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Seat belt initiative leads to more than expected Fugitives, stolen vehicles among finds during “Click It or Ticket” Submitted by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet

FRANKFORT – Fugitives, drunken drivers and people with stolen vehicles were

among those detected and cited in this year’s “Click It or Ticket” enforcement effort, coordinated by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) and supported by over 300 police agencies

statewide. The main objective of “Click It or Ticket” is enforcement of Kentucky’s seat belt law, and more than 20,500 people were cited for not being buckled up, according to reports from participating law enforcement agencies. But officers who manned

883 checkpoints throughout the commonwealth also detected other types of crimes. Officers made 1,594 drunken driving arrests, 1,246 felony arrests, and 1,581 drug arrests. They recovered 76 stolen vehicles and apprehended 1,312 fugitives. They also cited 15,460 people for

speeding and 6,574 people for having no proof of automobile insurance. “The goal of the ‘Click It or Ticket’ campaign is not necessarily to write tickets, although enforcement agencies are definitely looking for violators,” said Boyd Sigler, director of KYTC’s

Brandenburg Civil War Days

“...one of them would make war rather than let the nation survive, and the other would accept war rather than let it perish,

and the war came.”

Highway Safety Programs, whose office coordinates the campaign each year. “Our goal is to educate the public on the importance of wearing a seat belt and to reduce deaths and injuries along our roadways. It’s

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Fee increase under way, police chief hospitalized

—Abraham Lincoln, 2nd Inaugural Address, March 4,1865 By Jorena D. Faulkner jorena@thenewsstandard.com

BRANDENBURG — The city is well on the way to being on-par with surrounding counties’ fee schedules as it introduces two new rate increases. During the monthly meeting of the City Council held July 14 at City Hall, the council approved minutes from the June 9 budget hearing and the June 11 special meeting, when the proposed fee changes for some city services were initially discussed. City Attorney Steve Crebessa read Ordinance No. 472 amending reconnect fees due to delinquency and Ordinance No. 473 amending business license fees into record citing a rate change fee for water reconnect to $35 if paid in full

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Schools, Knox aim to ease student transition By Jorena D. Faulkner jorena@thenewsstandard.com

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TOP: Confederate troops march toward the Ohio River during a reenactment of Morgan’s raid. BELOW: Abraham Lincoln, played by Larry Elliot, of Louisville, speaks to the masses. Civil War Days was hosted by the Meade County Public Library.

North, South collide again in Brandenburg By Laura Saylor editor@thenewsstandard.com From cotton, paisley hoop skirts and the rhythmic hammering of blacksmiths, to the raging clap of canon fire and the bray of horses loping into battle, the Civil War returned to Brandenburg in all its not-so-glorious glory last weekend. Hundreds of reenactors, both local and from far-off, donned period style clothing — a majority of which was blue or gray — and offered a step back in time as the Meade County Public Library presented Civil War Days. The event has been held alternately in Brandenburg and Corydon, Ind., over the last three years, and it continued to draw a large crowd of spectators who enjoyed browsing through “camp” and cheering for their favorite officer during the battle. For eight-year-old Lydia Maggard and her sister Sarah, 26, last weekend was the third time the Brandenburg residents had participated in Civil War Days.

Military transition is difficult on many levels. From dealing with loved ones deployed to overseas destinations — while single spouses are left behind to “hold down the fort” — to the children who endure a multitude of relocations throughout their educational years. Forced to adjust to new surroundings and the variant nature of a new school system, military families and their children struggle to co-exist with communities on a fleeting scale. As a result, Directorate of Fort Knox Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR) Child & Youth Services (CYS) School Liaison Officer Becky Laux and Youth Education Support Services (YESS) Director Linda Wood are working diligently to ensure students

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Long-time councilman resigns in Muldraugh By Laura Saylor editor@thenewsstandard.com

MULDRAUGH — City Council regretfully accepted a letter of resignation from John Haynes, who had served on the council for more than five years. Mayor Danny Tate was visibly

upset as he read aloud Haynes’ letter during Monday’s meeting held at City Hall. In the letter, Haynes stated he felt he could no longer serve as a councilman due to his health. He served five terms: 19841985, 1988- 1989, 1990-1991, 1992-1993 and 2007-2008.

Haynes thanked Tate, the council, and Muldraugh residents in his letter, and stated how much he enjoyed being able to help the city while being a councilman. A recommendation for Haynes’ replacement may be made at the August City Coun-

cil meeting. After fire chief Danny Dressel made his report during the meeting, council discussed repairing the roof of the fire house. “If it falls in it’s going to cost more to fix,” said councilman

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TOP: Reenactors as young as nine- and 10-years old represented the children who were thrown into battle. FAR RIGHT: A traditional Civil War era camp was on display at Riverfront Park. RIGHT: Jesse Durham, of Meade County, is dragged off Main Street after being shot in the back by a Confederate soldier during Morgan’s Raid. BELOW: A dead soldier is left lying on the battlefield.

“I love the history and how people lived then,â€? Sarah Maggard said. “Every time, you learn something new ‌ something about why they wore this or why they did something this particular way.â€? The Maggards, wearing intricate dresses they crafted themselves, represented the wives who were widowed and the children who were orphaned during the war. They tended camp: Cooked food, repaired clothing and aided wounded soldiers. Dozens of tents housed reenactors hand-crafting items or performing other job duties that were typical during the mid1800s. Traditional kettle corn and old-fashioned drinks and snacks were available, as well as replica swords, clothing and toys. One of the highlights of Civil War Days was a live-action reenactment of Cpt. John Hunt Morgan’s infamous raid on Brandenburg, which was held Saturday at noon. Rogue rounds were fired on Union soldiers

staked at present-day Main Street in Brandenburg, as Confederate infantry — followed by calvary — forced the unsuspecting North into submission. “This may come across like fun and games, but we take this seriously,� said Jeffrey Stine, who lead the Union troops during the skirmish against Morgan. “This was a unique war in which there was no good guy or bad guy. Every soldier that died was an American.� By estimated accounts, nearly 700,000 died from April, 1861 to April 1865. Artillery demonstrations, a camp dance, children’s games, cowards’ executions, period music and a speech by Abraham Lincoln were all on the docket, though the main events were two battles held at Riverfront Park. Canons blasted each other from opposite ends of the soccer field while the blue and gray coats fought for the idealistically-varied futures of their country. Despite the 100 degree heat index that doused the area, the Maggards and all their fellow reenactors maintained high spirits and were eager to play their roles. “It was this hot then, too,

probably,� Sarah Maggard said. “And the hoops in the skirts allow some air flow.� She explained that the hoop skirts were a common form of fashion since a flattering female figure at the time featured “a super small waist and great big hips.� “I didn’t know as much when I first started as I do now,� she said. “To be a good reenactor, you really learn everything you can about how they lived and how they dressed, and talk to people and answer their questions and be knowledgeable.� Even seven-year-old reenactor Wesley Reckner was quick to explain that livestock, such as cattle and chickens, were common at camps since they were relied upon as food sources. Many of the Civil War Days reenactors traveled from outside Meade County to participate in the two-day event, with their love for American history spurring the interest behind their unique hobby. For more information about Civil War reenactments held across the country, visit www. sutler.net/eventlist.asp. To view more photos of Brandenburg Civil War Days, go to www. thenewsstandard.com, or www. meadereads.org.

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Friday, July 18, 2008 Editorial

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Tacky to fly the Confederate flag

Thoughts of our country torn in half, and the young men who died fighting — gruesomely — at its ragged edges permeated the Civil War reenactments held last weekend in Brandenburg. Though the actors offered a more light-hearted and informational approach, the essence of America decimated by a war that pitted brother against brother was difficult to disregard. How is it that Americans today find patriotism in the Confederate flag? It’s a window decal or bumper sticker, it’s on t-shirts and hats, it flaps in the breeze from a flagpole in your neighbor’s yard. Why does someone want to be proud of one of the most devastating periods of our nation? Whether you believe the Civil War was fought over slavery instead of state rights, whether you believe the Confederate flag represents heritage and not hate, why does a person choose to find pride in an era of death and havoc? The significance of the Civil War is irrefutable; it was a growing pang, to say the least, during the birth of our nation. It set forth a new pathway to progress and reform, and it’s difficult to fathom what America would be today if the gray had been victorious. But can we not choose to wave a flag that represents our nation’s tenacity, a flag that represents unity? Many forms of the Confederate flag existed before it became the unmistakable red “X” (which some say was an easy marker for Southern soldiers to know which way to run to home base), yet if Americans want to remember their nation’s past, why are Revolutionary flags so rare to be seen? Where’s the good ole “Sons of Liberty” or “Culpepper?” Without that initial fight for freedom, the Civil War never would have had the chance to occur. The stigma that the Confederate flag represents slavery is a hard one to shake. Yes, history buffs rebut that northerners had more slaves than southerners, and Yankees were trying to rule the land without giving the south a voice, but we, as Americans living in the most privileged nation in the world, should be proud of who we have become. We should celebrate the steadfast country history has molded the United States into. We’re no longer southerners and northerners. We’re Americans. Maybe a bigger concern to be addressed is our nation’s alarming tendency to heed history lessons from the likes of Bo and Luke Duke...

Abundant resource: Kentucky forestland decreases, number of trees increases FRANKFORT — It has there are about 800 million been nearly 60 years since red maple trees, followed Kentucky undertook its first by 600 million sugar maple and 400 million yelcomprehensive assessment of what Legislative low poplars. Given those numbers, it is easily the ComUpdate shouldn’t be surmonwealth’s most prising to find out abundant natural rethat Kentucky is source: Our forests. second in the nation Since then, four in hardwood proother surveys have duction. taken place, with The yellow popthe most recent comlar has certainly pleted in 2004. Last spring, state and fedJeff Greer gained traction in the state. In 1952, eral forestry officials it made up just six publicly unveiled percent of commercial forwhat they found. Not surprisingly, a lot ested area, but now stands has changed over the years. at 13 percent. When measurNearly half of the state is ing cubic feet of wood, it and still wooded, but 729,000 the white oak are at the top acres have been lost since of the list. Overall, Kentucky boasts 1988, the year of the previous survey. That’s more 115 different species of trees. than 1,000 square miles, or We have the nation’s largest nearly one-and-a-half times American sycamore — with the size of Pike County, our a circumference of 36 feet — and our tallest tree, a yellow state’s largest. While that is an alarming poplar in McCreary County, statistic, it should be noted stands 168 feet tall. That’s that less land does not mean still 200 feet shorter than the less trees. In fact, between world’s tallest, a California those surveys, the number redwood. The report found that of live trees in Kentucky increased by more than a most of Kentucky’s 12 million acres of forests are in fourth. Foresters estimate that private hands, with local,

state and federal governments overseeing about one million acres. The report also noted some interesting facts. For example, 3,500 companies depend on our trees, and they employ more than 30,000 Kentuckians. Timber sales and the products derived from them generate more than $4.5 billion annually. On a smaller, but still interesting scale, Kentucky had 230 Christmas tree farms in 2002, with 123 of those established enough to harvest trees. There were also 38 maple syrup farms that year, and they produced 416 gallons, or nearly 10 percent of the South’s maple syrup production. On a more serious note, the Kentucky Division of Forestry warned that forest fires remain a significant problem in the state. In 2001, the worst year for fires this decade, almost 179,000 acres burned. Between January and April this year, more than 18,000 acres were lost. Unfortunately, nearly every acre lost to fire is due to man-made causes, with

more than half of the fires attributable to arson. Forestry officials encourage Kentuckians to call their local authorities, the Kentucky State Police or 1-800-27-ARSON if they have knowledge of an intentionally set forest fire. Kentucky has made strides in recent years in preserving this irreplaceable resource. The General Assembly has dedicated tens of millions of dollars to conservation efforts and, just this year, promoted activities like adventure tourism that help make it easier to maintain what we have. We will undoubtedly do much more by the time the next survey of our forests is prepared. As always, please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns involving this issue or any other tied to state government. I can be reached by writing to Room 351E, Capitol Annex, 702 Capitol Avenue, Frankfort, KY 40601. You can also leave a message for me or for any legislator at 800-372-7181. For the deaf or hard of hearing, the number is 800-896-0305. I hope to hear from you soon.

Ideas are better when they’re your own There is much to be said for originality — or the lack thereof — these days. I remember a few years ago when I hired a talented, yet jaded, bass player for my band. I recall him standing on stage the night he turned 40. He looked over at me, years of despair and disillusionment lining his face, and stated quite matter of factly, “I always told myself, if I didn’t get famous by my 40th birthday, I’d quit the music industry. Nothing’s new anymore. It’s all been done. It’s all been written. It’s all been said.” He attempted to prove his theory by playing the chords to “Angel of the Morning,” which was first recorded in 1967 and reintroduced to the world by Juice Newton in 1981, while singing the lyrics of the 1973 Steve Miller Band hit, “The Joker,” and progressing into the 2001 Caribbean influenced rap smash, “Angel,” by Shaggy — complete with cheap knock-off backup vocals of the original … you guessed it, “Angel of the Morning.” I remember looking over at him under the pulsating stage lights and feeling

a pang of sorrow for him erywhere these days. Is it pierce deep inside, for he true that everything actuwho had lost so much hope ally has been done and the grand finale of life is in humanity and in the possibility of Away with to lead our culture into redundant recreating something Words petitiveness? Or is truly unique and the over-saturation authentic. I rememof “all things simiber clearly thinklar” simply a sign ing that no matter of competitive laziwhat, I never want ness, where it’s just to come to the point easier to copy off … where there is of your neighbors’ no point; never to paper and call it a stand on the edge of Jorena day? boundless imaginaFaulkner From childhood, tion and inspiration, we are taught that only to peer into the deep crevice of cheap imita- copying others is unacceptable, be it an idea or tion. concept, in writing, art, Speaking of imitation … “Imitation is the best film, or on the airwaves. form of flattery” (or so it’s Whether answers are writbeen written), but I’ve al- ten in miniscule text on the ways been one to bite off head of an eraser, or passed a huge chunk of original- around in a triangle shaped ity and savor the flavor. note, copying constitutes There’s something so sweet cheating and dishonesty in about coming up with an the eyes of a teacher, (more idea uniquely your own often than not) in the eyes and working hard to see it of the law, and most imcome to positive fruition. I portantly, in the eyes of the also find myself develop- honest hardworking person ing a great deal of respect who relishes in the victory for those persons or enti- of a day immersed in selfties who choose to think study and research. In a world where apparfor themselves and not represent the “carbon copy” ently only every seventh trend that seems to be ev- note — or word — needs

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to be changed in order to avoid plagiarism, one has to practice and maintain devout individuality, if for nothing else … simply for personal integrity. Just ask Vanilla Ice, who “sampled” (which is just another word for copying) the 1981 chartbusting bass line from “Under Pressure” by David Bowie and Queen. He lost his case. “Sampling” seems to be rampant these days from my observant point of view, and it appears as if Meade County certainly isn’t beyond the counterfeiting, icy grip of platitude. In the end, I’d like to quote the optimistic wisdom of local Meade County High School graduate, poet and aspiring actor, J. J. Mote: “When you write, do something new or do something old in a new way.” These very well may be the best words to live by. The challenge to be original in a small town often falls under foot and is routinely trampled by the truest form of flattery, by those of lesser intestinal fortitude. While a good idea is still a good idea, it’s an even better idea if you can make it your own.

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Erlanger woman receives Lincoln license plate 47 years later Submitted by the Kentucky Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission

year and on Monday, July 14, she and her husband, Jon, were presented with a Lincoln license plate in honor of the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial. LaRue County Judge Executive Tommy Turner and Lindy Casebier, deputy secretary of the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, made the presentation in Frankfort. Turner is also chairman of the Kentucky Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission. “It was quite a surprise,” said Hanas, who has lived in Erlanger for the past 35 years and is retired from the ErlangerElsmere School System. Turner joked that it only took the government “47 years to fulfill her request for a ‘Birthplace of Lincoln’ license plate.” The special issue Lincoln license plates are now available at county clerks’ offices throughout the commonwealth as part of the Lincoln Bicentennial

FRANKFORT — As a young girl growing up in a military family, Kathy Guntler — now Kathy Hanas — said she “constantly had to defend the fact that Abraham Lincoln was born in Kentucky.” So she decided to write her congressman to request that Kentucky license plates read “Birthplace of Lincoln.” Former United States congressman Brent Spence replied to her letter on August 25, 1961, saying he believed she was “unnecessarily worried about any other state claiming it is the birthplace of Lincoln.” He went on to write, “All the world has recognized that Lincoln was born at Hodgenville, Kentucky, and they have a regular shrine to him.” Hanas donated that letter to the Kentucky Historical Society earlier this

Commemoration, taking place February 12, 2008, through February 12, 2010. The plates feature the Kentucky Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial logo and the tagline “Birthplace of Lincoln.” About the Kentucky Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission The Kentucky Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission (KALBC), including its administrative team at the Kentucky Historical Society and its Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet partners, has positioned Kentucky as a leader in the Lincoln Bicentennial scheduled for 2008-10. The mission of the KALBC is to commemorate, in conjunction with the National Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission, the 200th birthday of Abraham Lincoln, emphasizing Kentucky’s contribution to his thoughts and ideals, and to serve as a coordinator of statewide efforts

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Tommy Turner, LaRue County Judge Executive and Chairman of the Kentucky Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission, and Lindy Casebier, deputy secretary of the Tourism, Arts, and Heritage Cabinet present Kathy Hanas with a commemorative Abraham Lincoln license plate. to convey Lincoln’s Kentucky story and his legacy of freedom, democracy,

Knox names new Garrison Commander Staff Report The News Standard

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Col. Rick Schwartz succeeded Col. Mark Needham as Garrison Commander during a change of command ceremony held July 11 at Fort Knox.

He also coordinated international disaster relief efforts during the 2005 Leyte mudslide disaster in the Philippines. He has extensive experience working with international partners on combat, peace support and disaster relief operations. Schwartz’s awards and decorations include the Silver Star, the Bronze Star for Valor, the Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster, and the Defense Meritorious Service Medal (Joint).

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Ralph Lee. “It needs fixed now. It needed fixed a long time ago.” Tate said he would try to get quotes from contractors. Dressel said he and other volunteers could help put on the new roof as a way to cut back on costs, if that would be permissible by the contractor’s terms. The department’s fire engine that has been leaking large amounts of antifreeze will receive a new engine at no cost to the city, after public works director and volunteer firefighter Anthony Lee had months worth of discussions with the engine manufacturer. While the fire engine is being serviced, Dressel said Allen Sipes, chief of the Flaherty Fire Department, offered a vehicle for Muldraugh to use, should it need it. Discussion of an ordinance citing the implementation of an impound was tabled, since City Attorney Michael Pike has not yet submitted the ordinance to Tate. Council has been discussing starting an impound lot for months, as a way to generate revenue for the city. Two businesses licenses were unanimously ap-

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proved: One for Stephen W. Beckham to open a store that sells engraved items, such as trophies, and custom t-shirts; the second for Yvonne Ritchey to begin Internet sales from her home. Councilman Ed Carroll asked for police officers to be given a key to the church, so they can open the doors for city residents to use the building as a shelter during severe weather. Carroll said he had to unlock the doors last Tuesday when dangerous weather threatened — which he didn’t mind doing — but said police officers could probably report to the church faster. He also asked for an officer to remain in the church with him while people are inside incase a problem arises. Tate said he would get keys to the officers, and it was important for residents who use the church as a shelter to abide by the church rules. “It’s a privilege for people to be able to use it,” he said. “There can’t be smoking and everything else going inside. People have to respect the church rules.” The first reading of Ordinance No. 281 was held, which amends the city’s general licensing provisions, occupational and business license fees. The second reading was held Tuesday evening during a special meeting.

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During a change of command ceremony held July 11 at Fort Knox, Garrison Commander Col. Mark Needham passed the torch to Col. Rick Schwartz. Needham first arrived at Fort Knox in 2005, and is credited with being a forerunner who worked strenuously to maintain close ties with the surrounding community during the installation’s Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC). Schwartz graduated from Lynchburg College in Virginia in 1984, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and a Regular Army Commission as an Armor officer. His military education includes the Armor Officers Basic and Advanced Course, the Combined Armed Services Staff School, and the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College. He also holds a Master of Science Degree in Human Resource Development from Clemson University. Schwartz’s previous assignments include troop leading positions in West Germany during the Cold War, tank company commander during Operation Desert Storm, and tank battalion commander during Operation Iraqi Freedom I. In March 2003, Schwartz led the ground attack into Baghdad as the lead Armor force of the 3rd Infantry Division. While in Baghdad, Schwartz experienced first hand the transition from combat operations to stability operations. In June 2003, his battalion transitioned from Baghdad to Fallujah, Iraq, and resumed combat operations against an emerging insurgency. After battalion command, Schwartz served as chief of U.S. Pacific Exercises and Disaster Response. During this joint assignment, he participated in Operation Unified Resistance (Pacific Tsunami 2004) and coordinated international disaster relief efforts from a multinational support center in Thailand.

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Special honor for Korean War veterans, 55 years later Submitted by the Dept. of Veterans Affairs

FRANKFORT — For almost 10 years, Major General (Ret.) Choi Sueng-Woo has been delivering his personal thanks and gratitude to American veterans of the Korean War. “Since I came to understand a historical significance of the U.S. commitment to Korea and its democratic growth,� General Choi says, “it has become my earnest desire to express my sincere thanks to all those great American soldiers, men and women, who bravely took part in

the Korean War to help us defend peace and freedom from the ruthless blitzkrieg invasion of North Korean communists who were supported by USSR and China.� The 30-year military veteran, who was a child during the Korean War but fought with American soldiers in Vietnam, first expressed his appreciation to veterans in Tennessee in 1999. In return, Knoxville Mayor Victor Ashe proclaimed July 11 of that year “General Choi Seung Woo Day.� “I was inspired and I made up my mind to honor

the veterans of the Korean War in some way,� General Choi says. “I wished to commemorate in some substantial ways the noble sacrifices as were gallantly displayed by Korean War veterans.� Choi, who is now the Executive of Yesan County in Choongnam Province, Republic of Korea, decided to award special medals. He designed and had struck heavy metal medallions with neck ribbons and certificates to present to American veterans of the Korean War. Since 2000, he has presented the medallions and

certificates to more than 5,000 veterans across the country, including several hundred in Kentucky in 2003, the 50th anniversary of the end of fighting in Korea. On Thursday, July 24, General Choi will return to Kentucky to present medallions and certificates to Kentucky’s surviving veterans of the Korean War. The Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs will host the ceremony to recognize and honor our Korean War veterans at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville. Individuals who served

in the military between June 27, 1950 and January 31, 1955 (inclusive) may pre-register for the ceremony by completing a registration form which can be downloaded from the Korean War Veterans Web site and faxing it along, with a copy of their DD214, to (502) 696-5289. Forms can also be mailed it to: KDVA, Attention: Pamela Cypert, 1111B Louisville Rd, Frankfort, KY 40601. Cutoff date for pre-registration is Friday, July 18th. Registration on the day of the ceremony will begin at 1 p.m. and the ceremony itself will begin at 2 p.m.

Light refreshments will be served. The Korean-American community is welcome and encouraged to attend to meet MG Choi and help us recognize these great American heroes. The ceremony will be held in room B-105 in the South Wing of the Exposition Center in Louisville. There will be a charge for parking of $6 per vehicle. Pre-register by downloading the registration form at the Korean War Veterans Honor Ceremony Web page (http://veterans.ky.gov/choimedallion. htm), or by calling Pamela Cypert at 800-572-6245.

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Transition From page A1 arriving to the area are met with open arms and a solid plan for their successful transition. With the pending arrival of the Fort Knox Human Resource Center (HRC) through the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) initiative, the center has projected more than 5,000 military, civilian and contract workers — not to include family members — are expected to influx the area through 2012. This population surge is facilitating an intricate network of communication between Fort Knox, local government and school systems that is designed to ease the transition into surrounding communities. “We are deeply involved in issues surrounding BRAC every day because it involves so many new families coming to Fort Knox,â€? Wood said. “What our office is here for, is to help soldiers and their children to adjust to this area ‌ to get the information they need to get their children enrolled in school. We work directly with the family when there are issues that are unusual. There are so many issues — such as when a family is relocated and is temporarily staying in a hotel, yet needs to register their child for school — that military families can come up against because of their mobility.â€? Laux and Wood are very involved with principals, family resource coordinators and counselors within the community school districts they represent which include Meade, Hardin, Breckinridge, Grayson and Bullitt Counties, and Elizabethtown Independent and St. James Catholic School. By attending board meetings, Laux and Wood promote equality in education and strive to remain abreast of local issues within the specified educational system and to be made aware of the needs of military students to help ease with scholastic integration. “We have a ‘MOA’ — which stands for ‘Memorandum of Agreement,’â€? Laux said. “This originated from an early study, the Secondary Education Transition Study or ‘SETS.’ From

that study, they founded nine issues affecting transitionary students. The average Army family moves every 2.9 years — so that can be (up to) nine times in a school career they can move. With the MOA, the key word is that it basically levels the playing field for a military, transitioning family. “(The MOA) is a signatory between schools that you’re going to help ease the transition of military students in your school,� she said. “It’s not an agreement with the Department of the Army, it’s not an agreement with Fort Knox — it’s just an agreement with other schools that have signed the signatory. It comes from an academic, social and emotional aspect.� The MOA is designed to set guiding principles for “addressing the issues of transitioning military students� with a “mutual development of reciprocal practices, conduits for information between (school) systems about requirements, and accelerate the exchange of emerging opportunities� according to the document. The agreement also highlights partnerships, flexibility, inclusiveness and information sharing for all schools, and focuses on several critical areas of student development within new school atmospheres to include: Timely transfer of records; ease of student transition during the first two weeks of enrollment; promoting practices which foster access to extracurricular programs; establishment of procedures to lessen the adverse impact of moves; communicate variations in the school calendars and schedules; create and implement Professional Development Systems; continue a strong, childcentered partnership between the installation and the supporting school; provide information pertaining to graduation requirements; provide specialized services for transitioning students when applying to and finding funding for Post Secondary Study; and commitment. With some BRAC families expected to relocate to the Meade County area, attaining a solid partnership with the local educational system is paramount to the success of the student’s educational endeavors, Wood

There is an invisible and toxic material that can be in your home, in the soil around your home, and in paint used on toys and other products. That substance is lead, which can have severe long-term health effects on young children. Some of those effects include learning disabilities, hyperactivity, slowed growth, impaired hearing and even brain damage. An October 2000 publication by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimated that one in 22 children in this county have high levels of lead in their blood. said. “We meet families every day that are moving to Meade County,â€? Wood said. “The MOA is very simple ‌ very straightforward in supporting the mobile family.â€? “We need to make sure those children are going to get a quality education and we can get them right into the schools on time,â€? Laux said. “Because if the family is happy and the child is enrolled, then the solider has one less thing to worry about. He knows that the Army is taking care of his family.â€? Meade County Board of Education Superintendent Mitch Crump has yet to sign the MOA, however, officials are hopeful that the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) will be authorized to take effect at the August board meeting. “As of June 2008, there have been 330 school districts nationwide that have signed the MOA,â€? Laux said. “Meade County has been working very hard — especially at Flaherty Elementary. They have set up a military community group for the families that live off post to assist with some of the needs and some of the basics living off post with deployment and school issues. Flaherty Elementary is very much on top of this.â€? Wood said that at Flaherty Elementary School, there are 77 children of military families and that number is expected to continue to climb. “(That number) is growing all the time,â€? Wood said. Although the current push is to ensure BRAC families have adequate support from Fort Knox and local communities, the same benefits have always been extended to any family affiliated with the military. “Any military family member, civilian worker or contractor has access and is eligible to use our services,â€? Laux said. “We want to support both the school system and the families to make a smooth transition and to eliminate barriers for the children so that they all can get an appropriate education,â€? Wood said. For more information, call Becky Laux or Linda Wood at 502-624-2305 or visit the Web site at www. knoxmwr.com.

According to the National PTA’s flagship magazine “Our Children,â€? “leadbased paint still remains a hazard in older homes and schools, even though its use was banned in 1977.â€? The dust from remodeling or repairs of many older homes can remain in the air and present serious health risks for young children. Some older homes also have lead in the plumbing that can lead to lead leaching into the water. There are, however, steps you can take to help protect yourself and your children from lead poisoning, as suggested by the EPA: •Get your child tested for lead poisoning, even if he or she appears healthy. •Clean floors, window

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Richard Lynn ‘Dick’ Biggs

Kenneth Ray Mudd

Richard Lynn “Dick” Biggs, 84, of Elizabethtown, Ky., died Thursday, July 10, 2008, at HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital. He was a native of Skelton, W.Va., and was a member of Severns Valley Baptist Church. He retired after 23 years of service in the U.S. Army serving in World War II and the Korean War. He also retired from Dow Corning after 20 years. He was a man who loved life and always found the best in people. Survivors include his devoted wife of 29 years, Rogerlyn Fred Biggs; five sons, Richard Lynn (Maple) Biggs Jr., of St. Rose, La., Roger Biggs of Vine Grove, Ky., David Biggs of Nicholasville, Ky., Mike (Mary) Biggs of Elizabethtown, Ky., and Scott (Lori) Lawson of Berea, Ky.; one daughter, Jill (Sam) Murphy of Elizabethtown, Ky.; one sister, Merle (Leon) Neal of Beckley, W.Va.; and six grandchildren, Mallory Biggs, Marla Biggs, Preston Murphy, Hunter Pierce, Blake Thorn and Keri Thorn. The funeral was held Monday at Brown Funeral Home in Elizabethtown, Ky., with Dr. J. Howard Cobble officiating. Burial was in Hardin Memorial Park.

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Diane Marie Fox Diane Marie Fox, 44, of Mount Washington, Ky., died Thursday, July 10, 2008 at University of Louisville Hospital, Louisville. She is survived by her parents, Sandy and Steve Norris, of Lebanon, Ky.; two daughters, Kellie Marie Knifke of Brandenburg, and Kourtney Michelle Knifke of Shepardsville, Ky.; two grandchildren Levi James and Lucas Wayne Stull; three sisters, Darlene Carwile of Union Star, Ky., Jeri Harrison of Louisville, and Lisa Isaac of Lebanon, Ky. Funeral Services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday from the chapel of Hager Funeral Home with Rev. Andy Moore officiating. Burial was in New Highland Cemetery. Online condolences may be left at www.hagerfuneralhome.com.

Kyle Deemer (1972-2001)

Kyle, It’s been 7 long years and remembering you is so easy, we do that everyday. But, missing you is a heartache that never goes away. We hold you in our hearts, where you will always remain. Life has gone on without you, but it will never be the same. You are sadly missed and loved. Till we all meet again in heaven, Mom, Dad, Sis & Friends

Kenneth Ray Mudd, 47, of Caneyville, Ky., passed away Sunday, July 13, 2008, at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown, Ky. He was born on May 6, 1961, in Louisville, the son of Thomas Ray and Myrtle Stinson Mudd. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Ray Mudd. He is survived by his mother, Myrtle Mudd of Caneyville, Ky.; one brother, Timothy (Gina) Mudd of Leitchfield, Ky.; one sister, Carolyn Sue (Daniel) Richeson of Meade County, Ky.; and five nieces and nephews, Melissa Wardrip, Eric Richeson, Rachael and Joseph Mudd, and Skylar Wooden. Funeral services were 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 16, 2008, at the Dermitt Funeral Home in Leitchfield, Ky. Burial will be in the Wilson Cemetery.

Carmella Dee Roten

Carmella Dee Roten, 30, of Big Spring, Ky., died Thursday, July 10, 2008. She was a native of Hardin County and was a cashier for 15 years at Speedway. She was a member of Upton Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Bobby; a son, Cody Lee Roten of Big Spring, Ky.; her parents, Hubert McMasters of Hodgenville, Ky., and Mildred Phillips of Salem, Ind.; her stepmother, Lana McMasters of Bonnieville, Ky.; one sister, Vivian (Robert) Heck of Elizabethtown, Ky.; her mother-in-law, Natalie O’Neal of Flaherty, Ky.; her father-in-law, Eddie Roten of Radcliff, Ky.; and her grandmother-in-law, Alma Tharpe of Elizabethtown, Ky. The funeral was held at Brown Funeral Home in Elizabethtown, Ky., with the Rev. Mike Ash officiating. Burial followed in Mel Mel Cemetery in Big Spring, Ky. Condolences may be expressed online at www.brownfuneral.com.

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FAITH & VALUES Fathers, too, have a hard time letting go of kids

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QUESTION: We hear so lege freshmen were asked much about mothers be- to report their feelings when their son or ing depressed and unable to accept Focus on daughter left home. the empty nest the family Surprisingly, the fathers took it harder when the kids leave home. In our family, than the mothers. however, it was dad That resistance to who took it hard. the empty nest was He went into a tailthe theme of the spin for more than movie, “Father of the a month. Is this unBride,” which was a James usual? hilarious and touchDobson ing tribute to the DR. DOBSON: No, it happens love of a father for very commonly. In a recent his daughter. study, 189 parents of colWhen George, the dad,

sat across from his daughter at the dinner table and learned that she was engaged, he took the news hard. He couldn’t believe what he was hearing. He had to clear his vision when he saw his daughter as a baby girl, and then as a ten-yearold tomboy, and finally as a beautiful young woman of eighteen. His little girl had grown up so quickly and now she was leaving home. He would never again be

the main man in the life of his precious daughter and there was grieving to be done. Why do men sometimes take the empty nest so hard? One of the chief explanations is regret. They have been so busy — working so hard — that they let the years slip by almost unnoticed. Then suddenly they realize it is too late to build a relationship with the child who is leaving home forever.

God’s power is already instilled, waiting to be put to good use

“The Spirit is given to each individual for some benefit.” —I Corinthians 12

I have been mistaken for a “charismatic” twice in my life — once as pastor in Monticello and once at the Cathedral in Louisville. I wasn’t exactly foaming at the mouth, but both times I had just delivered a pretty spirited homily for a Roman Catholic priest. After Mass, both times, a grinning, overly excited woman met me at the door and grabbed me around the shoulders, hugging me tight and squealing, “Oh, Father, I just knew you were one too!” My eyes bugged out in astonishment. My mind raced to understand her words, “I just knew you were one too?” I thought to myself, “Does she think I am a mental case too? Maybe she thinks I am a drug ad-

dict or maybe a confused that many Catholics were tourist? Does she know too experiencing. much? Am I going to have There is, however, a lot to call a lawyer or of ground between Encouraging shouting and snorwhat?” Words Seeing the total ing and that ground confusion and eviis where most peodent fear on my face, ple I know seem she squealed even to be comfortable louder, “A charispraying. If some matic, Father, a charpeople want to ismatic!” shout and pray in Relieved a little tongues, that’s fine Ronald and not wanting with me as long Knott to let her down too as I can still have hard, I admitted that my quieter style! I was indeed a charismatic, “There are many gifts, but but only with a very small the same spirit.” “c.” As the early church Even though I am per- grew, we are told that the sonally more comfort- disciples did everything able with a less emotional they did “by the power of prayer style, I can appre- the Holy Spirit.” The word ciate the role of the char- “power” in the original ismatic movement in our Greek is dunamis — from Church. It has mellowed a which we get our word dybit since it first came on the namite. scene a few years back, but At our baptisms and it did signal a serious reac- confirmations, you and I tion to the overly dull and were given a share of this boring prayer experiences dynamite, this power of

the Holy Spirit, to perform mighty deeds in the world around us. You may not know that you have it, you may not have consciously used it, but you have it inside you — this power of the Holy Spirit for doing great things. Many times I hear people say they feel powerless. They may feel powerless, but they are not powerless. They may not have owned and tapped into the power of God already within them. We are not powerless. God’s power is built into us, waiting to be used for some good purpose. People who believe they are powerless may just be letting themselves off the hook. It takes courage to get up and plug our lives into the power source already within us. Father Knott, a Meade County native, is a priest from the Archdiocese of Louisville.

A chorus being sung by all creation

I Chronicles 29:11 says, ”Yours, O Lord, is the greatness, The power and the glory, The victory and the majesty; For all that is in heaven and in earth is Yours; Yours is the kingdom, O Lord, And you are exalted as head over all” (NKJV). These moving words remind us that God rules. He is exalted on high; forever His truth shall reign. Even as we rejoice, so heaven and earth rejoice us in our King’s holy name. When life hands us situations that we don’t understand, we can remember

that our King reigns. He is the Lord. When we sorrow over the shortness of life, we can remember that our King is forever. When we worry about what lies surround us, we can remember that our King’s truth shall reign. When we tremble at the evil in the world, we can remember that our King’s name is holy. Nothing that happens is beyond our King’s control. Nothing surprises Him. Unlike any human king or leader, God is incorruptible; unchangeable, and eternal.

For those of you who still have children or teenagers at home, take a moment regularly to enjoy your remaining time together. Those days will be gone in the blink of an eye. Dr. Dobson is founder and

chairman of the board of the nonprofit organization Focus on the Family, Colorado Springs, CO 80995 (www. family.org). Questions and answers are excerpted from “Solid Answers” and “Bringing Up Boys,” both published by Tyndale House.

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Crosses we carry are never too much

I cannot remember where he just couldn’t continue to I first heard this story but I go on. have never forgotten it. Jesus, feeling the man’s It is a story told anguish, decided about a troubled Pastor’s help was in orand burdened man Spotlight der. The man was who prayed and so happy that his prayed that God prayers were about would lift his burto be answered that den. his burden already Day after day he felt lighter. prayed that his life Jesus took the would be easier and man to a room and Randy he begged for God’s stopped in front of Johnson intervention. the door. When he One day, Jesus opened the door, came to the man what the man saw and asked, “My son, what was amazing. The room troubles you?” was filled with crosses; The man replied that little crosses, big crosses, his life was full of turmoil giant crosses. and that it had become too The man, bewildered, much to bear. He again looked at Jesus and asked asked for help stating that how this would help him.

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Friday, July 18, 2008

Hager’s Country Store: Built for long-term success

By Jorena D. Faulkner jorena@thenewsstandard.com Celebrating their oneyear grand opening anniversary this month, Hager’s Country Store owners David “Doc� Hager and Becky Jones have found themselves dubbed the “Country Wal-Mart� of Meade County by loyal customers near and far. Hager’s Country Store is located at 6390 Big Spring Road (Hwy 333) in the historic town of Big Spring, Ky. — now zoned as Vine Grove, Ky. — and is a county jewel that can’t be missed with its mountain lodge appeal. Constructed from hand-cut cedar, knotted pine and lumber straight from the hay farms Hager owns and operates (in addition to the general store), this one-of-a-kind architectural gem was designed with history making in mind. “We’re here to stay,� Hager said. “We’ve had a super first year.� The amazing good fortune of Hager’s and Jones’ most recent joint venture isn’t all that exceeds expectation. The success of their family owned and operated business is equally as impressive since they were — at one time — husband and wife. Several decades after their divorce, the duo teamed up along with son Matthew Hager, David Hager’s daughter Kayla Hager, and Becky Jones children, Jessica Gordon, Cheree Jones and Kristopher Jones, to begin the family legacy that has become Hager’s Country Store. Starting in 2004 with a small operation just across the road named the “Old Big Springs General Store,�

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Hager’s Country Store offers a full line of grocery and household items, hardware, plumbing, electrical supplies, livestock feed, metal building packages, houses a restaurant, a gas station and more. LEFT: Store owners David “Docâ€? Hager (left) and Becky Jones (right) he found themselves dubbed the “Country Wal-Martâ€? of Meade County by loyal customers near and far. The store will celebrate its first year anniversary at the end of this month. Hager and Jones were stunned by the wonderful community reception and patronage, which had them looking for a bigger retail space in no time flat. A break came when the duo made a land trade for the property and began to build on their dream. “Once we were in there we knew we were going to have to do something ‌ it was just too small,â€? Hager said. “There are a lot of people out here, and we wanted to better serve them. It was just a matter of where we were going to build. I had another piece of property and so we worked out a (trade) deal.â€? With no blueprints, they hand-drafted the design and began construction of what would become Hager’s Country Store with the assistance of family, friends and 18-year-old Vincent

Kurtz and his father Edwin, who are Mennonites. “It was very exciting,� Jones said. “We worked a long time on this.� “They worked really hard on it,� said store employee Jessica Gordon, who is also the daughter of Jones. “We built the store the way we wanted to,� Hager said. “We had no blueprints. Everything was from what we first drew on paper.� “We wanted to make it inviting so that people could come up on the front porch and sit,� Jones said. Son Matthew Hager — who also manages the family greenhouse and is a partner in the Hager farm trade — laid the floor of the general store, while loyal customer and friend Gene Minter has helped maintain the premises, working on anything Hager

The Cecilian Bank hosts Vine Grove luncheon The Vine Grove Chamber of Commerce held a luncheon Tuesday, July 8 at the Vine Grove Community Center. Several members of the Vine Grove Chamber of Commerce attended the event. Spotlighted during the luncheon was David Gray from Hardin Memorial Hospital, who was the guest speaker. The Vine Grove branch of the Cecilian Bank sponsored the lunch.

or Jones needs assistance with, such as plumbing or wiring. Although the store employs nine workers, Minter — who is affectionately called “Tim the Toolman� — works for burgers and fries and is a standard feature at the store. Decorated to encompass a “comfortable, downhome� feel, the craftsman quality walls and rafters showcase antiques from every era, including donations brought in by the community for display. Hager’s Country Store offers a full line of grocery and household items, hardware, plumbing, electrical supplies, livestock feed, metal building packages, houses a restaurant — which is becoming quite the stir with its “Friday night steak� and aptly named half-pound “Doc� burgers — a gas station,

hot coffee, cold beer and more. “We have a little bit of everything,â€? Jones said. “You don’t have to drive 20 miles to get what you need.â€? “I always said, if I had a store I would try to cover all the bases,â€? Hager said. “Hardware, farming, food ‌ if you need something for a boat or whatever, (in the past) you just had so far to go. We never had

anything like this around here. I wanted to provide that for my community. We have a lot of good customers ‌ we have a lot of people who are thankful for this place. “We greatly appreciate their business,â€? he said. “If it weren’t for our customers, we wouldn’t be here.â€? Being close to the tricounty area of Meade, Hardin and Breckinridge counties, Hager and Jones invite everyone to come into the store, any day of the week. “If you’re out on a Sunday drive, stop by,â€? Hager said. Hager’s Country Store is located at 6390 Big Spring Road (Hwy 333) in Vine Grove, Ky., and is open Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday from 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., and on Saturday from 8 a.m. until 11 p.m. For more information, come by the store, visit the Web site at www.hagers.tag2006.com, or call 270-828-5550.

Business profiles are a free service provided by The News Standard to business owners in Meade County. If you would be interested in having your business profiled for an upcoming issue, contact Jorena Faulkner at 270-422-4542 or by e-mail at jorena@thenewsstandard. com.

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STOCKS OF LOCAL INTEREST Quotes effective as of close of market Tuesday, July 15, 2008 Deere & Co. ................................DE ............... 64.76 Caterpillar Inc............................CAT ............... 67.04 Ford Motor Co. .............................. F ................. 4.65 General Motors ......................... GM ................. 9.84 Harley-Davidson .....................HOG ............... 33.81 CSX Corp...................................CSX ............... 57.89 General Electric Co. ....................GE ............... 26.65 Peabody Energy ........................ BTU ............... 74.06 Marathon Oil...........................MRO ............... 43.74 Chevron ................................... CVX ............... 89.42 Arch Chemicals ..........................ARJ ............... 33.61 Brown Forman B....................... BF B ............... 70.21 Lowes Companies ...................LOW ............... 18.28 Home Depot Inc.........................HD ............... 21.46 McDonalds Corp .....................MCD ............... 58.56 Papa Johns .............................. PZZA ............... 25.72 Yum! Brands Inc ...................... YUM ............... 35.46 Coca-Cola Co ............................. KO ............... 51.79 Pepsico Inc ................................ PEP ............... 65.57

RadioShack .............................. RSH ............... 12.29 Best Buy Co Inc .........................BBY ............... 37.22 Dell Inc ................................... DELL ............... 22.64 Microsoft CP........................... MSFT ............... 26.15 Wells Fargo & Co .................... WFC ............... 20.51 Vulcan Materials ..................... VMC ............... 54.44 Proctor & Gamble ...................... PG ............... 64.35 Johnson & Johnson ..................... JNJ ............... 67.70 Wal-Mart Stores ...................... WMT ............... 56.24 United Parcel B..........................UPS ............... 56.44 Fedex Corp ............................... FDX ............... 73.01 Dow Jones Industrial Average ................... 10,962.54

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WELDING TRUCK: 1989 GMC ton truck with 2001 Miller Bobcat stick welder (152 hours), acetylene tanks, torches, air compressor & tool boxes. DISPLAY CASES. WOODWORKING EQUIPMENT & POSTHOLE DIGGER: Glass display cases, table saw, 13� wood planer, 2 man gas power posthole digger (like new). OTHER INVENTORY: Scissor lift, concrete saw, large jobber’s tool boxes, commercial type Bradley mirrors, weather heads, ceiling recess lights, door lock sets, door locks & brackets, metal receptacle covers, 220 receptacles, square overload relay terminal, fire & electrical tape, power cable splice kits, metal handy boxes, wire vice for guy wire cable, conduit fittings (all sizes), outdoor power light brackets, electric boxes (all sizes), standoff clamps, fuses, asst of breakers, new fire extinguishers, fire extinguisher cabinets, fire alarm covers, tarpaulins, air compressors, air tank, 12 pallets of vinyl & ceramic wall & floor tiles, outside pole lighting, fluorescent & other drop-in ceiling lights, 4’ fluorescent ceiling lighting, 4 reels of plastic pipe, access hood roof door, roof vents, bathroom soap dispensers, 2 metal door frames, construction wheelbarrows, steel rural mailboxes, mailbox inserts w/ keys, janitorial shelves, mortar ties, 2 metal desks, 6 portable air tampers, drywall stand and lots more. TERMS: Cash or check w/ ID. 10% buyer’s premium on personal property added to determine final sale price. AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: As Howard Pence is moving his office & storage facility he needs to clear out his large inventory. The merchandise will be sold in larger quantities and many are on pallets. This is a contractor’s delight - be here to purchase items from large inventory. For further information, brochure or showing of personal property call Auctioneer Max Ewart at (270) 877-5636 or check our website www.a-1auctionrealty.com

AGRICULTURE

Friday, July 18, 2008

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UK research finds pulse irrigation potentially useful By Aimee Nielson UK Department of Agriculture

LEXINGTON — In today’s economic climate, Kentucky farmers are trying to save money across the board — from planting to harvest and everything in between. A few big money items can be irrigation and fertilizer. If farmers can reduce their need for both, everyone wins. University of Kentucky College of Agriculture researchers in horticulture and biosystems and agricultural engineering are studying a type of irrigation that may help. Producers use many different methods to apply drip irrigation. “Most often the irrigation system is simply operated for a set period of time, usually between one and three hours per zone,” said Richard Warner, water resources and sediment control specialist with UK’s Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering Department. “Other producers utilize either one or two tensiometers which measure the soil moisture to a specified level.” UK researchers currently

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Typical spray irrigation systems are beginning to be replaced by pulse irrigation systems, which use small intervals of water to meet the moisture levels crops need to thrive. are testing a more non-traditional way of irrigating crops called pulse irrigation. This system provides small intervals of water to meet the moisture needs of a plant. For example, Warner said he can program a pulse irrigation system to oper-

ate for 10 to 15 minutes every hour for six to 12 hours per day. This provides just enough water to the upper root zone to meet the plant’s needs. “We conducted experiments on a standard drip irrigation system to determine

the downward movement of water,” Warner explained. “We excavated beneath a plot, entering through the side of the plot, and measured the quantity of water that had moved through an 18-inch soil depth.” Warner said within 30

minutes, he was measuring flow through the soil, which means the irrigation water was moving through the openings in the soil created by decayed roots and worms. “There was a significant amount of water and applied fertilizers that the plant did not use,” he said. “They were basically wasted. With pulse irrigation, we may be able to eliminate a lot of those wasted inputs.” Besides a drip irrigation system, a producer wanting to use pulse irrigation will need an irrigation controller, solenoid valves for each zone and direct burial underground wire that connects the electrical valves to the controller. Warner expects many benefits of pulse irrigation, not the least of which is less water and fertilizer migrating into the groundwater. “The amount of water applied could be reduced by as much as 20 percent, and that will provide substantial savings, especially for those operators who purchase city water,” he said. “There may be a corresponding reduction in fertilizer since, with

better usage of water, there should be a more efficient usage of nutrients.” “A 20 percent reduction in water usage could be substantial for vegetable farmers in Kentucky, as one acre of staked tomatoes on black plastic can use nearly 500,000 gallons of water a season,” said Timothy Coolong, UK extension vegetable specialist. Research specialists have begun applying this joint departmental research through demonstration projects involving tomatoes, blackberries and blueberries. “As we make progress, we will host a field day to demonstrate the pulse irrigation system — the components, installation and operation,” Warner said. “The horticulture department is conducting yield studies to contrast standard drip irrigation practices with pulse irrigation, and we’ll provide the results through extension publications and other media.” For more information about pulse irrigation demonstration projects, please contact your county extension agent.

Experiences outweigh ribbons in 4-H livestock shows By Carole Goodwin CEA for 4-H Youth Development

4-H livestock shows are some of the most widely recognized and anticipated events of the Kentucky State Fair. While these competitions are meant to be a fun learning experience for 4-H’ers, some get caught up in the competitive spirit of the event, which can cause hurt feelings if a youth or animal doesn’t place as high as expected. It is important to remember that judging is not an exact science. Judges for each livestock species have a very rich background in their specific species. They are breeders, producers and industry professionals. However, there is no “perfect” way to judge a livestock show. Judges

have a set criteria to follow for judging each show, but some judges may emphasize certain criteria over others. The important thing is for the judge to remain consistent as he/she judges each animal. Youths must have good sportsmenship and accept the judge’s decision gracefully. Judges look for different things in the two livestock classes, which are showmanship and non-showmanship. In showmanship classes, judges focus on the appearance of the animal and the young person, the animal’s behavior and the youth’s ability to control the animal. In the non-showmanship classes, emphasis is placed solely on the animal and how close it comes to its species’ standard. Showmanship classes are

a chance for youths to shine as they exhibit all the hard work they have put into preparing their animal for the show. Young people compete against others that are around their same age. This competition is not based on who has the most impressive animal physically, but if the animal is clean and properly groomed. Judges also evaluate the animal’s behavior, and in dairy and beef, if it demonstrates the correct demeanor and how well the 4-H’er is able to lead or control the animal in the show ring. Judges for non-showmanship classes focus solely on the animal’s physical conformation. In the breeding animal classes, animals are grouped based on the age or weight of the animal. Breeding animals are judged according to how close they

mirror the breed or species standards. Standard specifications are spelled out by the breed and species’ associations. In market animal classes, animals are typically grouped based on weight and judged according to how closely they match the “ideal” market animal for that species. The criteria typically evaluated in market animals include feet and leg structure, muscling,

leanness and growth. As youths across the state gear up for the Kentucky State Fair livestock shows, they and their parents should remember the life skills 4-H’ers learn while raising and preparing an animal for the shows are far more important than the outcome. For more information on livestock judging and 4-H livestock shows at the Kentucky

State Fair, contact the Meade County Cooperative Extension Service.

Winner drawn at Threshing Days We want to extend our congratulations to Mr. John B. Pike, winner of the mower the 4-H raffled off this year. Also, a big “woo-hoo” to all those who took the mower from festival to the fair to sell our raffle tickets!

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Local 4-H members show their sheep during the livestock show at the 2007 Meade County Fair before advancing to the Kentucky State Fair.

Commodities Kentuckiana Livestock Market - Owensboro, KY Market Report per CWT for Monday, July 14, 2008

Receipts: 285 head Compared to last week: Slaughter cows 1.00 lower. Slaughter bulls 3.00 higher. Feeder steers mostly steady. Feeder heifers steady to 3.00 lower. Slaughter cows: % Lean Weight Price High Dressing Low Dressing Breaker 75-80 1000-1680 53.50-61.50 62.50-65.50 No Report Boner 80-85 900-1250 50.00-55.50 59.50-62.00 No Report Lean 85-90 690-1000 38.00-46.00 No Report No Report Slaughter Bulls: Y.G. Weights Carcass Boning % Price 1 1900-2055 77-78 75.00-80.00 2 1105-2195 75-77 66.00-71.50 Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1-2 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Avg Price 1 100-200 185 120.00 120.00 11 200-300 264 110.00-123.00 116.21 5 300-400 342 108.00-111.00 109.95 7 400-500 409 112.50 112.50 24 500-600 579 103.25-109.00 103.69 10 600-700 664 95.00-105.50 100.72 7 700-800 749 104.00 104.00 1 900-1000 940 77.00 77.00 Feeder Steers Medium and Large 2 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Avg Price 2 200-300 258 108.00-109.00 108.57 3 300-400 373 106.00 106.00 3 400-500 420 94.00-96.00 95.37 3 700-800 725 93.00 93.00 Feeder Steers Small and Medium 1 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Avg Price 1 400-500 415 103.00 103.00 1 600-700 605 83.00 83.00 Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1-2 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Avg Price 9 200-300 261 106.00-115.00 108.05 18 300-400 366 98.00-104.75 102.55 8 400-500 451 92.00-100.00 96.87 6 500-600 543 85.00-95.00 90.57 4 600-700 645 86.00-89.00 88.27 8 700-800 723 82.00-88.00 87.26 3 900-1000 972 69.50 69.50 Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 2 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Avg Price 5 300-400 344 81.00-101.00 89.88 3 400-500 420 76.00-93.00 84.80 2 500-600 528 83.00 83.00 1 600-700 690 76.50 76.50 2 700-800 715 70.00 70.00

Feeder Bulls Medium and Large 1-2 Wt Range Avg Wt Price Avg Price 300-400 350 105.00 105.00 400-500 479 93.50-107.00 98.83 500-600 576 88.00-98.00 94.16 600-700 636 88.00-90.00 88.50 700-800 780 88.00 88.00 Feeder Bulls Medium and Large 2 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Avg Price 1 300-400 340 82.00 82.00 3 400-500 457 92.00-105.00 96.36 1 500-600 535 85.00 85.00 Feeder Bulls Small and Medium 1 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Avg Price 1 400-500 400 93.00 93.00

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Stock Cows Medium and Large 1-2: No Test Stock Cows and Calves: Cows 5 - 9 years old with baby calves at side: 675.00-1000.00 per pair Baby Calves: Beef Breeds: 140.00 per head Owensboro Grains: Owensboro Market Report per bushel for Wednesday, July 16, 2008 Soybeans: 15.42 Corn: 6.15

WE WANT TO THANK EVERYONE WHO DONATED TO THE 2008 DOE VALLEY FIREWORKS DISPLAY.

WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT! MEADE CO. BANK ...................... $500.00 DOE VALLEY FISHING AND BOATING CLUB ... $500.00 ACTION OVER HEAD DOORS................... $500.00 LAMBERT GLASS / CARL & KAREN ........... $500.00 BRAMER CUSTOM DESIGNS ................... $500.00 DEPREZ’S PAWN & QUALITY JEWELRY ...... $500.00 DOE VALLEY REAL ESTATE .................... $300.00 ED KEIM BLDRS DBA DOE VALLEY GOLF COURSE ... $300.00 COX’SVARIETY & GARDEN ........................... $200.00 RIVERTOWN SPIRITS ................................... $150.00 PEPPER’S BAIT & TACKLE ........................... $100.00 OUTER LIMITS LIQUORS ............................. $150.00 ALL AMERICAN PEST CONTROL ................... $150.00 RIVER RIDGE MARATHON ........................ $100.00 WILLIAM & PATRICIA NIEDERST ................... $100.00

MARATHON CITGO .................................... $100.00 DOE RUN REALTY ................................... $100.00 IN MEMORY OF BEATRICE BENNESH .......... $100.00 LYNN’S PINS .............................................. $100.00 SANDERS SALES & SERVICE ......................... $100.00 ALEC STONE ............................................ $100.00 LUSK MECHANICAL .................................... $100.00 STUART & ANN PEPPER ................................ $50.00 ALLAN MCMANAMA ................................... $30.00 LYONS GAS ................................................ $25.00 GARRICK & CHERYL LEPPER ........................ $25.00 SMITHS AUTO SUPPLY .................................. $25.00 BEVERLY NICHOLS ................................... $25.00 GARY KRUZE ........................................... $25.00

WE HAVE NOT MET OUR GOAL YET. Doe Valley is still taking donations. If you enjoyed the fireworks this year and would like to give a donation you can send it to: 147 Doe Valley Pkwy West, Brandenburg, Ky. 40108.

A10 - The News Standard Marriage Licenses

Norma Jean Watersnafus, 58, of Sacramento, Ca., to Lawrence Andrew Waters, 60, of Klamath Falls, Ore. Billi Jean Johnston, 31, to Brian Neal Pollock, 34, both of Vine Grove, Ky. Carolyn Annette Smallwood, 44, to Thomas Anthony Hobbs, 51, both of Vine Grove, Ky. Robin H. Horton, 33, to Michael L. Knott, 33, both of Irvington, Ky.

mer R. Brown to James T. Brown, 635 Old State Road, Brandenburg. Eric W. Ledford and Carrie L. Ledford to Eric W. Ledford and Carrie L. Ledford, lot eight in Eastwood Hill Addition in Meade County. Alan Snodgrass to Tracie Snodgrass (now Gardner), lot 21 and 22 of Dove Haven Estates in Meade County. David R. Banks to Nelson J. Banks, lot 18 of Twin Fawns Estates Subdivision in Meade County, deed tax $1.

Deeds

Building Permits

Destiny Ventures, LLC to RAD Properties, LLC, 465 Berryman Road, Brandenburg, deed tax $7. Glenn Green Jr. and Dianna Green to Greg Milburn and Jennifer Milburn, 205 Summit Drive, Brandenburg, deed tax $157.50. Stonegate Properties, LLC to Travis A. Boyd and Jennifer M. Boyd, lot 12 of Margaret Mills Farm Division in Meade County, deed tax $200. Stonegate Properties, LLC to Nancy E. Davis, lot 11A and lot 11B of Margaret Mills Farm Division in Meade County, deed tax $75. Chad Sharritt and Teresa Sharritt to Nathan O. Daniels and Pok-Sun Daniels, lot 62 and 63 of The Knobs Subdivision in Meade County. Jeffrey Nott and Joyce Nott to Amy E. Humphrey, parcel I and parcel II, property located in Meade County, deed tax $31. Nancy E. Davis to Thomas Throw, lot 27 of Farmington Estates in Meade County, deed tax $145. Gary L. Benham to Chad Michael Benham, tract one of Minor Subdivision in Meade County. William J. Toler and Frances I. Toler to Jessica F. Bradley and Vincent L. Bradley, property in Meade County, deed tax $135. Earl Randall Smiley, Jr. and Stacie Jo Smiley and County of Meade to HSBC Bank, USA National Association as Indenture Trustee, 5166 Big Spring Road, Vine Grove, Ky. Federal National Mortgage Association a/k/a Fannie Mae to James E. Morse, 1605 Fackler Road, Webster, Ky. Linda Jenkins to Kim Allen and Stephen K. Allen, lot 12, 13, 14, and 15 of River Heights Addition in Meade County, deed tax $90. Harry Lee Lusk and Mary Judith Lusk and William Perry Lusk, Jr. and Martha Frances Cook and Charles Cook to Mary Jane Cole, property in Meade County, deed tax $66. Twilight Investments, Inc. to Lynn F. Cain, property in Meade County, deed tax $18.50. Henry B. Webb, Jr. to Richard E. Zirnheld and Linda C. Zirnheld, lot 864 of Doe Valley Subdivision in Wildflower Ridge Section in Meade County, deed tax $2. Brandon L. Sehein and Adrienne Sehein to Neil M. Boyken and Tiffany Boyken, lot one of Pack Estates in Meade County, deed tax $145.50. Michael D. Nelson to Matthew W. Sutton and Beatte Sutton, lot 54 of Sunny Meadows Subdivision in Meade County, deed tax $140. Ronald L. Greenwell and Barbara J. Greenwell Trust, by and through Barbara J. Greenwell, trustee to Teresa Druen, tract 20 and part of tract 19, property in Meade County. Thomas W. Judd and Cheryl Ann Judd to Duane Thorson and Mary Jane Thorson, 290 Echo Trail, Brandenburg, deed tax $261.50. The Estate of Shirley Kirchner, by Scott Kirchner, Executor, to David B. Walling and Troy Kevin Prather, 226 Long Needle Road, Brandenburg, deed tax $179.

7-07-08 Trading Post Homes, Permit No. BP-08-5601, Eagle’s Nest Subdivision, Ekron, Ky., doublewide, $82.50. 7-07-08 Richard and Amanda Cadwell, Permit No. BP-08-5602, Meadow Springs Subdivision, Brandenburg, deck. 7-07-08 Tina Hamlet, Permit No. BP-08-5603, Battletown, Ky., addition, $82.50. 7-09-08 Chad Benham, Permit No. BP-08-5604, Brandenburg, doublewide, $82.50.

Quitclaim Deeds

Martha Jane Judd to David R. Banks, lot 17, 18 and 19 of Twin Fawns Estates Subdivision in Meade County, deed tax $74. EMC Mortgage Corporation to Destiny Ventures, LLC, 465 Berryman Road, Brandenburg, deed tax $6. James T. Brown and Sum-

Septic Permits 7-09-08 Chad Benham, Permit No. 2-0029-09, Old Ekron Road, Ekron, Ky. 7-10-08 Kerry Kaufman/ Tommy Popham, Permit No. 2-0030-09, 185 Warrens Lane, Vine Grove, Ky.

Retail Food Establishment Report 7-07-08 Huddle HouseFollow Up. 94 percent. Back door weather stripping not repaired; no conspicuous thermometers in drawer cooler; build-up inside coolers. 7-08-08 Camp Tecumseh Café-Follow Up. 93 percent. Insects in 3-comp sink were removed, 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; baseboards unclean. 7-09-08 MCYSA Concession-Follow up. 100 percent. Sewer issue in building was repaired.

Brandenburg Police Department 7-07-08 11:07 a.m. Lonnie Pellman, of Mount Washington, Ky., was traveling east on the River Ridge Plaza in a 1998 Plymouth. Mary Hall, of Brandenburg, was traveling south on the River Ridge Plaza in a 2002 Dodge. As Pellman came upon a road, he struck Hall’s vehicle, causing minor to moderate damage to both vehicles. No injuries reported; report BPD08080 filed by Officer Young.

Meade County Sheriff Department 07-03-08 1:28 p.m. Brett Bybee of Vine Grove, Ky., driving a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500, was approaching a curve on Charles Crutcher Drive in Flaherty, Ky. when he looked toward the backseat to respond to his son. He began to turn the wheel to the left and looked forward just as he made head on contact with a 2008 Subaru Legacy, driven by Jamie Jacobs of Vine Grove, Ky. Report states that Jacobs’s right wheels were on the right shoulder of the road, while Bybee’s vehicle was beyond the center point of the roadway. Jacobs, who is pregnant, was checked at the scene by Meade County EMS, but was not transported. Severe damage to both vehicles; report 08-0162 filed by Officer Cummings. 7-05-08 9:45 a.m. Nicholas Beehler of Pendleton, Ky. was driving a 2006 Mercury Milan. Deborah Conley of Guston, Ky. was driving a 2000 Chevrolet Blazer. Both vehicles were traveling north onto By-Pass Road from a parking lot across from Dairy Queen in Brandenburg. As Conley was making a right turn, Beehler hit her vehicle in the rear. Very minor damage; no injuries reported. Report 08-0164 filed by Officer McCubbin.

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Randal E. Remsburg, 19, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs; operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license; possession of alcoholic beverages by a minor; possess open alcohol beverage container in a motor vehicle- pled not guilty pretrial conference 07/16/08. Estanislado HernandezBautista, 29, operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs; disregarding a stop sign- arraignment and pretrial conference 07/23/08. Dennis Lee Graff, 43, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/ drugs- pled guilty fine $500 plus costs 6 months probated 2 years after serving 30 days 18 months license suspended. Timothy Michael Whitely, 36, possession of marijuana; trafficking controlled substance; manufacturing methamphetamine; use/possess drug paraphernalia; controlled substance prescription not in original containerpled not guilty preliminary hearing 07/11/08. Travis James Mattingly, 26, 1st degree criminal mischief; 1st degree fleeing or evading police; 2nd degree fleeing or evading police- pled not guilty preliminary hearing 07/11/08. Erin M. Peel, 26, theft by deception including cold checks under $300- failure to appear and mailed notice. Christy W. Santellanes, 42, 5 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300- failure to appear. Clarence Bernard Greer, Jr., 33, 2nd degree disorderly conduct- pled guilty 30 days probated 2 years no public offenses fine $100 plus costs. David Alan Armel, 49, theft by deception including cold checks under $300pled guilty 10 days probated 2 years after serving 1 hour no public offenses write no checks. Dawn M. Woelfel, 45, 4 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300- pled not guilty pretrial conference 07/30/08. Renata L. McFadden, 27, theft by deception including cold checks under $300pled guilty 10 days probated 2 years after serving 1 day no public offenses writes no checks. Tabitha L. Newton, 18, one headlight; improper/ no windshield- pled not guilty pretrial conference 07/16/08. Russell Brandon Ham, 24, speeding 14 mph over limit; license to be in possessionfailure to appear. Vickie Lyn Workman, 39, speeding 10 mph over the limit; failure to produce insurance card- failure to appear. George A. Steiner, 36, speeding 16 mph over limit; failure to produce insurance card- failure to appear. Terry A. Bryant, Jr., 21, speeding 14 mph over limit- pled guilty fine $28 plus costs. Christopher R. McDermott, 27, speeding 26 mph over the limit- assigned state traffic school. Nakena Ann Stewart, 29, speeding 15 mph over limit; failure to produce an insurance card- failure to appear. Steven R. Gaydos, 20, speeding 15 mph over limit; license to be in possessionfailure to appear. Clint Decker, 29, no/expired registration plates; failure to produce insurance cards- failure to appear. Colleen Annette Thompson, 35, speeding 14 mph over the limit- refers to CATS program. Charles Donnell Smith, 33, Speeding 20 mph over limitpled not guilty pretrial conference 07/16/08; failure to produce insurance card- dismissed on proof shown. David Preston McManama, 54, no/expired registration plates; no/expired Kentucky registration receipt- failure to appear. Marcus Andrew Bernardez, 44, speeding 14 mph over limit; license to be in possession- failure to appear. Shirley M. Hale, 55, fail-

ure of owner to maintain required insurance/securitypled guilty 90 days probated 2 years no public offenses no driving without a valid license and insurance fine $1,000. Thomas B. Duggins, 20, speeding 13 mph over limit; operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license; 2nd degree fleeing or evading police; failure to notify of address change to department of transportation; no motorcycle operator’s license; failure to illuminate headlights- pled not guilty pretrial conference 07/16/08. Michael D. Tucker, 21, speeding 14 mph over the limit; failure to produce insurance card- failure to appear. Gregory Ala Stull, 49, no semi-trailer plate; parts needed for safe operationdismissed on proof. Corey M. McMillan, 25, no/expired registration plates- pled guilty $25 plus costs; no/expired Kentucky registration receipt- dismissed on commonwealth motion. Aaron Hugo Schutt, 29, driving on DUI suspended license- pled not guilty supoened 07/16/08. Cindy Lee Whitely, 37, possession of marijuana; 1st degree trafficking controlled substance; manufacturing methamphetamine; use/ possess drug paraphernalia; controlled substance prescription not in original container- pled not guilty preliminary hearing 07/11/08. Cindy Lee Whitely, 37, probation violation for misdemeanor offense- continues 07/11/08. David Baxter Golden, 46, fugitive from another state warrant required- extradition to Alabama. David Baxter Golden, 46, alcohol intoxication in a public place- pled guilty fine $25 plus costs. David A. Dowell, 21, non support- pled guilty 12 months probated 2 years no public offense pay child support as court ordered. Stacie Jo Smiley, 36, non support- pled guilty 12 months probated 2 years no public offense pay child support as court ordered. Kevin Lee Dodson, 46, terroristic threatening- pled not guilty pretrial conference 07/16/08. Kevin L. Dodson, 46, nonpayment to fines/costs of $553- continues 07/16/08. Eileen Funk, 32, operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license- pled guilty 30 days probated 2 years no public offense no driving without valid driver’s license and insurance can not possess alcohol, illegal drugs/drug paraphernalia fine $100 plus costs. Cynthia Marie Chipps, 29, unlawful transaction with minor- continue 09/24/08. Phillip W. Hudson, 23, possession of marijuana; use/possess drug paraphernalia- continue 07/16/08. Courtney A. Scott, 18, truancy- dismissed on proof of diploma. Travis C. Beach, 28, 1st degree disorderly conduct; 4th degree assault with no visible injury- defer probated 12 months. Teresa T. Boles, 43, theft by unlawful taking/shoplifting under $300- continue 07/16/08. Joseph Michael Hobbs, 30, 4 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300- continues 08/06/08. James Ron Richardson, 64, harassment with no physical contact- defer probated 6 months no communication or contact with Johnny Estep no public offenses. Denise R. Davis, 38, alcohol intoxication in a public place- pled guilty fine $25 plus costs; 2nd degree disorderly conduct- pled guilty 30 days probated 2 years no public offenses can not possess alcohol, illegal drugs/ paraphernalia. Noble Fra Richardson, 68, theft by unlawful taking/ shoplifting- failure to appear. Brian M. Way, 18, possession of marijuana; use/ possess drug paraphernaliapled guilty 6 months probated 2 years after serving 10 days no public offenses can not possess alcohol, illegal drugs/paraphernalia.

Friday, July 18, 2008 Angela M. Danner-Padilla, 26, speeding 25 mph over limit; failure of non owner to maintain required insurance; no/expired registration plates- continues 07/23/08. Debbie A. Tarter, 45, leaving the scene of accident/ failure to render aid or assistance- continue 07/16/08. Rockye E. Smith, 57, disregarding stop sign- defers probated 6 months. Jeremy Shane Holland, 21, speeding 15 mph over the limit- assigned state traffic school. Douglas Shane Powell, 41, failure to wear seat belts; operating on suspended/ revoked operator’s license; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security; no/expired registration plates- continue 07/23/08. Krystal M. Holloway, 22, speeding 15 mph over limitpled guilty fine $30 plus costs; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/securitypled guilty 90 days probated 2 years no public offenses no driving without valid driver’s license and insurance fine $1,000; no/expired other state registration receipt or plates- pled guilty fine $50. Melodie Jo Gunning, 44, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/ drugs- continue 07/23/08. Eric Christopher Street, 29, speeding 16 mph over the limit- pled guilty fine $30 plus costs. Joshua B. Green, 21, speeding 20 mph over the limitcontinues 07/23/08. Joseph C. Powers, 22, speeding 13 mph over the limit- defer 6 months probated. Lonnie L. Roberts, 18, disregarding stop sign- defer probated 6 months. James Glenn Fuqua, 27, failure of owner to maintain required insurance/securitycontinue 07/30/08. Donald Ray Heckler, 35, speeding 21 mph over the limit- amend to 15 mph pled guilty $30 plus costs; failure to wear seat belts- pled guilty fine $25; operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license- amend to no operator’s license in possession pled guilty fine $50; failure to notify address change to department of transportation- dismissed on proof. Edward M. Hild, 21, speeding 26 mph over the limit- amend to 15 mph over the limit pled guilty fine $30; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/ drugs-pled guilty fine $300 plus costs 30 days probated 2 years after serving 4 days; failure to produce insurance card- dismissed on proof. Gregory Lee Pendleton, 37, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs- continue 07/23/08. Dawn M. Woelfel, 45, 2 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300- continues 07/30/08. Dawn M. Woelfel, 45, theft by deception including cold checks under $300- continue 07/30/08. Michael D. McAnallen, 18, truancy- dismissed on proof of diploma. Michael D. McAnallen, 18, alcohol intoxication in a public place- pled guilty fine $25 plus costs. Theodore Calvin Houchins, 38, 4 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300pled guilty 10 days probated 2 years after serving 1 hour no public offenses write no checks. Jason Burt Yates, 32, probation violation for misdemeanor offense- continues 07/16/08. Monica Millay, 36, probation violation for misdemeanor offenses- failure to appear. Andrew Leland Burke, 20, operating on suspended/ revoked operator’s license07/16/08. Ruben Garcia, 31, 2 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300continues 07/30/08. Maiko Lynn Robinson vs. Jessie Jay Robinson, domestic violence-DVO entered. Danny Edward Embry vs. Pamela Gail Embry, domestic violence- DVO entered. Pamela Gail Embry vs. Danny Edward Embry, domestic violence- DVO entered. Cassi M. Armagost vs.

Paul Leroy Armagost, issue subpoena for Todd Matti witness to appear and testify- continue 07/23/08. Cassie Schooler Moore vs. John Edward Moore, domestic violence- DVO entered. Cynthia Renae Napier vs. Ezekiel Jones II, domestic violence- EPO entered continues 07/16/08. Melissa Dawn Nottingham vs. Jacob M. Avery, domestic violence- EPO entered continues 07/16/08. David Crawford Elderidge vs. William David Elderidge, domestic violence- DVO entered. Jeremy Allen Jackson vs. Jamie Marie Jackson, domestic violence- DVO entered. Brenda Jean Keith vs. John Paul Keith, domestic violence- DVO entered. Kenneth Starlin Bays, 25, flagrant non support- waived to Grand jury 08/04/08. Jeffery T. Crone, 43, 1st degree assault- amended to 4th degree assault pled guilty 12 months probated 2 years after serving 30 day no public offense no contact or communication and stay 500 feet away from Harold Miller; leaving scene of accident/ failure to render aid or assistance- pled guilty 12 months probated 2 years no public offenses no driving without a valid driver’s license and insurance can not possess alcohol illegal drugs/drug paraphernalia fine $200; failure to notify address change to department of transportation- pled guilty fine $25. James Matthew Romero, 19, 2nd degree burglaryamended to criminal trespassing pled guilty fine $250; theft by unlawful taking under $300- pled guilty 6 months probated 2 years after serving 10 days no public offense no communication or contact with Derek Hankins and Curtis Tyler pay $25 through county attorney office. Douglas Lee Long, 20, 2nd degree burglary- amended to criminal trespassing 1st degree pled guilty 12 months probated 2 years no public offense can not possess alcohol illegal drugs/drug paraphernalia waive right to search and seizure no communication or contact and stay 500 feet away from Ruth Beavers; 3rd degree criminal mischief pled guilty 12 months consecutively probated 2 years pay $200 through county attorney office. Jason Scott Aldridge, 30, 1st degree rape to victim under the age of 12 years oldprobation cause found hold to Grand Jury 07/07/08. Sara L. Futrell, 22, alcohol intoxication in a public place- pled guilty fine $25 plus costs; 3rd degree assault to a police/probation officeramended to resisting arrest pled guilty 12 months probated 2 years after serving 10 days 9 days credited no public offense can not possess alcohol illegal drugs/drug paraphernalia enroll in KAPS for random drug screening waive all rights to search and seizure; 1st degree disorderly conduct- pled guilty 12 months probated 2 years no public offense can not possess alcohol illegal drugs/ drug paraphernalia. Joe E. Poe, 43, 4th degree assault domestic violence with no visible injury; 4 counts of 1 degree wanton endangermentcontinue 07/16/08. Frederick Joseph McLemore, 46, probation violation for misdemeanor offense- 26 days jail revoked served consecutively. Frederick Joseph McLemore, 46, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs- pled guilty fine $500 plus costs 6 months probated 2 years after serving 30 days 18 months suspended license; 1st degree fleeing or evading police- pled guilty amended to 2nd degree fleeing or evading police 12 months probated 2 years after serving 30 days consecutively no public offense fine $200; 1st degree wanton endangerment of police officer- amended to 2nd degree wanton endangerment pled guilty 12 months probated 2 years after serving 30 days consecutively with no public offenses; failure to illuminate head lamps- pled guilty fine $25.

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interesting, though, to learn what officers encounter when they’re out there doing traffic patrols and check points, and how working to reduce crashes also reduces criminal activity.” Police agencies participating in this year’s campaign included sheriff departments, local city and county police agencies, Kentucky

Vehicle Enforcement, and Kentucky State Police, many of whom received funding from KYTC to participate. Anderson County Sheriff Troy Young said the campaign was positive. “People are becoming more comfortable with buckling up and seat belt citations are down. I think people realize seat belts do save lives,” Young said. Bob Criswell, KYTC law enforcement liaison, said law enforcement agencies are an important partner in reducing deaths and injuries in Kentucky.

“They care about their jobs, and when they see the numbers of deaths falling, they get excited, knowing that their efforts really do make a difference,” Criswell said. Traffic safety checkpoints were conducted throughout Kentucky during a twoweek mobilization May 19 - June 1. Those not buckled up or in violation of other laws received a citation. But those who were buckled received a different kind of ticket – a “Click It FOR Tickets” voucher, which allowed them to register to win a set

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of six tickets to the Kentucky Speedway. Winners were David Bourgeois, of Eddyville, Ky.; Kim Angelia Coleman, of Albany, Ky.; Kim Parker, of Georgetown, Ky.; Jeffery Stack, of Lexington; Tammy Kirkpatrick, of Hawesville, Ky., and James Gibbs, of Salt Lick, Ky. Two sets of tickets were provided to each of three races — the NASCAR Nationwide Series, the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and the IndyCar Series. Additional rewards were provided at approximately

St. John’s

By Jennifer Bridge CEA for Family and Consumer Sciences Summer is here, and with its many opportunities to be involved in activities such as hiking, running, biking, and swimming, it is important during these normally hot and humid months to drink enough water and stay hydrated. Water is important to the body. It helps digest food, gets rid of waste products, and helps maintain a constant body temperature. Adults need about eight to 12 cups of water a day. Some of this water comes from food such as, fruit juices, milk, tea, coffee, fruits and vegetables. Fruits like watermelon and tomatoes contain about 95 percent water. The amount of water a person needs changes with the type of exercise, how hot and humid the day is, and how much is lost in perspiration. If a person is exercising and sweating a lot, more than 12 cups of water may be needed to replace the water lost from the body. Not drinking enough water can cause dehydration. This condition is caused when water lost from the

picnic Delicious food and outdoor festivities were the highlight of the annual St. John Community Festival. The event was held Sunday at the church, and featured inflatable slides, a car and bike show, a cornhole tourney, a silent auction, raffles, and a homemade cake wheel.

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before 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, or $50 for after-hours reconnect, and an increase to $40 annually to obtain a business license within the county. Members of the council questioned the terminology of Ordinance No. 473 and its specific usage of the wording “occupational tax.” Councilwoman Margaret Ann Love inquired as to the specific language of the ordinance; however, the council recommended no changes. Mayor David Pace said that Police Chief Jeff Cox was taken by ambulance to the hospital last Friday for, as of yet, undetermined reasons. Cox is still undergoing testing. “He sounded a lot better today but they still haven’t diagnosed all of his symptoms yet,” Pace said. “Remember him in your prayers that he gets a speedy recovery.” The council passed City Clerk/Treasurer Molly Janes’ motion to approve transfers from the Waterworks Secure Revenue Fund — which has a current balance of $78,937.33 — and Pace opened the floor for discussion of bills. Pace also noted that as of the July 14 meeting, the city had settled with insurance companies on the adjacent building for damage sustained during stormy weather earlier in the year, however, Pace said negotiations are still underway to replace the roof on City Hall. Repair work on the roof is projected to be complete by winter. In discussion of the proposed change in the Meade County Water District contract request of 40 years, Pace recommended renegotiation of the language in

the contract to include overviewing the fundamentals annually during the contracted period. In other council business: •The Audit Contract for FY ending June 30, 2008, was approved. •The city has completed the acquisition of adjacent property and is looking at how to best utilize the area. •Council approved $1,500 in funding for the Meade County Museum & Arts concert series and $3,000 in funding for the senior citizens. •Pace provided an update on the Community Pride Committee and said that in August, the committee will begin hosting meetings in local subdivisions to connect with residents. •No Buffer Committee report was made. •The city made $400 on the sale of a surplus truck and received a $65,050 transfer from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on June 17 to reimburse the city for storm related expenditures. •No police report was given. •Public Works representative T.J. Hughes updated the council on the water and sewer department, upgrades in Riverfront Park, mosquito control, parks — stating that Nickel Park playground equipment is outdated and needs replaced — road repair and fair pre-cleanup. •Businesses licenses were approved for Ray’s FordMercury-Chrysler-DodgeJeep and Tony Brown Chevrolet, Inc., for fair display only and a solicitor’s license was approved for High Point Thomasville Furniture Carriers for the period of June 26 through June 27. •The council went into a closed session pursuant to KRS 61.810 (1., B) to deliberate the future acquisition or sale of real property by a public agency, of which no official action was taken.

Despite a wealth of data showing that seat belts save lives — and also despite implementation of a primary seat belt law – Kentucky remains at the bottom nationally in seat belt usage rates, at only 72 percent. Seventy-two percent of passenger vehicle occupants who were involved in a fatal crash in 2006, but who were buckled up, survived. When worn correctly, seat belts are proven to reduce the risk of fatal injury to front-seat occupants by 45 percent — and by 60 percent in pickup trucks, SUVs and minivans.

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100 McDonald’s restaurants in central and eastern Kentucky on Monday, May 19, when police officers handed out prizes, coupons and informational flyers at area drive-thrus. Drivers and passengers wearing seat belts received coupons. “We’re very pleased with the results of this year’s ‘Click It or Ticket’ effort,” added Sigler. “The partnership between all the agencies, organizations and businesses involved was tremendous. If one life was saved, all the effort was worth it.”

body through urine and sweat is more than water that is taken in. A dehydrated body cannot cool itself properly and this can lead to heat exhaustion or heat stroke. It is a good rule to remember to drink water before you become thirsty. Thirst is a sign that the body is already dehydrated. Watch for these early signs of dehydration during physical activity: •Dry or sticky mouth. •Low urine output or dark yellow urine. •Headache and feelings of lightheadedness, especially when getting up quickly. •Feeling dizzy or confused. Here are some ways to stay hydrated during summer activities. •Drink one to two cups of water about an hour before you begin your physical activity. •Drink one cup of water 30 minutes before your activity. •Drink half to one cup of water every 10 to 15 minutes during your activity. This may mean that you carry a bottle of water and take small drinks during your activity. •Drink one cup of water within 30 minutes after the activity.

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July 26 Greenwave Baseball JT Chargers @ Bellarmine University 11:45 a.m. Greenwave Baseball FD Dawgs @ Bellarmine University 1:30 p.m. July 28 Greenwave Baseball BC Cougars 6:45 p.m.

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The Meade County Madness huddle up before they hit the field.

Cheer camp brings ‘Waves’ of school spirit By Ben Achtabowski sports@thenewsstandard.com The Brandenburg Primary School gym was bubbling with school spirit and cheer this week as the Meade County High School Cheerleaders held their annual cheerleading camp. Over 60 campers filled the gym, eager to learn cheers, stunts and formations. Along with learning the basics of cheerleading, the campers were taught to have school spirit and team camaraderie. “We first teach the campers cheers we do at the varsity level,” said Kim Wood, head coach of the MCHS Cheerleading team. “This is a fun week,” Wood said. “I love seeing everyone have so much fun.” The camp introduces the world of cheer, starting with first graders and continuing through eighth graders. The coaches and instructors are MCHS’s very own cheerleading squad. Usually, the varsity cheerleaders are the campers, however, this week roles reversed as they instructed the campers. “(The MCHS varsity squad) went to Eastern Kentucky University in June and learned a lot of new cheers,” Woods said. “Now they get to teach the campers what they learned at camp. It’s a little different for them, but they enjoy it.” The varsity cheerleaders were excited to instruct, though some said the tumbling campers could be a little hard to handle. “It’s really enjoyable to work with

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FISHING RESULTS Tuesday night fishing tournament Winners: Melissa Pickett and Mike Pickett

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Valley Region Championship and the state championship, and it is poised to defend the titles. The transfer from machine-pitch to kid-pitch, however, has not been an easy path. This season, the Madness enters its first year of kidpitch, which adds a whole other aspect to the game. “This is the third tournament we’ve played in,” said Madness head coach Robbie Ammons. “The first two we didn’t play that well and they kind of folded under pressure. But now they’re starting to gel.”

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s the door clicked shut behind Brandenburg’s Rocco Addesa, he was left face to face with his cage fighting opponent. Both contenders seemed oblivious to everything outside the eight-sided cage, as they tapped gloves and then went at each other, monoa-mono. Last Saturday night, Addesa, along with other Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighters, proved their skills at the Kentucky Farm Bureau Building during the first ever “Xplosive Caged Combat” event in Brandenburg. “When you step in that cage and hear it lock … you know it’s on,” Addessa said. “It’s just

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TOP: Brandenburg navtive, Rocco Addesa attacks Chad Hass. ABOVE: Nathen Dailey avoids a kick from his opponent.

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Last Friday, the nine-year-old Meade County Madness baseball team defended its Little League district title as it steamrolled the Elizabethtown AllStars, 14-1. Now, the team will head into the state tournament where it will again have to defend its crown. Last year, the team captured the Ohio

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The team couldn’t ask for better timing, as it appears to be hitting on all cylinders. “It’s great,” Ammons said. “You couldn’t ask for a better time. It’s the last game of the district right before you go to state, you couldn’t time it any better time. “We really played like we should tonight (against E-town). They really have transitioned well (into kid-pitch.)” During the district championship game, the Madness scored its first run in the top of the first and didn’t look back after that. In the third inning, Bryce Mattingly, one of the fastest players on the team, hit an inside-the-park homerun to score three runs. “It felt pretty good to hit a homerun,”

Mattingly said. Mattingly also won an inter-squad bet with his fellow teammates. “We bet on whoever hit an inside-thepark homerun would get $20,” he said. “It looks like they owe me $20.” The team is lead by one of its star pitchers, Jake Crase, who had a fantastic night on the mound. In six innings of work, he notched 14 strikeouts. “It felt pretty good to win again,” Crase said about defending the district championship. “It was great to get that last out to win.” The state tournament started yesterday and will continue through the weekend. When asked what the team planned to do at the state tournament, Crase answered simply, “win.” Follow the team’s road back to the Ohio Valley Regional Tournament in next week’s issue of The News Standard.

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The St. Louis Cardinals won the Major League regular season and the Minor League tournament. FRONT ROW (From left): Cameron Galvez, Logan Fackler, Jessie Montgomery, Ryan Keeton, Logan Reynolds. MIDDLE ROW (From left): Devin Patty, Jacob Crase, Cody Lee, Levi Hurt, Tommy Maddox. BACK ROW (From left: Wayne Hurt, Jim Crase, and Coach Patty. Not pictured: Dean Hurst.

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TOP LEFT: Jake Crase pitches on Friday night. TOP RIGHT: Bryce Mattingly rounds third during his inside-the-park homerun. ABOVE: The Madness team poses with their district trophies.

The Meade County eight-year-old All-star Team claimed the Meade County Invitational. FIRST ROW (From left): Bryce Dawson, Steven Benock, Nick Wilson, Caden Mattingly, and Brendin Pollock. SECOND ROW (From left): Cale Wilson, Garett Poole, Brock Wilson, Russell Cavanagh, Colton Nevitt, Zack Babb and Will Crosier. THIRD ROW (From left): Cory Dawson, Gary Poole, Jodie Babb and John Crosier.

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BACK ROW: Coach Raymond Banks, Coach Desiree Manning, Jesse Adams, Alexa Adams, Ashley Carter, Stephanie Slayton, Morgan Pack, and Maya Luney. FRONT ROW: Desire Mills, LeAnna Luney and Coach Tara Newby. Not pictured is Clair Cronin. Staff Report The News Standard The Flaherty Express 1318 year old softball team went undefeated during the regular season and continued its winning streak into the postseason. The Express notched an astonishing 152 runs while holding its opponents to only 26 total runs through-

out the season. In the first game of the season-ending tournament, Jesse Adams pitched a shutout game against the Lady Braves to win 12-0. Jessie Jordan had a homerun which added to her season total of seven. In the second round of the playoffs, they faced the All-American Eagles, winning 15-3.

In the championship game, they faced the AllAmerican Eagles again and won 11-0 in a shortened game due to the mercy rule. Alexa Adams pitched a shutout game and Megan Crick had a triple that hit the outfield fence. The team will play several more tournaments before the season is over.

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offer like this has ever been made in this series to a driver. And I don’t know that an offer of this magnitude will be offered in the next year or two or down the road even. But I’m very honored that Joe and his organization have welcomed me aboard not only as a driver, but as an owner and really excited about our future at Stewart Haas Racing.” Basically, Haas CNC Racing offered Stewart a new challenge — something he has always enjoyed — and a deal that was nearly too good to refuse. In an exchange for his name, celebrity status and marketing-sponsorship pull, Stewart got 50 percent of the two-car team and the tons of General Motors manufacturing support that goes with Stewart. “I was offered half of the team in this deal,” Stewart said. “That was something that doesn’t make this a lateral move from where I came from to where we’re going next year. You know, having 50 percent of this race team is something that’s huge. But I look forward to it. Haas CNC is a company that’s spent a lot of their own money to build this operation, and has spent a lot out of their pocket. I’m hoping

to come in as a driver – not only as a driver – but as an equal partner in this and be able to attract sponsorship to where now Haas CNC doesn’t have to spend that money out of their pocket to where we can make it pay for itself. “So, you know, that was something that I don’t think, like I said, has ever been offered. I don’t think any driver’s ever been offered 50 percent equity in an organization, and, you know, that made this such an appealing offer.” Stewart owns four race tracks, including the famous Eldora track in Ohio, and he also owns USAC and Sprint Car teams. Owning a NASCAR team is a whole other adventure and one with much greater expense, but it’s one that Stewart is well aware of. The move is designed for Stewart to fill his racing need well after his days as a driver are over. Stewart has, roughly, about 10 years left on the driving shelf. “I think as time has gone on and I’ve gotten a little bit older here, you start realizing the importance of history and what values are important to you,” Stewart said. “And, you know, the thought of being another Richard Childress or a Richard Petty or a Rick Hendrick, somebody who is driven in this sport and now, in some cases their

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Tony Stewart celebrates following a win at Daytona two years ago. He is leaving Joe Gibbs Racing and getting into ownership in NASCAR. legacy’s bigger than when they were drivers here. That opportunity to do this in this sport was very important to me. “To have that opportunity to do that here with Haas CNC Racing and now form this new entity is something that I’m excited about having that opportunity. I’m excited about the fact that

I feel like we could go to Daytona and we have the opportunity to go there and win the Daytona 500 and stand there and climb out of my own car with my own guys and my own operation and be there as champions that way. So that’s an aspect that I’m hopefully going to get a chance to experience that and enjoy that.”

The move won’t come without significant change. Longtime crew chief Greg Zipadelli is off the table — and so is his No. 20 car number. Stewart will be half owner and the team’s flagship driver and his every move will be scrutinized — because it is a new venture and because he’s Stewart. He’ll have Hendrick motors and equipment backing him, along with Chevrolet, but most important right now is landing the right personnel to build the team into a winner. Stewart will make races next year via his past champion’s provisional and now it’s up to current No. 66 Haas driver Scott Riggs to make races and secure the other car in the top-35 in owner points to start next season. Riggs could be the other driver next to Stewart, but all roads point to Ryan Newman being that guy. “Quite frankly, there’s been an interest. Again, that’s what Tony Stewart brings to the table — the confidence that the organization will win. Employee confidence is critical in our sport,’’ said Haas General Manager Joe Custer. “Just a side note. Tony’s comment, ‘We’re in this sport to win.’ (Haas CNC) came here to win. We’ve been here for years building something with the goal of winning.

Not to make money at NASCAR, not to ride the coat tails, not for the fame, the glory. It’s for the winning. We want trophies.” Stewart’s USAC teams are based in Indianapolis, Ind., but Stewart fully intends to keep the team in the Charlotte, N.C., area. Stewart’s hero, A.J. Foyt, was successful as a driver in all realms of racing — just like Stewart — but he has been mediocre at best when it comes to owning race teams. That’s something Stewart is well aware of as he takes on this next venture. “I can’t guarantee that I’m going to, but if we don’t, we’re going to go down swinging. That’s for sure,” Stewart said. “You know, I like challenges. And if I didn’t like challenges, I wouldn’t be a part of three race tracks and have four race teams. “There are no guarantees with this. There’s no guarantees that this is going to be successful. But after sitting down and evaluating what the potential of this team is, I wouldn’t have made this decision if I didn’t think it would be successful and if I didn’t think it had the potential to be great. So, like I said there are no guarantees, and I don’t know that it is going to be successful, but we’re going to do everything we can to make it successful.”

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Spirit From page B1 the little girls, although it can get a little chaotic at times.” said Courtney Duff, a sophomore varsity cheerleader and camp instructor. It’s definitely different instructing camp. We’re so used to being campers it’s a whole other perspective.” The camp also reinforces positive leadership and allows the upperclassmen to set good examples. “These little girls are going to see the varsity players in the community,” Woods said. “They are role models

and this helps them build that leadership cheerleaders need to have.” In the end, however, the Meade County Cheer Camp was all about building skills. Most campers enjoyed everything they learned, especially when they started to stunt. “I like when they throw you in the air,” said first-grader Sidney Smith. “My favorite thing about cheerleading is learning all the dances.” The varsity squad demonstrated a variety of stunts, ranging in difficulty. For some campers it was the first time they had heard some of the cheers and watched the team perform.

“You learn all the songs and they are fun to sing,” said Emmerae Durbin, who will be in first grade this fall. “I want to be a cheerleader in high school and maybe play soccer … I really like soccer, but cheering is fun, too.” Come football season, Woods hopes to see all of the girls standing on the sidelines, mimicking the varsity cheerleading squad. “Our goal is to get involved with the school,” she said. “Now they are going to know the cheers we’re going to do during football and basketball games. We hope they bring their parents and cheer on our teams and cheer with our team.”

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From page B1 me and him. I don’t hear anything else.� A few minutes later, Addesa exited the ring a champ in his first ever Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) cage fight. A 45-second knockout against Chad Hass was his choice of victory. Although it was Addesa’s first cage match of his career, he looked like he’d been doing it for years. “This is my first amateur fight,� Addesa said. “I’ve trained in Louisville for a few weeks. Then I saw there was a fight here, so I called up John (Schapmire) to see if I could fight. I pretty much came into the fight blind. “I wanted to use this match as a stepping stone and see where I was at. I knew there was a possibility that I would come into this match and get hammered pretty good. But I went in there and won. That’s a great start to a career.� The opportunity was too perfect for Addesa to turn down — a Saturday night fight in his hometown, in front the home crowd. He took advantage of the situation as the crowd erupted for its biggest applause of the night as he was presented his championship belt in the middle of the ring. “This was something I wanted to do,� he said. “I wanted the experience and I had a chance to do it in front of my family and friends. I can’t even explain how amazing it feels.� Addesa, like many other aspiring MMA fighters, is joining a sport that has swept the nation: Mixed Martial Arts Cage Fighting. During an age of a disenchanted boxing federation, MMA has fulfilled the void that many sports fans crave: Just raw hand-to-hand combat — nothing more, nothing less. MMA first started in the United States in 1993 with a sanctioned Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) match. Back then, the matches had very little rules. The only definitive rules were no eye gouging, biting, or fish hooking — which is hooking your finger in someone’s mouth — according to UFC. The referee was the only person who could stop the un-timed fight — many considered it the rawest fighting ever shown on television. Fifteen years later, MMA evolved into a sports phenomenon that has rocketed into main event pay-perview matches, reality shows, and even major network appearances. As rules have changed to make the sport safer — including timed rounds and better equipment — some fans say it is safer than prizefight boxing and football. “There are less injuries in MMA than other contact sports,� said Travis Bunch, coordinator of Saturday’s event and a fighter himself. “The injuries are minimal injuries. I never heard of a major injury in any fights. Usually, there are just mild concussions or a black eye.� MMA fighting has uniquely blended different backgrounds into one arena. Martial art students, Olympic competitors, wrestlers, boxers and football players have all tried to fight in the sport. For some, MMA has given athletes an avenue they may have not had 20 years ago. No professional arenas existed for wrestlers or martial art fighters. Now, with UFC and other professional circuits, there is an avenue for these athletes to pursue after college and Olympic journeys. “They’re still young, there’s nowhere to go with their sport,� Bunch said. “Some of

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The referee raises Rocco Addesa’s arm in victory on Saturday night. Addesa won due to a knockout. these athletes may still be in their 20s and all they have is coaching or something like that. Now with UFC, they have another avenue to approach, and there’s some good money too.â€? Addesa’s background includes a stint as a football player during his years at Meade County High School. “I loved football,â€? he said. “I loved the rush. Fighting is the same way, but in football you have 10 other guys with you. In fighting, it’s just oneon-one. You got to put on that survivor mode while you’re in that cage.â€? Addesa graduated in ’07 and now works at Save-a-Lot in the morning, then drives a UPS truck in the evenings. In between working, he finds a way to go through the grueling training required to succeed in MMA fighting. Most fighters agree that training is more strenuous than the actual fight. “Training is the hardest part,â€? Bunch said. “It might sound silly, but you train and once you get to the fight that’s the easy part. Diet, cutting weight, learning techniques, different styles of hand-to-hand combat along with grappling combat are all part of training.â€? Bunch is a 35-year-old father of two who has only fought for two years. He started his MMA journey after signing up his son for martial art classes. “I signed my 10 year old into tae kwan do to give him some discipline, and then my daughter started doing it,â€? he said. “The next thing I knew, I was doing tae kwan do with them and it was a natural progression. They started to ask me to do MMA classes and I really got into it.â€? After training, he started to fight cage matches. One thing he really didn’t know was how to flip that “switchâ€? once he stepped inside the cage. “For me, it took me a little bit to get that mindset,â€? he said. “It’s hard for me to go in there and hit someone I’m not mad at. It’s unnatural, but it eventually clicks that you got to go in there and fight like your life depends on it.â€? That was evident in Bunch’s first match two years ago. “During my first fight, the first two rounds I was pulling my punches,â€? he said. “I was used to sparing where you pull back on your punches. My trainer told me just before the third round, that I was jarring back my hits ‌ well, that third round went a whole lot better. But for some of those younger guys, it’s easier to get into that mindset.â€? Some young fighters like, Nathen Dailey of Radcliff, Ky., who also trains with Bunch, can get in the right mindset very easily. “Nathen (Dailey) is intense,â€? Bunch said. “He can turn on that switch as soon as he gets in the ring.â€? Dailey, who also fought Saturday night, explained his mindset before a fight. “It’s a calm before the

storm,� he said. “I clear my mind and get ready for anything this guy could throw at me. Once you’re in that cage there’s nothing else around you. It’s just him and me. And I want to win.� For Addesa, the switch flips on as soon as the gate locks and the referee says, “fight.� “I came out ready to go,� he said. “Everyone is there watching me and I just go in there and put it down. It’s an adrenaline rush. “You get to go in there and whip someone’s tail and not get in trouble for it. You get in there and it’s awesome. You just let everything go and fight. It feels really good.� However the fighters prepare for their matches, they all agreed about the rush they receive after a fight. “Everything goes blank and as soon as it’s over you’re on cloud nine,� Bunch said. “I usually don’t remember what happened until 30 minutes after the fight. It’s such an intense feeling and such a rush.� Dailey experienced his own surge of adrenaline on Saturday night after he landed an uppercut to Robert Strange’s jaw, a hit that brought him to the mat. “There’s no better feeling than beating a guy and have the crowd cheer for you,� Dailey said. “It’s great when you get in a solid hit.� In today’s fast-paced society, Bunch feels MMA fighting gives people what they want. “There’s no comparison,� he said. “In boxing, you pretty much know what’s going to happen. They are going to stand there and punch. With MMA you don’t know if there’s going to be a kick, or a punch, or if someone picks a guy up and slams them down. There are so many different techniques that can be used in MMA. “Everyone wants more and more now-a-days. MMA gives you more. It takes combat to the next level.� Saturday’s fight bill consisted of nine fights, several of which ended in first-round knockouts. Some lasted well into the third round. For event coordinators, Schapmire and Bunch, the event was a success. “We got more people here than what we expected,� Bunch said. “It was a great turnout for our first time in this area.� With more than 500 spectators in attendance, Bunch plans another event in the area on Oct. 4, though nothing has been made official. “We’ve had some offers to do it in several different places,� Bunch said. “Right now we’re just taking it easy and we’ll figure out the best place to do it.� A demand for a second show in a small area like Brandenburg may be indicative that MMA fighting will continue to become more prevalent in the sporting world. “I can see now why it’s popular,� Addesa said. “It’s something else and it’s here to stay.�

Michael Schapmire grapples with an opponent on Saturday night. The fight went the full three rounds, ending with Schapmire winning by a judge’s decision.

When Tiger Woods pulled up on the golf course and gripped his left knee, he wasn’t the only person to grimace in pain. Woods, we now know, had ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament, a chronic problem for the world’s best golfer since his first surgery on the knee in 1994. Then at Stanford, the surgery removed a cyst from his ACL, and in so doing, took a lot of the ACL with it. Woods began his professional career depending heavily on his hamstring, glute and calf muscles to compensate. Last year, it finally gave out. “It was just running on the golf course,� he said. “Just happened to take one little step — it didn’t really take much — and it just popped.� A lot of air went out of the PGA’s balloon that day, too. Golf without Tiger Woods these days is like kissing your sister. There’s just no excitement to it. Even when a lesser-known takes a tournament these days, they have to take it from Woods. Justin Kite, Rocco Mediate — they know what I’m talking about. And hey, even after the injury, Woods still won four of his final five tournaments, tying for second in the other. Without Tiger in the field, without his constant specter on the grounds and in the TV coverage, golf will have lost a considerable amount of its luster. No matter who takes the lead in tournaments, until Woods returns, their

wins will always come with a disclaimer: “Yeah ... but would he have won if Tiger was competing?� Tiger is hoping that the surgery will make the second half of his career go just as smooth as his first — or, at least a lot more comfortable. “My left knee has been sore for 10 to 12 years,� Woods said last month during a conference call for his AT&T National tournament. “It will be nice to finally have a healthy leg. ... I’m really looking forward to that.� The surgery was performed by Dr. Thomas D. Rosenberg and Dr. Vernon J. Cooley, who did arthroscopic surgery on Woods’ same knee in April of this year. “We were confident going into this surgery, and I am pleased with the results,� said Dr. Rosenberg. “There were no surprises during the procedure, and as we have said, with the proper rehabilitation and training, it is highly unlikely that Mr. Woods will have any long-term effects as it relates to his career.� “It was important to me to have the surgery as soon as possible so that I could begin the rehabilitation process,� Woods said. “I look forward to working hard at my rehabilitation over the coming months and returning to the PGA Tour healthy next year.�

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Melissa and Mike Pickett take home the big bass and total weight winnings on Tuesday night with a weight of 8.64 pounds. Their biggest bass weighed in at 2.83 pounds. Staff Report The News Standard Melissa and Mike Pickett won the Tuesday night fishing tournament sponsored by Brandenburg Huntin’ and Fishin’ for the second week in a row. The two were the only participants to catch bass during the tournament. Not only were they the only ones to catch bass,

they caught the biggest batch this year, with five bass and a total weight of 8.64 pounds. Here are the results of this week’s tournament: Melissa Pickett and Mike Pickett 8.64 lbs. weight, 1.17 lbs. Big Bass, 2.83 lbs. trash fish, and $190 payout. Jake Heibert and Rusty Heibert, 5 lbs. trash fish, and $45 payout.

Robertina Filburn and Butch Filburn, 3.58 lbs. trash fish. Mouse Wathen and Drew Wathen, 3.56 lbs trash fish. Joe Lasley and Chris Cornett, 3.22 trash fish. Jim Reardon and Michael Reardon, 1.57 trash fish. Rusty Warren Jarrold Raymer, 1.52 trash fish. Tony Ogle and Rusty Craig, .796 lbs. trash fish.

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FURNITURE: Chest of Drawers, Small Wicker Rocker, Knock Down Oak Wardrobe, Oak Sideboard w/ mirror CHINA, GLASSWARE & STONEWARE: Homer Laughlin, Hall Tea Pot, Small Stoneware Salt Cellar, Roseville Pottery, Ironstone, Depression Glass, Pressed Glass Pieces, Stoneware Jugs, Blue Uhl (grapes pattern) Pitcher COOKWARE: Hall Casserole w/ lid, Dutch Oven & Skillets, Griswold # 3 Skillet & Corn Stick Pan # 930 ADVERTISING & COLLECTIBLE: George Wallace Presidential Campaign, Lucky Strike, Fuller Brush, Mr. Peanut, Log Cabin Syrup Cabin, Paper Mache Holiday Decorations, Gordon’s Counter Jar, Anchor Ash tray, 1859 Map of Floyd County, Falls City Beer Wall Light, Vintage Sheet Music, Coca Cola Cookie Jar, Salt & Peppers, Shot Glasses, Lincoln Collectibles, Occupied Japan Horse & Jockey, Cincinnati Reds Coke six pack-World Champs WALT DISNEY PRODUTIONS 1938 - 1968: Dozens of Mickey Mouse items, mostly from this era OTHER TOYS: Miniature Furniture & Log Cabins, Model Farm Toys, Wooden Blocks, Toosie Toy Furniture w/Box OTHER VINTAGE & COLLECTIBLE: Elgin Coffee Grinder # 42, Trunks, Kerosene Lamps, Juno Oil Lamp, Costume Jewelry, Buttons, Copper Wash Kettle, Copper Apple Butter Kettle, Aunt Jemima (Cast iron), Aluminum Mold for Yard Jockey, Sad Irons & Trivets, Granite Lunch pail, Rolling Pins, Shaving Mugs, Brushes & Razors, Quilts & Quilt tops, Adlake Reliable lantern, Wall Telephones, Butter Molds MARBLES: 100’s--Many pre-WW II TRACTOR, MOWERS & IMPLEMENTS: John Deere 1936 Model A – General Purpose: Overhauled in 1990, less than 300 hours, Craftsman Riding Mower – 16 HP – 46”, Simplicity Riding Mower with Snow Blower & Leaf Catcher, Craftsman Rear Tine Tiller. TOOLS: Band Saw, Wood lathe, Craftsman Scroll Saw, Rigid 13” Planer, Robi Planer, AC Spark plug Cleaner, Norton Multi Oilstone Knife Sharpener, Blowtorch, Wedges, Chains, Chain Binders, Two Lincoln Arc Welders, Tap & Drill Set, Sockets & Wrenches, Airless Sprayer, Lightning Rods w/Cable and some Balls, 60 + year collection of tools and hardware SEVERAL HUNDRED BOARD FEET LUMBER - Assortment of Cherry, Oak, Poplar, Walnut, Sassafras & Sycamore FRAMES & PRINTS: Very nice selection of vintage frames & prints, President Wilson, General Pershing, WWI remembrances, Family members DIRECTIONS: From New Albany continue out Green Valley Road - it becomes Moser Knob Road. Turn left on Campion at T. Watch for signs. From Paoli Pike: take Scottsville Road, turn right on St. Mary’s Road at 4 - way stop, then right on Campion. TERMS: Picture ID required to bid. Payments by cash or check w/proper ID. Announcements day of sale take precedence over previous printed or verbal representations. Nothing moved until settled for. Everything sold as is with no warranty expressed or implied.

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Strange but True By Samantha Weaver • If you're thinking of redecorating your child's room, you might want to keep this in mind: Studies show that the color pink has a soothing effect on children; blue lowers their blood pressure and increases attentiveness; and yellow excites and cheers kids. Avoid red if at all possible; it has been shown to raise children's blood pressure, respiration and heart rate as well as brain and muscle activity. • The brand name Nike isn't just a made-up moniker. It comes from Greek mythology, in which Nike was the winged goddess of victory. • It's been reported that the last words of 19th-century American author, essayist, biographer and historian Washington Irving were, "Well, I must arrange my pillows for another night. When will this end?"

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• If you're planning a trip to New York City this September, you should consider stopping by Wigstock, the country's largest festival celebrating the fake 'do. If you can't make the road trip, don't worry; you can check out the festivities from the comfort of your own home. Just rent "Wigstock: The Movie," a documentary of the event that was made in the mid1990s.

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• All species of dog have a pink tongue -- except one. Chows' tongues are black.

Horoscopes HOCUS-FOCUS

By Henry Boltinoff

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Your zeal for challenges usually works well for you. But this week it's best to avoid jumping into new situations without more information. Vital news emerges by the weekend.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Once again, the Bovine's patience pays off as that pesky problem works itself out without taking too much of your valuable time. A new task opens interesting possibilities.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Those suggestions you want to share need to be set aside for a while so you can focus on the job at hand. There'll be time later to put your ideas into a workable format.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Be sure about your sources before you use the information in any decision you reach about your new project. Some of the data might be out of date or misinterpreted.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) A sudden challenge might rattle you at first. But pump up that strong Lion's heart with a full measure of courage and face it with the continuing support of family and friends.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Watch your expenses this week so you can have a financial cushion to fall back on should things tighten up later this month. Money matters ease by the 31st.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Uncertainty over workplace policy creates anxiety and confusion among your colleagues. Don't be surprised if you're asked, once again, to help work things out.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) The workweek keeps you busy tying up loose ends and checking data that needs to be verified. The weekend offers a chance to relax and restore your spent energies.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) This is not the best time to go to extremes to prove a point. Better to set a sensible goal now and move forward. There'll be time later to take the bolder course.

Last Week’s Solutions

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A step-by-step progression is the better way to move ahead. Taking shortcuts could be risky at this time. Important news arrives on the 31st.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Avoid getting drawn into workplace disputes that should be handled by those directly involved. Instead, spend your energy developing those new ideas.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You still need to be prudent about money matters. But things start to ease by the end of the week. A weekend encounter with an old friend brings welcome news.

BORN THIS WEEK: You handle challenging situations with boldness when necessary and caution when called for.

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STUDENTS TAKING their drivers permit test this summer will need to call the counselors office at 422-7516 before Friday of the week they are going. The letter will need to be picked up by the student before noon Friday.

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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 812-738-4200.

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 270-5478279.

CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION CLASS meets every Wednesday for 4 weeks, beginning August 6, in the Parvin Baumgart Education Center from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The purpose of this free class is to fully prepare the expectant mom and her coach for a good labor and delivery experience. Call 812-738-7830 ext. 2012 for information and registration. ADVERTISERS: You can place a 25-word classified ad in 70 Kentucky newspapers for as little as $250 with one order, one payment. For information, contact the classified department of this newspaper or call KPS 1-502-2238821.

INVENTORY BLOWOUT! Select homes at INVOICE pricing while they last. Single and doublewides. Trading Post Homes of Meade County. 8288834.

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A PHAT JOB! NOW HIRING 18 - 24 SHARP ENTHUSIASTIC MOTIVATED GUYS & GIRLS FREE TO TRAVEL USA REPRESENTING 150+ LEADING PUBLICATIONS. 2 WEEKS PAID TRAINING, TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED. RETURN TRIP GUARANTEED. CALL TINA OR JIM (800) 642-6147. SULLIVAN UNIVERSITY (Louisville) seeks full-time third shift Custodian. Requires working knowledge of vacuums, buffers, and extractors. Ability to lift 75 pounds. Send resume to Student Services, 3101 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY 40205. EOE. No phone calls. SULLIVAN UNIVERSITY (Louisville) seeks Senior Support Analyst to provide system support/ server development. Requires Bachelor’s degree related field, minimum three years experience, advanced knowledge of hardware and operating systems (MCSE Certification or equivalent). Send resumes to: itapplicant@ sullivan.edu, 3101 Bardstown Road Louisville, KY 40205. EOE.

AMERICAN HEAVY EQUIPMENT Training Equipment Operator Classes. 866-280-5836 NCCER Accredited Financing & Employment Assistance available. State Training Dollars Available to Qualified Applicants. Train in Kentucky. ATTEND COLLEGE Online from home. * Medical * Business * Paralegal *Computers * Criminal Justice. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial Aid if qualified. Call 866-858-2121 www. CenturaOnline.com. CAN YOU DIG IT? Heavy Equipment School. 3wk training program. Backhoes, Bulldozers, Trackhoes. Local job placement asst. Start digging dirt now. 866-362-6497. GET CRANE TRAINED! Crane/Heavy Equip Training. National Certification Prep. Placement assistance. Financial Assistance. Georgia School of Construction. www.Heavy5.com Use Code “KYCNH� or call 1-866-712-7745.

AUTO SALES CONSULTANTS NEEDED Seeking motivated individuals interested in a career selling New and Used Vehicles. Must be 20 or older, experience is a plus but not needed, training available. 401K, health insurance, and good pay available - how ambitious are you? TONY BROWN CHEVROLET Call Dave at (270) 422-2141

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DECA FUNDRAISER. Meade County DECA officers will be hosting a yard sale on Friday, August 1, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. in The News Standard parking lot. The money raised will help DECA members this year for traveling to competitions and other expenses. Assorted items and you name the price. Nothing will be priced you just give what you think it’s worth. For more information call 270-668-2939.

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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. 7 ACRES, with Mobile Home, home needs some fixing up, city water, new septic system, located off Hwy. 86, twenty miles west of Elizabethtown, in Breckinridge County. $44,900 Easy terms. Financing available for Everyone! www.Kentucky-land. com, 270-828-2222. 10.8 ACRE MINI FARM perfect for horses, beautiful home site, county water, electric and black top road. 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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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.

ATTN DRIVERS: Home Weekends! Get Paid 40¢ per mile. Tarp pay & 6% bonus! CDL-A & 6 mo. flatbed exp. Req’d. WVT 800-246-6305 www.wvtonline.com. BIG G EXPRESS Inc is expanding!! Drivers living in a 50 mile radius of Louisville, Bowling Green or Lexington, KY Call Today for more information 800-684-9140 x2. CDL Class A&B Classes Truck America Training 866-244-3644 Financing & EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE available. State Training Dollars Available to Qualified applicants. Train in Kentucky. DELTA CAREER ACADEMY Currently Enrolling local students for 16 day Class-A CDL truck driver training. $800 - $850 weekly avg. starting pay. 60 Second Approval. 800-883-0171.

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8 MULTI-FAMILY yard sale this weekend. Christmas collectibles, books, clothes, shoes, miscellaneous. 26 Howard drive 8 a.m. to ?

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Poodle Mix Female • 4-5 Years Old

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HUGE 4 FAMILY garage sale Old side of Doe Valley, 1045 Lakeshore Parkway, Friday, July 18 and Saturday, July 19, 8 a.m. to ? MUTLI-FAMILY yard sale, 6300 Flaherty Rd., Saturday, July 19, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Lots of miscellaneous items. YARD SALE: Saturday, July 19, 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Furniture, toys, clothing. Children’s swing-set $50 - must be removed by purchaser. Miscellaneous items. Take Old Ekron Rd to left on E.L. Shacklette then left on Ora Court. YARD SALE: Saturday, July 19. Little Lambs Daycare. 8 - 3. Has everything. 145 Olin Rd.

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GUN SHOW! July 19-20. Sat 9-5 & Sun 9-4. Louisville Kentucky Fair & Expo Center. Buy, Sell, Trade. Info: (563)927-8176. Presented by Kenny Woods Gun Shows, Inc.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, Alcohalt House, 2254 Fairgrounds Road, meets Sunday through Thursday, 8 p.m.; Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. Call 422-1050. 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 270547-0445. AL-ANON MEETS EVERY Sunday and Tuesday, 8 p.m., Alcohalt House. For more information, call 497-4885. THE OPEN DOOR ALTEEN group meets Thursday at 8 p.m. at The Alcohalt House. For more information, call 4974885. 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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2008 Miss Meade County Pageant Contestants Katelyn Large

Brittini Schmidt

Natalie Hart

Alexa Adams

Whitney Pack

Audrey Straney

Katelyn Emily Large, 19, her hobbies include dancing, hanging out with friends, spending summer days at the lake, caring for her two precious puppies, and traveling. She is currently attending the University of Louisville as a nursing major. She is a Norton Scholar and plans to graduate in 2011 to be a nurse for Norton Hospital. She cheers for Louisville’s Arena Football team, the “Fire”. She says when she fulfills her nursing commitment to Norton, She plans to travel as a Registered Nurse with “Doctors Without Borders.” She is the daughter of Greta and Jeff Noe and is sponsored by Douglas Vowels.

Brittini Leigh Schmidt, 17, her hobbies include playing volleyball, fourwheeler riding, fishing, going to movies, hanging out with friends, swimming, and playing with her dog. Her future plans are to attend St. Catherine College this fall on a volleyball scholarship. She plans to major in nursing and graduate in 2012 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing. She attends St. Theresa’s Church, her clubs during high school included: FCA, HOSA, Archery, and Youth-in-Charge. She is the daughter of Julia and Larry Schmidt and is sponsored by Rhode’s Logging and Jan’s Hair Classics.

Natalie Michelle Hart, 19, her hobbies include riding four-wheelers, boating and jet skiing on Rough River, shopping, fishing, and hanging out with friends and family. She also enjoys attending motocross races. Her future plans are to attend Western Kentucky University and major in Elementary Education, and then someday when she has a stable career to get married and raise a family. She is an active member of St. Mary’s Church and is attending Elizabethtown Community College. She is the daughter of Marilyn and Eddie Hart and is sponsored by Shelli Keesee and Uncle Alley’s House of Fashion.

Alexa Adams, 16, her hobbies include playing Ladywave Basketball, summer softball, swimming, pageants, and sleeping when she can. She loves shopping, playing putt-putt golf, and spending time with family and friends. Her future plans are to attend college, where she will pursue a career in funeral service in which she will become a licensed funeral director and embalmer. She plans to continue operating the family business and become the third generation of funeral directors along with her younger sister. Ms. Adams states that she has two wonderful parents and a younger sister, Jessie, who is also her very best fr friend. She attends St. John th Apostle Church, where the sh is currently taking the she st steps to be confirmed into h faith. She also assists her w with children’s church. She is a junior at Meade County H High School, where she is cu currently the secretary of th student body’s, She is inthe v volved in Students Against D Destruction Decisions, H Health Occupational Stud dents of America and is also a member of the Academic A All-State team. She is the d daughter of Billy and Rhond Adams and is sponsored da by Hager Funeral Home and Monument Company.

Whitney Elizabeth Pack, 18, her hobbies include showing cattle and pigs, singing, swimming, running and exercising, volunteering at Medco and KORT, riding four-wheelers, spending time with her family, listening to country music, and taking pictures. She will be a freshman at Bellarmine University majoring in Exercise Science with an emphasis in Pre-Physical Therapy. She plans on getting accepted into Bellarmine University’s Physical Therapy School at the end of her junior year, to pursue a Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy. During her senior year of high she served as Meade County High School Student Body President, Lincoln Trail Region FFA President, Meade County FFA Chapter President, St. Martin’s Youth Ministry President, Meade County 4-H Swine Club President and St. Martin’s Parish Council Youth Representative. She is the daughter of Monica and Timothy Pack and she is sponsored by Hager Farms, Shear Designs by Susan, her parents, and L&L Body Shop.

Audrey Nicole Straney, 21, she enjoys being outdoors, playing with her dog Turbo, working out, playing softball and volleyball and riding four-wheelers. Audrey has recently developed a passion for running. She is currently training to complete a mini-marathon in October. She is employed at Snap Fitness as store manager. Audrey will graduate from Western Kentucky University in the Spring semester of 2009 with a Bachelor degree in Business Management with an emphasis in Human Resource. Upon graduation she will find a Human Resources Assistant position with a local company. When the Human Resource Command Center transfers to Fort Knox, she hopes to obtain a position as a Human Resource Manager. Audrey is an active member at St. Martin Catholic Church in Flaherty. She enjoys spending her Friday nights at the ballpark playing for the church softball team. She is the daughter of Kenny and Annette Straney and is sponsored by Snap Fitness and Straney Farms.

Elizabeth Madison

Meagan Skaggs

Jessie Jordan

Elizabeth Erin Madison, 19, her hobbies include spending time with friends and family, boating on the river, riding jet skis and four-wheelers, camping, reading, and playing with her dog P.J. She is currently attending the University of Kentucky majoring in predentistry in hopes of becoming an orthodontist. She is also a member of St. John’s Catholic Church, and The National Society of Collegiate Scholars at the University of Kentucky. She is the daughter of Keith and Sue Madison and is sponsored by Madison’s Mini Mart.

Meagan Renee Skaggs, 17, her hobbies include spending time with her family. She enjoys camping, four-wheeling, driving her truck, and making new friends. Her future plans are to attend The University of Kentucky and going to medical school in hopes of becoming a pulmonary specialist. Her parents are the owners of Cozy Furniture and Mattress in Brandenburg. She is involved in pep club, FCA, and HOSA. She is the daughter of Phillip and Connie Skaggs and she is sponsored by Cozy Furniture.

Jessica Renee Jordan, 18, her hobbies and interests include summer and fall league softball, photography, doing anything outside, and hanging out with family and friends. Her future plans are to attend Jeffersontown Community College in the fall and majoring in Criminal Justice, then transfer to Eastern Kentucky University after two years. She is also a member of Buck Grove Baptist Church. She is the daughter of Richard and Sharon Jordan and is sponsored by 120 West Salon and her parents.

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Can you picture yourself standing next to more than 200 of the biggest stars of country music? A 54-year-old Wayne County native can, and he has the photos to prove his claim to fame. It all began when Somerset resident Allen Branscum wrote to the late Grandpa Jones, requesting permission to meet him at the Grand Ole Opry. “He wrote me back, and I went down to see him in March of 1992. Then I went back for six straight months after that,” said Allen. They had their picture taken together backstage, the first of what now numbers 254. Among others smiling into the camera alongside the retired Burnside Elementary school teacher are Johnny and June Carter Cash, Garth Brooks, Porter Wagoner, and Loretta Lynn. The vast majority of the photos have been taken at the Opry where Allen has gained access over the years by writing to public relations and record companies and directly contacting the stars themselves, as he did with Grandpa Jones. He has the home phone numbers of some stars and security personnel who are instrumental in helping him visit areas off limits to most fans. “Jeannie Pruitt and Jean Shepherd got me in the

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Opry a lot. Jan Howard and Little Jimmy Dickens get me in now,” he said. Rules for backstage access have changed over the years. “Now you have to be cleared by at least one of the stars actually performing in the show,” he said. A life-long fan of country music, Branscum grew up watching people like Porter Wagoner perform on TV, never dreaming he would one day be rubbing elbows with the colorful performer. He also has never missed watching an Annual CMA Awards show on TV in the 43-year history of that spectacular. “When I finally did start going backstage at the Opry, I felt like I knew these people already,” he said. He has discovered most performers are friendly and easy to talk with, but found himself star struck when he met Johnny Cash. “I’ve had my picture taken with 33 people who have been inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, but shaking hands with Johnny Cash has been a highlight. He’s just bigger than life.” Being around the stars, sometimes for extended periods of time, has given him a unique perspective into their lives. “I’ve probably seen Loretta Lynn more than any-

TOP: Allen Branscum, a Wayne County, Kentucky native, has met his fair share of country music superstars. Here he is pictured with renowned singer Wynona Judd. LEFT: Along with meeting music legend Garth Brooks, Branscum says shaking hands with the late Johnny Cash has been one of the biggest highlights of his life.

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one else.” he said. “That lady will talk to you all day long, and you have her total attention. If the President came by while she was talking to you, he’d just have to wait until she was finished.” He said he felt sorry for Lynn the night she was

named CMA Entertainer of the Year, and her husband couldn’t be there because he was on a hunting trip. He also regrets the fact she often ‘freezes up’ during TV interviews, but he remains a devoted fan. “I think her voice is as strong now as it ever was,”

he said. Branscum has Vince Gill and Garth Brooks on his “good guys” list. “Vince is so common, just a nice person. Everybody likes him. And Garth Brooks is one of the nicest and most personable guys I’ve ever met.”

He says the late Minnie Pearl was nothing like the character she portrayed, but was “the most eloquent person from a wealthy family. She was admired even more than Roy Acuff.” Listening to performers share stories between shows has been an added benefit of being backstage. “It’s great being around Brenda Lee and Mel Tillis when they are telling funny stories.” he said. One of his favorite Opry employees, Russellville native Jo Walker, has told him of the time Caroline Kennedy sought and received permission to come backstage. “All she wanted was Tex Ritter’s autograph. Then she was ready to leave,” he said. Now that he’s a substitute teacher and part-time supervisor of student teachers for Eastern Kentucky University, Branscum says he has more time to devote to meeting the stars. Among the big names that have eluded him so far are Dolly Parton, Faith Hill and Tim McGraw. He thinks he’ll get them eventually, but if he doesn’t, you won’t find him singing the blues. “It’s just a hobby, but it’s a fun hobby,” he says.

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.

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While on a recent vacation at the Jersey shore, I was introduced to the most decadent, highly addictive, sticky treat I’d ever experienced … Monkey Bread. It was so delicious in fact, that upon my return to Meade County, it was barely a week before I felt the urge to find out both the origin and the recipe — so that I would never again have to travel more than 700 miles just to have a taste. Also known as Pull Apart Bread, Hungarian Coffee Cake, Bubbleloaf, and Gorilla Bread, this pastry first began appearing in various forms in women’s magazines around the U.S. in the 1950s. It is rumored to have roots firmly established in the traditional sweet, yeast rolls of the Middle East which migrated to Europe during the Middle Ages with the establishment of the spice trade. Reportedly, First Lady Nancy Reagan made Monkey Bread popular in the 1980s when she served it to White House guests and during holidays — her

recipe was even published in the American Cancer Society Cookbook in 1985 — however, the first mention of the culinary delight in print, was in an issue of the New York Times in 1976. The theory behind the name has many colorful explanations, but a common consensus points towards the term “Monkey Bread” being instituted by the consistency of the dessert, which can be pulled apart with the hands. Anyway you slice — or pull — it, this treat is not for the sugar impaired. You can choose to make a homemade sweet yeast dough, however, many quick recipes call for the use of freezer biscuits. In addition, many of the recipes offered variations upon the basic constitution of the dough, sugar, cinnamon, butter and brown sugar, by adding currants, coconut, pecans and other more savory items such as cheese, garlic or herbs. I chose the traditional method (which was more closely suited to the Monkey Bread I enjoyed in the east) and added pecans to my layers for more tex-

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