Donley Zachary Dowell Tara Dunning Brandi Embry Abbegail Jo Fackler Kalem Fetters Dallas Foley-Evans Alyson Foutch Abbeygail Fowler Gary Fulks Santana Fulks Jonathon Guenthner Charles Hack Kassidy Hall Sydnee Haught Destiny Hayes Jacilyn Hazelwood Gabriel Hill Jonathan Howard Nicole Humphrey Kaitlyn Ives Brooke Jent Courtney Jones Olivia Kasey Olivia Keddie John Kinney Ashton Lancaster Tyler Little Kaylin Logsdon Adam Martin Courtney Masters William Mathias Natalie McCombs Tristin McCormack Jessica McCoy Jacob McMurry Alec Melchor Michael Miller Benjamin Mingus Brianna Mingus Austin Myers Kaylea Neal Jordan Nichols Paige Parsons Bradan Pate Kristen Patterson Toni Peterson Brittnee Philbin

Wyatt Pike Toni Pohlman Ariel Price Joseph Psyck Austin Puckett Danielle Puckett Timothy Quetot Michael Ray Duncan Reed Jonathan Reesor Austin Rice Dylan Riney Shania Rios Hanna Rister Aaron Robinson Aerial Rusk Nathan Seal Brittany Shepperd Chelsea Sipes David Sipes Jessica Slyfield Courtney Smith Mason Smith Joseph Snider Caitlin Stewart Courtney Stewart Madeline Tabor Tabitha Thomas Tyler Turner Allison Waddle Jayne Wardrip Victoria Webb Jennifer Whelan Jesse Whelan Lisa Wilson Riley Wilson

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Honor Roll Fourth Nine Weeks Fourth Grade All A’s Seth Davis Issabella Elliott Natasha Farmer Jenell Feller M. Thompson-Scoville Christopher Wray A’s and B’s Alexis Boggs Dakota Clemmons Star Denkhoff Kailie Dezarn Jasmine Sanchez Kaitlyn Schierbaum Jonathan Wood Fifth Grade

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A’s and B’s Bradley Adams Jesse Ayer James Banks Corbin Bartlett Samantha Bigler

Sixth Grade A’s and B’s Trese McCormick Sierra Kronka Kasdin Jones Katie Thompson Austin Elzey Colin Chrisman

Payneville Honor Roll

Fourth Grade All A’s Madilyn Barr Sioux Thomas A’s and B’s Ben Black Jenny Brangers Jesse Brown Sarahbeth Cox Cameron Galvez Jordan Gonzales Jenny Grant Kody Hardesty Micah Hardesty Ryan Keaton Clayton Knott Ben Morrison Lily Schneider Sarah Scott Nicholas Shemwell Sarah Wheatley Kurtis Woolfork Austion Wootten Fifth Grade All A’s Kellen Gable Erica Kessinger Mike Krimm Brian Popham Jolon Thomas A’s and B’s Ashley Brown Blake Deal

Kayla Dowell Kaitlin Fackler Paulina Keith Paige Kenny Taryne Knott Ashley Padgett Cody Redmon Tanya Scott Tyler Staples Cody Tate Lauren Vaughn Shelby Wootten Sixth Grade All A’s Jasmine Hall Jacob Mattingly Chelsea Pipes Eric Smith Julie Stivers A’s and B’s Andrew Barr Ashley Bloomer Tyler Chism Kayla Funk Truman Hardesty Cierra Hopkins Travis Jenkins Trler Johnston Jasmyn Knott Cody McFalda Jake Nevitt Josie Nevitt Mickey Scott C.J. Saylor Jacob Smith Aaron Thomas Jamie Thomas

Stuart Pepper Middle School’s honor roll will be published in next weeks issue of The News Standard. The News Standard is a proud supporter of the Newspapers Educating and Working for Students (NEWS) program which is affiliated with the Newspapers in Education (NIE) incentive program involving a partnership between children, youth, businessess and newspapers.

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Honor Roll All A’s Rachel Ayer Kristen Bowen Angela Burnette Brandie Burnette Tristen Buzzard Cara Nari Caro Kaylee Jo Compton Elizabeth Corbin Morgan Cruz Danielle Fabel Ryan Ford Jarrod Foushee Kevin Foushee Adalia Frye Alyssa Fulks Karen Harmon Madison Haynes Michaela Hurd Darra Johnson Rayley Johnson William Jones Gavin Keddie Chelsea Lancaster Josephine Leming Christian Leslie Michael Linscott Morgan Love Blake McGarrah Megan McGarrah Alexa McQuerry BeaJay Mewhorter Niklas Miller Caitlyn Neal Brook Nichols Ashley Nikolao Vladislav Nikolaychuk Lauren Nowland April Padgett Cortney Patterson Kayla Patterson Kymberly Patterson Bobby Lee Porter, Jr. Kaylea Ann Pryor Justin Wilson Ray Micaela Ray Adam Rockwood Kati Jo Schuh Seth Sharritt Noah Slone Aaron Smith Shawn Smith Emily Snyder Brook Spears Isaiah Terry Emily Thompson Kelly Timberlake Raven Vega Sierra Watkins Abigail Jo Whelan Savannah Woodson Elissa Fay Youart

A’s and B’s Scotty Anderson Thomas Frost Brittany Heath Allegra Hecht Destinie Howe Brandon Millheim Courtney Pendley Zackery Toler Logan Short Kaitlyn Toney

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Music by the river

The Meade County Public Library held its last “Music by the River” concert on Tuesday, June 24. The concert series hosted free, all-ages shows once every week during the month of June. The series featured local bands Gunfights and Glory, I’ve Got A Wolf’s Mouth, Weapons of Mass Destruction and more.

CLOCKWISE: (From upper left) “Christina” entertains the crowd as lead singer of the newly formed band “Weapons of Mass Destruction.” Zack Noe, drummer and vocalist for “Gunfights and Glory.” Gunfights’ frontman Josh Givans delivers heavy vocals and an energetic stage performance. Bassist Matt Sears performs at the “Music by the River” concert on June 17. THE NEWS STANDARD/FELICIA THOMPSON

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The Youth Services Center and the Meade County Public Library collaborated to host a craft camp at Stuart Pepper Middle School on Tuesday, June 24. There were several craft stations set up where students could make sand art, paint pictures, shape foam stars, and even make decorative clocks from blank CDs.

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I’ve got this brother who isn’t quite right. Actually, there are three of them who fall into that category, and all of them will tell you they also have three brothers who fit this description. Ben, the one next to me, has always been the most aggravating of the bunch. I guess he meant well, but he picked at me so much I developed a nervous twitch that still surfaces from time to time. Growing up and moving away from home helped, but didn’t get me totally away from his high jinks and practical jokes. My wife and I had just moved to a new town and were attending our first Sunday morning church service at the First Baptist. We had arrived late and I felt lucky to find a parking space on the street, directly in front of the large church. Everything went well and I didn’t feel nervous at all, knowing I was about 100 miles from all my brothers, especially Ben. As we approached our car after the service, we saw a large piece of paper under the driver’s side windshield wiper. In big red letters was the message “THIS SPACE

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FOR TITHERS ONLY.” We felt bad all the way home, until we pulled onto our street and saw my brother standing in the driveway, a broad smile across his mischievous face. Since you’re still reading, you must enjoy humorous offerings, so here’s one I ran across many years ago that still makes me chuckle. I first saw it in the Greensburg Record Herald and the author is unknown. Bathroom commode The story is told of a lady who was rather old-fashioned, always quite delicate and elegant, especially in her language. She and her husband were planning a week’s vacation in Florida, so she wrote to a particular campground asking for a reservation. She wanted to make sure the campground was fully equipped, but didn’t quite know how to ask about the toilet facilities. She just couldn’t bring herself to write the word “toilet” in her letter. After much deliberation, she finally came up with the old-fashioned term ”bathroom commode.” But when she wrote that down, she still thought she was be-

ing too forward. So she started all over again, rewrote the entire letter referring to the bathroom commode merely as the BC. “Does the campground have its own BC?” is what she actually wrote. Well, the campground owner wasn’t old-fashioned at all, and when he got the letter, he just couldn’t figure out what the woman was talking about. That “BC” business really stumped him. After worrying about it for awhile, he showed the letter to several campers, but they couldn’t imagine what the lady meant either. So the campground owner, finally coming to the conclusion that the lady must be asking about the local Baptist Church, sat down and wrote the following reply: Dear Madam, I regret very much the delay in answering your letter, but I now take pleasure in informing you that a BC is located nine miles north of the campground and is capable of seating 250 people at one time. I admit it is quite a distance away, if you are in the habit of going regularly, but no doubt you will be pleased to know that a great number of people take their lunches and make a day of it. They

usually arrive early and stay late. It is such a beautiful facility and the acoustics are marvelous. Even the normal delivery sounds can be heard. The last time my wife and I went was six years ago, and it was so crowded we had to stand up the whole time we were there. It will interest you to know that right now a supper is planned to raise money to buy more seats. They are going to hold it in the basement of the BC. I would like to say it pains me very much not to be able to go more regularly, but it surely is no lack of desire on my part. As we grow older, it seems to be more of an effort, particularly in cold weather. If you do decide to come down to our campground, perhaps I could go with you the first time you go, sit with you, and introduce you to all the other folks. Remember, this is a friendly community. Sincerely, Campground Owner Columnist Don White has served as editor at several Kentucky newspapers. His Kentucky Traveler features are published throughout the state. Contact him at www.thekytraveler.com.

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“As we approached our car after the service, we saw a large piece of paper under the driver’s side windshield wiper...” writes traveling author Don White.

Edible Heirlooms: Grilled Variety Baby Squash Many vegetables fall into the cucurbitacea category, to include cucumbers, watermelon and pumpkin. Squash is native to Central and North America and was a staple of New England settlers due to its storable nature. Remains of these vegetables have been found dating as far back as 8,000 B.C. in Mexico. During this time of year, they are plentiful right here in Meade County. One little gem I found at my local produce stand was a Lebanese summer squash/zucchini cross, called the “Magda Cousa” — “Cousa” means squash in Arabic. These buttery tasting delights can almost be eaten raw they’re so naturally tender. This delicious, vining plant can be prepared in a myriad of ways. One of my personal favorites — and one that allows you to taste the essence of the squash — is to grill it. With more than 150 varieties of squash … you can switch your dish up every time for a different texture and flavor.

Grilled Variety Baby Squash By Jorena D. Faulkner

For centuries, Americans have thrived on dishes produced from the hearty squash family. Derived from the Massachuset Indian word “askutasquash” — meaning “eaten raw or uncooked” — members of the “cucurbitacea” family are made up of warm season annuals that relish the hot and humid weather of Kentucky.

Grilled Variety Baby Squash 3 to 5 pounds of baby summer squash (variety) 1 bunch of fresh green onions 1/4 cup of fresh chopped basil 1/4 cup of fresh chopped rosemary 1 full bulb of garlic Salt Fresh ground black pepper Juice of 1/2 lemon Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)

Wash and cap squash and cut lengthwise into two equal halves and place into a grill-safe pan. Sprinkle with salt and fresh ground black pepper. Peel skin from one full bulb of garlic, and place whole cloves into pan with squash. Roughly chop 1/4 cup of fresh basil and 1/4 cup of fresh rosemary and add to pan. Wash one bunch of green onions; slice down the center and across into roughly three-inch segments. Add to grilling pan. Juice 1/2 lemon (be sure to remove seeds) over squash, onion, garlic, basil and rosemary. Finish with a light drizzle of good quality EVOO. Grill until tender. Note: You may also substitute an aluminum foil wrap in place of the grilling pan. Simply place all ingredients onto tin foil and wrap to form a “package.” Place on grill and steam until tender. I grew my own basil and rosemary from plants purchased at Barbara Jean’s Greenhouse which is open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week. For more information, visit Barbara Jean’s Greenhouse at 2085 Garrett Road in Brandenburg. The squash for this dish was grown naturally at Misty Meadows Farm in Meade County. Owners Ralph and Kathy Packard set up for business in the parking lot of Snappy Tomato Pizza on Highway 1638 each Friday from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. to provide the community with naturally grown produce, beef, chicken, pork, eggs and more. To submit your own recipe, e-mail jorena@thenewsstandard. com.

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