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Give it to me, baby From Rick James to George Bush, former San Francisco DJ, Frank Boyd, is “smokin’” at Frankie J’s Pit Stop in Guston.

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What Confederate guerilla was shot inside a barn in Guston? What renowned naturalist studied wildlife at Otter Creek Park, and who is the Ohio River bridge named after? Test your knowledge by matching these historical faces to Meade County places. Answers on page A2

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Col. Robert Buckner house

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Solomon Brandenburg’s tavern

Doe Run Creek

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Matthew E. Welsh Bridge

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Good news, bad news at Fiscal Court By Laura Saylor editor@thenewsstandard.com

Several county agencies issued reports to Fiscal Court during a recent meeting, some bringing good news to the table, others raising issues of concern. During a Fiscal Court meeting held Tuesday night at the courthouse, county jailer Troy Seelye provided Fiscal Court with an update on the detention center. He said the jail generated $245,193 more than its projected revenue during last year’s budget. “Basically, the jail was self-sufficient last year,” he said. A large portion of the jail’s revenue, however, was powered by federal monies paid to the county jail for housing state inmates. In light of a recent house bill (HB 406), provisions have been made to the state inmate program that allow prisoners to be released in a shorter period of time. “With the state in a budget crunch … they don’t have the money to keep paying us to house (state inmates),” Seelye said. He explained that inmates who receive their GED in prison used to be granted 60 days off their sentence. HB 406 upped the ante to 93 days trimmed

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Back by popular demand: Fourday work week Cities across the nation begin shorter work weeks to combat high fuel costs

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Doe Run Inn

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Brandenburg Riverfront Park

Old ballfield in Ekron COURTESY PHOTOS PRINTED WITH PERMISSION, THE NEWS STANDARD STAFF

Some may recall the temporary switch to a fourday work week that local governments across the nation enforced during the energy shortage of the 1970s. As history repeats itself, small towns and metropolises alike are looking again to shorten the length of the work week in an effort to spare fuel costs. City, county and state departments in Michigan, South Carolina, Alabama, California, New York and Ohio have made the shift to four, 10-hour work days last month, and some universities — like Okaloosa-Walton College in Florida — have shortened summer school to four days a week as well. Kentucky State University also implemented a four-day week for non-faculty employees.

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Six die on state roads during Independence Day weekend Thirteen ATV, 38 motorcycle deaths this year Submitted by Sherry H. Bray KSP Public Information Coordinator FRANKFORT — Preliminary statistics indicate that six people died in six separate crashes on Kentucky roadways during the four-day July 4th holiday period, Thursday July 3 (6 p.m.) through Sunday, July 6, 2008 (11:59 p.m.). Three of the fatalities involved motor vehicles and one of those victims was not wearing a seat belt. Motor vehicle crashes oc-

curred in Graves, Harlan and Union counties. One of the crashes involved the suspected use of alcohol. Two ATV fatalities occurred and both involved the suspected use of alcohol. The crashes occurred in Hopkins and Pike counties. Neither victim was wearing a helmet. One motorcycle fatality occurred in Jefferson county. Through July 6, preliminary statistics indicate that 379 people have lost their lives on Kentucky roadways during 2008. This is 56 fewer than reported for this time period in 2007. Of the 296 motor vehicle fatalities, 186 victims were not wearing seat belts. Of

the 38 motorcycle fatalities, 21 were not wearing helmets. Thirteen people have been killed in ATV crashes and twelve of those victims were not wearing helmets. Thirty-one pedestrians have been killed. A total of 74 fatalities have resulted from crashes involving the suspected use of alcohol. Citizens can contribute to highway safety by reporting erratic drivers to the Kentucky State Police toll-free at 1-800-222-5555. Callers will remain anonymous and should give a description of the vehicle, location, direction of travel and license number if possible.

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Tractors of all shapes, sizes and models were part of a step back through time at the annual SummerFest and Threshing Days held at Otter Creek Park.

Blast from the past Threshing Days gives a glimpse back at yesteryear By Felicia Thompson thompson@thenewsstandard.com Otter Creek Park was packed full of antique tractors, home-made craft vendors and spectators as the Lincoln Trail Antique Power Club (LTAP) held its 16th annual

Threshing Days and Antique Power of the Past Machinery Show from July 4-6. “We had a great turnout,” said Edd Pike, president of the LTAP Club. “Some estimates say that we could’ve had as many as four or five thousand people there.” Visitors from across Kentucky and surrounding states came to see hundreds

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Meade County Fair: Calling all bakers, artists, gardeners By Jennifer Bridge CEA for Family and Consumer Sciences Many Meade County fairgoers enjoy taking time to look at exhibits in the Home Environment Building. Each year, hundreds of items are entered, showcasing the talent of individuals throughout the county. Are you one of these talented individuals? There are four departments located in the Home Environment Building. The largest department with 211 categories is the Home Economics section. This section features baked goods, canning, quilts, crocheted and knitted goods, hob-

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1. Gen. John Hunt Morgan — Col. Robert Buckner house. Built in 1832 and owned in 1863 by Col. Robert Buckner (a War of 1812 veteran), the home was used by General J. H. Morgan as headquarters during his infamous Civil War raid in July of 1873. 2. Meriwether Lewis — Brandenburg Riverfront Park. A Virginia native, Meriwether Lewis served as a lieutenant in the Army before becoming a forerunner of the expedition of the Louisiana Purchase with fellow soldier and explorer William Clark. The duo, along with their troupe, is believed to have passed by Brandenburg on Oct. 18, 1804, as they sailed down the Ohio River. 3. Marcellus Jerome Clarke aka. Sue Mundy — Guston. An infantryman during the Civil War, Marcellus Jerome Clarke (who later became nicknamed “Sue Mundy”) formed a guerilla band that raided Union troops throughout Kentucky. He was shot and wounded inside a barn in

bies, clothing construction, handicrafts, cross stitching, baskets, ceramics, as well as, writer’s corner, men’s corner and children’s corner. If you are a food preservationist, please take time to enter the special section: Ball Fresh Preserving Awards. In years past, we have selected winners from general entries. However, last year the contest sponsor changed the rules and we are no longer allowed to do this. Consequently, several prizes went unclaimed as we did not have entries in the categories. Information on the award can be found on page 61, in the righthand section of

this year’s fair catalogue, or by contacting the extension office. The second largest department is the Fine Arts Department with 83 categories. If you enjoy photography, painting, drawing, sculpting or even coloring; this section has something for you. The other two departments, Plants and Flowers and Fruits and Vegetables are for those who love to garden. If you like to grow good things to eat or beautiful flowers and plants, then you will want to plan on bringing your best to these two sections. Fruits and Vegetables have 78 categories and Plants and Flowers

has 30 categories. With 402 categories, there is something for almost everyone. Entries will be accepted in the Home Environment building on Monday, July 21 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. There is no cost to enter items. If you win, you receive money! So, find a fair catalogue and get your items ready. The Meade County Fair is almost here! Meade County Fair days are July 19-26. See you at the Fair!

Guston in 1865 and was later hung for his crimes. 4. Harold “Pee Wee” Reese — Old ballfield in Ekron. Born in Ekron, Harold “Pee Wee” Reese made his Major League Baseball debut in 1940. He spent 16 years with the Dodgers both in Brooklyn and L.A. (1940-58). He is credited with aiding Jackie Robinson’s integration into MLB, and was entered into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1984. 5. John James Audubon — Otter Creek Park. Orthinologist, artist and naturalist John James Audubon traveled through the Otter Creek Park area regularly during his sketching trips in the early 1800s. Renowned for his prints, many of his famous “Birds of America” drawings are believed to have been sketched in Meade County. 6. Matthew E. Welsh — Matthew E. Welsh Bridge. The 41st governor of Indiana (1961-1965), Matthew E. Welsh was appointed as part-time chairman of the International Joint Commission on Waterways in 1965 by president Lyndon B. Johnson. The bridge, which connects Brandenburg to Mauckport, Ind., was dedicated to Welsh in 1966. 7. Thomas Lincoln — Doe

Run Inn. Father of president Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Lincoln moved his family to Hardin County, Kentucky, in 1802. He worked as a stone mason on the newer section of the mill at Doe Run Inn, which was constructed around the early 1800s. 8. Squire Boone — Doe Run Creek. Brother of famed pioneer Daniel Boone, Squire Boone discovered Doe Run Creek in 1778 with fellow explorer John McKinney. Doe Run Creek is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Boone died in 1815 and is buried inside Squire Boone Caverns in Mauckport, Ind. 9. Capt. James Meade — Meade County. Recognized for his bravery during the Battle of Tippecanoe (1811), 17th US Infantry Capt. James Meade was killed at the Battle of River Raisin in 1813. Meade County was named after him on Dec. 17, 1823. He was one of nine officers killed at River Raisin who have Kentucky counties named after them. 10. William Clark — Brandenburg Riverfront Park. At 19 years old, Virginia native William Clark began his military career by joining a volunteer militia force under Major John Hardin. After serving several

years, he was asked to lead the Corps of Discovery with Meriwether Lewis on a dangerous expedition across the American overland to the Pacific coast and back. Clark drew most of the maps during the trek, which lasted from 1804-1806. 11. Aaron Burr — Solomon Brandenburg’s tavern. After some dispute, the county seat of Meade County switched from Claysville to Brandenburg in 1825. The town was named after prominent businessman Solomon Brandenburg who owned a landing and ferry business. As the area prospered due to river access, several then-unknown historical figures visited Brandenburg’s highly-praised log tavern, including famous duelist and third vice president Aaron Burr. 12. Alexander “Frank” Franklin James — Meade County. Older brother of infamous outlaw Jesse James, Alexander “Frank” Franklin James sought refuge in Nelson County, Kentucky, after serving in what was then called “Beulaville” in Meade County during the Civil War. History records James as heroically saving fellow soldier (and later fellow bandit) Donnie Pence when his horse fell on top of

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Local artisans are urged to enter exhibits in the Meade County Fair. Categories range from clothing construction and food preservation to photography and sculpting. him and pinned him to the ground during a battle in Meade County. Sources: The Kentucky Historical Society, www.audubon. com, Meade County Tourism, the City of Brandenburg, www.

lewis-clark.org, The Central Kentucky Civil War Heritage Trail, The University Press of Kentucky, www.potterflats. com, www.kentucky.gov, The National Governors Association, www.peeweereese.com, www.kentuckygenealogy.com.

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Politicians trade allegiances when it comes fairness The outcome of con- those involving Kentucky gressional left-wingers’ products. Charles Shapiro attempts to kill the Co- recently wrote about that lombian free-trade in the New York Bluegrass Times. Shapiro, agreement plays out as critically for former ambassaBeacon Kentuckians as for dor to Venezuela, Colombians. reported: Most Americans •Colombian rosdon’t understand es enter the United the stakes, a realStates duty free. ity that politicians •Lexmark Intersuch as Reps. John national, Inc. printYarmuth and Ben ers face a 12-perChandler — both Jim Waters cent tax when they opponents of the enter Colombia. agreement — seem •Colombian cofall too willing to exploit. fee imported into the UnitThese congressmen need ed States pays no duty. to part with their narrow•Kentucky-grown animinded union pals on this mal feed faces a 20-percent issue and think about Ken- tax when entering Colomtucky’s — and our nation’s bia. — economic and political The facts don’t lie. But refuture. gardless of those inequities, A recent study cited by fighting free-trade policies the Cato Institute showed could reverse the progress the consequences to Co- made to this point. lombia of not approving Both Shapiro and Gornik the agreement: say more, not fewer, trade •Investment in the coun- opportunities offer the cure try would decrease by 4.5 to those inequities. For expercent. ample, Shapiro wrote that •Unemployment would signing the Colombian increase by 1.8 percent; agreement would increase 460,000 jobs would be lost. U.S. exports by an estimat•Colombia’s poverty lev- ed $1.2 billion. el would rise by 1.4 points But wait a minute. How while its GDP would fall by could this agreement, 4.5 percent. which eliminates ColombiIronically, the party of an tariffs even as American Chandler and Yarmuth de- companies must pay that cries our country’s stand- government’s tariffs, turn ing in the world. Thus, out fair? inquiring minds want to It’s not fair. But it’s free. know: How does contrib- And “free trade” in this case uting to rising unemploy- trumps some politicians’ ment and poverty rates of a definition of “fair trade.” nation in the region of twoAs Nobel Laureate Milbit thugs like Hugo Chavez ton Friedman once noted, improve our country’s sta- “The word ‘free’ is used tus in the eyes of the rest three times in the Declaraof the world? How would tion of Independence and these politicians, by reduc- once in the First Amending trade opportunities, ment to the Constitution, help constituents in their along with ‘freedom.’ The districts whose companies word ‘fair’ is not used in eidepend on finding new ther of our founding documarkets for their products? ments.” One of Chandler’s conOur government must stituents is Kathy Gornik, resist the temptation to president of Thiel Audio respond to trade imbalProducts Co., and — full ances by putting big import disclosure here — chair of duties on U.S. products. the Bluegrass Institute’s Gornik says the “unfair” board of directors. practices exist because of Gornik’s corporate of- wrong-headed government fice may be in Lexington, policy, not entrepreneurial but her audio loudspeaker efforts of individuals and business operates world- businesses. These hardwide. working Americans do the In a recent trade publica- trading while unfair polition, Gornik charged politi- cies — whether instigated cians with preying “on the by our country or others fears of citizens who do not — only serve to enrich govunderstand how markets ernments. work and (getting) them“So why would we want selves elected on the ba- to punish our own busisis of “protecting jobs” or nesses and consumers by “protecting industries.” following suit?” she says. She calls such approach- “It’s like cutting off your es “total poppycock” that nose to spite your face.” have caused “incalculable” Jim Waters is the director harm. of policy and communications Granted, some parts of for the Bluegrass Institute, the playing field remain Kentucky’s free-market think uneven in the Colombian tank. You can reach him at trade agreement, including jwaters@bipps.org.

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House, Senate tackle unfunded liability As expected, the Extraor- ers. (The teachers’ plan was dinary Session closed Fri- changed minimally and only day after House Bill 1, the to the extent that the teacher state pension reform groups agreed). The bill, followed an Legislative benefit factor will expedited process increase the longer Update through the House they work — they and Senate. There is must work longer much to be pleased to receive full retireabout as without ment benefits (rule legislative intervenof 87). tion, state coffers •Retirement benwould have faced a efits will be based $27 billion unfunded on the final five liability. That’s three years of salary to Carroll Gibson include 60 months times our annual budget. However, for non hazardous much is still left to be done employees. — what we have done has •The COLA will be 1.5 merely begun to contain our percent for new and existing costs and slow the growth employees and retirees but of that unfunded liability. the General Assembly can By working in a bipartisan increase this if it prefunds fashion, we were able to the cost. work quickly in this special •Prohibits double-dipsession, passing House Bill 1 ping — hazardous duty in the minimum five legisla- employees may return after tive days. one month and non-hazardHere are some of the key ous after three months, they points: can retain their retirement •Future non-hazardous benefits but cannot obtain a hires will contribute 6 per- second state pension. cent of pay towards retire•Sets a schedule to get the ment; five percent towards retirement systems back to pension and one percent to- full funding of the actuariward healthcare. This provi- ally required contribution sion does not apply to teach- (ARC) by 2025. The Gover-

nor will be legally required to include the required contribution in the budget recommendation and the Legislature must fund it unless the requirement is suspended by the latter. •Provides one year respite to counties and city governments by allowing them to pay less than the ARC into its retirement system. The state pension systems are funded by employee and employer contributions as well as investment returns. The ARC represents the employer contribution. It is important to note that even when the General Assembly fully meets the ARC schedule in 2025, our unfunded liability will be even greater than it is now. This is why it is important to keep on reforming the system so that it will eventually look more like what is available in the private sector, that is, sustainable. For example, for two years now, the Senate in an overwhelmingly bipartisan way, passed legislation to implement a 401k-style plan as an option for future employees. I strongly believe that this will be where

we end up. In addition, the estimated cost of providing health care is approximately 54 percent of the unfunded liability. We must also identify strategies to provide incentives for state employees and pensioners to become better informed health care consumers. We are in the “interim” period now as our committees study and follow several issues that are likely to be addressed in January. I hope you’ll take the opportunity to visit our Web site at www.lrc.ky.gov and follow our work. If you have an opinion on any bill or issue, please call our Legislative Message Line at 1-800372-7181. I look forward to hearing from you. Senator Carroll Gibson (RLeitchfield) is the Senate Majority Whip. He is serves on the Judiciary Committee, State and Local Government Committee, the Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection Committee, and the Tobacco Settlement Agreement Fund Oversight Committee. He represents the 5th District including Breckinridge, Grayson, Hancock, Hart, LaRue, and Meade counties.

Citizen safety priority at Gen. Assembly The first priority of any government is to make sure those it serves are protected. As important as good schools and well-maintained roads are, they mean little if those who use them do not feel safe. That is why the General Assembly spends a substantial amount of time each legislative session finding ways to improve the laws that govern our health and safety. That was certainly true this year, especially when it came to finding alternative and more affordable ways to punish those who have broken the law. Right now, we spend nearly a half-billion dollars a year to house about 22,400 prisoners, each of which costs us about $19,000 annually. While Kentucky is still considered a safe state in which to live, our prison population nonetheless grew at a rate faster than every other states’ last year, according to a report by the Pew Center on the States. The national average was 1.6 percent; ours was 12 percent. Within a decade, our prison population is expected to increase by another 8,000 people. The General Assembly took several steps this year

to begin tackling that. We increased the number of people on the Parole Board, so that cases can be handled in a more timely manner. We also made it possible for non-violent, non-sex offenders serving sentences for the two lower levels of felonies to spend their last 180 days under house arrest. The current limit is 90 days. Prisoners can also get time off for good behavior if they further their education, or if applicable, they complete a drug-treatment program. The growing prevalence of illegal drugs, meanwhile, led legislators to budget nearly $10 million over the next two years to increase substanceabuse treatment for offenders. Another positive step legislators took this year is to require all felons to provide DNA samples. This will include registered sex offenders and juveniles as young as 13 who are convicted of a violent or sex-related act. Kentucky State Police estimates this legislation could add 15,000 samples to the state’s database each year, and potentially solve up to 250 additional cases annually. There are some other new

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laws taking effect this year to track down and penalize that are also tied to the judi- those who drive off withcial system. For example, we out paying, and we made ensured that victims it a Class D felony of alleged sex offens- Legislative for those who leave es are not required to the scene of an acciUpdate submit to a lie detecdent in situations in tor before police or which they should prosecutors pursue a know that death or case. serious injury ocWe also give Kencurred. tucky State Police the Over the next five right to use 20 permonths, legislators cent of the proceeds and other officials from the sale of coninvolved with the Jeff Greer criminal justice sysfiscated firearms and ammunition. The tem will take a closer agency, which celebrates 60 look at our penal code to see years of service to the state if there are ways it can be imthis month, has indicated proved. Recommendations it will use the money for are expected by the first of December, giving the Gentasers. Another law ensures that eral Assembly ample time to police service dogs are not consider what, if any changes taken out of action for 10 we decide should be made. If you have any questions days if they bite someone in the line of duty. Before this, or suggestions about ways the dogs would have to be we should go about this, I quarantined under the same would like to know. I can be rules as other animals, even reached by writing to Room though they are properly 351E, Capitol Annex, 702 Capitol Avenue, Frankfort, vaccinated. Speaking of animals, it is KY 40601. You can also leave a mesnow a felony for anyone to seriously harm or kill a dog sage for me or for any legislaor cat intentionally because tor at 1-800-372-7181. For the of legislation we approved deaf or hard of hearing, the number is 800-896-0305. this year. I hope to hear from you Elsewhere, we made it easier for gas station owners soon.

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Vietnam veteran finally receives high school diploma By Jorena D. Faulkner jorena@thenewsstandard.com

BRANDENBURG — As a result of legislation passed by the Kentucky General Assembly, Vietnam veteran Randall Bandy can now call himself a Meade County High School graduate. “I’m Randall Bandy and I’m a Vietnam veteran,â€? he said. “I live here in Meade County ‌ I’ve lived here all of my life.â€? During the monthly meeting of the Meade County Board of Education held Tuesday at the Board of Education, Superintendent Mitch Crump presented Bandy, who served in Vietnam in 1966, with his diploma, drawing fervent applause and honorable commentary from those in attendance including family, friends, board members and media. “People who took that risk ‌ took that chance early in their life to go out and de-

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The trial period began July 1 and continues through Aug. 16, after which, the effects of the change will be evaluated to determine if the modification truly reduced costs. The Kentucky Secretary of State’s office is offering its employees a four-day work week during a trial period, though it is not mandatory, and Commonwealth schools discussed the possibility of fourday school weeks during a Kentucky School Board meeting held in Frankfort on June 12. In Meade County, there are no plans to implement

Past From page A1 of old-fashioned tractors — this year’s featured tractors were International Harvester tractors, some of which were made earlier than 1920 — and to get a taste of traditional farming methods. “We had over 200 tractors out there this year,� Pike said. He also said approximately 200 old-fashioned farm engines were on display as well.

fend the greatest country in the world, the United States of America, need to be recognized for that,â€? Crump said. “I think that this particular legislation is one of the most enjoyable ones that I get to do ‌ in recognizing our veterans who were unable to attend high school, to graduate high school due to the services they provided years ago.â€? Dr. John Inman — Chairperson of the board for District 1 — briefly recalled his own years as a service member during the Vietnam War and offered a common understanding and appreciation to Bandy for his achievement. “You were there for us,â€? he said. “I know what a sacrifice you fellows made. For me, it’s a great pleasure to see the legislative bill do this for you.â€? “It’s an honor to be a small part of this,â€? said District 4 representative Belinda Cross. At the 2002 session of the Kentucky General Assembly, the first of several bills

— House Bill 45 — passed on April 2, directing school districts to issue high school diplomas to World War II veterans whose high school educations were interrupted by global conflicts. On April 12, 2004, House Bill 113 passed, extending the benefit to veterans of the Korean Conflict. House Bill 60 was passed by the Kentucky General Assembly and subsequently signed by Kentucky State Governor Ernie Fletcher (R) on March 5, 2005, adding those who were unable to complete their high school education due to service in the Vietnam War. “I want to congratulate you and commend you on your service of this country,� Crump said. “I present you with this high school diploma from the Meade County High School.� To qualify, each veteran must have been honorably discharged and must have been enrolled in a high school

prior to draft or entry into the Armed Forces and must have served during specified dates of World War II, the Korean Conflict, or the Vietnam War. Also present at the meeting was Fort Knox Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation/Child & Youth Services liaison Linda Woods, who has been working closely with BRAC (Base Realignment and Closure) families who may be considering relocating to Meade County as a result of the initiative. “I live here in Meade County ‌ I have for 17 years now,â€? Woods said. “What I do at Fort Knox, is to help all of the military families that are coming to this area — many of them are moving to Meade County — we help them before they ever get here with information about the schools, what they will need to register (and) what the requirements will be for graduation at the high school. We try to connect students with students so

that they will have a sponsor when they get here. “(It has been found that) one of the biggest issues children have when they get to a new school is that they don’t have anyone to sit with at lunch. Just those kinds of things that we can help military children level the playing field coming into a new community. I’m glad to be here ‌ I’m glad to be in Meade County.â€? In a motion to approve the District Comprehensive Improvement Plan for the 2008 and 2009 school year, Meade County school’s Coordinator for Student Services, Peggy Darnall, reminded the board that the plan is a “living, breathing documentâ€? and subject to update, improvement and change throughout the year with a goal to provide “equity across the district.â€? “Our focus is student achievement and it continues to be,â€? Darnall said. “That’s what we’re all about. The

district plan is pretty broad in general, because school councils have to develop improvement plans aimed to fit under the goals and objectives of the district. We’re really excited about the work being done.� The board also discussed and moved to approve the following agenda items: Accounts payable payroll; construction fund payments; employees’ salary payrolls for July 17, 2008; review of monthly financial statements; superintendent’s personnel report; emergency substitute hire on TC-4; Change Order 8 and 9/MCHS auditorium and athletic addition; contracts; admission and release personnel; school meal prices, which were set at $1.75 for student lunches, $1.25 for student breakfast, and $2.75 for adult lunches, $1.85 for adult breakfast; textbooks purchasing plan K-8; district boundaries; the 2008 board policy first reading; and auction of a Chevy van and lawn mowers.

a four-day work week for employees, though Judge/ Executive Harry Craycroft said, “Never say never.� “I haven’t heard any intentions on doing that,� he said. “But my only real concern for the budget that just passed is fuel costs. How do you predict what they’ll be?� Craycroft said county department heads have received memos asking them to be as frugal as possible with fuel costs. Road departments in several states were the first agencies to begin the fourday work week, though Meade County Road Department Supervisor Mark Popham is uncertain how much a switch to a shortened work week would benefit his department. “The biggest thing if that

would happen is meeting daily emergencies,â€? Popham said. “People call with a road sign down or something and it’s a Friday when no one’s working then it would sit there until Monday ‌ especially during the winter with clearing roads. We have to be able to do it.â€? Though Popham said he would be open to trying a four-day work week, the only real benefit he sees is for his employees’ commute. “We could also incur some overtime expenses ‌ which the point (of a shortened work week) is to save money,â€? he said.

ployees consider the gas they save from commuting an extra day as a “bonus,� which some employers have said results in happier, more productive workers. Less sick days and lower turnover rates have also been reported by agencies that allow four-day work weeks. Businesses in Florida that participated in a recent study by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) reported saving nine to 22 percent on utilities, due to not using lights, office machines

and air conditioning for an entire day. Another report from the BBB indicates Wednesday are typically the most unproductive day of the week for businesses. Four-day work weeks that give employees Wednesdays off show “increased work ethic� and “slightly to moderately higher productivity� on Thursdays and Fridays.

of why some businesses opt to remain at five, eighthour days, as reported by the BBB. “Customers — which are mainly other businesses — depend on us to meet their deadlines,� said a packaging company representative in North Carolina. “Our shifts affect their productivity and sales.� Enthusiasm and tiredness are other core concerns stated by office managers, who feel 10-hour work days would drain employees’ work ethics.

Along with the antique tractor and farm machinery displays, maneuvering contests were held to showcase drivers’ skills as well as the versatility of the tractors. Other demonstrators used mule- or horse-drawn machines to demonstrate how fields were plowed and harvested in earlier times. A parade held Saturday boasted the 200 plus tractors, with a 20,000 pound 1914 Case steam engine hauled behind a semi-truck as the lead display. While moms and dads took the opportunity to browse

through vendors’ booths and tractor exhibits, children had the opportunity to ride a kiddy train and play various games. Pike said the activities offered to kids this year nearly doubled last year’s activities. The date for next year’s Threshing Days will be established during LTAP’s August meeting and will be announced soon after. “Normally we hold it the weekend after (July) Fourth,� Pike said. “But this year was so successful, we may hold it on the Fourth again next year.�

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Along with hundreds of tractors and displays of farm equipment, Threshing Days attendees had the chance to browse through several vendor booths set up throughout Otter Creek Park near the nature center.

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Americans mourn the passing of local community ‘angel’ By Jorena D. Faulkner jorena@thenewsstandard.com There are rarely times in life when one comes upon a person so profoundly powerful, tenacious and kind, that the exchange — however brief — etches itself into a finely woven silk of monumental memory. To many, Doe Valley resident Franklin A. Gulledge, Jr., was the epitome of such inspiration. On May 27, 2008, people around the country stood in shock and silent honor of Brandenburg’s fallen hero as he succumbed to a sudden heart attack at the age of 72. “We are all shocked by this sudden loss of a great man,” Anne Lawson wrote about Gulledge in a news release for Elizabethtown Flying Service, Inc., in Elizabethtown, Ky. “(He was an) enthusiastic supporter of general aviation, he gave so much of his time and talent throughout his career as a commercial pilot/CFI, training students and then donating his aircraft and pilot services to the Angel Flight organization.” Whether battling as a U.S. Marine Corps Major flying missions with the infamous Purple Foxes in Vietnam, or as the three time recipient of the Angel Flight Pilot of the Year for Kentucky and two

Good From page A1 off their sentence. Seelye also said the new bill removes seven days of an inmate’s sentence for every one month of good behavior, when previously, only five days were given per month. Some state inmates also qualify for home incarceration within the first 180 days of their sentence. “We’re getting notices of discharge on a daily basis,” Seelye said. “They’re trying to release all these state inmates and it’s really going to negatively affect us.” The county jail receives roughly $900 per month for each state inmate housed there. By losing 10 to 12 state inmates a month, the jail also loses $10,000 to $11,000 per month. Of the jail’s current 135 inmates, 74 are from the state. Seelye also said the jail is in need of some major repair work. “There’re are lot of structural issues as far as the jail has settled, there are cracks in the walls … the doors won’t close properly,” he said. “The building was built, I feel, in a poor spot.” Craycroft agreed, saying the jail itself had several issues and a “major overhaul” would be needed at some point. Following the jail update, Tony Coletta, the county’s recently appointed Planning and Zoning Administrator, addressed the court on two rezoning submissions that were discussed and voted upon during the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting held in June. Magistrates unanimously approved Planning and Zoning’s recommendation to rezone less than .75 acres in Flaherty, Ky., from an exempt status to B-2. The request was made by Tony Brown Properties, LLC. The second item presented to Fiscal Court was approved by Planning and Zoning, though its vote went against Coletta’s recommendation to not issue the rezonement. County resident Carol Whitworth requested her property in the Carter Place Subdivision in Flaherty, Ky., be rezoned from R-1 to B-1. She offers tax preparation during tax season, and drafting and bookkeeping services for clients at any given time throughout the year. She planned to take her business outside her home and onto a non-adjoining structure on her property. After reviewing the request, Coletta told the Planning and Zoning committee that he did not recommend the rezonement during the June meeting. The basis for his decision was the technical interpretation of language re-

PHOTO COURTESY OF FRANKLIN GULLEDGE JR.

On May 27, 2008, sad news passed around the nation that Brandenburg’s own hero, Franklin A. Gulledge, Jr., succumbed to a sudden heart attack at the age of 72. time winner of the 2007 Angel Flight Pilot of the Year for the Mid-Atlantic states, “Uncle Frank” — as he was affectionately known worldwide — spent his life humbly creating a legacy of heartfelt goodwill that would succeed him long after his passing. “Frank did so many wonderful things for people,” said Gail Gulledge, widow of the highly decorated retired

Marine. Gulledge had come into The News Standard Office only a few weeks prior to his passing and was profiled for his philanthropic work on the front page of the May 2 issue. Charismatic and strong, Gulledge recounted his life and addressed his mission to use his gifts to assist those in need. “Life has been good to

garding rezoning a property to B-1, which is a “neighborhood business.” The county zoning ordinance states a “neighborhood business” must be a “convenience business which tends to meet the daily needs of the residents of the immediate neighborhood …” Coletta said he did not feel Whitworth’s business met that criteria, though Planning and Zoning approved the rezoning without his consent. Fiscal Court debated the issue and allowed Whitworth — who was in attendance — to speak. The recommendation to approve the rezonement eventually failed, with magistrates Tom Goddard, Herbie Chism, Tony Staples and Craycroft casting dissenting votes. Magistrates Mark Hubbard and Steve Wardrip voted in favor of the rezonement. The final reading of the county’s amended Comprehensive Plan was also given during Tuesday’s meeting. Five changes were made to the document, most of which were drafted to address the county’s close proximity to Fort Knox. Representatives from HNTB — a designing and planning firm that worked with Meade County to draft the plan — were on hand to discuss the amendments. Tom West, an HNTB spokesman, reminded Fiscal Court that the Comprehensive Plan was simply a proposed action plan. No legal action can be taken if provisions within it are not met, since it is only a suggested course of progress. Ordinances would have to be made in order for provisions within the plan to become lawfully enforceable. Craycroft thanked HNTB, the steering committee, Planning and Zoning Commission members, and Fort Knox representative Peter Hill, for their diligent work in hashing out the final document. Meade County Recycle Center Coordinator Mark Gossett also addressed the court, stating the department received $66,000 in proceeds from a recent auction of surplus equipment. Gossett asked for $16,000 to be used to purchase two satellite recycle containers and a liftgate for one of the vehicles. Gossett has formed a new initiative to have county schools recycle more of their white paper by placing 95gallon containers — which were donated by Wayne Smith of Waste Transport, Inc., the company that recently took over the county’s trash collection — near printers and photocopy machines within the schools. He said the remaining $50,000 of the proceeds from the auction would be applied to the debt the Solid Waste

and Recycle Center owes the county. Magistrate Chism said money for the equipment should come from the department’s budget and all $66,000 from the auction should be applied to the debt. Gossett asked the court to allow his budget to stand as is, and to use the auction proceeds. With the county no longer in the trash collection business, Gossett said the 2008 fiscal year’s budget consisted of a lot of guesswork, since numbers needed to be based solely on recycling. “Let me try this budget,” Gossett said. “We didn’t have any history to go by. I don’t have any idea what expenses are going to be, but we gave it our best shot at it … I would like to keep the money that’s set aside (in the budget) there because I don’t know what expenses may come up. We have an ancient fleet … and last month one of the trucks caught on fire, so there went $12,000 right there.” Chism said before the county contracted out its trash collection services, Fiscal Court said it would use all proceeds from auctioning the equipment to offset the debt. Craycroft said Gossett and his department have done a tremendous job to pay down its debt to the county. What used to be more than $700,000 owed to the county is now down to less than $189,000 after an approximate $250,000 write-off issued by Fiscal Court. “We’re as interested in getting the debt paid off as anybody else,” Gossett said. “We’re making an effort to do what we can do.” He said he plans to apply $60,000 a year to the debt over the next two to three years, until the debt is nil. Gossett’s request to use $16,000 of the auction proceeds toward purchasing the new equipment passed with a 5-1 vote. Chism cast the sole dissenting vote. Also addressed during Tuesday’s meeting: •After a tough decision, magistrates voted to donate a surplus county ambulance to the Battletown Volunteer Fire Department. Both Battletown and Muldraugh fire departments showed interest in receiving the ambulance due to their lack of adequate first response vehicles. Magistrates said they wished two ambulances were available to give to both departments. In the end, the vote passed 4-2 with Goddard and Staples favoring Muldraugh. The 25-mile radius Battletown first responders have to travel to reach residents is what the deciding factor was for most magistrates. Muldraugh is slated to receive the next county surplus ve-

me,” Gulledge said in his last interview before his untimely death. “I enjoy flying and I enjoy helping people. As long as I can pass my aviation physical — I do that once a year — and as long as I am still comfortable and have my faculties about me, I will continue to do this.” Sorrow at the loss is echoed in the sentiments of those who knew him. “We have lost a great man, and one with a tremendous big heart,” said Kathy Packard of Misty Meadows Farm, who knew Frank and Gail Gulledge both as friends and customers. “All I could do was cry when I heard.” All across the country, sympathetic and heartwarming entries are finding their way to online blogs as the word spreads about the great humanitarian loss of Uncle Frank. From Florida, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Washington, California, and Montana, to Virginia, Ohio, Nevada, Arizona, Michigan and beyond, those who Gulledge touched will not soon forget the impact he left nor the imprint to continue his work. “Frank’s giving nature and unselfish service to others has been an inspiration to all of us,” wrote one grieving comrade. “His contributions

to the ‘(Purple) Foxes’ are immeasurable. Everything he did on our behalf was a labor of love. We are forever in his debt. I am a better person for having known him.” As a childhood schoolmate from first grade at Mill Creek to the 12th grade at Valley High School in Louisville, Proctor Sherwood Burress — now a resident of Lexington — recalled several alumni reunions he attended with Gulledge over the years, and fondly recalled the “star” of the Valley High School senior play. “I wrote the family and quoted the great Bard (William Shakespeare/Romeo and Juliet),” Burress said. “‘And, when he shall die, take him and cut him out in little stars, and he will make the face of heaven so fine, that all the world will be in love with night and pay no worship to the garish sun.’ “Franklin flew near the stars on many mercy flights,” he said. “He was the ‘star’ of our Valley High School senior play, ‘Meet Arizona, A Dude Ranch Operetta.’ He had any number of starring roles and he assumed them all with panache, warmth and grace.” Nostalgically, Burress reminisced about the last time the two met, at their 50th Valley

High School Reunion, where Gulledge gave him a hug for bringing a classic collection of Jazz spanning more than 50 years. “It was a small ‘thanks’ that I will never forget,” he said. “(If I had the chance) I would say again, “dear Franklin, none of us can make that last flight with you, although we would all have wished to be your co-pilot.” There are no limits to the number of missions Gulledge can fly now. He has earned “angel wings” of his own with immeasurable potential. There are no boundaries, for as he touched so many in life, he will forever be fondly remembered in death and will continue to inspire throughout the ages. For a full version of the interview with Gulledge, visit the archived May 2 issue of The News Standard at thenewsstandard.com.

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Gulledge was survived by his wife of 38 years, Drema Gail Gulledge, his son, Franklin Gulledge III, his daughter, Ainslie Guion, a sister, Loretto Nero, and five grandchildren. He was preceded in rest by his son, Britt Gulledge, and his sister Sallie Nichols. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the American Heart Association.

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Elroy Scott Cart, 90, of Union Star, Ky., passed away Sunday, July 6, 2008, at Hardin Memorial Hospital. He was born September 11, 1917 in Union Star, Ky., to the late Ernest Roy and Florence Biddle Cart. He was a veteran of WWII where he served in the US Navy, was also retired from Olin Chemical, and was a deacon for Payneville Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his sister, Mabel Barger. He is survived by his wife, Elwanda Batts Cart; one daughter, Glenda (Frank) King of Richmond, Va.; one son, Steve (Sherry) Cart of Brandenburg; six grandchildren, Brian (Rebecca) King of San Diego, Calif.; Todd (Bridget) King of Atlanta, Ga., Kyle King of Richmond, Va., Josh Salvia of Chicago, Ill., and Adam and Alison Cart, both of Brandenburg; and four great-grandchildren, Aidan King, Quinlan King, Vivian King and Nicholas King. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 9, 2008, at 11 a.m. EDT from the chapel of Bruington-JenkinsSturgeon Funeral Home with burial to follow in Union Star Cemetery. Visitation was held Tuesday, July 8, 2008, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. and after 8 a.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. The grandchildren were served as the pallbearers. Expressions of sympathy can be made to the Payneville Baptist Church Building Fund. Online condolences can be made at www.bjsfunerals. com.

Paula J. Tucker, 43, of Brandenburg, died Tuesday, July 1, 2008, at her residence. She was a member of Buck Grove Baptist Church. She was born October 4, 1964, the daughter of Omer L. Harlow and Delores Lilly. She is survived by her husband, Russ Tucker, of Brandenburg; two sons, Daniel D. and Jesse L. Tucker; her father, Omer L. Harlow of Brandenburg; her mother, Delores Jones Reed of Ohio; one brother, Stephen Floyd Jones, of Vine Grove, Ky.; and a sister, Carla Harlow Noe, of Brandenburg. Funeral Services were held at Noon on Thursday from the chapel of the Hager Funeral Home with Rev. David Campbell officiating. Burial was in Buck Grove Cemetery and was directed by Hager Funeral Home. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the Buck Grove Baptist Church Youth Group. Online Condolences may be left at www.hagerfuneralhome.com.

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Willis Green Moremen, 83, of Brandenburg, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2008, at Baptist Hospital East. He was born September 1, 1924, in Brandenburg to the late Lewis Bennett and Virginia Bandy Moremen. He was a proud graduate of the University of Kentucky where he graduated with a Bachelors Degree with Distinction in Agriculture and a Masters Degree in Education. He had retired as the Executive Vice President of the Kentucky Bankers Association were he worked for 26 years. He also served as a member of the Kentucky General Assembly from 1972-73. For twelve years he taught vocational Agriculture at Meade County High School. He was an active member of the Brandenburg United Methodist Church where he taught Sunday school for over 30 years and served as the church Secretary and Treasurer. He was also a veteran of WW II where he served in the United States Navy. He was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Virginia Dowden. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Bruington Moremen; one daughter, Lee Ann (Dave) Toy of Danville, Ky.; one son, David Bruce (Pat) Moremen of Taylorsville, Ky.; five grandchildren, Jacob (Amy) Moremen, Jeremy (Megan) Moremen, Heather Moremen, Keely (Greg) Wilson, and Kasey Toy; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, July 10, 2008, at 2 p.m. EDT from the chapel of Bruington-Jenkins-Sturgeon Funeral Home with burial to follow in Cap Anderson Cemetery. Visitation was held Wednesday, July 9, 2008, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and after 8:30 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

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James H. (Jimmie) Durham 1934-2008 James H. (Jimmie) Durham, 74, died Monday, July 7, 2008, at his home in Garrett, Ky. He was born May 8, 1934, the son of the late David and Flora Mae Durham of Irvington, Ky. He retired from the Olin Corporation in 1991 after working for 40 years. He was a member of the Irvington Masonic Lodge No. 868 for 50 years. He enjoyed watching Nascar racing, wood working, and spending time with his family. He was an avid fisherman and spent much of his retirement at his fishing camp in Texas. He was preceded in death by a son, Jed Durham; a brother Donnie Durham; and a sister-in-law, Dixie Durham. He is survived by his wife, Rita Nash Durham; a daughter, Susan (Manny) Garcia; a son, Jason Durham; three stepchildren, Dwayne (Paula) Doner, Annette (Charlie) Ammons, and Craig (Kim) Doner; one sister, Betty Wilson; nine grandchildren, Jamie and Jill Hockenberry, David and Scott Durham, Brandy and Brandon Doner, Chris Galloway, and Steven and Mitchell Doner; and three great-grandchildren, Hunter Hockenberry, and Libbee and Laura Galloway. Services were held Thursday, July 10, 2008, at 2 p.m. EDT under the direction of Alexander Funeral Home. Visitation was from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, July 9, 2008. A Masonic service was held at 7:30 p.m. EDT on Wednesday. Burial was at Walnut Grove Cemetery.

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First Baptist Church 338 High Street, Brandenburg 270-422-3355 Full Gospel Church of God 303 Smith Rd, Ekron 270-828-8107 Glad Tidings Christian Center 485 Bypass Rd, Brandenburg 270-422-2020 Gospel Fellowship 1794 Rhodelia Rd, Payneville 270-496-4311 Grace Baptist Church 7691 Hwy 60, Ekron 270-828-2333 Guston Baptist Church Guston, Ky 270-547-5505 Guston Missionary Baptist Church 14110 Hwy 60, Guston 270-547-7703 Helping Hands Ministry 2615 Brandenburg Rd, Brandenburg 270-422-1819 Higher Encounters Ministries 5280 Old Mill Rd, Brandenburg 270-828-5443 Hill Grove Baptist Church 55 Ammons Lane, Guston 270-422-1837 Hill Grove Church of Christ Rt. 1, Guston 270-828-2110 Hill Grove Church of God of Prophecy 4005 Shumate Rd, Ekron 270-828-8770 Holy Trinity Episcopal Church 319 Oaklawn Rd, Brandenburg 270-422-3721 Macedonia Christian Church Battletown, Ky 282-7288 Calvary Baptist Church 135 Olin Rd., Brandenburg 812-732-8209

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Parents must confront outside forces influencing kids QUESTION: Everyone about this subject a few talks about how rebellious years before his death. Our teens are today. I don’t children were young at the time and I, like believe my parents went through Focus on you, was feeling the this kind of anxiety the family heavy responsibility of raising them when my sisters properly. and I were young. I turned to my We were all relafather and asked, tively happy and “Do you remember none of us rebelled. worrying about me Am I right in assumwhen I was a kid? ing that good famDid you think about ily life was easier James to achieve in those Dobson all the things that could go wrong as days? I came through the DR. DOBSON: I’m sure your memory is adolescent years? How did generally correct despite you feel about these presthe exceptions we can all sures associated with berecall. The majority of par- ing a father?� Dad was rather embarents in earlier years spent less energy worrying about rassed by my question. He smiled sheepishly and said, their children. They had other things “Honestly, Bo,� (his pet on their minds. I remem- name for me) “I never reber talking to my dad ally gave that a thought.�

How do we explain his lack of concern? Was it because he didn’t love me or because he was an uninvolved parent? No. He was a wonderful father throughout my childhood. Instead, his answer reflected the time in which I grew up. People worried about the Depression that was just ending, and the war with Germany and Japan, and later the Cold War with Russia. They did not invest much effort in hand-wringing over their children — at least not until some kind of problem developed. Trouble was not anticipated. And why not? Because there were fewer land mines for kids in that era. I attended high school during the “Happy Days� of

the 1950s, and I never saw or even heard of anyone taking an illegal drug. It happened, I suppose, but it was certainly no threat to me. Some students liked to get drunk, but alcohol was not a big deal in my social environment. Others played around with sex, but the girls who did were considered “loose� and were not respected. Virginity was still in style for males and females. Occasionally a girl came up pregnant, but she was packed off in a hurry and I never knew where she went. Most of my friends respected their parents, went to church on Sunday, studied hard enough to get by and lived a fairly clean life. There were exceptions, of course, but this was the

norm. Today’s kids, by contrast, are walking through the Valley of the Shadow! Drugs, sex, alcohol and rebellion are everywhere. Those dangers have never been so evident as they are now, and the worst may be yet to come. QUESTION: Do you think children between five and ten should be allowed to listen to rock music on the radio, TV or CDs? DR. DOBSON: Not if it can be avoided. Today’s contemporary music is an expression of an increasingly unsavory adolescent culture. The lyrics often deal with drug use, sex, and violence. This is just what you don’t want your seven-year-old thinking about.

Instead, his or her entertainment should consist of adventure books, children’s productions, Bible stories and other Christian literature, and family activities — camping, fishing, sporting events, games, etc. On the other hand, it is unwise to appear dictatorial and oppressive in such matters. I would suggest that you keep your preteen so involved with wholesome activities that he does not need to dream of the days to come. Dr. Dobson is founder and chairman of the board of the nonprofit organization Focus on the Family, Colorado Springs, CO 80995 www.family.org). Questions and answers are excerpted from “Solid Answers� and “Bringing Up Boys,� both published by Tyndale House.

Saints: Ordinary people with extraordinary goodness

Then the saints will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. —Matthew 13:43

Every Nov. 1, Catholics celebrate the memory of the innumerable and nameless men and women who have been welcomed into the Kingdom of God. It is one of my favorite feasts. We tend to think of “saints� as dead people who did great things for God. We tend to think of them as super-human personalities whom we put on pedestals to admire. In New Testament times,

they called each other nary people with extraordi“saints.� They tended to nary goodness. The first one was a single think of “saints� as livmother of two who ing people through whom God was do- Encouraging was determined to Words survive her divorce ing great things. For from an abusive them, being a “saint� husband. She was was not a status to be looking for a parish, earned, but a dignity people and priests, already bestowed as who would not cona child of God. demn her, but enI know some of courage her. She did these “saints� myRonald not ask for financial self, people through Knott help, but spiritual whom God has and emotional help. blessed my life, and She found what she the lives of others, in so many ways. They are was looking for at the Cacertainly not your “pious thedral. Even today, with her kids types.� They are just ordi-

raised, she is one of the most positive, most spiritual, most generous women I have ever met. She is pure of heart, with a deep compassion for “under dogs� of all sorts. The second one is my best friend. He has taught me more about bravery in face of adversity than any bishop, priest or nun. Watching him handle one emotional blow after another, with extraordinary patience, is something I can only hope I would have had, if I had been in his shoes. He has a lot to teach about maintaining one’s dignity when it is

Focus your thoughts on the gift of life Matthew 5:8 says, “Blessed are the pure in heart, For they shall see God� (NKJV). What is your focus today? Are you willing to focus your thoughts on the countless blessings that God has bestowed upon you? Before you answer that question, consider this: The direction of your thoughts will determine,

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BUSINESS Step up to the ‘slab’ at Frankie J’s Pit Stop Friday, July 11, 2008

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By Jorena D. Faulkner jorena@thenewsstandard.com Deep in the heart of Meade County, husband and wife culinary team Frank W. and Mary E. Boyd are busily stoking a smoky fire pit to perfection. Outside of their renovated “church-turnedroadside eatery,” the duo are preparing to create one of the counties newest, most mouth watering treats this side of the Ohio … a delicacy which would have even Robin “The Boy Wonder” shouting “holy barbecue, Batman!” Frankie J’s Pit Stop — located at 9150 Highway 60 West in Guston, Ky. — opened its carryout window on June 20 to local rave reviews. While some might find it odd to open a restaurant in what was once a church, Mary Boyd feels that the location was a blessing sent directly from above. “This location has been a gift to us,” Mary Boyd said. The Boyds’ daughter, Kim Anderson, was dating the owner of the location when a family gathering brought up the idea for the restaurant. “We came for Thanksgiving and I said, ‘This would be a nice place to open up a kitchen,’” Frank Boyd said. “He said, ‘If you want it, you can have it.’ That was the start of my dream. I always wanted to own my own business … and I love cooking. I grew up watching my granddaddy and my uncle barbecue every year. They’d get a whole hog and smoke it. I fancied after my uncle who loved to barbecue.” Specializing in barbecued ribs and fresh pan-fried catfish caught straight from Lake Barkley in the Land Between the Lakes regions of western Kentucky, this family-owned and operated eatery brings the taste of the south to residents with tried and true down-home cooking … and a side order of charisma.

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TOP: “I always wanted to own my own business,” said Frank W. Boyd. His expert skills have been tried and tested serving such luminaries as Bill Gates, Newt Gingrich and President George W. Bush.

LEFT: Specializing in barbecued ribs and fresh pan-fried catfish, Frank W. and Mary E. Boyd’s eatery brings the taste of the south to residents with tried and true down-home cooking … with a side order of charisma. Frank Boyd started out as a young man in Cadiz, Ky., located in Trigg County, saturated with a determination to succeed and surpass all expectations of a young male in small town Americana. His dreams lead him to join the Armed Forces and attain a GI bill to attend college in California, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Radio and Communications from San Francisco State University in 1982. It wasn’t long after, that Boyd found steady work at a high profile radio station in the bay area, courting the likes of Def Jam Records founder Russell Simmons and finding himself sitting beside music icons such as Rick James — with whom he had a photo

taken — and ‘80s soul diva Teena Marie. Boyd was even named the 1982 “Disc Jockey of the Year” by The SunReporter of San Francisco and was presented with his award by then mayor — now senator — Dianne Feinstein. After his exciting years in California, Boyd came home to Kentucky to work at WLKY television in Louisville, but a brief stint to Atlanta to stoke his culinary fires during the 1996 summer Olympics, brought the native son back to Kentucky with a renewed hunger to produce the foods he loved. “That’s where it all began,” Frank Boyd said. Soon after, Boyd was working for national culinary specialists “Centerplate” at

such high profile locations as Churchill Downs, the Louisville Fairgrounds, Slugger Field, and Papa Johns Stadium — all in Louisville. Then on May 21, 2003, he found himself assigned to an elite staff specially selected to manage and serve at a presidential dinner in Washington D. C. in honor of President George W. Bush and his nearly 7,000 hungry guests. He has also catered to the likes of Microsoft founder Bill Gates and former Speaker of the House (R-GA) Newt Gingrich. Mary Boyd is a homegrown Louisvillian who has enjoyed cooking her entire life — to include cooking for the family’s combined total of 18 children and more than

reputation. “Everybody loves that cobbler,” Frank Boyd said. “That goes fast!” A family venture in the making, the location will also include an outside miniature putt-putt golf course and daughter Kim Anderson will be opening a fitness center in what was once the chapel area of the church in the near future. “You can eat some great barbecue and then work it off all in the same place,” Mary Boyd said with a laugh. At the end of the day, the Boyds say barbecue and family go hand in hand. Both enjoy the satisfaction of their customers and relish the smiles their food delivers to all who taste it. “I enjoy being outside barbecuing and smelling the fresh country air,” Frank Boyd said. “To see people enjoying our food … it brings such satisfaction. To see the smiles on their faces, the reaction we get. Good food … is love.” Frankie J’s Pit Stop is located at 9150 Highway 60 West in nearby Guston, Ky., and is open Tuesday through Thursday from 11 a.m. until 7:30 p.m., and on Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, customers receive $1 off all dinner purchases. Frankie J’s Pit stop also offers free delivery of meals of five orders or more for Meade County residents, and for meal orders of 10 or more for Hardin County residents. For more information or to place an order for pick-up, stop by Frankie J’s or phone 270-828-5005. Business profiles are a free service provided by The News Standard to business owners in Meade County. If you are interested in having your business profiled for an upcoming issue, contact Jorena Faulkner at 270-422-4542 or by email at jorena@thenewsstandard. com.

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New O’Reilly Auto Parts store welcomed to the neighborhood Staff Report The News Standard O’Reilly Auto Parts in Brandenburg held its grand opening on July 8 at 11 a.m. In attendance was store regional manager Curt Miles, district manager Butch Galloway, store manager David Howard, Brandenburg Mayor David Pace, Meade County Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Russ Powell, store employees, family and friends. The new store is located in the previous Brandenburg Auto Value building at 2070 ByPass Road, which was purchased earlier this year by O’Reilly, according to a news release. Howard said the store employs five staff members and is only one of more than 1,800 locations across 26 states. O’Reilly Auto Parts will hold drawings for prizes

30 grandchildren — over the last several decades and says her recipes are simply successes of “trial and error.” “Nobody passed these recipes down to me,” she said. “It’s trial and error.” Mary Boyd brings the “spice” to the operation Frank Boyd said, testing and creating unique tastes aimed to please. But don’t ask her for the recipe to the Frankie J’s barbecue sauce … her lips are sealed. “It’s secret,” she said. “Very secret.” “She won’t even tell me,” Frank Boyd said with a hearty laugh. The Boyds believe in specializing items and keeping their menu minimal. Stating that being “unique” in an already oversaturated industry is key to a successful venture, the Boyds decided to offer up what they knew best, in the simplest setting — carryout. “We wanted to do carryout,” Mary Boyd said. “We didn’t want to get into fried chicken and all of those various kinds of food. We wanted to be different. We wanted to keep it simple … and keep it good.” “The freshness of our food is the most important thing,” Frank Boyd said. “That’s why I get my catfish live from Lake Barkley.” Serving delectables such as a whole or half-slab of barbecued ribs, barbecue sandwiches, and rib dinners (which include two sides, bread, Mary Boyd’s famous secret sauce, and Frank’s smoky ribs), catfish plates, dinner or just a sandwich, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, and homemade green beans, potato salad, coleslaw, and macaroni salad, customers can call and pre-order, or come by and order from the window. But make sure to not leave without an order of Mary Boyd’s specialty peach or apple cobbler — which has developed an exquisite

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Effectively manage weeds in pastures and hayfields By Andy Mills CEA for Agriculture and Natural Resources

Several factors affect management decisions on whether to initiate weed control in a grass pasture or hayfield. These include the type of weeds present, their life cycles and control tactics. It is also important to manage pastures to promote growth of desirable forage species that will compete with weedy-type plants. Weeds compete with desirable forage species for light, water and nutrients. Undesirable weeds may diminish the quality and palatability of forages. In addition, some weeds are potentially poisonous. However, not all weeds are bad. Some weedy plants have nutritional value, especially if grazed when they are young and actively growing. For these reasons, the type of weeds present may affect control decisions. It is also important to note weed life cycles when considering control. When done at the proper time, mowing or clipping is an effective way to limit the spread of undesirable plants by preventing or reduc-

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Repeated mowing can help suppress some perennial weed species, though low-growing plants such as dandelions and crabgrass may be more prevalent in frequently mowed pastures. ing seed production. Begin mowing when weeds are in the stem elongation stage, but before flower production. Frequent, repeated mowing can help suppress some perennial weed species. However, mowing does not inhibit all weeds. Lowgrowing plants such as dandelions and crabgrass may be more prevalent in frequently mowed pastures. Herbicides are another weed-control option to con-

sider. They can be effective in some situations, but may be cost prohibitive for some weed problems. Herbicides used during the mid-summer months have a greater potential to injure nearby sensitive vegetation such as tobacco, vegetable gardens and ornamental plants, particularly when air temperature and humidity are high. Manage pastures and hayfields to promote vigorous growth of desirable for-

age species while creating unfavorable conditions for unwanted plants. Effective pasture management should include practices to maintain the proper soil pH and fertility levels, sustain grasses with a rotational grazing system without over-grazing, allow new seedlings to become well established before use, and renovating when needed. In any weed management program for grass pastures and hayfields, considering and using a variety of control tactics is most effective. For more information, contact the Meade County Extension Office at 422-4958. Educational programs of the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service serve all people regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, disability, or nation origin.

Field Crop exhibits

The Meade County Fair is July 19-26. Field Crop exhibits will be accepted on July 21 between 8: a.m. and 1 p.m. The following categories are open to any aged Meade Countian: CORN 1. 10 ears yellow corn 2. 10 ears white corn 3. Single ear white corn

Lexington Junior League hosts 72nd annual horse show Submitted by The Lexington Junior League Horse Show

LEXINGTON — The 72nd annual Lexington Junior League Horse Show will be held July 7 – 11 at the Red Mile in Lexington, Ky. This first leg of the Triple Crown of Saddlebred showmanship will feature some of the finest horses and ponies in the world competing in the ring. Evening classes will commence at 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, 7 p.m. Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Friday and 7 p.m. Saturday. Morning classes will be held Tuesday – Friday at 9 a.m. Morning classes are free, while general admission for evening classes is $5 for Monday – Thursday and $8 Friday – Saturday. Children under six are admitted free to every session. Proceeds benefit local charitable organizations. This year the Junior League presents $50,000 to groups benefitting Lexington and the Central Kentucky area. These groups, along with their expressed intent for their grant monies, are: •UK Markey Cancer Center “Mitzi Strode Ovarian Cancer Research Fund”: $25,000 grant to create a permanent endowment for research. Mitzi Strode was a Junior League member

and former Horse Show Chair who passed away of ovarian cancer in spring 2005. Her family started this research fund so that physicians could continue research vital to early detection and cure. •God’s Pantry: $5,000 grant for The Formula Fund. This program provides baby formula for low-income families. •Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital: $2,000 grant for Camp Cardinal Hill. This program provides children with disabilities such as sensory integration, autism, and cerebral palsy to participate in a therapeutic camping program. •The American Cancer Society: $5,000 grant to help with daily operations of the Hope Lodge. This includes shuttle service for patients, landscaping, and on-going support and education programs. •Bluegrass Aspendale Teen Center: $4,000 grant for their Cultural Enrichment and Literacy Program. This program serves youth from the Bluegrass Aspendale area with after school enrichment consisting of homework tutoring, computer time, history, dance, drama, Spanish Classes, etc. •Camp Horsin’ Around: $5,000 grant to fund furnishing for 3 camper cabins. Camp Horsin’ Around

is currently being constructed and will provide a year round campsite for sick and disabled children (children living with diabetes, cancer, sickle cell anemia, obesity, etc) in Kentucky. Camps will begin to use the facilities as early as this summer. •Hope Center, Inc.: $4,000 grant for Women’s Recovery Program Enhancement. This funding would increase the number of peer mentors. Peer mentors teach recovery classes, and individually mentor women in earlier phases of recovery while further developing their own recovery skills. Wednesday evening at 6:45 p.m., the first ever Junior League Horse Show Family Night, sponsored by UK HealthCare and Kentucky Children’s Hospital, kicks off with the Stick Horse Class. Young riders are invited to register and ride their favorite stick horse for an entry fee of $5, payable up to 6:15 p.m. at the Horse Show office in the lower level lobby of the Red Mile. Every stick horse competitor will receive a blue ribbon and can visit with Stitches, the Kentucky Children’s Hospital mascot. For older kids, a junior judging contest will offer a tutorial on what makes a good show horse, along with a chance to win prizes

Commodities Kentuckiana Livestock Market - Owensboro, KY Market Report per CWT for Monday, July 7, 2008 Receipts: 467 head Compared to last week: No trend due to holiday. Slaughter cows: % Lean Weight Price High Dressing Low Dressing Breaker 75-80 1110-1855 54.50-63.00 64.00-67.00 No Report Boner 80-85 955-1250 48.00-56.00 No Report No Report Lean 85-90 690-1000 40.00-47.00 No Report No Report Slaughter Bulls: Y.G. Weights Carcass Boning % Price 1 1545-2070 77-78 69.50-77.00 2 1130-2140 75-77 62.50-68.50 Feeder Heifers Small and Medium 1 Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1-2 Avg Wt Price Avg Price Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Avg Price Head Wt Range 300-400 390 91.00 91.00 5 200-300 254 110.00-119.00 116.62 1 400-500 440 85.00 85.00 10 300-400 335 108.00-120.00 114.65 1 500-600 542 80.00-82.00 81.00 6 400-500 426 110.00-112.00 110.65 2 600-700 660 65.00 65.00 11 500-600 537 103.00-110.00 107.10 1 1 600-700 600 99.00 99.00 Feeder Bulls Medium and Large 1-2 8 700-800 720 91.50-100.00 97.94 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Avg Price 2 800-900 863 80.00 80.00 14 300-400 382 100.00-109.00 106.76 7 900-1000 901 90.00 90.00 15 400-500 445 98.50-110.00 106.62 2 1000-1100 1090 78.00 78.00 18 500-600 568 94.00-106.00 98.69 8 600-700 635 85.00-94.00 90.61 Feeder Steers Medium and Large 2 700-800 744 82.00-88.00 83.67 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Avg Price 4 800-900 808 86.00 86.00 2 200-300 250 104.00 104.00 2 2 300-400 362 87.50-104.00 95.24 Feeder Bulls Medium and Large 2 4 400-500 441 86.00-107.00 93.76 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Avg Price 4 400-500 456 80.00-96.00 91.70 Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1-2 500-600 542 90.00-93.00 91.55 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Avg Price 2 600-700 638 76.00-79.00 77.66 3 200-300 265 101.00-105.00 103.72 3 24 300-400 373 95.00-105.00 98.17 Feeder Bulls Small and Medium 1 25 400-500 455 87.00-102.00 96.90 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Avg Price 37 500-600 529 89.00-101.00 95.21 1 300-400 390 83.00 83.00 16 600-700 629 88.50-101.50 97.80 1 500-600 540 89.50 89.50 31 700-800 753 85.00-94.00 92.44 Stock Cows Medium and Large 1-2: 3 800-900 817 78.00 78.00 2-9 year old cows, 1-4 months bred: 2 900-1000 920 85.00 85.00 464.00-745.00 per head Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 2 Stock Cows and Calves: Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Avg Price Cows 8-12 with baby calves at side: 2 200-300 250 91.00-92.00 91.42 555.00-750.00 per pair 6 300-400 361 89.00-93.00 91.97 Baby Calves: 10 400-500 466 80.00-93.00 89.07 Beef Breeds: 100.00-185.00 per head 2 500-600 562 78.00-81.00 79.43 Owensboro Grains: Owensboro Market Report per 3 600-700 632 81.00-84.00 82.87 bushel for Wednesday, July 9, 2008 2 900-1000 985 65.00 65.00 Soybeans: 15.57 Corn: 6.51

by picking the top horses of the night. The whole family will enjoy meeting Dora the Explorer and SpongeBob, courtesy of sponsor Insight Communications, face painting and pony rides. Every night features first-class shopping in the Gaited Gallery. Vendors of equestrian gear, jewelry, clothing, accessories, home goods and gourmet foods are open from 6 p.m. until the close of the show every evening. Refreshments and drinks, from humble hot dogs to top-shelf cocktails, are available at various locations near the show ring. The 2008 Junior League Horse Show honors the memory of Elizabeth Brown Lampton: Patron, horsewoman and dear friend of the show. Mrs. Lampton passed away following a carriage accident this year. She and her husband, Mr. Dinwiddie Lampton, hosted the annual Horse Show Gala at Elmendorf Farm for many years. Through the gracious support of Mr. Lampton, this year’s Gala will once again be held at Elmendorf, on the evening of July 5. The Junior League of Lexington expresses profound sympathy and affection for the Lampton family, and will honor Mrs. Lampton at the gala and throughout the week of the show.

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A10 - The News Standard Marriage Licenses Christina Jo Smith, 29, to Larry Scott Alford, 35, both of Muldraugh, Ky. Celeste La’Shay McKinney, 21, of Lexington, to Bric Wayne Pace, 22, of Brandenburg. Rebecca Lynn Sharp, 48, to James Larry Sharp, 39, both of Vine Grove, Ky. Wanda Kay Green, 47, to Kerry Lynn Kaufman, 46, both of Vine Grove, Ky. Emily Marie Adkisson, 24, to Donald Lee Graham Jr., 31, both of Elizabethtown, Ky. Hope Green, 43, to Ronald Ray Baylor, 52, both of New Salisbury, Ind. Tabitha Lynn Calger, 41, to John Anthony Jordan Jr., 37, both of Vine Grove, Ky.

Deeds Mark Barr and Dianna Barr, by and through Stephen Barr, Attorney in Fact, and Stephen Barr and Daphne Barr to City of Brandenburg, by and through David Pace, Mayor, property on High Street in Brandenburg. City of Brandenburg, by and through David Pace, Mayor, to Mark Barr and Stephen Barr, property on High Street in Brandenburg. Mark Barr and Dianna Barr, by and through Stephen Barr, Attorney in Fact, and Stephen Barr and Daphne Barr to Amelia Barr, property on High Street in Brandenburg. Amelia Barr to Doe Run Employees Federal Credit Union, property on High Street in Brandenburg, deed tax $50. Amelia Barr to Mark Barr and Stephen Barr, property in Meade County, deed tax $206. Brian G. Bates and Tonya Bates to Stephen Albarez, 2810 Hardesty Raymond Street, Webster, Ky., deed tax $109.50. Philip M. Slayton and Gayle M. Slayton to Charles W. Ashbaugh and Stacey J. Ashbaugh, lot 11 of Starwood Subdivision in Meade County, deed tax $3.50. Steven R. Walls and Diana L. Walls to Charles W. LaFollette, by Patrick Wick, his Attorney in Fact, deed tax $221. Bradley Tomas and Tina Fackler to Toni Nichols, 8.0 acre tract of land in Battletown, Ky., deed tax $39. Bella Construction, LLC f/k/a Grayson Mortgage Funding, LLC d.b.a. Grayson Acceptance, a Kentucky Limited Liability Company to George Cote, Jr. and Silvia M. Cote, lot 36 of Farmington Estates in Meade County, deed tax $174.50. Lamar Page and Julia M. Page to Boyd Alexander, property in Meade County, deed tax $45. Norma Jean Clark to John M. Clark, lot 46 of Jennings Knob Subdivision in Meade County, deed tax $17. Patricia Jean Edster, by Patricia Henson Daugherty, Executrix of her estate to Patricia Daughterty and Alexander Henson and Devon Henson and Jami Henson and Robin Flowers and Joel Henson, deed one includes two lots on Hwy 1882, deed two includes a 20.1293 acre tract on Hwy 1882, and deed three includes a 5.5294 acre tract, also on Hwy 1882, all in Meade County. Nicholas W. Willett to Nicholas E. Willett and Sharon L. Willett, lot one of Willett Farms in Meade County. Terry D. Roberts and Regina L. Roberts to Tony N. Tidwell and Jill L. Tidwell, 900 Doe Haven Road, Ekron, Ky., deed tax $255. Cheryl Anne Burns, f/k/a Cheryl A.K. Bird and Joseph Edward Burns to Kelly William Kalama and Lori Kalama, property on Hwy 710 in Meade County, deed tax $4. Green Tree Servicing, LLC f/k/a Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., by Tami Lopez, authorized agent, to Martha Jane Judd, lot 17, 18, and 19 of Twin Fawn Estates Subdivision in Meade County, deed tax $74. Trading Post Homes of Meade County, LLC to Mildred L. Grimes, 476 Burnett Drive, Ekron, Ky., deed tax $173. Donna Pauline Ward and Howard Ward to Jennifer Weller and Gregory Weller,

lot 63 of Jennings Knob Subdivision in Meade County, deed tax $31. Charles A. Jenkins and Margaret L. Jenkins to Jennifer M. Blevins, a 1.656 acre tract on New Highland Church Road in Brandenburg, deed tax $11.50. Kelly William Kalama and Lori Kalama to Joseph Edward Burns and Cheryl Anne Burns, property on Hwy 710, deed tax $4. Thomas A. McConnell, Sr. and Annette B. McConnell to Sean M. Hatch and Nicole M. Detomaso, 4010 Doe Valley Parkway East, Brandenburg, deed tax $222. Claude Sadler and Jennifer Sadler and The Bank of New York, as successor in interest to JP Morgan Chase Bank, National Association as Trustee for the MLMI Surf Trust Series 2005-BC4 to The Bank of New York, as successor in interest to JP Morgan Chase Bank, National Association as Trustee for the MLMI Surf Trust Series 2005-BC4, 165 Bonnie Court, Vine Grove, Ky.. Lois E. Smith to Commonwealth of Kentucky, Transportation Cabinet, Department of Highways, property on By-Pass Road (KY 79) in Meade County, deed tax $42.50. Hometown Plaza, LLC (the original defendant was Shopping Parks, Inc.) to Commonwealth of Kentucky, Transportation Cabinet, Department of Highways, property on By-Pass (KY 79) in Meade County, deed tax $79.50.

Building Permits 6-30-08 Brenda and Jeffrey Crosby, Permit No. BP-08-5594, Vine Grove, Ky., deck. 6-30-08 Christie Board and Kim Hicks, Permit No. BP-08-5595, Ekron, Ky., renovating barn for commercial daycare. 7-1-08 Steve Hamilton, Permit No. BP-08-5597, Brandenburg, garage. 7-1-08 Anthony Sanders, Permit No. BP-08-5598, Brandenburg, deck/porch. 7-2-08 Tracy and Jamie Mattingly, Permit No. BP-08-5600, Payneville, Ky., pole barn.

Septic Permits 6-26-08 Tommy Sexton/ Eddie Whitfield, Permit No. 2-1103-08, 75 Rhodes Road, Rhodelia, Ky. 6-27-08 Jeff Nott/John Allen, Permit No. 2-1102-08, lot 21 of Forest Ridge on Emmer Drive, Brandenburg. 6-27-08 Tammy Otis/ Gene Thompson, Permit No. 2-1104-08, lot 52 of Forest Ridge on Nell Court, Brandenburg. 6-27-08 Jay Biggs/Gene Thompson, Permit No. 2-1105-08, 150 Community Park Road, Vine Grove, Ky. 7-1-08 Mark Greenwell/ Tommy Popham, Permit No. 2-0026-09, 1320 Rhodelia Road, Payneville, Ky. 7-2-08 Pierre Gant/John Allen, Permit No. 2-0027-09, lot 39 of Forest Ridge on Emmer Drive, Brandenburg. 7-2-08 Tim Tucker/ Rodney Kelly, Permit No. 2-0028-09, 700 Little Bend Road, Battletown, Ky.

Retail Food Establishment Report 6-24-08 Dairy Queen Grill & Chill, Muldraugh, 90 percent. No conspicuous thermometer in cake freezer and prep cooler by grill; items uncovered in ice cream prep cooler; food item sitting on trash container during prep; cutting boards in poor repair; build-up on food contact surfaces; can opener unclean; build-up inside coolers and freezers; drip trays unclean; utensils in hand sinks; build-up on floors. 6-24-08 Huddle House, Brandenburg, 94 percent. No conspicuous thermometers in drawer cooler; buildup inside coolers; backdoor weather stripping in poor repair. 6-25-08 Catering by Jackie, Guston, 100 percent. 6-25-08 Camp Tecumseh, Brandenburg, 89 percent. Cutting board in poor repair; seal in poor repair on door of stand-up cooler; no test strips for sanitizer at 3-comp sink; trash containers outside not covered; insects in 3-comp sink; base-

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boards unclean. 6-25-08 MCYSA Concession, Brandenburg, 96 percent. Sewer backing up in building; city maintenance is aware of problem; they are replacing pump; will call when repaired. 6-26-08 Mr. Gatti’s, Brandenburg, 89 percent. Food items in mop sink; scoops improperly stored by salad bar; ice scoop improperly stored at drive-thru ice machine; no hair restraints worn in food-prep areas; no accurate thermometer to check temp of pizza cold unit; no test strips to test sanitizer; build-up on shelving where clean items are stored in front and back of food-prep areas; buildup on shelving in walk-in; build-up in bottom of coolers; clean utensils stored in unclean bin; build-up on floors; walls and ceilings unclean. 6-26-08 Little Dave’s on the River, Brandenburg, 97 percent. Food item on floor in walk-in freezer; food items uncovered in standup freezer; ice accumulation in stand-up freezer. 6-26-08 Miguel’s Mexican Restaurant, Brandenburg, 97 percent. Build-up on shelving in back where clean items are stored; build-up on wall by hot bar in back. 6-27-08 Rainbow Tavern, Vine Grove, 96 percent. Dumpster lacks lids; walkin cooler light lacks shield; no chemical test strips. 6-27-08 Chili Bowl Diner, Muldraugh, 96 percent. No chemical test strips; floors in food-prep area unclean; floor in storage room in poor repair; floor in women’s restroom in poor repair; baseboard in poor repair in foodprep area; interior of freezer for grill in poor repair. 6-27-08 Rock Inn Tavern, Vine Grove, 95 percent. Hand sink lacks hand drying device; some garbage containers lack lids; floors in and around food equipment lack frequent cleaning.

Brandenburg Police Department 6-20-08 2:47 p.m. Steven Boling, of Brandenburg had parked his 1996 Pontiac in the Big O parking lot. A vehicle that had a white motor home attached to the back of it was backing out of another parking spot when it collided with Boling’s Pontiac, causing damage to the right back side of the car. The driver of the vehicle with the motor home had already left the scene when police were called. Minor damage; no injuries reported. Report BPD08075 filed by Officer Young. 6-28-08 6:33 p.m. Robert Stull of Louisville was traveling east on Lawrence Street in Brandenburg in a 2004 Ford when his right tire dropped off the right shoulder. Stull then over corrected the vehicle, going east in the westbound side of the street, and going off the roadway, running into a tree on the left side of the road before coming to a complete stop. Severe damage to vehicle; alcohol level exceeded legal limit; first aid was given at the scene, but he refused to be transported to a hospital. Report BPD08076 was filed by Officer Young. 7-1-08 12:05 p.m. Megan Miller of Vine Grove was driving a 2004 Dodge Neon on Broadway Street in Brandenburg when she thought another vehicle was going to turn in front of her. When she swerved, she was unable to avoid running upon the median. Witnesses stated the same. Minor/moderate damage; no injuries reported. Report BPD08078 was filed by Officer Whited. 7-2-08 12:29 p.m. Chad Fleming of Brandenburg was driving on the Bypass in a 2003 Jeep Cherokee. He states that a vehicle that had turned onto the Kroger access road from the ByPass had waved to him to proceed. The driver then appeared to be proceeding on. Fleming was afraid the oncoming vehicle was going to hit him so he backed up and was unable to stop before colliding into the front of Cheryl Peeler’s 2006 Ford Explorer, who is of Guston, Ky. Moderate to severe damage to vehicles;

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no injuries reported. Report BPD08079 filed by Officer Whited.

Meade County Sheriff Department 6-12-08 7:30 a.m. Franklynn Raymer of Vine Grove, Ky., and Demetrius Shouse of Louisville were both traveling north on 31W. Shouse was driving a 1999 Pontiac Bonneville and was making a right turn on Wendall Street when Raymer, in a 2005 Chevrolet C/K 1500, hit him from behind. Raymer stated his brakes failed; this officer’s opinion felt Raymer was following too closely. Moderate damage; no injuries reported. Report 08-0149 filed by Officer McCubbin. 6-24-08 6:04 p.m. James Warren of Brandenburg was stopped on 1638 in a 2002 Chevrolet Van waiting to make a right hand turn onto Gaines Road. James Higbee, also of Brandenburg, in a 1992 Chevrolet S-10, then hit Warren in the rear end, knocking him off of the roadway and into a tree stump. Higbee then spun into oncoming westbound traffic, making James Volk, of Olney, Ill., in a 2008 Ford F-350, go into a ditch. Warren and Higbee were both injured. Higbee admitted to having been drinking prior to the accident. A cooler of beer and an open beer container were found in his vehicle. A field sobriety test was given to Higbee, after which he complained of chest pains and was cited, then transported to the hospital. A state trooper was waiting for him at the hospital to conduct a blood alcohol test. Results are pending. Minor to severe damage to all three vehicles; first aid was given at the scene, injured party taken to Hardin Memorial Hospital by Meade County EMS. Report 08-0156 was filed by Officer Matti. 6-25-08 5:37 a.m. Joyce Riley of Brandenburg was traveling eastbound on KY 1638 in a 1991 Chevrolet Caprice when a deer ran directly into her path, causing a collision. Severe damage; no injuries reported. Report 08-0157 was filed by Officer Foster. 6-26-08 8:48 p.m. Edward Skipworth of Ekron, Ky., was traveling westbound on Osborne Road in a 1997 Mercury Sable. He was driving at a high rate of speed and was unable to negotiate a curve; 295 feet of skid marks were made on the pavement. He then left the roadway, skidding another 362 feet before striking a utility pole. The surface of the road was wet due to earlier rain. He claims he was bumped in the rear by a Jeep, which caused him to leave the road, but the Jeep was examined and no evidence of contact was found on the front of that vehicle. Major contributing factors appear to be Skipworth’s

emotional state, excessive speed and driving too fast for conditions. Moderate damage; no injuries reported. Report 08-0159 filed by Officer Cummings. 6-27-08 1:45 p.m. Sharon Stokely of Vine Grove was traveling north on Shot Hunt Road at an unsafe speed in a 1999 Chevrolet Suburban when she met another car, she pulled to the right and lost control on the right shoulder. Stokely went across the road and over an embankment before overturning the Suburban. Severe damage; Stokely was taken to Hardin Memorial Hospital by Meade County EMS. Report 08-0158 filed by Officer McCubbin. 6-28-08 8:12 p.m. Robert Robertson of Brandenburg was stopped on 448 southbound in a 1993 Honda while a vehicle was turning into a driveway. Joseph Crutcher, of Vine Grove, Ky., in a 1995 Chevrolet, then struck him from behind. Crutcher claimed that Robertson did not have working brake lights; officer on the scene checked the lights and they were in working order. Minor to moderate and severe damage; no injuries reported, but Meade County EMS were called for the infant as a precaution. Report 08-0160 was filed by Officer Matti.

District Court 06/25/08 Continued from last week’s issue of The News Standard. Natasha K. Lowery, 18, theft by deception including cold checks under $300-pled guilty, 10 days probated 2 years after serving 6 hours (credit), no public offenses, write no checks. Scott Robert Kessler, 25, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alchol/drugs 1st offense-pretrial conference 08-27-08; jury trial 09-05-08. Brandon Mark Jaggers, 25, speeding 15 mph over limit; improper equipment; failure to produce insurance card-continued 06-27-08. Daniel C. Krueger, 21, failure to dim headlightspled guilty, fine $25; operating on suspended license/ revoked operators licensepled guilty, 30 days probated 2 years, no public offenses, no driving without valid license and insurance, fine $100 plus costs. John Ronald Lashley, 29, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alchol/drugs 2nd offense; operating on suspended/ revoked operators license; no/expired registration plates-pretrial conference 08-13-08, jury trial 08-29-08. Richard E. Brymer, 54, operating on suspended/ revoked operators licenseamended to no operator license in possession-pled guilty, fine $50; Part 391 of federal safety regulations qualification of driver-pled guilty, fine $25.

Scott Allen Raymer, 30, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alchol/drugs 2nd offense; reckless driving-continued 07-09-08. Kyle A. Farvour, 21, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/ drugs 1st offense-pretrial conference 08-27-08, jury trial 09-05-08. Chad A. Klein, 28, disregarding stop sign-pled guilty, fine $25 plus costs; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/ security-pled guilty, 90 days probated 2 years no public offenses, no driving without valid license and insurance. Gilberto Munoz, 43, speeding 26 mph over/ greater-amended to 25 mph over-pled guilty, fine $60 plus costs. Timothy Carol McKinney, 30, speeding 19 mph over limit-assign to state traffic school. Eric Wayne Ferguson, 38, failure to wear seatbeltspled guilty, fine $25. Brian J. Simecek, 28, speeding 10 mph over limitrefer to CATS program. Eric Christopher Street, 29, speeding 16 mph over limit-continued 07-02-08. Stanley Willis, 51, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/ drugs 3rd offense; driving on DUI suspended license 1st offense; reckless drivingpretrial conference 08-13-08, jury trial 08-29-08. Anthony Lee Franklin, 40, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs 1st offensepretrial conference 08-13-08, jury trial 08-29-08. Melissa Gail Macey, 36, driving on DUI suspended license 1st offense-continued 07-09-08. Angela F. Price, 18, careless driving; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs <21 with .02 or more-continued 07-09-08. Michael Ray Longacre, 53, criminal trespass 1st degree-pled guilty, 12 months probated 2 years after serving 1 day (credit), no public offenses, no alcohol, ill-drugs/drug paraphernalia, no close contact and stay 500 feet away from Kathy Baker, her job, and residence, and stay out of Meade County for 2 years; harassing communicationpled guilty, 90 days, consecutively, no public offenses, no alcohol, ill-drugs/drug paraphernalia, no close contact and stay 500 feet away from Kathy Baker, her job, and residence, and stay out of Meade County for 2 years. Adam David Standifer, II, 40, 16 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300-continued 07-16-08. Adam David Standifer, II, 40, 15 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300-continued 07-16-08.

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Oh No!!! Peggy’s turned the “Big 5-0”!

Happy Birthday

Lily Grace Helton

From the Whole Family!

Andy and Jennifer Helton of Rock Haven, Ky., are happy to announce the birth of their daughter Lily Grace Helton. She was born at Hardin Memorial Hospital on June 21, 2008. She weighed 7 pounds and was 19 inches long. Her grandparents are Gary and Jeanette Darnall of Rock Haven, Ky., and Dan and Karen Persful of Cecila, Ky.

First Baptist Church throws picnic by the river

MCHS Youth Cheer Camp

Baptists of all ages enjoyed cornhole and good food on Sunday, July 6, during a special church picnic held next to the Ohio River. The weather was perfect for the event after several overcast days earlier in the week. Family and church members enjoyed all of the festivities throughout the day.

July 14-18 9 A.M.-12 P.M. daily Brandenburg Primary Gym

TOP: Volunteers help children setup for a game of cornhole.

PRE-REGISTER: $35/Camper or $30/Camper for families AT THE DOOR: $45/Camper or $40/Camper for families

LEFT: Steve Butler tosses the cornhole bag towards the board in hopes of sinking one in.

For more information or to pre-register call Kim Wood at 270-668-3217.

Jay Scott Logsdon Jay Scott Logsdon was born on June 30, 2008, at 4:53 p.m., weighing in at 6 pounds, 4 ounces and standing tall at 19 3/4 inches. The proud parents are Shalina Miller and Albert Logsdon of Vine Grove, Ky. Jay’s proud grandparents are Jimmy and Donie Logsdon of Brandenburg, and Vicki Miller and Ron Goebel, of Brandenburg. Jay is also the 50th great-grandchild of Jean and Walt Reesor and Dewey and Sarah Ponds, all of Battletown, Ky. If you would like to see Jay online, go to www.hmh.net/cfide/ scripts/babyinfoRevised.cfm?ID=10272 at Hardin Memorial’s “Birthplace Beginnings” under the “M,” then under “Shalina”.

Community Calendar

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•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. Summer Family Programs, House of Reptiles at 10:30 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. •Friday Night Live gospel entertainment will be held at the Vine Grove Optimist Park at 6 p.m., weather permitting. Refreshments will be available. Bring your lawn chair.

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•Civil War Days down by the river through July 13. For more information call the Meade County Public Library, 4222094. •St. John Community Festival 5K fun run/walk begins at 7 a.m. Please join us. •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.

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•Football practice at Stuart Pepper Middle School, begins 9 a.m. •National Active and Retired Federal Employees will be meeting at noon at the Brandenburg United Methodist Church. There will be a covered dish dinner, door prize and a “half and half” chance. Everyone is encouraged to attend. For more information call 422-3935. •Overeaters Anonymous (non-smoking), 7:30 p.m. at the Corydon Presbyterian Church. For more information call 270-8283406.

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Lori A. Clarkson, 26, criminal mischief 3rd degree-pled guilty, 12 months probated 2 years after serving 54 hours jail (credit), no public offense, write no checks, pay restitution thru KAPS; 35 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300-pled guilty, 12 months probated 2 years consecutively after serving 54 hours jail each (credit), no public offense, write no checks, pay restitution through KAPS. Lori A. Clarkson, 26, 2 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300-pled guilty, 12 months probated 2 years consecutively after serving 54 hours jail each, no public offense, write no checks, pay restitution through KAPS. Lori A. Clarkson, 26, 13 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300-pled guilty, 12 months probated 2 years consecutively after serving 54 hours jail each, no public offense, write no checks, pay restitution through KAPS. Jerry L. Dowell, 20, theft by deception including cold checks under $300-continued 07-23-08. Jerry L. Dowell, 20, improper parking violations; failure to surrender revoked operators license-continued 07-23-08. Jerry L. Dowell, 20, license to be in possession; failure to produce insurance card; no/ expired Kentucky registration receipt-continued 07-23-08. Debra Ann Earle, 52, 8 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300-continued 07-09-08. Debra Ann Earle, 52, 13 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300-continued 07-09-08. Debra Ann Earle, 52, 5 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300-continued 07-09-08. Debra Ann Earle, 52, 1 count of theft by deception including cold checks under $300-continued 07-09-08. Debra Ann Earle, 52, probation revocation hearing-continued 07-09-08. Debra Ann Earle, 52, probation revocation hearing-continued 07-09-08. Tammy Lee Cundiff, 42, probation revocation hearingcontinued 08-06-08. Tammy Lee Cundiff, 42, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/ drugs 2nd offense-continued 08-06-08. Shannon Marie Gamble, 40, probation revocation hearingremand. Shannon Marie Gamble, 40, speeding 12 mph over limitpled guilty, fine $24; driving DUI suspended license 2nd offense-pled guilty, 90 days probated 2 years after serving 10 days (7 days credit), no public offenses, no driving without valid license and insurance; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs 3rd offense-amended to reckless driving-pled guilty, fine $100, insuffiencent evidence to proceed with DUI charge. Anthony W. Harrington, II, 18, probation revocation hearing-continued 07-16-08. Anthony W. Harrington, II, 18, criminal mischief 2nd degree-defer probation 12 months, no close contact with Amanda Fulks and stay 500 feet away from her residence, pay restitution by 07-15-08 through county attorney of $213. Anthony W. Harrington, II, no/expired registration plates; no/expired Kentucky registration receipt; failure of owner to maintain required insurance; no license operator with person hold permit-continued 07-16-08. David Printis Bolin, 53, review-continued 07-09-08. David Printis Bolin, 53, 23 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300-continued 07-09-08 Brian Kelly Horsley, 35, 11 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300-pled guilty, 190 days each consecutively, probated 2 years after serving 1 day (credit) each, no public offenses, write no checks, pay remainder of restitution through KAPS. Brian Kelly Horsley, 35, 3 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300-pled guilty, 190 days each

consecutively, probated 2 years after serving 1 day (credit) each, no public offenses, write no checks, pay remainder of restitution through KAPS. Casey R. Dowell, 19, criminal mischief 1st degree-amended to criminal mischief 2nd degree-pled guilty, 12 months probated 2 years after serving 10 days, no public offenses, $889.70 restitution jointly, no alcohol, ill-drugs/drug paraphernalia, and perform 200 hours of community service; fleeing or evading police 1st degree-amended to fleeing/ evading 2nd degree-pled guilty, 12 months probated 2 years after serving 10 days consecutively; criminal trespass 2nd degree-pled guilty, 90 days probated 2 years. Jonathan S. Childress, 18, criminal mischief 1st degreeamended to criminal mischief 2nd degree-pled guilty 12 months probated 2 years after serving 10 days, no public offenses, pay $889.70 restitution jointly, no alcohol, ill-drugs/ drug parapheniala, perform 200 hours of community service; fleeding or evading police 1st degree-amended to fleeing/evading police 2nd degree-pled guilty, 12 months probated 2 years after serving 10 days consecutively, criminal trespass 2nd degree-pled guilty, 90 days probated 2 years. Monica Millay, 36, probation violation-failure to appear. Sarah Beth Gill, 24, shock probation in misdemeanormotion denied. Lee Roy Kessinger, Jr., 33, terroristic threatening 3rd degreedefer probation 12 months, stand on bond, abide by DVO order; tampering with witnessdismissed on Commonwealth motion. Jason E. Mauck, 32, flagrant non-support-continued 07-09-08. Brandon M. Mecom, 22, theft of services over $300-amended to theft of services under $300-pled guilty 12 months probated 2 years after serving 70 days (credit), no public offenses, no close contact and stay 500 feet away from Stephen L. Leeds and Economy Suites. Colleen Annette Thompson, speeding 14 mph over limitcontinued 07/02/08; failure to notify address change to department of transportationdismissed on proof. Natasha K. Lowery, 18, speeding 18 mph over limit-assign to state traffic school; failure to notify address change to department of transportationdismissed on proof. Dianne M. Whittaker, 36, speeding 14 mph over limitpled not guilty, fine $28 plus costs; no operators/moped license-dismissed on proof of license. David Preston McManama, 54, 2 counts of no/expired Kentucky registration platesfailure to appear. Marcus Andrew Bernardez, 44, speeding 14 mph over limit; license to be in possessioncontinued 07/02/08. Albert Patenaude, 21, license to be possession-dismissed on proof; failure to produce insurance card-dismissed on proof. Patrick T. Price, 21, speeding 21 mph over limit-assign state traffic school; failure to wear seatbelts-pled guilty, fine $25; failure of owner to maintain required insurance-dismissed on proof shown. Eileen Funk, 31, operating a suspended/revoked licensepled not guilty, pretrial conference 07/02/08. Malissa Sue Baize, 38, 3 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300-pled not guilty, pretrial conference 07/09/08. Malissa Sue Baize, 38, local county ordinance; cruelty to animals-pled not guilty, pretrial conference 07/09/08. Brian Kelly Horsley, 35, 4 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300-pled guilty, 190 days each probated 2 years consecutively, after serving 1 day each, no public offenses, write no checks, pay restitution through KAPS on unpaid checks. Brian Kelly Horsley, 35, theft by deception including cold checks under $300-pled guilty, 190 days probated 2 years consecutively, after serving 1 day (1 day credit), no public offenses, write no checks, pay remainder of restitution KAPS on unpaid checks. Michael D. Tucker, 21, speeding 14 mph over limit; failure to produce insurance

Friday, July 11, 2008 card-failure to appear. Cleo Lawrence Hart, Jr., 46, receiving stolen property under $300-pled guilty, 6 months probated 2 years after serving 10 days (6 hours credit), no public offenses, no alcohol, ill-drugs/drug paraphernalia, pay restitution of $165 within 30 days. William A. Blanton, 28, receiving stolen property under $300-pled guilty, 6 months probated 2 years after serving 10 days (6 hours credit), no public offenses, no alcohol, ill-drugs/drug paraphernalia, pay restitution of $165 within 30 days. Kenneth Starlin Bays, 25, flagrant non-support-pled not guilty, pretrial conference 07/02/08. Carl W. Deckard, 60, cruelty to animals 2nd degreedismissed on commonwealth motion; dogs to be vaccinated against rabies-dismissed on commonwealth motion. Rhonda R. Gibson, 29, assault 4th degree domestic violence minor injury-dismissed on commonwealth motion. Phillip W. Hudson, 23, possession of marijuana; use/possess drug paraphernalia 1st offense-continued 07/02/08. John R. Lambert, 19, theft by deception including cold checks under $300-dismissed on commonwealth motion. Joshua K. Eley, 29, theft by deception including cold checks under $300-dismissed on commonwealth motion. William J. Roberts, II, 20, speeding 26 mph over/greater; failure of non-owner to maintain required insurance 1st-dismissed on commonwealth motion. Joe Mel Hager, 56, disregarding stop sign-dismissed on commonwealth motion. Steven Eugene Brown, 24, speeding 22 mph over limitdismissed on commonwealth motion. Aquailius Antwone Dixion, 24, flagrant non-support-continued 07/16/08. Casey R. Dowell, 19, make false statement to obtain increase of benefit over $100-continued 07/30/08. James Matthew Romero, 19, burglary 2nd degree; unlawful taking under $300-continued 07/02/08. Derek S. Hankins, 20, burglary 2nd degree-amended to criminal trespassing 3rd degree-fine $250 plus costs; theft by unlawful taking under $300-pled guilty, 6 months probated 2 years after serving 10 days (7 days credit), no public offenses, pay restitution of $25 through county attorney, no alcohol, ill-drugs/drug paraphernalia, no close contact and stay 500 feet away from Joseph Wheatley and his residence. Curtis L. Tyler, 18, alcohol intoxication in a public placepled guilty, fine $25 plus costs; burglary 2nd degree-amended to criminal trespassing 3rd degree-pled guilty, fine $250; theft by unlawful taking under $300-pled guilty, probated 2 years after serving 10 days (7 days credit), no public offenses, no alcohol, ill-drugs/ drug paraphernalia, pay $25 restitution through county attorney office. Brian Keith Claycomb, 37, careless driving; possession of marijuana; possession of controlled substance 1st degreecontinued 07/09/08. Joshua P. Headden, 23, theft by unlawful taking/part from vehicle > $300; theft by unlawful taking over $300; possession of burglary tools-continued 07/09/08. Karmen R. Monley, theft by deception including cold checks under $300-continued 07/09/08. Adam J. Sipes, 23, theft by unlawful taking over $300; tampering with physical evidence-waived to grand jury 07/07/08. Adam J. Sipes, 23, 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. Adam J. Sipes, 23, 12 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300-pled guilty, 10 days probated 2 years consecutively after serving 1 hour (credit), no public offenses, write no checks. Jason Wayne Stearman, 31, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs 1st offense; possession of marijuana; use/possess drug paraphernalia 1st offense-continued 07/16/08.

Civil War reenactment to draw thousands this weekend

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A group of Civil War re-enactors set up camp during a living history exhibit held in Brandenburg in March. The soldiers along with many others will participate in this weekend’s “Civil War Days” to be held at Riverfront Park in Brandenburg.

The Meade County Public LIbrary will be hosting its annual Civil War Days this weekend at Riverfront Park in Brandenburg. A live re-enactment of Morgan’s Raid on downtown Brandenburg, artillery demonstratrions, battle re-enactments, camp dance sand much more are all part ot the historical weekend. The event is free and open to all ages.

Civil War Days Schedule Brandenbrg Riverfront Park

Saturday July 12th, 2008 10:00 Camps open to public Noon Morgan’s Raid (Main Street) 1:30 Calvary demonstrations (soccer field) 2:00 Artillery demonstrations (soccer field) 2:20 Joe Burchett plays Civil War period music (gazebo) 3:10 Lincoln speech (gazebo) 3:30 Battle (soccer field) 4:15 Weeping and dying (soccer field) 5:00 Camps close

7:00 Camps open to the public 7:30 Camp dance (gazebo) Dusk Night firing (park entrance) 10:00 Join a night patrol (Buttermilk Falls) Children and adult games will be located near the gazebo throughout the day! Learn to play cricket and other Civil War-era games. Sunday July 13th, 2008 11:00 Camps open to public 12:30 Confederates payroll (gazebo) 1:00 Cowards execution (soccer field) 2:00 Final battle (soccer field) 3:00 Camps close to public

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Cage fights hit Brandenburg KHSAA takes

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By Ben Achtabowski sports@thenewsstandard.com

COVERAGE IDEAS

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighting is sweeping the nation and on Saturday it will make its way into Brandenburg at the Kentucky Farm Bureau Building. The MMA fights will be the first of its kind to be held in Meade County, and it looks to attract a big crowd. “MMA is the fast-

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MMA fighting uses a est growing sport in the world and more people combination of standare aware that it’s not just up fighting tactics along with grappling a street fight,” said John MMA Cage Fights tactics used in @ Kentucky Farm professional Schapmire, coBureau Building circuits such ordinator of the Doors open at 6 p.m. as the Ultievent. “I know Fights being at 7 p.m. there’s a large $30 for preferred seating mate Fighting $20 for general Championship fan base in admission $5 extra for tickets (UFC). Some Meade County at the door people may and the facilifeel the sport ties at the Kentucky Farm Bureau are is a street fight, however that’s not the case with perfect for this event.”

MMA, which has very strict parameters. One of the rules that has been implemented according to Schapmire, is the eight-count. After a knock out, the referee counts to eight regardless if the fighters are ready or not. With that rule, injuries — especially concussions — are greatly decreased.

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MEADE COUNTY CHURCH SOFTBALL LEAGUE “A” League St. John’s No.2 Ekron Orange Bethel Meth. St. Theresa No. 1 St. Martin’s No. 2 St. John’s No. 1 St. Theresa No. 2 St. Martins No. 1 Glad Tidings

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CAMPS MCHS Youth Cheer Camp July 14-18 Campers will learn cheers, motions, techniques, jumps and stunting. The camp is for children entering grades first through eighth. The camp costs $35 and $45 at the door. FISHING RESULTS Tuesday night fishing tournament Winners: Melissa Pickett and Mike Pickett Weight Big Bass Trash fish Payout

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Little League teams vie for state tournament seeds and more By Ben Achtabowski sports@thenewsstandard.com Meade County was host to the nine-year-old and 10-year-old little league district tournaments this week, and next week as well. The top two teams of the district tournament will advance to the state tournament in Edmonton, Ky. In the 10-year-old division, two teams represent Meade County: The White Team and The Green Team. Last year, the Green Team finished second in the district and then finished fifth in the state in the nine-year-old division. It also earned a few tournament wins to close out the season. “We had a good summer last year,” said Rob Durbin, head coach of the Green Team. “But we’re looking to win the district this year.”

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TOP: Collin Crump high-fives first base coach Michael Robinson after hitting a grounder. BOTTOM: Bailey Smith fields a ball from the short stop position.

Martin, Moss making moves in NASCAR DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Ev- time next season in the NASCAR erybody thought the race would Sprint Cup Series. Two, he’s going get all the news last weekend here to do it as a member of the Hendrick Motorsports racing in Daytona Beach. NASCAR stable. Sure, the Coke Zero 400 “It’s a pleasure to be provided its share of exciteable to announce Mark ment, but even more exciteMartin coming on board ment was stirred earlier in to run for the championthe week by a NASCAR ship next year in the No. veteran and a National five car,” said team owner Football League star. Rick Hendrick, “That car Driver Mark Martin Buddy means a lot to me because stunned everyone with a Shacklette that was my first number. couple of announcements. And when Harry Hyde One, he’s coming out of semi-retirement and running full- and I got started, Mark and I remi-

nisce a lot about meeting Mark early on and then watching him and then watching him flog us in the Busch (now Nationwide) Series and then racing against him in the Cup Series and seeing him come so close to championships. I think four times he finished second, and just to have him come on board with our organization and our drivers and our crew chiefs and everybody is really exciting.’’ Hendrick already had a super team in Jimmie Johnson, Jeff

rulings too far

For the most part sports are objective — rules are definitively black and white. There are clearcut winners and Good Call there are clearcut losers. However, the Kentucky High School Athletic Association needs to have a little more subBen jectivity when it comes to gov- Achtabowski erning its sports, especially after its rulings regarding transfer laws with high school student-athletes. In a world vast in diversity, there are not many black and white areas; instead there are many shades of gray — situations that involve reason and delicate decision-making for individual circumstances. When it comes to transferring schools and playing sports, the shade of gray has been divided into black and white by the KHSAA. Through a series of recent rulings, the KHSAA has made educational reasons not a viable motive to transfer schools. This is probably the most controversial of their decisions. The second most controversial decision is the KHSAA recognizing divorce, but not legal separation, as a causation for moving from one parent to another, which may result in a student transferring from one school to another. To backtrack, transfer rules state that if an athlete moves to another school he or she must sit out one year of athletic competition — a ruling which, of course, deters athletes from moving to another school to play for a better team. This is the rule in the KHSAA handbook, verbatim: “Any student who played in ‘any varsity game in any sport at any school’ after entering the ninth grade and then transfers is ineligible to play any sport at any level for one year. Exceptions include students who move with their family prior to enrolling at the new school, students whose parent has died or whose parents have divorced, and students ordered to move in child protection cases.” This is essentially a form of salary capping high school athletics. It’s to diffuse recruiting and “stacking” of high school teams. I completely agree with keeping high school athletics on an even playing field. There’s nothing worse than seeing a dominate school win at every sport, every year. That seems to happen a lot in Kentucky, where several sports are dominated by St. Xavier and Trinity in Louisville. But the KHSAA also needs to realize it’s overstepping boundaries by disallowing students from playing the sport they love because of extenuating circumstances.

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College sports have always fallen under scrutiny about college student-athletes being much more athlete than student. That notion has now trickled down into high school sports where athletes are being recruited to play for certain teams or transfer to different schools for the sake of

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League From page B1 The Meade County Green Team looked to continue its solid postseason play this year as it matched up against Clarkston on Monday night at Ramsey Field. The Green Team won convincingly, 10-3. Casey Jarrell hit a homerun over the fence, while on defense, Preston Smiley had an amazing backwarddiving catch from the shortstop position. The Green Team used four pitchers throughout the six-inning game. Smiley started the game and threw three scoreless innings. Lane Snyder then came in for relief along with Jarrell. Josh Durbin then closed the game. “We played really well,” Rob Durbin said. “We’re a tough team to beat.” On Monday night, the Meade County White team made the game interesting against Larue County. In the fifth inning, they loaded the bases while down by four runs. But the potential rally was stopped by Larue, giving the White Team the loss, 9-4 The White Team left bases loaded three times throughout the night. The players will have to battle back through the loser ’s bracket during the rest of the tournament. Their next game was scheduled for Wednesday night. In the nine-year-old division, the Meade County Madness team looked to make another long run into the playoffs during the opening game of the tournament on Tuesday night at Meade Olin Park. Last year, the team claimed the Ohio Valley Region Championship in the eight-year-old machine pitch division. Now

the team goes into its first year of kid-pitch, which adds a completely different dimension to the game. The team looked like a well-oiled machine during warm-ups. However, due to weather, the team could only get one inning in against Elizabethtown before the game was postponed for another day. Here are the rosters for each team:

Nine-year-old Meade County Madness Garret Ammons Jacob Crase Tyler Haynes Levi Hurt Cody Lee Bryce Mattingly Case Medley Ethan Miller Austin Poole Zack Prather Blake Price Austin Sanders

10-year-old Meade County Green Team Preston Smiley Michael Mahalic Josh Durbin Lane Snyder Zack Humphrey Hunter Jones Levi Miller Jake Beavin Levi Benham Clayton Knott

10-year-old Meade County White Team Collin Crump Nate Wilson Baily Smith Kevin Millay Dewane Ditto Jay Maloney Chad Meadows Tyler Robinson Alex Lee Micheal Embry Zach Flaherty Check next week’s issue of The News Standard for the final tournament scores and standings.

Sports Quiz By Chris Richcreek 1. In 2008, Omar Vizquel set the record for most games played at the shortstop position. Whom did he replace at the top spot? 2. Name the major-league starting pitcher who finished the 1994 season with more wins than walks. 3. How many Big Ten Conference championships did Michigan football coach Lloyd Carr capture outright or share during his 13-year tenure? 4. Who was the first 40-year-old NBA player to grab at least 20 rebounds in a game? 5. In the 2007 NHL playoffs, one team featured the top three players in NHL playoff scoring. Name the team and the players. 6. True or false: Each time Jeff Gordon has won NASCAR’s Coca-Cola 600, he started from the pole position. 7. How many grand-slam titles did Justine Henin win during her tennis career? Answers 1. Luis Aparicio, with 2,583 games. 2. Bret Saberhagen of the New York Mets (14 wins, 13 walks). 3. Five titles (1997, ‘98, 2000, ‘03, ‘04). 4. Houston’s Dikembe Mutombo had 22 rebounds versus Denver in 2007. 5. The Ottawa Senators, with Daniel Alfredsson, Dany Heatley and Jason Spezza each tallying 22 points. 6. True -- he did it in 1994, 1997 and 1998. 7. Seven -- four French Opens (2003, ‘05, ‘06, ‘07), two U.S. Opens (‘03, ‘07) and an Australian Open (‘04).

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CLOCKWISE (From bottom left): Bryce Mattingly pitches for the nine-year-old Meade County team. Collin Crump runs out a grounder. Nate Wilson waits to get a sign from his catcher. Tyler Robinson avoids a fastball. Robinson lays a tag on a baserunner.

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Rulings From page B1

sports alone. The essence of high school sports is to give high schoolers a chance to compete in the sport they love for the school they attend. High school athletics should be an extension of their education. The majority of student-athletes will not play at the next level of competition; therefore, high school athletics are used to instill edification in teamwork, sportsmanship, dedication and various other useful life lessons. Sports are also a way for many students to stay off the streets; they’re a way to stay focused and feel like a part of something meaningful, or just a way to feed that innate competitive edge. They play for the passion of the game, nothing more, nothing less. But coaches and players are now burdened with the pressures of money and winning percentages. The KHSAA rulings that don’t recognize education as a reason to transfer have reinforced the stereotype that student-athletes are athletes first and students second. With the economy running its downhill course, housing has forced many families to move, or pull their children out of private institutions. Because of these situations, the student-athletes are forced to sit out one year because their families had to move to a different area or switch to a public school.

Cage From page B1

“It’s not like the Toughman contest where guys just go at it with no rules,� Schapmire said. “It’s skillful fighting. It’s technical.� The fight bill already has 12 fights scheduled and may have more or less depending on injuries. Schapmire feels the most anticipated fights will be the heavyweight fights. “For some reason, people like to see big guys fight,� he said. “In boxing, people like heavyweight fights and it’s the same in MMA. Personally, I like the smaller guys because they are more technical and a little more entertaining on the skill and technical side.� The event will have several local fighters including, Nathen Dailey from Vine Grove, Ky., Michael Schapmire from Vine Grove, Ky., Jamie Evens from Radcliff, Ky., and Frank Adkins from Guston, Ky. All the fighters are amateurs, but they are competing for an amateur record

Punishing students for something that’s out of their hands is wrong, especially considering they are in high school — a very vulnerable time of their lives — when moving to a new school throws them into a sea of unyielding judgmental cliques. They don’t know their classmates or teachers, and they’re unable to compete in sports — the one thing they love and is familiar to them. Why isn’t KHSAA more subjective toward individual cases? Why draw a line that students can’t go to a different school for educational purposes? What about a student who wants to go to a technical school that’s geared more for his or her future career aspirations? The KHSAA should realize that these kids are students first and education is more important than a ball game. But then again, maybe the KHSAA can’t see the gray areas, maybe it only sees black and white ... oh, and green — the color of money.

Illegal-legal separation Apparently, the KHSAA also likes to pour salt into open wounds. Divorce and separation are not pleasant for anyone, especially children. Many times teens are thrown into awkward situations at home and have to be placed with one parent or the other. The KHSAA only recognized divorce as a viable reason to transfer to another school. What about the long process of getting that divorce? Even though in the eyes of the law, the parents are legally separatthat will enable them to possibly turn pro. Amateurs have to train and have a respectable record before being considered a professional in their sport. Making Saturday’s event legitimate was Schapmire’s utmost concern. “I went to a fight in (Elizabethtown, Ky.) and it was terrible,� Schapmire said. “It looked like they just picked up people off the street who had no technical training. I wanted to put a legitimate show on. I don’t want MMA to get a bad reputation. I wanted to get this event rolling and get something that was legitimate.� The event will also bring fundraising to the Meade County High School Wrestling Program. There will be raffles and giveaways that will help support the Greenwave team. “It should be a lot of fun,� Schapmire said. “This isn’t an event for a bunch of macho guys, this is an event the whole family will enjoy.� Along with the fights, Louisville rap artist PTG will perform with the “Etown Dancers.� A DJ will also provide music as the

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ed, the righteous KHSAA needs more proof to let a child play a game. The KHSAA should look at each situation individually. There is no need to further punish a child who is already going through turmoil at home. Let the kids play — they need it.

Actions of a few I completely understand why the KHSAA is making these rules: It wants to avoid students attending schools strictly for athletics. But high school athletics should not fall victim to capitalistic ways. School sports are not programs that should feed on the strong surviving and the weak perishing. Rules need implementing that governs opportunistic parties, but KHSAA needs to cut some slack on those who cannot avoid certain situations. There are players, parents and coaches who take advantage of the system and try to find loopholes, in order to take advantage of the system and get their child on a winning team or in a better program. There have been cases of parents legally separating just to transfer the kid to a different school. There are definitely students who transfer to schools for athletic reasons rather than education purposes. But there will always be those anomalies and they need to be dealt with accordingly. Don’t punish the innocent. The KHSAA should learn some subjectivity and leave the objectivity to your referees. Let the kids play ball.

fighters enter the ring. Tickets are on sale in advance at Boondocks in Vine Grove, Ky., and Jailhouse Pizza in Brandenburg. The cost is $30 for preferred seating and $20 for general admission. At the door, the prices will each bump up $5. The doors open at 6 p.m. and fights begin at 7 p.m.

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What sports reveal about presidential candidates By Mark Vasto A Sporting View John McCain has always been a fighter; Barack Obama has always had drive and determination. You don’t need to only look at their respective political careers to see this — you can also look to the world of athletics for more perspective. By now, most voters are aware of the Republican McCain’s war record as a pilot and prisoner during the Vietnam War. Many know of him as a maverick, and fellow sailors remember his days as a boxer at the Naval Academy. Sports fans know him to have ringside seats. (Yes, that was McCain with wife Cindy at the Oscar de la Hoya/Floyd Mayweather rumble.) “There are probably more strict rules in boxing than in politics,� the 71-yearold McCain likes to joke, but his record in the Senate shows that he takes the sport very seriously. For more than a decade, McCain has worked to pass laws relating to the reform of the sport. In 1996, he was a key sponsor of a bill that required medical care for boxers. In 2000, he backed legislation that banned conflicts of interest among promoters and managers. He has also worked to create a national commission for the sport and vows to continue trying. “The thing that gets me so involved is the exploitation of the boxers,� McCain said in a 2004 ESPN interview. “With rare exception, (boxers) come from the lowest rung on our economic ladder, are least educated and are left many times

after some years in the sport mentally impaired and financially broke.� For Barack Obama, the 46-year-old Democratic senator from Illinois, a love of basketball has been one constant in a constantly changing life. One of Obama’s earliest memories was of receiving a gift at age eight from his absentee father: a brand-new basketball. His high-school basketball coach at the Punahou School in Hawaii, Chris McLachlin, remembers how hard Obama worked on his game. “I can remember him being here early and playing before school,� McLachlin reminisced in an ABC News interview. “Shooting baskets during recess or at lunchtime. I remember him shooting baskets after school. I remember him being, probably, in the gym when he wasn’t supposed to be ... he just had to shoot.� Obama — who wore No. 23 — plays basketball almost every morning while on the campaign trail. Superstitiously, he plays a little on the morning of every election. And while he won a championship in high school, he concedes that his love of the game was better than his overall game. So whether it’s roundball or the squared circle of the ring, Democrat or Republican, remember the old axiom before pulling the lever in November: Nothing reveals so much about us as how we play the games we play.

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From page B1 Gordon and Dale Earnhardt Jr. and in 2009 he’ll have an extra-super team thanks to the acquisition of Martin. Martin, who has 35 career Sprint Cup victories, has run a partial schedule the last two seasons for Ginn Racing and Dale Earnhardt Inc., but the 20-year veteran will come out of semi-retirement for a year in 2009, before returning to his partial schedule in 2010. “I got a kick of how this process went because I didn’t really think that it was going to be a full schedule for a while,” Martin said. “But this is a big deal to me. It’s not something you could recreate. I told (wife) Arlene when we talked about this, I’m pretty sure that the last breath I took on my death bed would be, ‘I should have drove Rick’s car when I had the chance.’ I didn’t want to do that or regret that until the last breath I took.” National Football League star Randy Moss also caused a couple of double takes and deep breaths with his presence. Moss was at Daytona International Speedway to let NASCAR Nation know he had bought 50 percent of a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series team and that it would be named Randy Moss Motorsports. The standout receiver for the New England Patriots will attend his first race as an owner at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta on July 19th. “You know, actually its really a dream come true because maybe last five or six years I have been really interested in joining NASCAR, but really didn’t know what steps to take,”

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Mark Martin (left) talks to Aric Almirola (right) before the Pepsi 400 at Daytona. Moss said. “But now that I finally took those steps and really teamed up with a great team. Now the only thing we can do is to just wait and see what happens at the end of the season.” Willie Allen will drive the truck at Kentucky, but David Dollar, who sold 50 percent of the team to Moss, said they will go with various drivers, until they land on one to run for the championship next season. The former MorganDollar Motorsports teams represents the Oakland Raiders era of Moss’ long, decorated career. Dollar and former owner Rob Morgan were among the feared in the NASCAR’s Double-A leagues just three years ago. For six straight seasons they won at least one race every season and there was a run from 2003-05 where the team was three-time runners-up for the championship, but they haven’t won in two years and are currently 17th in points. “Racing’s a funny business and we all know that,” Dollar said. “It’s peaks and valleys. We had a heck of a roll going there. Last year was the first year I went winless and unfortunately there’s a lot of factors that goes into it.

“It goes back to testing and funding and recruiting the right people.’’ Randy Moss Motorsports will allot young drivers an opportunity for now, something that Martin is doing as well. Martin, who has tutored youngster Aric Almirola over the last two seasons, said Almirola is ready and it is Almirola who will drive the No. 8 Dale Earnhardt Inc. Chevrolet fulltime next season. “I had so much fun this year driving the eight car that I really would have loved to have driven a 26 race schedule again next year, but that would not have been fair to Aric Almirola,” Martin said. “Aric is ready to be a fulltime Cup driver and I felt like it was my responsibility and the right thing to do to get out of his way. And so that being said, when I looked at the field, the climate, the options or possible opportunities to drive a limited schedule out there and drive cars on a limited schedule that could win. I didn’t see anything that was nearly as attractive as going and driving the five car. “And if it took driving it full time to get it, I was, you know, that was what I was going to do.’’

ORLANDO, Fla. — With an estimated 80,000 Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) tears happening each year in the United States (Source: American Journal of Sports Medicine 2006; 9:1512-1532), including recently to famed golfer Tiger Woods, choosing the best replacement ligament for surgery is one key to success. A study released at the 2008 American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s Annual Meeting at the JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes, found that with a failure rate of almost 24 percent, the use of cadaver replacement ligaments may not be the best choice for young, athletic patients. “Choosing a replacement ligament, whether it comes from a cadaver or the patient’s own tissue is a decision that must be made by the surgeon and patient,” said co-author Kurre Luber, MD, orthopedic surgery fellow at Mississippi Sports Medicine and Or-

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thopaedic Center. “This study found a very high failure rate in patients 40 years and younger with high activity levels in ACL-dependent sports like tennis, basketball, soccer and downhill skiing. “Certainly, it would be naïve to think that only the graft selection led to these failures, we also need to look at surgical technique (single versus double bundle). Better outcome measures also need to be developed. “However, this study definitely raises questions about the validity of using cadaver tissue in this patient subgroup.” The ACL is one of the major stabilizing ligaments of the knee. Located in the center of the knee joint, it runs from the thigh bone to the shin bone through the center of the knee. Typically, tearing the ACL occurs with a sudden direction change. To repair a torn ACL, a surgeon replaces the damaged ligament with a new one, either from a cadaver or the patient’s own body. Typically, either the patellar-tendon bone or the hamstring tendons is used. In the study, 64 patients, 40 years old or younger with high activity levels who had ACL reconstruction with a cadaver replacement ligament, were followed for a minimum of two years. ACL reconstruction failure was defined as requiring a second reconstruction due to injury or graft failure or poor scores on a combination of orthopaedic outcome measure tests. The study found that 15 (23.4 percent) of the 64 patients’ ACL reconstructions failed as defined by the study. “This failure rate in this young, active population is exceedingly high when compared to a previous study that looked at failure rates of cadaver replacement ligament in patients older than 40,” said corresponding author Dr. Gene Barrett. “The older group’s failure rate was 2.4 percent. “So while there are obvious benefits of using the cadaver ligament, like avoiding a second surgical site on the patient, a quicker return to work and less postoperative pain, for a young patient who is very active, it may not be the right choice.”

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FRANKFORT — Not all of us can afford or have the room for a glittery bass boat, johnboat, canoe or float tube to indulge in our fishing hobby. We fish from the bank. Although we may feel left behind on shore, bank anglers may have an advantage during the long, hot days of summer because the best time to fish for bass is night and the bank is the easiest place to night fish. Fishing from shore in the darkness is easier because an angler can concentrate on detecting strikes and catching fish, not boat positioning, kicking gear off the casting deck, or stepping on an expensive fishing rod. The bank is also the most stable platform from which to fish. Plus, the fact that you must carry all of your gear forces you to fish hard with what you have and not worry as much about lure colors or styles. If bass anglers spent more time fishing with lures instead of changing them, they would catch many more fish. There is likely a good night bass fishing spot just a short drive from your house. Smaller lakes are the easiest to fish for a shore-bound angler at night. Subdivision lakes are

excellent places, as are community park lakes. Some golf courses allow fishing on their lakes - and these lakes hold surprising numbers of fat largemouth bass. Workers usually mow the banks of golf course lakes, making these lakes easy to fish from the bank in the darkness. Farm ponds that hold largemouth bass are hard to beat at night. Many farms in Kentucky, especially in the western and southern parts of the state, have watershed lakes on them. The Natural Resources and Conservation Service built most of these lakes decades ago to conserve topsoil and prevent flooding. You can find these lakes on topographic maps just be sure to get the landowner’s permission to fish them. You can fit all of the lures you need for night fishing in a small tackle box, a soft sided pouch or a small paper bag. What should you use? Try 4-6 inch lizards in black, pumpkin or watermelon, 7-10 inch plastic worms colored black, purple or wine, a blue and black jig-and-pig combination and a black spinnerbait. Scout the lakes you plan to fish in the daytime to form your plan before you go. Bass locate in a few predictable areas in a small lake at night

during the summer. You don’t need expensive electronic equipment to locate them. Weedlines, brush, rip-rap rock on the dam and fallen trees all hold bass at night. A black spinnerbait thumping along a weedline draws strikes. A large weightless plastic worm worked painfully slow in brush or amongst fallen tree branches is often rewarded with a sharp thump on the end of your line. A 1/8-ounce black and blue jig-and-pig crawled along the dam face among rip-rap rocks could produce a trophy largemouth bass. A lizard worked the same way also works well. Subdivision lakes usually have some lights around them for security or to illuminate a dock or marina. The circle of light is the place to cast. Lights draw insects, which in turn attract small bluegill and baitfish. Bass then move in to gorge themselves. You can spend an entire night fishing lighted areas and catch a dozen bass or more. You don’t need a boat or expensive equipment to enjoy excellent bass fishing. Throw a handful of lures in a small paper sack, stuff it in your back pocket and head for your nearest small lake when the sun goes down.

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Strange but True By Samantha Weaver •If your take-home pay leaves something to be desired, you probably won't be surprised to learn that the English word "salary" is derived from the Latin word for the allowance provided to Roman soldiers to buy salt. •It was Academy Award-winning comedian and actor George Burns who made the following sage observation: "You know you're getting old when you stoop to tie your shoes and wonder what else you can do while you're down there." •Tablecloths today are lovely linens that enhance the appearance of a table, but that wasn't originally their sole use. At one time, tablecloths were meant to serve as towels; after dinner, guests would use it to wipe their hands and faces. •If you were to dine at an ancient Roman feast, you might find flamingo tongues on the menu — they were considered a delicacy.

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Your persistence pays off as the information you demanded starts to come through. The pace is slow at first, but it begins to speed up as the week draws to a close.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) An unwelcome bit of news jolts the Bovine, who would prefer that things proceed smoothly. But it's at most a momentary setback. A Leo brings more welcome tidings.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You need to pay close attention to the details before making a commitment. Don't accept anything that seems questionable, unless you get an answer that can be backed up.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Congratulations on getting that project up and running. But as exciting as it is, don't let it carry you away. Make sure you set aside time to spend with family and friends.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Be sure you're part of the discussion involving your suggestions. Your presence ensures that you can defend your work, if necessary. It also helps gain your colleagues' support.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A misunderstanding needs to be dealt with, or it can grow and cause more problems later on. Be the bigger person and take the first step to clear the air.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Set some strict guidelines for yourself so your heavier-than-usual work schedule doesn't overwhelm the time you need to spend relaxing with loved ones.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) You might feel a little uncomfortable being among people you hardly know. But remember that today's strangers can become tomorrow's valuable contacts.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Reward yourself for all that you've accomplished despite some annoying situations that got in your way. Enjoy a well-earned getaway with someone special.

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CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Realizing that someone else is taking credit for what you did is bound to get anyone's goat, but especially yours. Be patient. The truth soon comes out.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Forget about opposites attracting. What you need is to find someone who thinks like you and will support your ideas, even if others say they're too radical.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Workplace problems can affect your financial plans. Be prudent and avoid running up bills or making commitments until things begin to ease up by the 25th.

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POSITION AVAILABLE Electric Service Technician Position available with contractor for local utility company in the Hardinsburg Brandenburg area. Experience is a plus but not necessary. Must submit 3 year driving record check along with resume. Visit http://dhr.ky.gov/DHRWeb/ to obtain MVR. Must pass drug and background checks. Work vehicle furnished. Health benefits available. EOE.

Report A Crime... 270-422-HOPE (4673) The Meade County Sheriff’s Department is committed to fighting the drug and criminal problem in our community, but we need your help. Please help by reporting any and all suspicious activity in your area. The tip line is totally anonymous, and your identity cannot be revealed.

The new tip line is 270-422-HOPE (4673).

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Auto BRICK HOME 4/5 bedrooms, 2 baths, large lot, double garage, close to Brandenburg, newly decorated, fireplace, deck, new appliances, county water, approximately 3000 sq ft. $140,000. Call 828-3268 or 535-5795.

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Motorcycles for sale-1996 and up, parts and accessories are also available. 2, 883 Sportsters for sale. For more information call 812738-4200.

Kentucky Land Company of Irvington Real Estate Development

We buy and sell land 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/contract deed. Call 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.

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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. 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. 6.4 ACRES, on Hwy. 228, 6 miles from Brandenburg, city water available, lays nice for a home. $34,900 Financing Available for Everyone! www.kentucky-land.com, 270828-2222. 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 Hobbs-Ressor Rd. on Buckler Av. $79,900 Financing Available for Everyone! www.kentucky-land.com, 270828-2222. 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.kentucky-land.com, 270828-2222. 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. 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. 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.Kentucky-land.com, 270828-2222. 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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270-547-4222 Thinking about selling your farm give us a call we pay cash, quick closing 7 + ACRES Breck Co. lays good mostly open some trees only $500 DN. 5.7 ACRES Breck Co. mostly wooded, cleared out for home very private only $500 DN. 12 ACRES, lot with nice creek at dead end road, open and wooded near Hwy 60 only $500 DN. 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. 16 ACRES with pond and has lots of Sinking Creek Frontage beautiful view only $1,000 DN. NICE 4 BEDROOM double wide on 2 acres has county water new decks new flooring close to Fort Knox. Owner financing available.

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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. $24,500. Must see to appreciate. $500 DN. 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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RESTRICTED BUILDING LOTS 1-2 ACRE LOTS, ON HWY 144 & APPROX. 2 MILES FROM US 60, 20 MINUTES FROM E-TOWN, PRICED @ $29,900. FOREST RIDGE, 1-2 ACRE WOODED LOTS, RESTRICTED TO SITE BUILT HOMES, OFF HWY 1638 CLOSE TO OTTER CREEK PARK, $24,900.

ACERAGE 5 ACRE LOTS, OFF HWY 823 MEADE CO., NICE LOTS W/ NICE AMOUNT OF TREES, $21,900 EACH. MOBILE HOME LOT, 2 ACRES, OLD EKRON ROAD, CITY WATER, PERK TESTED, $19,900 . 1 acre, SET UP FOR MOBILE HOME, CLOSE TO Ft Knox, hwy 1238, Meade Co, $24,500 OWNER FINANCING.

LOTS & ACREAGE 3 BEDROOM, 1 ½ BATH MODULAR HOME, VINE GROVE, COMPLETELY REMODELED, NEW LAMINATE FLOORING, CARPET, PAINT, WINDOWS, PRICED TO SELL, $69,900 POSSIBLE OWNER FINANCING. 3 ACRES, 3 bedroom, 2 bath modular home, cistern, Meade Co, $59,900. 1 ACRE, 2 bedroom, 1 bath mobile home, w/ cistern, midway, $39,900 . 3 BEDROOM, 2 bath modular home, on 1 + acres, Robbins Estates, $84,900 Broker owned. OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE.

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CHERRY BLOSSOM GOLF/ COUNTRY CLUB, Georgetown. Voted #1 public access golf course by GolfWeek Magazine. Join us for your next round or outing. Call 502-570-9849. GUN SHOW! July 12-13. Sat. 9-5 & Sun 9-4. Somerset, KY. The Center, 2292 S.Hwy 27. Buy, Sell, Trade. Info: (563)927-8176.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, Alcohalt House, 2254 Fairgrounds Road, meets Sunday through Thursday, 8 p.m.; Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. Call 4221050. ALC0HOLICS 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. AL-ANON meets every Sunday and Tuesday, 8 p.m.., Alcohalt House. For more information, call 4974885. THE OPEN DOOR ALTEEN group meets Thursday at 8 p.m. at The Alcohalt House. For more information, call 497-4885. REPORT A CRIME, new tip line 270-422-HOPE (4673), the tip line is totally anonymous, and your identity cannot be revealed.

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CARHAULER Owner Operators Wanted! United Road has opportunities for Experienced Carhaul Owner Operators. You must possess a clean MVR, clear criminal background, pass DOT physical & Drug test. Call John 800-221-5127 ext186.

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CDL Class A&B Classes Truck America Training 866-244-3644 Financing & Employment Assistant available. State Training Dollars Available to Qualified applicants. Train in Kentucky. CLASS-A CDL Driver wanted in Clarksville, TN Area. Company & O/Ops, flatbed & Van freight. Excellent pay & benefits, home weekends, low deadhead miles. Call M-F 8am-5pm 866-317-9264. COMPANY DRIVERSWe have Miles!! Top pay @ 42CPM & new pay package. Class-A CDL required. Call (800)4471211 x2057 or visit www. transportamerica.com. DELTA CAREER Academy Currently Enrolling local students for 16 day ClassA CDL truck driver training. $800-$850 weekly avg. starting pay. 60 Second Approval. 800-8830171. DRIVER-Home Weekends! Co. Drivers Up to .42cpm. O/O’s .90cpm +FSC 1yr. T/T Experience, Good MVR, Stable Work History req. Epes Transport. (888)493-6047 www.epestransport.com.

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DRIVERS- We have Miles & Freight! Positions available ASAP! Class-A CDL w/tank endorsement req’d. Top pay & premium benefits. Call 877-484-3061 or visit, www.oakleytransport.com. FLATBED CDL-A Drivers: Dedicated runs. All miles paid plus benefits. Home often. 866-925-2778; 1-800-366-6361. I N E T E R N AT I O N A L TRUCK DRING SCHOOL located in KY now enrolling students. Class-A CDL Training, Job Assistance. Financing to help everyone. Start working now! Call 888-780-5539. MIDWEST OWNER OPERATORS Needed! $1.05 ALL miles ($1.20 for temperature control). Generous fuel surcharge. Guaranteed home weekends. Permits, fuel taxes paid. 2500-3000 miles. Frontier (800)991-6227. QUIT LONG-HAUL, run regional and HAVE IT ALL! $.45/mile. Home weekly! Benefits! Stability for peace of mind! Heartland Express 1-800441-4953 www.heartlandexpress.com. TRANSFER DRIVERS NEEDED 40 CDL Class-A or B drivers to transfer motor homes, straight trucks, tractors and buses. Year round work. 1-800-5013783.

OIL WELLS, Old Wells on your farm? We will put in operation or purchase the equipment, oil, minerals or currently producing wells. Call 1-270-929-6095.

YARD SALE at 919 Johnnie Pack on Saturday, July 12, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. No early birds. YARD SALE July 12, 8 a.m. to ?. 44 Jena Court off Howard Drive. Children’s and ladies clothing, shoes, home décor, Christmas items, toys and lots of twenty five cent items.

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YOUTH

Milestone ‘Sweet 16’ birthday brings on many life changes Of all the milestone birthdays seriously, you could end up being inyou’ll experience, your 16th just may volved in a collision or having your be the most life-changing. license taken away. So, pay attention In our culture, turning to the roads — stop at stop Time To 16 is so valued it’s often signs, buckle up, check your celebrated with a ‘Sweet Grow Up mirrors and learn the rules 16” party, to honor a teen’s of right of way. Even if you journey into young adultace the written test and skills hood. course for your license, the When you turn 16, many road can still be a very dangerpreviously closed doors ous place if you aren’t focused open up for you. In the on driving. state of Kentucky, you can Another high point of turnget a job and you also can ing 16 in Kentucky is the abilget your driving permit. ity to start working. Felicia My favorite privilege that Thompson Not only will holding a job came along with turning 16 put dollars in your pockets was learning to drive. now, but it also can help you Driving offers a lot of indepen- develop useful skills for later in your dence and freedom; once you get life, such as money management and your full or intermediate license, you responsibility. will hopefully be less dependent on Before I realized the value of the your parents when it comes to cart- dollar, when I received money in ing you around to different places. birthday cards or during the holiKeep in mind: Driving is a privi- days I was quick to spend it the first lege, not a right. If you don’t take it chance I got. By spending money

you’ve earned on your own, you’ll hopefully learn to be more cautious with your spending, as it was in my case. I’ve heard many people refuse to get a job in the fast food industry, but if you’re job hunting you probably shouldn’t be too discriminatory about working at a fast food joint. You may not really like flipping burgers or dealing with grumpy customers, but there is nothing wrong with working at a fast food place. If anything, you’ll likely gain invaluable communication skills trying to put together endless food orders and reasoning with angry parents when their kid doesn’t get the toy he wanted in his Happy Meal. With the economy in such a drab condition, many families’ budgets are pulled tight. Having your own money to buy things you would normally ask Mom and Dad for can probably eliminate some financial burden off their backs, too.

Brandenburg Primary School STLP ranked No. 2 in state competition

Presenter and showcase students who competed at the regional and state competition posed with Parrino on campus in Louisville. The showcase scored 118 out of 120 points in the regionals to qualify for state. Parrino said that in 2007, more than 700 children from Meade County went to Kosair for assistance.

PHOTOS SUBMITTED BY PAM HARSHFIELD

RIGHT: Three students received the 1st place award in the Elementary Division for Kentucky for a public service announcement created for the Kentucky Virtual Library (KYVL) ecouraging students and others to utilize “Searchasaurus” which is the KYVL’s Web site for online searches.

The students also received a plaque for their winning submission. The video can be viewed online by visiting the Brandenburg Primary School’s homepage, and by clicking on the “STLP” link.

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2008 Meade County Fair Photos

Monday - Saturday • 9 A.M. - 6 P.M.

LEFT: Next Generation Donor Specialist Heather Parrino with the Children’s Hospital Foundation helped to facilitate the fundraising efforts for the Kosair Children’s Hospital. Parrino dropped by to visit and encourage students during the STLP regional competition at the University of Louisville.

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their classrooms. The AirLiner slate communicates wirelessly with a computer using Bluetooth technology. It allows teachers to teach from anywhere in the classroom and lets students interact from their seats. Callie Carder, Desirae Davis, and Molly Jo Doyle took first place in the Elementary Division for creating a video for KYVL (Kentucky Virtual Library). Their video, which they created and starred in, showed how you should go to KYVL’s Web site to use “Searchasaurus” if you need lots of information quickly. They also received a plaque at the awards ceremony for their video. Our STLP would like to thank all of the students and parents at Brandenburg Primary for donating money to the Children’s Hospital Foundation. We would also like to thank Ms. Pam Harshfield and Mrs. Amy Bogard for helping with STLP this year. The STLP “Cyber-Reporters” are: Kasi Givans, Whitney Hobbs and Sackary Prather.

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Brandenburg Primary’s Student Technology Leadership Program (STLP) had a great time at the Kentucky STLP competition and awards ceremony held at Rupp Arena in Lexington on May 6 and 7. Our showcase scored 118 out of 120 points in Louisville at the regional competition to qualify for the state competition. Students at the showcase table were: Brianna Rybarczyk, Tori Aikin, Chris Blakey, Auby Luney, Zackary Prather, Whitney Hobbs, and Kasi Givans. The showcase project was called “Share the Spirit.” This project raised money for the Children’s Hospital Foundation which supports Kosair Children’s Hospital. Heather Parrino, who works for the Children’s Hospital Foundation, came to our school and talked to all of the classes about Kosair Hospital. She told us that last year, ap-

proximately 700 children from Meade County went to Kosair for medical help. We had several ways to raise money. In the fall, we sold “Spirit Bracelets” and had a pay “dress down” day. We raised $850 from selling bracelets and from dress down day. In the spring, we had a penny drive. All classes brought in coins and competed against each other to see who could raise the most money. Mrs. Miller’s second grade class brought in the most money. They collected $242.85 in one week. We raised $2,621.38 during our penny drive. Our presenters scored 78 out of 80 points at the regional competition to be able to go to the state competition. They took 2nd place in the elementary division at the state competition and received a plaque. Our presenters were Tessa McIntosh and Victoria Russ. Their presentation was called “Soar Into SMARTness with an AirLiner.” They demonstrated how teachers use the AirLiner in

Radio Shack is closing its current location at 532 River Ridge Plaza. Many products will be moved to another location and will not be discounted further. “We want you to move it, so we don’t have to! Get it now, once it’s gone, it’s gone!” UP TO 30% OFF 1,000’S OF ITEMS!

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Friday, July 11, 2008

trooper island: Serving Kentucky’s youth since 1965

A police siren blares and flashing blue lights cut through the early morning fog. Not exactly the most pleasant of sounds and sights. Unless, that is, you’re among the 700 youngsters spending a week at Kentucky State Police sponsored Trooper Island each summer. For them, the 7 a.m. wakeup call in their modern, airconditioned cabins means they’re about to enjoy a day of fun and educational experiences with their friends in one of Kentucky (and Tennessee’s) most beautiful settings. The person behind this alarm clock is Trooper Craig Sutton, a London native and camp director since 2004. Campers, primarily ages 10-12, also get to hear reveille over the camp’s intercom each morning along with the “Star Spangled Banner,� “My Old Kentucky Home� and John Wayne reciting “What America Means To Me.� “I like to get them wide

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LEFT: The boat dock provides an ideal place for fishing. TOP: Campers learn good citizenship at Trooper Island. awake and ready for the opportunities they will enjoy for the rest of the day,� Sutton said. Among the opportunities are working with camp counselors and volunteers to learn about such things as accident and fire prevention, first aid, conservation, hygiene, good citizenship, drug abuse and leadership. During the week, youngsters may also take part in swimming and boating les-

sons and learn new skills at the archery and rifle ranges, all under the watchful eye of qualified instructors, including troopers volunteering their time. “It’s a great way for the kids to see that the people behind the uniforms can be their friends and not a person they need to be fearful of,� Sutton said. More than 20,000 boys and girls have participated in the Trooper Island experience

since the facility was opened by KSP in 1965 on the 35-acre island, the southern tip of which lies in Tennessee. From the beginning, the goal has been to use the facility located at the ClintonCumberland county line as part of a long-range program of public service to Kentucky’s youth. Troopers in each of the state’s 16 state police post areas are responsible for selecting children who may not

otherwise have the opportunity to attend a camp. They often work with their local school systems to identify potential participants. The experience is free, and the camp’s $310,000 budget is funded primarily by corporate donations from companies such as Wal-Mart. Camps run from Monday through noon Friday with 68 (an equal number of boys and girls) taking part each week. Youngsters arrive by bus and are transported via barge for a mile-long voyage from the state boat dock at Dale Hollow. For many, it’s their first time in a boat and squeals of delight are frequent, according to one camp counselor. Eight weeks of camp are held each summer for participants selected by the troopers. There is also a week for Hispanic campers and a specialized camp for children with phenylketonuria, a ge-

netic condition that can cause mental retardation when not treated early in infancy. This year, a weekend camp called Hands & Voices is planned for hearing impaired children. Although Trooper Island is far from being a boot camp, over the years many campers have gone on to become Kentucky state troopers. It’s a trend Director Sutton expects will continue. “It’s a rewarding experience to have a kid come up to you and say they want to be a trooper. That means they’ve had a positive experience, and they’re going to leave here feeling the police are their friends,� said Sutton. Columnist Don White has served as editor at several Kentucky newspapers. His Kentucky Traveler features are published throughout the state. Contact him at dwhite@ thekytraveler.com.

Meade County’s ‘Shoe Tree Runners:’ Never too hot to trot By Laura Saylor editor@thenewsstandard.com

For many people — maybe too many — Saturday mornings mean sleeping late, watching cartoons and enjoying breakfast in bed. But for a local group of devout joggers, Saturday mornings mean sweat, shin splints and about 10 to 15 miles. The so-called “Shoe Tree Runnersâ€? can be spotted around some corner of the county during any given day of the year. These can’t-getenough athletes wear and tear through a pair of sneakers every few months, and they have racked up quite a hefty number on the odometer. “I started running in 1977,â€? said Jerry Nelson, a Meade County High School teacher and boys soccer coach. “That was the year of my first race ‌ I’ve pretty much been running from then until now.â€? Nelson and running partners John Bevill, Garland West and George Yates have known each other since their days at Meade County High School, and now the former classmates meet on a daily

schedule to tread some pavement. “It makes it easier to go out and run when you have people to do it with you,â€? Yates said. All four are in their early 50s, and though they do compete competitively — such as in the Louisville Triple Crown of Running — fastest times and first place wins aren’t what keep the group moving. “Barry Ross runs with us a lot, and he’s 54 and he runs one of the fastest miles around,â€? Bevill said. “He probably runs the mile in under five minutes ‌ but we’re not out here to be faster than each other.â€? The group stays active for the enjoyment of running and the drive to stay healthy. “The best part of running is when it’s over,â€? West said. “You just feel better, all around. You feel like you accomplished something good for the day.â€? Other Meade County joggers join the crew often when a three- or five-mile run is on the agenda. But on a “quick jogâ€? up toward Corydon, Ind. — 13.1 miles one way —

it’s this core group of runners that can be seen sweating on the shoulder of Highway 135. “We don’t do that one too often, but we do it,� Nelson said. A pair of sneakers doesn’t last long for these guys, and when a set of shoes is finally worn through, the joggers have a ritual of tossing them into a tree near West’s Body Shop in Brandenburg. “It’s hard to see all of them now with all the leaves on the tree, but they’re there,� Nelson said. The four typically head out for a run around 8:30 a.m. and finish their exercise, assuming it’s not a haul to Indiana, by 10 a.m. They try to make time to run every morning, every day of the year. “I started running in 1975 after I broke both my legs,� Bevill said. “I was in the hospital for three weeks and started running to lose the weight I had gained. Then I just kept on doing it.� Whether Otter Creek Park, Buttermilk Falls or backwoods roads throughout the county, there’s a fairly good chance the shoe tree runners

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George Yates, John Bevill, Jerry Nelson and Garland West take off running. The group — along with other local runners — have been jogging across the county for years. soles have tread the path. “Once you run, you get that good feeling and nobody can take it away from you,� Bevill said. The biggest mistake people make when trying to begin

Edible Heirlooms: Grilled Honey Citrus Pork and Chicken

Grilled Honey Citrus Pork and Chicken By Jorena D. Faulkner To submit your own recipe, e-mail jorena@thenewsstandard.com. Over the last several weeks, I’ve enjoyed utilizing locally, naturally grown products from farmers in the county. Not only has purchasing ingredients from “my own backyard� been cost-saving, it has also provided many benefits, simply by the fact that they are naturally grown. During the summer, many families find themselves donning aprons and barbecue tongs several times a week. The term “barbecue� is thought to have originally derived from the West Indian word “barbacoa� which represented the process of slow cooking meat over hot coals. Some historians place the origin of the cooking method into the hands of Haitians, and some claim the term was created by the French, as in “barbe a queue� — which literally means “from head to tail.� Whichever culture created the technique of grilling food over hot coals, the traditional barbecue has become a national pastime for Americans. In the June 27 issue of The News Standard, the Edible Heirlooms column profiled a grilled variety baby squash recipe. The recipe provided a healthy grilling option for a barbecue side dish, along with some fresh, locally produced white corn — placed onto tin foil, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper, a dash of paprika and some fresh roasted garlic, wrapped and then placed on the grill until tender. But many readers may be asking the age old question, “Where’s the beef?�

an exercise regimen is pushing themselves too hard too fast, which Nelson said can turn them off to exercising altogether. “Some people try to cover too much ground their first

time out,� he said. “Just go slow, start easy.� “We’ve all beat each other and been faster or slower on any given day,� Nelson. “But, really, it’s just about going out and running.�

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To complete my meal, I purchased two free-range chicken breasts, sausage links, two t-bone steaks, and two hearty butterfly pork cutlets. I marinated the steaks in Dales Seasoning — which can be found at any grocery store — for a few hours along with a full clove of fresh roasted garlic. I drained off the excess liquid just prior to throwing them on the grill, gave both steaks a gentle squeeze of lemon, and cooked them until medium well. I grilled the sausage link without any seasoning and it was amazing. Note: When grilling sausage links, be sure to poke several holes along the casing to allow the release of juices. For my chicken breasts and pork cutlets, I created a simple glaze from an idea given to me by the producers of the product — Ralph and Kathy Packard of Misty Meadows Farm. Using fresh oranges, cranberries and honey, this basic glaze is a hit. Grilled Honey Citrus Pork and Chicken 2 large chicken breasts (bone in) 2 large butterfly pork cutlets 16-ounce can of Ocean Spray Whole Cranberry Sauce 1 cup fresh squeezed or 100 percent orange juice 2 tbs honey 1-2 tbs real butter Wash and pat dry chicken breasts and butterfly pork cutlets and place in deep dish. In a saucepan, place one 16-ounce can of Ocean Spray Whole Cranberry Sauce and one cup of orange juice. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer. Add 1-2 tablespoons of butter. Simmer until thickened (about five minutes). Remove from heat and let cool. Once mixture is room temperature, pour over chicken and pork; marinate and refrigerate for approximately 30 minutes. Place on well-oiled grill until cooked thoroughly. Note: Be sure to reapply remaining glaze during grilling. Misty Meadows Farm provided the idea for this glaze, and the free-range chicken breasts, sausage, pork cutlets and t-bone steaks for this barbecue. Owners Ralph and Kathy Packard set up for business in the parking lot of Snappy Tomato Pizza on Highway 1638 each Friday from 3-6 p.m. to provide the community with naturally grown produce, eggs and meat.

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