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Back on track

Nancy J. Fackler’s newest venture “caters” to any budget, offering affordable dinners and desserts without skimping on quality.

Students strapped on their backpacks and toted lunches as teachers dusted off textbooks on the first day of school.

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Kickin’ off a new season

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Meade County soccer teams look to make “Waves” in the district as the new season begins. Sports, B1

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Second lawsuit filed against Klan for assault Courthouse to be site of trial for IKA beating at 2006 Meade County Fair By Laura Saylor editor@thenewsstandard.com

An attack on a teenage boy at the 2006 Meade County Fair resulted in a lawsuit filed against members of a white supremacy

group, two of which recently served jailtime for assault charges stemming from the incident. In July of 2007, a second lawsuit was filed regarding the incident, and that trial is scheduled to be held at the Meade County

Free concert series tunes up in B’burg

Courthouse in November. Meade County resident Jordan Gruver was 16 when he was assaulted by two men, Andrew Watkins and Jarred Hensley, both of Cincinnati, at the 2006 county fair. The attack left Gruver with two cracked ribs, a broken left forearm, cuts and bruises, according to a report filed by the Southern

Poverty Law Center — the civil rights firm based out of Montgomery, Ala., that issued the lawsuit. At the time of the attack, Watkins and Hensley were members of the Imperial Klans of America (IKA) — the nation’s second largest Ku Klux Klan group. Both were released from jail last month after pleading guilty

Jarred Hensley

to second-degree assault under extreme emotional

Little big diva... dreams

By Laura Saylor editor@thenewsstandard.com

As the twilight days of summer approach, an annual summer concert series is revving up, offering local residents a cool place to enjoy warm summer evenings and some great classic rock music — all for free. The Meade County Museum and Arts Council (McMAC) is hosting the first of its three-part summer concert series on Saturday. “Chain Reaction,” which is a “Journey” tribute band, will take center stage at the amphitheater in downtown Brandenburg at 7 p.m. “We do surveys asking people what kind of music they’d like to hear more of in our concert series,” said Jennifer Bridge, president of McMAC.

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Electric cars OK’d for state roads Executive order offers a new way to save fuel Submitted by the Office of the Governor FRANKFORT — Gov. Steve Beshear signed an executive order on Aug. 5 directing the Transportation Cabinet to immediately develop and implement an emergency regulation authorizing the use of low-speed electric vehicles on Kentucky’s roadways. “Kentuckians, like all Americans, are hard hit by record-high gas prices,” Beshear said at a news conference announcing the order. “These tough

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Fourth grade honor student Madison Brown says naysayers should “get the picture” and dismisses their negativity, maintaining her one and only lifetime aspiration: “I want to be famous.”

Young starlet’s aspirations glitter By Jorena D. Faulkner jorena@thenewsstandard.com

ost nine-year-old girls aren’t quite sure what they want to be when they grow up. If asked, some might say they’d like to be a mother or perhaps a nurse, while

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others ponder for what seems like an eternity only to return a blank stare and an unsure “I don’t know.” On the other hand, there are young women such as fourth grade honor student Madison Brown, to whom the answer to that question has always been quite clear … to be a triple-threat.

disturbance, during a trial held in February of 2007. Last July, the Southern Poverty Law Center issued a second lawsuit — this one against the entire IKA organization — alleging members were at the Meade Count Fair as part of a recruiting mission.

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“I want to be a singer … and actor … and do well in school,” Brown said. “Most people don’t think that school is exciting, but I do.” As the stage lights dimmed and the first chords of the Lindsay Lohan hit “(That Girl) Drama Queen” echoed through the Farm Bureau Community Building on Jul. 20 at the 2008 Meade County Fair’s Youth Talent Show, Brown confidently sashayed down the runway — beret snuggly taming a mane of curly blond hair — the spotlight illuminating her gold sequined shirt as she belted out the tune with panache, effectuating a twinkle in the eyes of onlookers as they witnessed this miniature super-star in the making. Her performance earned her first place honors in her division. This pint-sized Madonna look-alike packs a punch in the charisma department — not to mention in style, class and intellect. Brown enters into the Gifted and Talented Program at David T. Wilson Elementary this school year in recognition of her prowess in vocal performance and drama, is slated to play the role of a baby spider in the upcoming production of “Charlotte’s Web” at the Hardin County Playhouse, recently earned the title of third runner-up in the Meade County Fair Pre-Teen Pageant, took first place for her sand art during fair exhibits judging, and has even recorded her first three-song demo, all while remaining humble, staying dedicated to her church, and playing big sister to her seven-year-old brother, Grayson — who also loves to sing, but is as equally talented excelling in sporting fields such as baseball. Brown’s parents, Summer and Troy Brown, aren’t surprised by the early success of their daughter, nor are they surprised by the drive and determination she exudes. With the exception of limited ballet training as a toddler, Summer Brown said Madison has had no formal training and seems to operate from a dynamic and deep-seated artistic compulsion. “She never ceases to amaze me,” Summer Brown said. The Browns have been entering Madison into pageants for several years, and said it was easy to recognize her enthusiasm when performing before a crowd from an early age. “I think that experience (participating in pageants) is what has given her the nerve to get up in front of people,” Summer Brown said. “You can ask her to learn a song, and she’ll have it learned in a day or two. I try to assist her with presentation a bit, but she does a majority of it all entirely on her own.” “I love to be on stage,” Madison Brown interjected with a sly giggle.

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New computer lab has students ‘Macs’-imizing potential With 25 new Macs, high school tech classes are ready to plug and play By Laura Saylor editor@thenewsstandard.com

With the commencement of a new school year comes the inauguration of a new computer lab at Meade County High School that will allow students to fine-tune their operating skills, making THE NEWS STANDARD/LAURA SAYLOR them more suited for the technologydriven business world. Senior John Huffines, junior Hannah Huffines and sixth-grader Margaret Huffines test drive the new Macs. Several members of the MCHS fac-

ulty, State Rep. Jeff Greer (D-Brandenburg) and high school students were on hand to commemorate the grand opening of the building’s new “Apple Lab.” Twenty-five state-of-the-art, fresh out of the box Mac computers have replaced the antiquated PC machines that used to reside in room 425. With them, comes the availability for students to reach their full technological potential — something that was limited by the older machines that were used in previous years. “We’re trying to replicate here the types of computers and programs students will be seeing in the industry,”

said district technology coordinator Jerry Pile. “We were one of the few districts around still using PCs, and this — our new island of Macs — will allow our students to hit the floor running with this hands-on experience.” Approximately 120 students per day will use the new computers during classes such as journalism, Web page design, and video technology. “I think this will help tremendously,” said senior John Huffines. “We use video for a lot of sports, but it took so long to film and edit and upload before ... now the whole school will be able to

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VIEWPOINTS

Friday, August 8, 2008 Editorial

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Are we holding onto our students’ hands too much?

Integration programs such as the “Transition Camp” recently held at Stuart Pepper Middle School, are undeniable proof of our school district’s efforts to direct students’ focus to academic achievements and personal successes by breaking down social barriers that create strife and stress in teenagers’ school lives. Such programs allow students transitioning into a new school building to become familiar with upperclassmen and to take part in activities that aim to relieve peer pressure. While the inherent positivity of such programs is indubitable, at what point do students need to — bluntly — fend for themselves? In a world where name-callers and gossipers are no longer silenced with a simple bop to the nose on the playground — and are instead silenced with handguns and brutal beatings — student bodies across the nation have become fragile, and in some cases, are ticking bombs. But students, as young men and women, need to develop their own character and their own integrity and values by venturing into the hallways of junior high by themselves. While it’s important for schools to offer resources that combat student body injustices, teenagers also need the personal space to grow their minds by finding footing on their own accord without holding onto the shirttails of upperclassman, by enduring consequences without a reassuring hug after every poor decision, and by walking down a strange hallway full of new people without a parent, teacher, or counselor holding their hand. The “Transition Camp” should be applauded as long as it maintains a distinguished line between pushing the chick out of its nest, and letting it ride on another bird’s wings. If we hold children’s hands forever, they’ll never learn to fly on their own.

‘Uncle Miltie’ ideas were no laughing matter When young, most of us think we can change the world. And we set out to do that in whatever field we choose. Then somewhere along the line, we lower our expectations after discovering the magnitude of actually changing the entire world. But one man really did it. The late Milton Friedman, born 96 years ago July 31, really changed his — and our — world. “There are very few people over the generations who have ideas that are sufficiently original to materially alter the direction of civilization,” said Alan Greenspan, former Federal Reserve chairman. “Milton is one of those very few people.” Friedman’s ideas were so powerful that they helped fully one-third of the world’s citizens improve their standard of living. Economist Gary Becker, who, like Friedman, won the Nobel Prize for economics, said the one person Indians and Chinese “were more indebted to than anybody else for their great improvement in their situation, in my judgment . . . is Milton Friedman.” India and China alone contribute 37 percent to the world’s population. As Becker said, hundreds of mil-

lions of residents in these two Choose.” While other former Soviet countries previously lived on $1 or $2 a day, but “now are satellites faltered, Estonia flourished. It develable to live at a much more decent standard Bluegrass oped into a magnet for foreign investof living as a result of Beacon ment by eliminating the reform of their ecocorporate taxes on nomic policies toward profits reinvested more free-market poliin the country and, cies, less regulation, according to the less government and Wall Street Journal, the like.” became one of the Economics used to freest economies in bore me to tears, until the world. I understood: Ideas — The ideas of Lenin especially economic Jim Waters and Marx resulted ones — have tremenin the enslavement and a life dous consequences. Critics of Friedman prefer sentence of poverty for milthe philosophy of econo- lions. But these ideas, thank mist John Maynard Keynes, God, no longer rule the day. I believe Friedman’s focus who vehemently believed that more government cre- on less government and more ated strong economies and liberty — the same ideas that best provided for the needi- won Estonia its freedom and est. But Friedman held faith prosperity — someday will in individual choice, largely also prevail in Frankfort and free of government involve- city halls throughout Kentucky. ment. But those battles remain. Friedman’s ideas, not those For example, many buof Keynes, helped the former Soviet Republic of Estonia rise reaucrats and their political from the dustheap of com- pals in Frankfort think govmunism to become one of the ernment knows better than most prosperous economies parents how and where to in the world. When taking educate children. Fortunately, office, Mart Laar, Estonia’s a growing number of legislafirst prime minister after it tors argue eloquently in favor declared independence from of letting parents choose the the Soviets in 1991, said the schools best suited for their only economics book he had kids. During the last decade read was Friedman’s “Free to

of his long and fruitful life, Friedman worked tirelessly to promote school choice. Ironically, his boundless optimism on behalf of achieving the re-empowerment of parents through competition in education could end up having a bigger impact than his economic ideas. Friedman predicted that allowing parents to choose schools would someday “revolutionize schooling” in the United States, and, may I add, this commonwealth. Western Kentucky University Professor Robert Pulsinelli, who wrote his doctoral dissertation on Friedman’s “Permanent Income Hypothesis,” remains a big admirer of the affable Friedman because of his winsome demeanor — and his winning arguments. “He was just a tireless advocate for freedom,” Pulsinelli told me. “He really believed that people’s best interests were rooted in freedom and liberty. In academia, that’s fairly rare.” Of course, it’s rare for one man to change the world, too. Jim Waters is the director of policy and communications for the Bluegrass Institute, Kentucky’s free-market think tank. You can reach him at jwaters@ freedomkentucky.com.

County residents should consider putting their money where their mouth is

After having had the dis- dren need … you guessed it, tinct pleasure of profiling loan arcade. As I pulled over to the side cal business owners over the of the road, I sat starlast six months or so, I’m finding it hard to Away with ing at the unoccupied afternoon parking lot remain silent any lonWords as the reflections of ger on the somewhat disbelief stared back hypocritical nature of at me from my rearthe local commerce view mirror. “It’s still scene. early yet,” I told myAlthough festering self as I pulled back for several weeks, out into traffic. While this pressing realizaI anticipate that busition came to a head ness will continue to on Monday afterJorena D. build over the comnoon as I was drivFaulkner ing weeks, still I said ing home and passed a little prayer for this the recently opened “Sweet Dreams Ice Cream new business built on hope and Arcade” on Highway and “sweet dreams” with 1638. The new sign outside our children in mind. The experience in and of said, “Arcade now open!” and I vividly recalled the ex- itself really got me thinking cited face of the owner dur- about a common thread of ing my interview, as she ex- conversation these days bepounded on her reasons for tween myself, business ownchoosing to invest her hard- ers, some residents, and enearned money to open an ice trepreneurs who aspire to see cream shop and arcade … Brandenburg become a hub she was doing it for the chil- of commerce with services dren of our community. The comparable to the big cities. I very same children (along say we won’t even breach the with their parents) who I’ve surface of commercial suclistened to for going on three cess in Meade County unless years now complain that residents begin to put their there’s nothing “kid friendly” money where their mouth is. The old adage, “If you to do in town — that the chil-

build it, they will come” doesn’t necessarily ring true in this area — regardless of the need. I’ve seen it time and time again as I drive around town and witness empty storefronts and lack of development. The ideas are here, shared effervescently over brainstorming sessions involving coffee, or crispy bacon at one of the local eateries. The willingness to risk one’s stability, to listen to the community and take the temporary “economic fall” associated with owning a new business, fingers crossed that the patrons and clients who have been calling for your service will be there to prevent you from hitting the ground. I — for one — am sick and tired of having to drive to Corydon, Ind., Louisville, Radcliff, Ky., or Elizabethtown, Ky., to retrieve goods or receive services that I am fully aware could be provided within arm’s reach. But as I voice my opinions about what I feel the area needs to meet the requirements of local enterprise, I also patronize those businesses once they become available. I don’t just

“talk the talk,” I “walk the walk.” And like the Pied Piper, I wish folks would follow my lead. I’ve heard people say they want to open a business in Meade County, but fear the community won’t support their endeavor. True, economic times are hard across the board. But if you have to spend money — and you do — doesn’t it make more sense to utilize local establishments, rather than take your money outside county lines? Wouldn’t it create more of a county-wide sustainable and secure economic foundation if we quit looking to our neighbors to support us, and choose to make community commercial success a priority? In the open air markets of Europe and other U.S. cities — such as Pike Place Market in Seattle — communities support their local growers, fishermen, craftsmen and women, and so on. They value the hard work other’s put into providing locally healthy, natural, and cost effective alternatives to national food, clothing and mercantile chains. Within our

an economic Armageddon if it doesn’t start getting its program together and begin an outward push to support local commerce. Personally, I have needs that aren’t being met by the current availability of options in the local industry, and I admittedly loathe taking my money outside of the community I’d rather support. We have many new residents moving to the area over the next several years who will be looking for goods and services, and if Meade County can’t sufficiently meet their needs, we can kiss the potential “cash cow” goodbye … before we even see it. In the meantime, consider your community first if you need goods or services. Look in the phone book for a local business or person who is fully qualified to do the job. If you need goods, call someone who knows were you can find what you’re looking for. Word of mouth is the best business promotion tool. Make “home” a priority … put Meade County farmers and business owners first. Or be prepared to “eat” your own words.

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county lines, farmers attempt to organize such markets to benefit the community to little avail. It grates my nerves to see some of our local growers take the fruit of our hometown soil to customers in Louisville and outlying areas because they don’t have the 100 percent support from their community. But I do understand they have to go where the consumers are willing to support them and do realize, unfortunately, that local interest has been — at best — a roller coaster ride. It becomes a catch-22 when a local grower cannot receive hometown support and cut a living out of providing to families in their own back-yard, but it’s even worse to see that very same grower choose to go to Louisville rather than sell at a local market because the “city folk” are on a health kick to go “green” fast and will sell the vendor out in a few hours, while back home, many hard-working farmers and homemakers pack up and return home with just as much product as they started out with. In my opinion, Meade County may be sitting atop

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Library usage on the rise as cost of living prices skyrocket By Jorena D. Faulkner jorena@thenewsstandard.com

As the cost of food and gas continue to rise, so does the need for families to take a critical look at what expenditures can be shaved from household spending; often times, the entertainment budget takes the hardest hit, leaving children and adults alike chomping at the bit for a taste of weekend fun and after school adventure. As a result, recent media coverage from WHAS 11 News in Louisville and National Public Radio (NPR) indicates that families across the country are turning to their public libraries to find economical savings and loads of fun activities for all ages … including residents of Meade County. According to Donna Fackler, Meade County Public Library (MCPL) Children’s Librarian, spring attendance at the library — located at 400 Library Place in Brandenburg — had been averaging 8,000 visitors per month. Fackler said that number jumped to 10,000 as gas and cost of living prices increased throughout the summer months. “We’ve seen a surge in attendance as the costs of gas and entertainment has continued to rise,” Fackler

said. “Although the economy is down, the Meade County Free Public Library consistently hosts programs and events that are free to the public.” Lisa Hardin, Meade County library IT Manager, said the increased attendance numbers are a direct reflection of county residents minding the bank during tough economic times … a money saving tactic that brings nothing but good news to the promoters of literacy and public library programming. “Most people are not going out of Brandenburg and they’re trying to stay close to home,” Hardin said. “The fact that families aren’t doing a lot of extracurricular activities like they use to, for example going out to eat or going to the movies, they’re trying to look for free activities. A lot of people don’t have Internet access anymore because it’s too expensive and they’re having it turned off … they can come here to use the Internet for free. (Using the free public library) cuts down costs so that families have more money for other items.” During a July 29 broadcast of the NPR show “All Things Considered,” in a segment entitled “Libraries Shine Through in Tough

Economic Times,” Ashland, Ky., Library Director Debbie Cosper verified a 13 percent increase at the checkout from what she attributes to a downward economy. Cosper indicated that consumers are buying fewer books and magazines and using the library more, and said families are lining up at the door to read newspapers and utilize public computers. Cosper also stated the library had seen a 25 percent increase in attendance at its summer reading programs. In a related news release by WHAS 11 News on July 28, Louisville Free Public Library Director Craig Buthod said Jefferson County libraries on the whole have experienced a six percent surge in book use — which equates to an additional 250,000 books checked out. Hardin said that the MCPL has seen a 12 percent increase in bookmobile visits, a 33 percent increase in program participation, a circulation increase of 54 percent, and an 18 percent jump in library attendance overall. Hardin also said the close proximity to downtown Brandenburg allows easy access and reduced transportation costs to persons who utilize the

facilities. Hardin hopes the proposed location of the new Meade County Public Library, which is currently being evaluated, will continue to accommodate the needs of library patrons. “When we get our new location, we hope to stay close to downtown,” she said. In addition to standard library operational features such as available books, magazines, newspapers, audio and video checkout,

music CDs and research databases — not to mention other ongoing programs such as the Wednesday Yoga classes and Summer Reading Program — Fackler said the MCPL has many upcoming events for youth and children as the new school year begins, to include the return of the Little Princess Program, YuGi-Oh! tournaments, Family Fun Night, “Tweens” — a young-adult program, story hour every Tuesday at

10:30 a.m., and the Hannah Montana Super Saturday extravaganza. The library also hosts or takes part in several events throughout the year that are free to the public such as Civil War Days and a concert series at Riverfront Park. For more information on the Meade County Public Library, stop by 400 Library Place in Brandenburg, visit the Web site at www.meadereads.org, or call 270422-2094.

times call for creative solutions, and I believe allowing Kentuckians the option of using an electric vehicle is one of those solutions. Electric vehicles may help ease the burden on the pocketbooks of hard-working Kentucky families, as well as reduce their carbon footprint.” “In addition, my admin-

istration will also aggressively pursue any economic development opportunities to recruit manufacturers and the jobs that come with this growing field,” Beshear said. Following a recent review of low-speed electric vehicles ordered by Beshear, the Transportation Cabinet reported that under certain conditions, such vehicles can operate safely on Kentucky’s highways. “We’re in favor of new and innovative transportation technologies,”

Transportation Secretary Joe Prather said. “We will work diligently to develop and implement standards to ensure safe operation of these vehicles on Kentucky roads.” The executive order calls on Prather to immediately develop and implement the standards for authorizing the use of Low Speed Electric Vehicles upon Kentucky’s roadways; defines a low-speed electric vehicle; and identifies rules under which a person may operate these vehicles.

The executive order also calls on Prather to report to Beshear by Dec. 1, 2008, any recommendations for legislation, additional regulation, or other policy and procedures needed to facilitate the safe use of low speed electric vehicles in Kentucky. In addition, the Cabinet for Economic Development and other state and local agencies are currently engaged in efforts designed to retain and recruit major manufacturers of lowspeed electric vehicles.

into the Baseball Hall of Fame. “He does a great job,” Bridge said. “I hope he’ll be a big draw for us.” McMAC asks patrons to be knowledgeable of the following information: In case of inclement weather, concerts will be moved to the Gazebo adjacent to the Amphitheater. Tents will be set up to accommodate pa-

trons. As a courtesy to others, please avoid any unnecessary disturbances during the course of the performance and ensure that all electronic devices including pagers, watches, and cell phones are turned off. McMAC offers a wide variety of food and beverage at every concert, so bring along an appetite.

All concerts are handicapped accessible with reserved seating at the upper level of the amphitheater. Golf carts are also available to assist with transport. For special assistance, please do not hesitate to ask. For more information about the upcoming concert series, visit the Meade County Museum and Arts Council Web site at www.

meadearts.com, or call 270 -422-4958 or 270-422-2094.

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Low-speed electric vehicles, like this two-seat car model called Kurrent, are now permitted on Kentucky roadways.

Concert From page A1 “People say more country or more bluegrass, but recently we’ve had people say they’d like to hear more rock’n’roll … so we got this great ‘Journey’ tribute band.” The concert series is free, though donations are accepted. “With gas prices, it’s a great way for people to get out and have a good time while staying local,” Bridge said. “We offer the concerts free … because we have a lot of business support and individuals who contribute to our funding.” Bridge said McMAC barely broke even after last year’s concert series. She enjoys being able to keep the events free to attendees, though “people don’t understand these bands are pretty expensive.” Food and drinks are available, and Bridge also encourages people to order take-out food from any of the downtown Brandenburg restaurants and enjoy the meals picnic-style at the concert series.

“It’s good music and you can just relax and enjoy how pretty being along the river is while you’re tapping your foot,” said Fred Crustan, a county resident who attended all three of last year’s concerts. “You can’t beat that it’s free.” The second concert is slated to be held Saturday, Sept. 6. That performance features the band “Blue Mother Tupelo,” the “best husband and wife duo you’ve never heard of,” according to their tagline. The concert series concludes with the River Heritage Music Festival, which will be held Saturday, Oct. 18 from 9 a.m. until dusk. The all-day event features musical performances by “Carefree Highway,” “The Foggy Dew Players,” “Paul Priest and Friends,” “Tommy Brown and County Line Grass” and “Curly Maple.” Mitch Barrett, a Kentucky storyteller and songwriter, will also be on hand providing entertainment. Dick Usher will also enact a living history as he portrays the character of Harold “Pee Wee” Reese, Meade County’s own baseball prodigy who spent several years in MLB before being accepted

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Activities like Yu-Gi-Oh! card tournaments, pictured above, are a big hit at the Meade County Public Library. Residents across the state are taking advantage of the programs offered at libraries in their home communities as a way to save money without cutting back on family and child entertainment.

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Students may begin registering for ECTC classes next week Submitted by Mary Jo King Public Relations Director for ECTC

Students can register Aug. 12 and 13 for fall semester classes, which begin Aug. 18 at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College (ECTC). The registration schedule is alphabetic according to last name. Students can register for the full semester or the bi-terms, which run Aug. 18 through Oct. 13, and Oct.

14 through Dec. 13. Financial aid is still available for the fall semester. Students should submit their 2008-2009 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) as soon as possible, if they have not already done so. ECTC offers more than 30 different programs, including transfer options, Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Applied Science degrees, diplomas and certificates.

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Homemakers stay busy bees during community events Submitted by the Meade County Extension Homemakers

The Meade County Extension Homemakers have been very busy this summer. While the clubs do not meet June through August, the work continues. As previously reported, the Homemakers closed out the year with a “Hats off to Homemakers” celebration on June 26. This dinner recognized the hard work of the club members for the past year. Also in June, the Garret Club added another quilt to the Meade County Clothesline of Quilts. The club got together at the home of Janet Hobbs to paint the latest addition of beautiful barn-side quilts in the county. The pattern was of “Joseph’s Coat” and was hung on Georgia Hager’s barn at Hager Farm on Flaherty Road. Like everyone in Meade County, the Homemakers were heavily involved in the Meade County Fair. Over 60 ladies from seven different clubs assisted throughout the week at the Home Environment Building at the fair. Before the fair started, a group gathered at the building to scrub, clean and set up display sites for all of the fresh and canned fruits and vegetables, home-made baked goods and arts and craft proj-

ects. Homemakers were on hand to check in all the wonderful items for exhibit. There were 1,165 items entered this year. Each entry had to be tagged and set up on display. Judges from surrounding counties came to evaluate the exhibits and awarded many ribbons to the contributors from Meade County. Each day, our Homemakers were on hand to greet and welcome fairgoers to the exhibit area. Last — but not least — on Sunday, volunteers once again gathered to check out all of the items back out to the participants. Another big event during the fair week was the Meade County Farm Bureau Fair Breakfast. It was estimated that over 400 people attended the event. Once again, the Meade County Homemakers stepped up to the plate at 5 a.m. to begin cooking fresh eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy, and fried apples for the crowd. With the help of several FFA and 4-H members and other volunteers, the Homemakers then served the food and cleaned up the tables and kitchen afterward. The Homemakers council and club presidents met in July and will meet again in August to prepare for the 2008-2009 meetings of the Homemakers. There are many events coming up in which the ladies will be involved. Mark your calendars

now! On Aug. 9 and Sept. 6 the Meade County Museum and Arts Concert Series will take place. This is one endeavor that the Homemakers support with a financial donation. “River Heritage Days” will be held Oct. 18 in Brandenburg. Homemakers will be sponsoring a scarecrow and pumpkin decorating contest, and, of course, whenever the Homemakers get together, you can be sure there will be a bake sale. Also in September, there will be a membership drive for the Homemakers clubs. Oct. 26 will be the annual Women’s Expo and the Homemakers will have their wonderful cutlery for sale along with other surprises. The annual Homemakers Christmas Bazaar will closely follow the Expo on Nov. 8. Each club will have hand crafted gifted available, baked goods, cutlery, and those delicious pecans. There will be more information available on each of these activities as they draw nearer. After that, hopefully things will slow down so the club members can prepare for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Meade County Extension President Pat Ditto at 828-3465, or the Extension Office at 422-4958.

The Garret Homemakers are a club of the Meade County Extension Homemakers, which has been staying busy by playing vital roles in an array of community events. Pictured, from left to right, are Annette Hornsby, Debbie Foushee, Mary Ann Lancaster, Jane Warford, Mary Pike and Pat Ditto.

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Friday, August 8, 2008

Adison Ryan Smith

James Roger Miracle

Helen Jean Kersey

Adison Ryan Smith, infant daughter of Jeffrey Lee Smith and Kerstin Brooke Sanders, died Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown, Ky. She is survived by her parents, Jeffrey Lee Smith and Kerstin Brooke Sanders; two sisters, Courtney R. Smith and Briana L. Smith of Corydon, Ind.; her grandparents, Kim Arnold of Brandenburg, Lonnie Sanders of Guston, Jerry (Freda) Smith of Glasgow, Ky., and Mary (Frank) Pileggi of Appling, Ga.; her great-grandparents, Sharon Davidson of Brandenburg, Paul Vernon Davidson of Battletown, Jimmy and Darlene Sanders of Guston, Mildred and Stokley Smith of Glasgow, Ky., and Mary and Mike Patterson of Newbern, N.C.; and several aunts and uncles. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 1, 2008, from Salem Baptist Church with Rev. Charles Blanc officiating. Services were directed by Hager Funeral Home. Burial was in the church cemetery. Online condolences may be left at www.hagerfuneralhome.com.

James Roger Miracle, 73, of Elizabethtown, Ky., died Sunday, Aug. 3, 2008, at his home. Sgt. 1st Class Miracle retired after 22 years of service in the U.S. Army. He was a native of Middlesboro, Ky., and a member of American Legion Post 113 and VFW Post 10281. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Maureen T. Miracle of Elizabethtown, Ky.; one son, Michael R. Miracle; two daughters, Terry L. (Ryan P.) Maki and Cynthia E. Miracle; two grandchildren, Jason R. Miracle and Jessica M. Kaminski; one great-grandson, Joshua A. Kaminski; one sister, Edna Reynolds; four brothers, Eugene Miracle, Jr. Miracle, Clifford Miracle and Billy Jo Miracle; and several nieces, nephews, family and friends in the U.S. and United Kingdom. The funeral service was held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008, at Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home in Radcliff, Ky., with Reverend Alice Nichols officiating. Burial was with military honors in the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central in Radcliff, Ky. Visitation was from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Wednesday and on Thursday after 9 a.m. There was an American Legion service at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. The guest register may be signed at www.nebfh.com.

Helen Jean Kersey, 76, of Radcliff, Ky., passed away peacefully with family by her side on Wednesday, July 30, 2008, at North Hardin Health and Rehabilitation Center after a lengthy illness. A native of Harrison County, Ind., she had lived in Radcliff, Ky., for 36 years. She attended Asbury College in Wilmore, Ky., majoring in missions and child development. She was a life-long member of the United Methodist Church and was currently a member of Stovall United Methodist Church where she held several positions including: Lay leader, conference delegate, and member of the administrative board. She was a former member of the Vine Grove Order of Eastern Star #122. She and her husband of 54 years, Walter Jake Kersey, owned and operated the former Stoney’s Grocery in Radcliff, Ky. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, and devoted friend, her smile and kindness touched many. She was preceded in death by her parents, Vernie and Fannie Bates; and two brothers, Joseph and Charles Bates. She is survived by her husband, Walter Jake Kersey; two daughters, Pamela (Doug) Bell of Augusta, Ga., and Stephanie Kersey of Louisville; two sons, Michael (Denise) Kersey of Rineyville, Ky., and LTC Steven (Angela) Kersey of Louisville; nine grandchildren, Jan (Seth) Easton, Leah, Leslie and Jacob Bell, all of Augusta, Ga., Julian, Rachel and Nina Kersey of Rineyville, Ky., and Isabella and Lauren Kersey of Louisville; and three brothers, Robert and Kenneth Bates of Hinton, Ky., and Wallace Bates of Florence, Ky. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 2, at Stovall United Methodist in Radcliff, Ky., with Rev. Carline Brown and Rev. Ken Jessee officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Visitation was from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1, and again from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, at Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home in Radcliff, Ky. Memorial gifts in Helen’s name may be donated to the national Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org or the Louisville Chapter, P. O. Box 6568, Louisville, KY 40206. The guest register may be signed at www.nebfh.com.

Michael Alexander “Alex” Howell 2006-2008

Michael Alexander “Alex” Howell, 2, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2008, at his residence. He was born in Louisville on April 10, 2006. He was a member of Harned United Methodist Church. He was a very outgoing and active boy who loved playing with his cars, watching movies, playing basketball and baseball. With a little help from his Dad, he was able to dunk on a seven-foot goal; quite an accomplishment for a two year old! He loved animals and had no fear of them. On a trip to the Cincinnati Zoo, he discovered that his favorite animal was a monkey. He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents. Charles and Marlene Fallon, John F. and Milda Alexander, Wilbur and Anna Howell, and Robert Neil Taylor, SR. Alex is survived by his parents, Brent and Kim Howell of Harned, Ky.; two brothers, Joseph Neil and Daniel Adam Howell of Harned, Ky.; one sister, Jillian LeeAnn Howell of Harned, Ky.; his grandparents, Joe and Nancy Howell of Hardinsburg, Ky., Neil and Michele Taylor of McDaniels, Ky., and Steve and Glenn Mason of Crestwood, Ky; his great-grandparents, William and Wilma Wise of Louisville, and Joyce Taylor of Prospect, Ky.; six uncles, Ryan, Robert and Kyle Taylor and Scott, Mark and Tyler Howell; and one cousin, Ryleigh Howell. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008, at 1 p.m. CDT at Harned United Methodist Church with burial in the Harned Cemetery. Visitation was held at Trent-Dowell Funeral Home on Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. CDT and after 8 a.m. CDT on Wednesday. In memory of Alex, contributions may be sent to “Team Alex,” the Harned United Methodist Church Relay for Life Team. The online guest register may be signed at www.trentdowell.com.

Alice Marie Morgan Staples 1944-2008

Alice Marie (Morgan) Staples, 63 of Payneville, passed away on Aug. 4, 2008. She was born on Monday, Nov. 20, 1944 to the late James Alvey and Mary Catherine (Oelze) Morgan. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Albert, Bobby and Frankie Morgan; and one sister, Gloria Pike. She is survived by her loving husband, Darrell Staples; one son, Joseph“Wayne” Staples of Payneville; one daughter, Lori Ann Hammond of Brandenburg; one sister, Mary Jo Spink of Andyville, Ky.; one brother, Fred Morgan of Wolf Creek; and four grandchildren, Megan, Josh and Matt Staples, and Nicholas Hammond. Funeral services were held at St. Mary Magdalene Church in Payneville on Wednesday at 11 a.m. with burial following in St. Mary Magdalene Cemetery in Payneville. A prayer service was held at Bruington-Jenkins-Sturgeon Funeral Home on Tuesday at 7 p.m. Visitation was at the funeral home on Tuesday from 2 p.m. until 9 p.m. and after 8 a.m. on Wednesday.

C. Ray Story C. Ray Story, 69, of Vine Grove, passed away Monday, Aug. 4, 2008, at the North Hardin Health and Rehabilitation Center in Radcliff, Ky. He was Deputy Superintendent of Hardin County Schools from July 1988 to August 1995, Associate Superintendent Hardin County Schools from August 1995 to August 1998, Principal at North Hardin High School from August 1967 to June 1988, Assistant Principal at North Hardin High School from August 1965 to June 1967, and English Teacher at North Hardin High School from August 1963 to June 1965, a sixth grade teacher at Vine Grove Elementary School from September 1960 to June 1963. He held several offices, serving as President of the Kentucky Association of Secondary School Principals, on the Board of Directors of the Kentucky Association of Secondary School Principals, as President of the Fourth District Kentucky Association of Secondary School Principals, as President of the Fourth District Kentucky Association of School Administrators, served twice as President of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association Board of Control, served as President of the Campbellsville College Alumni Association, and was a two term member of the Elizabethtown Community College Advisory Board. He was the charter president of the Vine Grove Optimist Club, a chairperson on the first Vine Grove Planning and Zoning Commission, a member of Hardin County Public Library Board, and an active member of Valley View Baptist Church. Several of his honors include: Two time recipient of the Radcliff Rotary Club Youth Service Award, recipient of the Radcliff Rotary Club Vocational Award, Radcliff Rotary Club Paul Harris Fellow Award, Campbellsville College Distinguished Alumnus Award, North Hardin Chamber of Commerce Presidential Award, North Hardin Lions Club Community Service Award, Radcliff Jaycees Outstanding Young Man Award, and Fifth Region Athletic Directors Hall of Fame. He was honored by North Hardin High School by naming the football stadium the “Ray Story Stadium.” He was preceded in death by his parents, Cart and Bertha Story; two brothers, Willard Story and Harold Story; and two sisters, Georgia Padgett and Selma Reynolds. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Sue Cecil Story of Vine Grove; two sons, Mark Story of Lexington, and Tim Story of Vine Grove; three brothers, Darrel Story, Glen Story, and Randall Story, all of Waynesburg, Ky.; two sisters, Wilma Gooch of Stanford, Ky., and Phyllis McMichael of Leitchfield, Ky.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held today, Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, at 4 p.m. at Valley View Baptist Church in Vine Grove, with Rev. K. Christian Burton and Rev. Raymond Ward officiating. Visitation was from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday at the Valley View Baptist Church Christian Life Center in Vine Grove, and will be after 2 p.m. Friday at Valley View Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the North Hardin Memorial Gardens in Radcliff, Ky. Contributions to the Ray Story Memorial Scholarship fund can be made c/o Wilson Muir Bank, 123 W. Main St., Vine Grove, KY 40175, or you can make a deposit at any other Wilson Muir Bank.

Mary Loretta Clark Fackler

James Robert Helm

James Robert Helm, 82, of Vine Grove, died Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008, at his home. Chief Warrant Officer 4 Helm retired from the U.S. Army after served his country for 35 years, serving in Korea and Vietnam. He was a member of Valley View Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Ginette Helm; three daughters, Diana Bagby, Margaret Helm and Lucy Ricketts; three sons, Noel E. Helm, Charles Helm and Christopher Helm; and nine grandchildren. Services and visitation will be private. Burial will be in the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central in Radcliff, with military honors. Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Hosparus, P. O. Box 2149, Elizabethtown, KY 42702. The guest register may be signed at www.nebfh.com.

1911-2008 Mary Loretta (Clark) Fackler, 97 of Webster, Ky., passed away on Aug. 4, 2008. She was born on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 1911, in Meade County to the late Robert Lorento and Lucy Frances (Greenwell) Clark. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jake Fackler; two sons, Joseph Glenn Fackler and Bernard Eugene Fackler; and one grandson, John Jacob Stull. She is survived by two daughters, Louise Stull of Brandenburg and Aliene Evans of Burlington, Ky.; four sons, Charles J. Fackler of Guston, Robert Harold Fackler of Brandenburg, Francis Carroll Fackler of Quicksand, Ky., and John Anthony Fackler of Brandenburg; 17 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at St. Mary Magdalen Church in Payneville, Wednesday at 2 p.m. Burial followed in St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery. Visitation was held at Bruington-Jenkins-Sturgeon Funeral Home on Tuesday from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. and after 8 a.m. on Wednesday. Prayer service was held at the funeral home on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.

Radegonde Jeanne “Dede” Brown

Radegonde Jeanne “Dede” Brown, 77, of Radcliff, Ky., died Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008, at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown, Ky. She is survived by five daughters, Bethene Brown Curry, Barbara (Harry) Maphis, Lillian Brown, Hilda Brown, Patricia Sheila Brown Nelson; four sons, Charles (Chrissy) Brown, George (Karin) Brown, Robert Brown, and David (Lisa) Brown; 25 grandchildren; and 36 great-grandchildren. There will be no visitation; internment will be in France. Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Kosair Charities, 982 Eastern Parkway, Louisville, KY 40217. The guest register may be signed at www.nebfh.com.

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Friday, August 8, 2008

The News Standard - A7

Children can struggle from depression, too

QUESTION: Our school If depression is a probpsychologist said she thinks lem for your child, it is only our son is suffering from symptomatic of something childhood depreselse that is bothering sion. My goodness! Help him or her Focus on him. The kid is only nine verbalize feelings. years old. Is it rea- the family Try to anticipate the sonable that this explanation for sadcould be his probness and lead the lem? youngster into conDR. DOBSON: versations that proWe used to believe vide an opportunity that depression to ventilate. Make was exclusively an yourself available to adult problem, but listen, without judgJames that understanding ing or belittling the Dobson feelings expressed. is changing. Now we’re seeing signs of Simply being underserious despondency stood is soothing for in children as young as five children and adults, alike. years old. If the symptoms are seSymptoms of depression vere or if they last more in an elementary school than two weeks, I urge you child may include general to take the advice of the lethargy, a lack of interest school psychologist or seek in things that used to excite professional help for your him or her, sleep distur- son. Prolonged depression bances, chewed finger nails, can be destructive for huloss of appetite, and violent man beings of any age and emotional outbursts. Other is especially dangerous to common reactions are stom- children. ach complaints and low tolerance to frustration of any QUESTION: As an adkind. vocate of spankings as a

disciplinary tool, don’t you worry about the possibility that you might be contributing to the incidence of child abuse in this country? DR. DOBSON: Yes, I do worry about that. One of my frustrations in teaching parents has been the difficulty in achieving a balance between permissiveness and oppression. The tendency is to drift toward one extreme or another. Let it never be said that I favor harshness of any kind with children. It can wound the spirit and inflict permanent scars on the psyche. No subject distresses me more than the phenomenon of child abuse which is so prevalent in North America today. There are millions of families out there in which crimes against children are being committed day after day. It is hard to believe just how cruel some mothers and fathers can be to defenseless, wide-eyed kids who don’t understand why they are hated. I remember the terrible fa-

ther who regularly wrapped his small son’s head in the sheet that the boy had wet the night before. Then he crammed the tot upside down into the toilet bowl for punishment. I also think of the disturbed mother who cut out her child’s eyes with a razor blade. That little girl will be blind throughout her life, knowing that her own mother deprived her of sight! Unthinkable acts like these are occurring every day in cities and towns around us. In fact, it is highly probable that a youngster living within a mile or two of your house is experiencing abuse in one manner or another. Brian G. Fraser, attorney for the National Center for Prevention and Treatment of Child Abuse and Neglect, has written: “Child abuse ... once thought to be primarily a problem of the poor and downtrodden ... occurs in every segment of society and may be the country’s leading cause of death in

children.” Let me say with the strongest emphasis that aggressive, hard-nosed, “Mommie Dearest” kinds of discipline are destructive to kids and must not be tolerated. Given the scope of the tragedy we are facing, the last thing I want to do is to provide a rationalization and justification for it. I don’t believe in harsh discipline, even when it is wellintentioned. Children must be given room to breathe and grow and love. But

there are also harmful circumstances at the permissive end of the spectrum, and many parents fall into one trap in an earnest attempt to avoid the other.

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Remember the former things, those long ago. —Isaiah 46:8

Many readers of this column remember the popular TV show, “Cheers.” It was set in a Boston bar, owned by former baseball star Sam Malone, waitressed by Diane and Carla and frequented by “regulars” Norm, Cliff, Woody and Dr. Frasier. It was a place where people talked about their problems, laughed at each other’s flaws and tried to be there when someone needed them. The “Cheers” theme song goes, “Making your way through the world today takes everything you’ve got; taking a break from all your worries sure would help a lot. Wouldn’t you like to get away? Be glad there is a place in the world where everybody knows your name, and they’re always glad you came.” For me, one of those spe-

cial places “where every- my turkey with all that gobody knows your name and ing on. Every former pastor is always glad you came,” should be so lucky! is my old parish of The people of CalHoly Name of Mary Encouraging vary, like the people Words in Calvary, just south of many other small of Lebanon, Ky. country parishes Last November, I in our diocese, are decided to make a among those exsurprise visit on the traordinary ordinary occasion of their anCatholics who are nual “turkey supstruggling to keep per.” What I saw their parishes going Ronald there was a perfect without a resident Knott example of how pastor. small rural parishes They worry about work together flawthe parish’s future lessly. They do it, as well, and the gradual loss of the down in St. Theresa Church, young, but for now they my own home parish. are heroically keeping these Even though I served only small faith communities gothree-and-a-half years and ing throughout our diocese. left there almost 25 years I want to offer all of them an ago, “everybody knows encouraging word today: my name and is always Louisville needs to know glad I came.” The women you are there. squealed with delight and We recalled our many sucsmothered me with kisses. cessful projects, like the big The men grabbed me around clean up day when we corthe shoulders and gave me rected years of neglect in bear hugs. It was hard to eat one day: Two cemeteries, a

wooded lot and the grounds around the church property. We retold what seemed like hundreds of funny incidents and Carl Bradshaw stories. Of course, we brought up that famous farewell dinner, awards show and dance that I arranged as my farewell gift to the parish. Seventy “Knotthead Awards” — little plastic trophies with my face on them — were given out that night for anything from “sleeping during Mass” to “the best far-fetched story.” Some of them still prize their little trophies. One of the best phrases to summarize my feelings about that place came out of the mouth of Randall Luckett when he was testifying about something in Frankfort. “I feel sorry for anyone who was not born in Calvary.” Father Knott, a Meade County native, is a priest from the Archdiocese of Louisville.

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Mistakes can cause personal reflection VFW Post 11404 - August

Psalm 119:59 says, “I thought about my ways, and turned my feet to Your testimonies“ (NKJV). There will be moments in your life and mine when God extends His grace to you in surprising ways. Moments when He brings an event into your life that compels you to evaluate where you are going. Moments when he reveals something that causes you to reconsider your goals in life. Moments when you hear His voice and decide you want to make a real change. I recently read a story about a man that made a difference in the world because of a simple statement

that was made about him. I would like to share that story with you today. Alfred Nobel, a man who had made millions of dollars during his lifetime from the manufacture of an invention he called “dynamite” encountered just such a moment one morning when he opened a newspaper and found his own obituary printed there. What disturbed him, as he read the lines, was not only the newspaper’s mistake, but the way in which the author disparagingly implied that his success had come at the expense and to the detriment of others. Despite all his accomplishments, Alfred

considered his success to be uses them to gently lead you worthless if it meant that he back onto the course that He would be remembered in wants for your life. So take such a negative way. some time today to Divine Determined to do reflect upon your own something about it, Guidance goals and ambitions, he put the bulk of his and thank God when assets into a fund so things come your way that for generations that cause you to alter to come the interest your point of view. could be awarded to We encourage you particular individuto visit with us if als whose work was you are new in the Dan deemed beneficial to Newton area and looking for society. This award is a place to call home. known today as the Remember to listen “Nobel Prize.” to our radio broadcast on Such situations God may WMMG this Sunday at 9:30 bring into your life to cause a.m. to 10 a.m. personal reflection can often be painful, but it is imporReverend Dan Newton is the tant to remember that God pastor of Grace Baptist Church.

Bestowing kindness often comes full circle

Once in a foreign land, a her. little boy named Benjamin “You don’t owe me anywas going door to door sell- thing,” said the woman. ing goods to help his “Mother taught us to Pastor’s never accept payment family. He was tired and hungry but all Spotlight for an act of kindthe money he had ness.” was to help the famYears later, the ily pay bills. woman who showed He decided the kindness to the little next house he came boy became quite ill. to he would ask for She was poor herself something to eat. and could not afford a Randy When the lady came long hospital stay but Johnson she needed surgery. to the door he was embarrassed to ask After the surgery, the for food so he asked for a woman began to recover and drink of water instead. The the hospital presented her woman thought that the boy with the bill. looked hungry so instead It was a rather large of water she brought him a amount, one she could not large glass of milk. He drank pay. The staff took the bill to it slowly and then asked the the head doctor of the hospiwoman how much he owed tal and told him there was an

elderly woman in the hospital who could not afford to pay her bill. “What shall we do?” the staff member asked. “Let me talk to her,” the doctor said. He took the bill with him to the woman’s room, hoping to work out some kind of arraignment. When the doctor saw the woman, he immediately recognized her as the woman who had years earlier shown him kindness. She did not recognize the doctor and immediately began to sob and explain to him that she could in no way pay the large amount of money the hospital was asking for. The doctor turned the bill over and wrote something on it and handed it back to the

woman. When she read what the doctor had written, her sobs turned into tears of joy. “Paid in full with one glass of milk,” signed Dr. Benjamin. Jesus said “do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” I am constantly amazed at how one act of kindness on our part can grow and one day come back to us. No good deed goes unnoticed. God sees what we do for others and when we bestow some kind act upon one of His little ones we can expect the kindness of God in our lives. Randy Johnson is the pastor at Brandenburg Church of God.

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Having recently opened on July 23, Nancy Jâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Catering offers to bring back the natural goodness of home cooking to local events and one-on-one culinary attention to residents throughout the county â&#x20AC;Ś without breaking the bank. Owner/operator Nancy J. Fackler currently manages the full-service catering adventure out of its home base in the Brandenburg Knights of Columbus kitchen. However, Fackler said she can cook â&#x20AC;&#x153;on locationâ&#x20AC;? if adequate facilities are present, and even extends her services to include availability to indulge patrons as a personal caterer in â&#x20AC;&#x153;at homeâ&#x20AC;? kitchens for special occasions or dinner parties. Although Fackler requests bookings for parties of 20 or more guests, she said she works on a case-by-case, individual basis offering a myriad of services â&#x20AC;&#x201D; even the delivery of boxed lunches â&#x20AC;&#x201D; which sets her apart from the competition. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I can work within anyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget,â&#x20AC;? Fackler said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With the economy so bad, if a customerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got a certain budget that they need to work around â&#x20AC;Ś we can come up with something. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll work with what my customer has to work with.â&#x20AC;? Having been a resident of Meade County for more than 44 years, Fackler grew up enamored by the highclass tea parties she fantasized about throwing when she became an adult. As the youngest of four children whose father was a Marine Corps sergeant, Fackler was cooking full meals by the age of six and soon realized what her true passions encompassed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love to cook and I love people â&#x20AC;Ś itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in my blood,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I like to play with the food. I love finger sandwiches and petit fours â&#x20AC;Ś tea biscuits. But I love my meat and potatoes, too. Chicken products are my specialty â&#x20AC;&#x201D; fried chicken â&#x20AC;Ś chicken

Marsala. But I love cakes and pies, too.â&#x20AC;? After spending more than a decade in the food service industry, Fackler, along with her son, Jarret Fackler â&#x20AC;&#x201D; who is attending University of Kentucky to study law â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and her sister, Gail Matthews, decided to open the venture which would specialize in homemade breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner for the masses, including down home fare such as biscuits and gravy, barbecue, fried chicken and meatloaf, to five star culinary treats such as Chicken Marsala, whole roasted turkeys, specialty cheesecakes and more, after Fackler was repeatedly approached on the subject. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I worked for Breckinridge County Food Services for over 12 years,â&#x20AC;? Fackler said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I had a lot of people approach me and say, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;you would be a great caterer, would you ever think of doing it?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always wanted to do something like this â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always wanted to own a restaurant â&#x20AC;&#x201D; but the economy is so bad right now. I decided to start with catering.â&#x20AC;? Although Fackler prides herself on working with her clientele, she also stresses the importance of maintaining quality and presentation â&#x20AC;Ś even on a tight budget. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is a fancy way to prepare some foods, and then a less expensive way to prepare the same dish,â&#x20AC;? Fackler said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Regardless of how much you have to spend, you have to maintain the quality of the product, and you must present it beautifully.â&#x20AC;? Nancy Jâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cateringâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s comprehensive menu also includes lighter fare for the health conscious, offering a variety of salads, fruits, cheese and more than eight varieties of soup. Fackler said she can pretty much fill any order to specification as long as the request is in season and available, and offers dietary specific meal plans for events including guests with diabetes or other medi-

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LEFT: As the youngest of four children whose father was a Marine Corps sergeant, Nancy J. Fackler was cooking full meals by the age of six. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love to cook and I love people â&#x20AC;Ś itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in my blood,â&#x20AC;? she said. ABOVE: Nancy Jâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Catering specializes in event catering with menus covering everything from down home biscuits and gravy, barbecue, fried chicken and meatloaf, to five star culinary treats such as chicken Marsala, whole roasted turkeys, specialty cheesecakes and more. cal concerns. Fackler can cater to large events such as church events, weddings, anniversaries, business luncheons and private parties, or to small scale, intimate dinner parties or meetings where simple party platters service those in attendance. Fackler also said that she is willing to work with families with elderly or homebound relatives, and deliver weekly-catered meals â&#x20AC;&#x201D; ala the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Meals on Wheelsâ&#x20AC;? program â&#x20AC;&#x201D; directly to the door. While Nancy Jâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s provides all food products and nonalcoholic drinks, cutlery, plating, napkins, drink ware and can secure event servers for an additional charge, Fackler said Nancy Jâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s does not provide liquor or event decorating services. Fackler said she does, however, have the contacts necessary to outsource those items should a customer need her to do so. Fackler is admittedly excited at the prospect of bringing a much needed, quality service to the area and is anticipating the reward and enjoyment she will receive from following her childhood passion into culinary arts.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait to do a good job and make my customers happy,â&#x20AC;? Fackler said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When they come out from an event that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve catered and tell me Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done well â&#x20AC;Ś that theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve enjoyed their meal, that will be a good day. Not because of the money â&#x20AC;&#x201D; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the satisfaction and the quality â&#x20AC;Ś itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the public and the patrons. Their satisfaction comes first.â&#x20AC;?

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Nancy Jâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Catering is available for unrestricted bookings seven days a week, excluding holidays, although Fackler said she could prepare any holiday meal for delivery the day prior with a confirmed booking. For more information about services or products, or to schedule a booking, contact Nancy Fackler by e-mail at nancyjscatering@

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

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Canning enjoys resurgence in recent popularity By Katie Pratt UK College of Agriculture

LEXINGTON — This year, high food and fuel prices and food quality scares have led to an increased interest in home gardening and purchasing locally produced foods. While many Kentuckians are enjoying the fresh tastes of summer now, they would like to do so all year. Sandra Bastin, food and nutrition specialist with University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service, said these factors have led to a renewed interest in canning. Canning has been around for about 170 years. In the past, it was a summertime staple, but interest slacked off in recent years due to the convenience and increasing year-round availability of fresh produce at grocery stores. Canning became more of an art form individuals used as gifts, but recently,

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People who will be canning for the first time should understand the importance of properly and safely preserving foods. a renewed interest has been building. “In the past five years, research has shown people are getting back to the kitchen and taking control of their diets,” Bastin said. Renata Farmer and Annie Kingston, family and consumer sciences exten-

sion agents from Knox and Livingston counties, respectively, said they’ve received more calls and questions about canning this year and noticed an increase in home gardening. Both have held food preservation workshops in their counties to meet the demand for more

information. “When I came here five years ago, I would get a lot of questions on canning. It had slacked off, but it’s big again this year,” Farmer said. Kingston said she noticed an increased interest in canning beginning last year when she traveled around western Kentucky and taught canning skills. The renewed interest is coming from a variety of people who want to learn the craft for many different reasons, Bastin said. Many younger people are shopping locally. Baby boomers want to share with their children and grandchildren the childhood experiences of eating fresh produce and watching their mothers or grandmothers can. Some people prefer the taste of home canned food to store bought food. Since many people may be canning for the first time this summer, it is important to

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know how to properly and safely preserve foods. Improper canning can lead to a variety of issues, including food-borne illness. Individuals should use recipes that are U.S. Department of Agriculture approved, and they should use proper canning equipment. Canners may use the boiling water method for highly acidic foods. Adding vinegar or lemon juice in the proper proportions lowers the pH to 4.6 or below, which prevents Clostridium botulinum, the bacterium that causes botulism illness, from growing. However, people should use a steam pressure canner for low acid foods, including all vegetables. Pressure canners can reach 240 degrees Fahrenheit, which will kill the bacteria. The boiling water bath can’t get any higher than 212 degrees, which is why experts don’t recommend oven or open

kettle canning. The UK Cooperative Extension Service has offered several classes this year to help educate individuals on canning basics. Bastin offered food preservation boot camps in the west, central and east regions of the state. The camps for western and eastern Kentucky have already occurred, but the central camp is scheduled for Aug. 5 at the Mercer County extension office. Call 859-734-4378 to register. She said she plans to offer more camps, including one each in north, west and central areas of Kentucky next year. Many county extension offices are offering food preservation and canning workshops this summer. Those interested in canning should check with their local extension office for times and availability of programs near them.

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Two Kentuckians identified as victims of samonella outbreak By Beth Crace Fisher Health and Family Services Cabinet

FRANKFORT — Federal officials have advised the Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) that they no longer believe domestically grown jalapeño and serrano peppers are connected with the current Salmonella Saintpaul outbreak. In addition, commercially canned, pickled and cooked jalapeño peppers —regardless of origin — also are not believed to be the source of the outbreak. However, the United States Food and Drug Administration continues to advise consumers to avoid raw jalapeño peppers and foods containing them if the peppers have been grown, harvested or packed in Mexico. “We want to take every measure to help inform and educate our citizens,” said William Hacker, M.D., DPH commissioner. “To avoid putting yourself at risk for foodborne illness, which can be debilitating and sometimes deadly, avoid the consumption of raw jalapeño and serrano peppers from Mexico.” A large-scale investigation by federal and state health officials found numerous illnesses linked to the same strain of Salmonella Saintpaul throughout the United States and Canada. Of the more than 1,300 people sickened, two are residents of Kentucky. Federal agencies have lifted a warning on tomatoes, previously suspected to be the cause of the outbreak. However, recent information provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Preven-

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Recent information provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicate that raw jalapeño and serrano peppers from Mexico may be linked to the salmonella outbreak. tion (CDC) indicate that raw jalapeño and serrano peppers may be linked to the illnesses. “Our ability to recognize widespread cases of foodborne illness related to a single outbreak has improved in recent years with the advent of increasing use of modern laboratory techniques and communications systems,” said Kraig Humbaugh, M.D., state epidemiologist. Individuals with increased risk of severe infection include infants, the elderly and those with impaired immune systems. These groups are particularly vulnerable and should not eat raw jalapeño peppers or raw serrano peppers from Mexico. Others who are concerned and who want to reduce their risk of Salmonella infection can take similar precautions. Consumers should be aware that raw peppers are often used in the fresh preparation of salsa, pico de gallo and other dishes. To make sure consumers are minimizing risk of illness at

all times, DPH recommends properly handling of all produce, such as: •Washing all produce thoroughly, being sure to scrub produce that has a rough outer cover (such as cantaloupe). •Washing hands before preparing food. •Avoiding cross contamination from hands that have touched raw vegetables, melons, cutting boards, knives, containers, etc., by washing between chores, and washing and sanitizing surfaces. DPH’s Division of Public Health Protection and Safety’s Food Safety Branch and Division of Epidemiology and Health Planning are continuing to work with the CDC and Food and Drug Administration to determine the cause and extent of the outbreak. For more information, visit http://www.chfs.ky.gov/ dph/info/phps/food.htm, contact the Food Safety Branch at (502) 564-7398, or your local health department.

Commodities Kentuckiana Livestock Market - Owensboro, KY Market Report per CWT for Monday, August 4, 2008 Receipts: 212 head Compared to last week: Feed Steers and Heifers firm to 2.00 higher in a light test. Slaughter Cows 1.00 to 2.00 higher. Slaughter Bulls firm to 1.00 higher. Slaughter cows: % Lean Weight Price High Dressing Low Dressing Breaker 75-80 1055-1500 53.00-58.50 63.50 50.00-52.00 Boner 80-85 975-1345 52.50-57.00 58.50-60.00 48.50-52.50 Lean 85-90 1065-1245 48.00-53.00 54.00-57.50 No Report Slaughter Bulls: Y.G. Weights Carcass Boning % Price 1 1710-2250 79-81 72.00-77.50 2 1425-1550 75-78 63.50-71.00 Feeder Bulls Medium and Large 3 Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1 Wt Range Price Wt Range Price 400-500 87.00-91.00 Cow/Calf Pairs 300-400 110.00-111.00 500-600 85.00-88.00 Medium and Large 1-2: 400-500 110.00 600-700 86.00 6-10 years old with 125-200 Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1-2 700-800 71.00 lb calves at side Wt Range Price 300-400 105.00-109.00 Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1 875.00-900.00. Wt Range Price 500-600 98.50 200-300 107.00 Feeder Steers Medium and Large 2 400-500 92.00-93.00 Cow/Calf Pairs Wt Range Price 500-600 90.00-93.00 Medium and Large 2: 600-700 98.00 700-800 84.00-85.00 Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1-2 5-11 years old with 100-200 Wt Range Price lb calves at side Feeder Steers Medium and Large 3 300-400 96.00-100.00 Wt Range Price 675.00-775.00. Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 2 500-600 87.00 Wt Range Price Feeder Bulls Medium and Large 1 400-500 88.00-93.00 Head Calves: Wt Range Price 500-600 86.50-92.00 Beef Breeds: 175.00. 300-400 114.00 600-700 86.00-89.00 400-500 105.00-110.00 500-600 99.00-101.00 Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 3 Wt Range Price Owensboro Grains: 700-800 85.00-89.00 300-400 90.00-91.00 Owensboro Market Report Feeder Bulls Medium and Large 2 400-500 85.00-86.00 per bushel for Wt Range Price 500-600 81.00-86.00 400-500 93.00-99.00 Wednesday, August 6, 2008 Feeder Heifers Small 1 500-600 96.00-99.00 Soybeans: 12.70 Corn: 5.04 Wt Range Price 600-700 85.00-89.00 500-600 81.00

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Christy Marie Marr, 26, to Thomas Michael Chism, 20, both of Battletown. Tina Marie Hamlet, 40, of Battletown, to Frank Alan Bush, 53, of Brandenburg. Shirley Ann Sneed, 47, of Ekron, to Wilbur Louallen Hoffman, 53, of St. Louis, Mo. Hannah Nicole Hamlin, 21, to Ozie Matthew West, 23, both of Vine Grove.

Deeds

Daren M. Snell and Whitney M. Snell to Jeffrey L. Thomas, 185 Quail Run Road, Brandenburg, deed tax $138. Stanley Bennett (a/k/a Vakel Stanley Bennett and Varkel S. Bennett) and Sheila Bennet (a/k/a Sheila Bennett) to Larry Hufford, 465 Liberty Road, Battletown, deed tax $119. Tim Rushatz and the unknown spouse of Tim Rushatz and Frances Exler and Commonwealth of Kentucky/County of Meade and Doe Valley Association, Inc. by Douglas P. Vowels, Master Commissioner, to Doe Valley Association, Inc., lot 735 in Wildflower Ridge Section of Doe Valley Subdivision. Richard M. Smith, Executor for the Estate of C.E. Smith a/k/a Charles E. Smith to C.E. Smith and Sons Corporation, 2.290 acre lot located on the southerly side of Kentucky Highway 261 in Meade County, deed tax $16. Secretary of House and Urban Development, Washington, D.C., his/her successors acting by and through the Federal Housing Commissioner to Jonathan Rhoads and Nicole Rhoads, 1905 Rock Ridge Road, Brandenburg. Kenneth D. Davis and unknown defendant, spouse of Kenneth D. Davis and Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. and Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. by Douglas P. Vowels, Master Commissioner, to Federal National Mortgage Association, 202 Beech Street, Muldraugh. Jeremy L. Fegett and Trinna M. Fegett and Chase Home Finance, LLC by Douglas P. Vowels, Master Commissioner, to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, 595 Burnett Drive, Ekron. James M. Milliner and Helena D. Milliner to Citizen Union Bank, parcel 1 and 2, property located in Meade County. Shannon Watson a/k/a Shannon Dale Watson and Johnny Lee Watson, Deed of Correction to Shannon Watson a/k/a Shannon Dale Watson and Johnny Lee Watson, 264 Saint Martin Road, Vine Grove. Patrick L. Thompson and Marlene L. Thompson to Colleen M. Snyder, 556 Lafayette Street, Brandenburg, deed tax $79. W. Douglas Reed and Donna K. Reed to Michael T. Baskette and Annette Baskette, 1.355 acre tract located on the northerly side of KY Hwy 1882 near the town of Flaherty, deed tax $17.50.

Quitclaim Deeds

John Cody Williams to Stephanie S. Lee, lot 4 in Fairway Village Subdivision located in Meade County. Nicole Perales to Anthony Perales, parcel I and II, property located in Brandenburg. Denise R. Davis to Edward B. Davis, 20 Forrest Hills Road, Guston.

Building Permits

7-25-08 James D. Embry, Fackler Road, deck. 7-25-08 Loyal Whitworth, Guston Road, ramp. 7-28-08 Betty Downs, Robbins Road, Vine Grove, lean-to. 7-28-08 Dell Harris, Blair Road, Brandenburg, garage, $27.50. 7-28-08 Grace Freewill Baptist Church, Rineyville Road, Vine Grove, change of use, $120. 7-28-08 Theodore Decker, Redbird, Vine Grove, deck. 7-28-08 Edwin Fuller, Redbird, Vine Grove, deck. 7-29-08 Kenneth Jennings, Warren Court, Vine Grove, lean-to.

7-29-08 Michael Codish, Whelan Road, Vine Grove, addition, $82.50. 7-29-08 Alice Fraley, Gaines Road, Brandenburg, roofing existing garage, $27.50. 7-29-08 Trading Post Homes, Red Hawk Lot 2, Guston, $82.50.

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7-28-08 King’s Kids Day Care 98 percent. No hair restraints, women’s restroom ceiling tile in poor repair. 7-29-08 New Age Adult Day Care 98 percent. Buildup inside microwave. 7-28-08 Ekron Grocery 98 percent. No hair restraint worn in food prep area, floor tiles in poor repair in some areas. 7-31-08 Guardian Angel 95 percent; 99 percent same day follow-up. Hand sink access blocked, corrected same day. Mop stored in mop sink.

if Durbin had emergency lights but felt that Kinnison still would not have had enough time to avoid the collision. There was no evidence at the scene to indicate if speed was a factor. Moderate to severe damage to both vehicles; no injuries reported. Report 08-0176 filed by Officer Robinson. 7-27-08 12:01 a.m. Stanley Straney of Vine Grove was driving north on KY 144 in a 2000 Ford Ranger. Joseph Edelen, also of Vine Grove, was driving a 1997 Chevrolet Blazer when he exited a driveway on Flaherty Road and proceeded north on KY 144. Straney failed to stop or yield for Edelen and struck him in the rear end of his vehicle. Edelen proceeded across the south bound laneand came to a final rest on the grass shoulder. Charges are pending on Straney for operating under the influence of alcohol. He refused the test. Very severe and moderate to severe damage to both vehicles. Meade County EMS was called to the scene; injured parties were taken to Hardin Memorial Hospital. Report 08-0175 filed by Officer Ponder.

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7-24-08 12:53 p.m. Sonja Redmon, of Brandenburg, had parked her 2004 Lexus LS430 in the Rite Aid parking lot. Michael Fowler of Webster, Ky. had pulled into the parking lot and parked his 1995 Ford F-250 across the parking spaces with the front of the Ford towards the side of the Lexus. Fowler stated that he went into McDonalds and when he returned, the truck had rolled forward and collided into the side of Redmon’s vehicle that was unoccupied. Moderate damage to the Lexus; no injuries reported. Report BPD08086 was filed by Officer Singleton. 7-26-08 12:10 p.m. Three vehicles were traveling south bound on By-Pass Road. In front was Laura Munson of Floyd Knob, Ind. driving a 1999 Toyota, behind her was Dana Hardy of Omaha, Neb., driving a 1997 Toyota, and behind her was Wilburn Clevenger of Guston, driving a 1994 Chevrolet. Hardy and Munson were slowed or stopped when Clevenger collided into Hardy, which resulted in Hardy colliding with Munson. Minor to moderate damage to all three vehicles; no injuries reported. Report BPD08084 filed by Officer Young.

Craig Wayne Smith, 36, 1st degree fleeing or evading police; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs/alcohol; speeding 26 mph over/ greater than the limit; reckless driving; improper lane usage/vehicles keep to right except to pass; failure to wear seat belts; failure to or improper signal; failure to dim headlights-pled not guilty preliminary hearing 08/13/08. Patrick T. Price, 21, theft by unlawful taking/shoplifting; operating under the influence of drugs/alcoholpled not guilty pretrial conference 08/13/08. James D. Higbee, 42, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs/alcoholpled not guilty pretrial conference 08/13/08. Charles Harley Drown, 53, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugspled guilty fine $200 plus costs 30 days probated 2 years after serving 2 days waive entered alcohol school 90 days suspended license. Thomas Ray Alvey, 35, speeding 15 mph over limit; improper usage/vehicles keep to right except to pass; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs; rear license not illuminated; possess open alcohol beverage container in a motor vehiclepled not guilty pretrial conference 08/13/08. Jason Carey Thornhill, 29, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugspled not guilty pretrial conference 08/06/08. Willard E. Hazelwood, 24, no brake lights; to tail lamps; failure to wear seat belts; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugspled not guilty pretrial conference 08/06/08. Claudia Lynne Dunham, 48, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs; reckless driving- pled not guilty pretrial conference 08/06/08. Jason M. Gunter, 18, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs by a minor- amend to DUI pled guilty 30 days probated 2 years after serving 4 days no public offense random drug tests no driving without valid license/ insurance enroll in KAPS no use of illegal drugs and alcohol fine $200 plus costs; no operators license for moped- pled guilty 30 days probated 2 years no public offense no driving without valid license; failure to produce insurance card- pled guilty 9- days consecutive probated 2 years no public offense no driving without valid license/ insurance card fine $1,000 suspended 900 days.

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Meade County Sheriff Department 7-2-08 11:14 p.m. Richard Dowell of Brandenburg was traveling on Olin Road in a 2000 Chevrolet when he swerved to miss a deer which made him lose control and ran off the roadway, striking a tree. Moderate to severe damage; no injuries reported. Report 08-0165 filed by Officer Graham. 7-22-08 6:38 a.m. Ronald Howell of Irvington, Ky. was traveling on Garrett Road in a 1995 Honda when he was struck in the rear by Christopher Addington of Vine Grove, driving a 2003 Honda. Howell states that Addington fled the scene. Moderate damage; no injuries reported. Report 08-0177 filed by Officer Graham. 7-26-08 4:34 p.m. Joshua Durbin of Brandenburg was traveling west on KY 1638 in a 1999 Crown Victoria. Durbin stated that he was a volunteer fire fighter and had equipped his vehicle with red and white emergency lights. He also stated that he saw a vehicle off the should of the east bound lane with it’s emergency flashers on, so he slowed down, applied his turn signal, turned on his emergency equipment, went to the shoulder and was making a u-turn in the roadway when another vehicle struck him, and feels that driver was speeding. The driver of that vehicle was Nancy Kinnison of Radcliff, driving a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Kinnison stated that she was following Durbin when he made a u-turn in front of her. She veered to her left trying to avoid contact but was unable to. Witness stated she could not tell

Kelly J. McKnight, 26, careless driving; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/ drugspled not guilty pre-

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trial conference 07/30/08. Estanislado HernadezBautista, 29, operating on suspended/revoked operators license- pled guilty 30 days consecutive probated 2 years no public offense not to operate a motor vehicle without valid license/ insurance fine $100; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/ drugspled guilty fine $200 plus costs 30 days probated 2 years after serving 4 days 90 license suspended; disregarding stop sign- pled guilty fie $25. Donnie R. Mills, 32, flagrant nonsupport- pled not guilty preliminary hearing 07/30/08. Casey M. Guenther, 20, cultivation of marijuana 5 or more plants; traffic in marijuana less than 8 oz.pled not guilty preliminary hearing 08/06/08. George Franz Harman, 30, cultivation of marijuana 5 or more plants; traffic in marijuana less than 8 oz.pled not guilty preliminary hearing 08/06/08. Sara Mae Hebert, 23, theft by deception including cold checks under $300- pled not guilty pretrial conference 08/06/08. Amanda Mehler, 22, 7 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300- pled not guilty pretrial conference 08/06/08. Tabitha G. Patenaude, 20, possession of controlled substance codeine- pled not guilty pretrial conference 08/13/08. Amber M. Patenaude, 18, cultivation of marijuana greater than 5 plant; 2nd degree possession of controlled substance/drug unspecifiedpled not guilty pretrial conference 08/13/08. Sarah A. Dowell, 18, theft by unlawful taking/shoplifting under $300- pled not guilty pretrial conference 07/30/08. Nakena Ann Stewart, 29, speeding 15 mph over limit- refer to CATS program; failure to produce insurance carddismissed on proof shown. Joshua N. Head, 19, failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security; improper registration platedismissed on proof shown. Clayton Evan Ditto, 44, improper display of registration plates- dismissed on proof shown; operating on suspended/revoked license- pled not guilty pretrial conference 08/06/08; failure of non-owner operator to maintain required insurance- dismissed o proof shown. Kathy D. Ruelas, 55, speeding 15 mph over limit- amend to 10 mph over fine $20 plus costs; failure to produce insurance carddismissed on proof shown. James Marcus Milliner, 39, no/expired registration plates- dismissed on proof shown. Travis James Mattingly, 26, reckless driving- pled not guilty pretrial conference 08/06/08. Jesse Trevino Hernadez, 39, show cause deferred/

installment payment- defer appeared must have $200 cash to pay down then set back up payments. Christopher Wagers, 20, theft by deception under $300- pled guilty 60 days probated 2 years after serving 1 day no public offense posses and write no checks. Phillip W. Hudson, 23, possession of marijuana; use/possess drug paraphernaliacontinues 08/06/08. Michael R. Donahue, 18, alcohol intoxication in a public place- pled guilty fine $25 plus costs; possession of marijuana- pled guilty 30 days probated 2 years after serving 10 days consecutive no public offense cannot possess alcohol illegal drugs/drug paraphernalia enroll in KAPS enroll in random drug screening waive rights to search and seizure; 2nd degree possession of controlled substance/drug unspecifiedpled guilty 12 months probated 2 years after serving 20 days no public offense cannot possess alcohol illegal drugs/ drug paraphernalia enroll in KAPS enroll in random drug screening waive rights to search and seizure. Angela Kay Martin, 28, 3rd degree possession of controlled substance unspecified; controlled substance prescription not in original container- continues 09/24/08. Laura Michelle Davis, 32, theft by unlawful taking/ shoplifting under $300- pled guilty 30 days probated 2 years after serving 3 days no public offense stay out of Kroger store cannot possess alcohol illegal drugs/drug paraphernalia. Carolyn C. Embry, 48, theft by unlawful taking/ shoplifting under $300- pretrial conference 09/03/08 jury trial 09/05/08. Jason Wayne Stearman, 31, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs; possession of marijuana; use/possess drug paraphernaliacontinues 07/30/08. Stephen R. Clark, 42, public intoxication controlled substance- pled guilty 30 days probated 2 years no public offense; 3rd degree possession of controlled substance drug unspecifiedpled guilty 12 months probated 2 years after serving 30 days no public offense cannot possess alcohol illegal

drugs/drug paraphernalia enroll in KAPS for random drug screening waive rights to search and seizure; possession of marijuana- pled guilty 6 months probated 2 years after serving 10 days no public offense cannot possess alcohol illegal drugs/drug paraphernalia enroll in KAPS for random drug screening waive rights to search and seizure; use/ possess drug paraphernaliapled guilty 6 months probated 2 years after serving 10 days no public offense cannot possess alcohol illegal drugs/drug paraphernalia enroll in KAPS for random drug screening waive rights to search and seizure. Jeremiah Greer, 21, 2nd degree cruelty to animalscontinues 08/13/08. Sherry Lynn Clevenger, 48, theft by unlawful taking/shoplifting under $300- continues 08/13/08. Charlotte Frame, 39, failure to transfer ownership of a boat- continues 08/27/08. Brain H. Reichmuth, 19, possession of a controlled substancecontinues 08/06/08. Corinne Oneal, 43, reckless driving- defer 12 months no further violations. Angela M. Danner-Padilla, 26, speeding 25 over limit; failure of non-owner operator to maintain required insurance; no/expired registration plates- continues 07/30/08. Douglas Shane Powell, 41, failure to wear seat belts; operating on suspended/ revoked license; failure of owner to maintain required insurance; no/expired registration plates- continues 09/03/08. Melodie Jo Gunning, 44, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs/alcohol- pretrial conference 09/10/08 jury trial 09/19/08. Joshua B. Greer, 21, speeding 20 mph over limitassign state traffic school. Carman Ann Stevens, 36, leaving scene of accident/ failure to render aid or assistance; driving on DUI suspended license; failure to maintain required insurance/security; failure to surrender revoked operators license; no/expired registration plates- continues 08/13/08.

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Carlos E. Maddox, 27, 2nd degree assault- pled guilty 12 months 2 years after serving 6 months take medication as prescribed by doctor no public offense cannot possess alcohol, illegal drugs/drug paraphernalia no contact or communication and stay 500 feet away from Charlotte Frame cannot possess weapons/guns; fugitive from another state, warrant requiredcontinues 08/06/08.

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Nikia Delaren Allen, 25, operating on suspended/revoked operators license- pled guilty 30 days probated 2 years after serving 6 days no public offense no driving without license and insurance fine $100; failure of owner to maintain

Joshua K. Eley, 29, theft by deception including cold checks under $300 continues 08/13/08. Barry Wayne Baugh, Jr., 25, alcohol intoxication in a public place- continues 08/06/08. Sarah A. Dowell, 18, theft by unlawful taking/shoplifting under $300- continues 08/13/08. Christopher Earl Harrison, 36, careless driving- dismissed on commonwealth motion; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/ drugspled guilty fine $200 plus costs 30 days probated 2

years after serving 4 days enroll in alcohol school KAPS 90 license suspended. Angela M. Danner-Padilla, 26, speeding 25 mph over limit- pled guilty fine $60; failure of non-owner operator to maintain required insurance- pled guilty fine $1,000 plus costs 6 months probated 2 years after serving 10 days no driving without license and insurance; no/expired registration plates- dismissed on proof. Debbie A. Tarter, 45, leaving scene of an accident/failure to render aid or assistance- continues 08/13/08. Christopher Thomas Pike, 30, operating o suspended/ revoked operators licenseamend to no operators license in possession pled guilty $50 plus costs. James Glenn Fuqae, 27, failure of owner to maintain required insurance/securitycontinues 08/27/08. Charles Donnell Smith, 33, speeding 20 mph over limitdefer probation 6 months. Ralph L. Powell, 43, careless driving; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs- to enter plea 08/06/08. Tanya A. Smith, 31, speeding 14 mph over the limitcontinues 08/06/08. Sherry Renee Clark, 29, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/ drugs; improper lane usage/ vehicles keep right except to pass; failure to notify address change to department of transportation- pretrial conference 09/10/08 jury trial 10/03/08. Daniel Robert Hehl, 42, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/ drugs- continues 08/13/08. Kelly J. McKnight, 26, careless driving; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs- continues 08/06/08. Mary Louise Frederick, 40, 6 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300- pled guilty 6 months probated 2 years after serving 6 hours no public offense write no checks. Dawn M. Woelfel, 45, 7 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300- continues 08/13/08. David Printis Bolin, 53, 23 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300- continues 08/06/08. Kimberly Renae Payne, 38, theft by deception including cold checks under $300pled guilty 10 days probated 2 years after serving 1 day no public offense writes no checks. Patricia Diane Stump, 58, 2 counts of dogs to be kept in kennel; dogs to be licensedcontinues 08/13/08. Ruben Garcia, 31, 2 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300continues 09/03/08. Hope M. Sawyer vs. James Ray Kelley, domestic violence- E.P.O. entered continues 08/13/08. James Ray Kelley vs. Hope Marie Sawyer, domestic violence- E.P.O. entered continues 08/13/08. Kenneth Robert Heath vs. Kim Clark, domestic violence- E.P.O. entered continues 08/13/08. Kimberly Ann Clark vs. Kenneth Robert Heath, domestic violence- E.P.O. entered continues 08/13/08. Donnie R. Mills, 32, flagrant non support- continues 08/06/08. Aquailius Antwone Dixon, 24, flagrant non support- 12 months probated 2 years no public offense pay child support as ordered. Richard A. Blair, 42, make false statement to obtain increase of benefit over $100continues 08/27/08. Joshua P. Headden, 23, theft by unlawful taking/taking parts from vehicle over $300; theft by unlawful taking/ other over $300; possession of burglary tools- continues 08/13/08.

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Robert Lee Stull, 56, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs/alcoholpled not guilty pretrial conference 08/27/08. Travis Lawson Alexander, 35, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugspled not guilty 08/13/08. Bobbie Jea Hinkle, 47, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/. drugspled guilty fine $200 plus costs 30 days probated 2 years after serving 2 days enroll in KAPS and 90 days license suspended; possession of an open alcohol beverage container in a motor vehiclepled guilty fine $35. David C. Redden, 37, convicted felon in possession of handgun; violation of Kentucky E.P.O./D.V.O.- pled not guilty preliminary hearing 08/06/08. Rebecca L. Anderson, 31, theft by deception including cold checks under $300- failure to appear. Alex Whelan, 19, possession of alcoholic beverages by a minor; use/possess drug paraphernaliapled not guilty pretrial conference 08/13/08. Jason O’Neal Mode, 32, 2 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300- pled not guilty pretrial conference 08/13/08. John Marshall Sieweke III, 28, 3rd degree criminal trespassing- pled guilty fine $50 plus costs. Loren E. Vowels, 19, 3 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300- failure to appear. Richard Ray McGehee, Jr., 4th degree assault/domestic violence with minor injurypled not guilty pretrial conference 08/06/08. Lee A. Duffield, 41, 4th degree assault/domestic violence with no visible injurypled not guilty pretrial conference 08/06/08. Jackie Carson Hall, Jr., 32, alcohol intoxication in a public place; disorderly conductpled not guilty pretrial conference 08/06/08. Derek O. Dowell, 22, alcohol intoxication in a public place; 3rd degree criminal mischief; 2nd degree fleeing or evading police- continues 08/06/08. David Edwin St. Clair, 30, speeding 19 mph over the limit- referred to CATS program; no/expired Kentucky registration receipt- dismissed on proof shown. Rhonda Hayes Gouvas, 40, speeding 13 mph over the limit; failure to produce insurance card- continues 08/13/08. Marcus Andrew Bernardez, 44, speeding 14 mph over limit; license to be in possessionfailure to appear. Timothy R. Goins, Jr., 22, speeding 22 mph over limitassign school traffic school; inadequate silencer (muffler)- pled guilty fine $20 plus costs. Andrew S. Fiste, 18, reckless driving; pled guilty fine $75 plus costs; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/ security- dismissed on proof shown. Joshua Keith Mead Eley, 29, no/expired registration plates- dismissed on proof shown; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/ securitypled not guilty pretrial conference 08/13/08. Ashley W. Deetch, 18, speeding 20 mph over the limit; failure to produce insurance card- pled not guilty pretrial conference 08/13/08. Jon C. Mills, 19, disregarding stop sign- dismissed on commonwealth motion; reckless driving- defer 12 months no further violations; speeding 26 mph over/greater than the limit- amend to 24 mph assigned state traffic school.

required insurance/securitypled guilty 90 days probated 2 years no public offense no driving without license and insurance fine $1,000 suspended 900 days; no/expired registration plates- pled guilty fine $25 plus costs. Michael J. Roach, 20, speeding 12 mph over the limit; 3rd degree unlawful transaction with a minor; traffic in marijuana; deliver/possess to deliver/manufacture to deliver drug paraphernaliapled not guilty pretrial conference 08/13/08. Robert A. Beck, 20, theft by unlawful taking/shoplifting under $300- pled not guilty pretrial conference 08/06/08. Michelle Rene Banks, 30, alcohol intoxication in a public place; pled guilty fine $25 plus costs; 2nd degree disorderly conductpled guilty 90 days probated 2 years no public offense cannot possess alcohol, illegal drugs or drug paraphernalia fine $200. Amanda Gale Maggard, 27, theft by deception including cold checks under $300- continues 08/06/08. Stephen J. Estes, 28, possession of marijuana; use/possess drug paraphernaliacontinues 08/13/08. Heather L. Lyons, 19, possession of marijuana; use/ possess drug paraphernaliadismissed on commonwealth motion. Joshua Wade Conner, 28, flagrant non support- dismissed with leave to restore. Douglas Edward Allen, Sr., 47, 4th degree assault/domestic violence with no visible injury- continues 08/06/08. Vanessa Rene Fletcher, 26, 4th degree assault/domestic violence with no visible injury- continues 08/06/08. Beau Sutton, 25, 3rd degree terroristic threatening- continues 08/06/08. Randall E. Greenwell, 19, possession of marijuana; use/ possess drug paraphernaliacontinues. Robert E. Witt, 61, theft by unlawful taking/shoplifting under $300- continues 08/13/08. Jason Wayne Stearman, 31, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs; possession of marijuana; use/possess drug paraphernaliacontinues 08/13/08. Heather Marie Miller, 37, theft by unlawful taking/ shoplifting under $300- continues 08/27/08. Julie Ann Blakey, 27, theft by deception including cold checks under $300- failure to appear. Jack Woodruff, 21, 2nd degree cruelty to animalspled guilty fine $300 plus costs; local county ordinancedismissed commonwealth motion. Donnie Lyn Baize, 39, 2nd degree cruelty to animalspled guilty fine $300 plus costs; local county ordinancedismissed without prejudice. Malissa Sue Baize, 38, local county ordinancedismissed on commonwealth motion; 2nd degree cruelty to animalspled guilty fine $300 plus costs. Tina Marie Buckman, 36, theft by deception including cold checks under $300pled guilty 10 days probated 2 years after serving 1 hour no public offense writes no checks. Jack Randall Woodruff, 21, 8 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300- continues 08/27/08. Michael Owen Duke, 26, non support- dismissed on commonwealth motion. Carolyn J. Richey, 35, 5 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300- failure to appear. Barbara Louise Greary, 48, 6 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300- pretrial conference 09/17/08 jury trial 10/03/08.

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James Edward Popham, Sr., operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/ drugs; reckless driving- continues 08/13/08. Paul E. Procter, 41, speeding 26 mph over/greater than the limit- amend to 20 mph over the limit fine $40 plus costs. Cory S. Shultz, 22, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugspled guilty fine $200 plus costs 30 days probated 2 years after serving 4 days alcohol school 90 days license suspended. Patricia Diane Stump, 58, 2 counts of dogs to be kept in kennel; dogs to be licensedcontinues 07/30/08. Bryan Wayne Clagg II, 27, theft by unlawful taking/ shoplifting under $300; probation violation for misdemeanor offense; speeding 10 mph over limit; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs; rear license not illuminated- continues 08/13/08. Jerry L. Dowell, 20, theft by deception including old checks under $300; failure to surrender revoked operators license; improper parking violations; license to be in possession; failure to produce insurance card; no/expired Kentucky registration recieptcontinues 08/13/08. Katresa Whitehurst, 25, 22 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300- failure to appear. Kyle L. Risinger, 19, disorderly conduct; 3rd degree criminal trespassing; 4th degree domestic violence with minor injury; alcohol intoxication in a public place; resisting arrest- continues 08/13/08. Anthony W. Harrington II, 18, no/expired plates; no/ expired Kentucky registration receipt; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/ security; no license operator with person holding permitcontinues 09/10/08. Dakota L. Cheeks, 20, probation violation for misdemeanor offense- admitted in violation probation extended until 07/23/09 re-enroll with KAPS waive rights to search and seizure. Debra Ann Earle, 52, 27 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300- pled guilty 12 months probated 2 years after serving 27 days no public offense cannot possess or write checks. Anna Irene Thompson vs. Jerrie Jerome Bunch, domestic violence- DVO entered. Melissa Ann Lacey vs. Jason James Grimes, domestic violence- DVO entered. Meagan Nichol Bartley vs. Jason Carl Bartley, domestic violence- EPO entered. Jason Carl Miller Bartley vs. Meagan Nichol Bartley, domestic violence- EPO entered. Jason Grimes vs. Melissa Lacey, domestic violenceDVO entered. Jason E. Mauck, 32, flagrant non support- order entered dismissing. Karmen R. Manley, 21, theft by deception including cold checks over $300- waived to grand jury 08/04/08. Aquilius Antwone Dixon, 24, flagrant non support- continues 07/30/08. James Todd Harrington, 38, alcohol intoxication in a public place; 2nd degree disorderly conduct; resisting arrest; 1st degree wanton endangerment of a police officer; menacing; 3rd degree terrorist threatening- continues 09/10/08. Brian Keith Claycomb, 37, careless driving; possession of marijuana; possession of a controlled substance- held to grand jury 08/04/08. Timothy Michael Whitely, 36, possession of marijuana; 1st degree trafficking controlled substance; manufacturing methamphetamine; use/possess drug paraphernalia; controlled substance prescription not in original container- waived to grand jury 08/04/08. Tabitha L. Newton, 18, fraudulent use of credit cards over $100 waived to grand jury; one headlight; improper/no windshield- continues 08/13/08. Cindy Lee Whitely, 37, possession of marijuana; trafficking controlled substance; manufacturing methamphetamine; use/possess drug paraphernalia; controlled substance prescription not in original container- waived to grand jury 08/04/08; probation violation for misde-

meanor offense- continues 09/10/08. Carlos E. Maddox, 27, 2nd degree assault; fugitive from another state- warrant requiredcontinues 07/30/08. Gregory Lee Pendleton, 37, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/ drugs- continues 08/13/08.

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Macs From page A1 enjoy students’ projects.” Through the Kentucky Department of Education’s Instructional Device Upgrade (IDU) project, money is allotted to school districts in an effort to enhance their technological capabilities. MCHS received 25 student machines, one teacher’s computer and a Mac laptop, while other county schools received one Mac computer to help acclimate students to different versions of computer platforms. “Apple wasn’t a product used most in schools, but it’s what we found was being used in journalism and other forms of media and technology workplaces,“ Pile said.

The MCHS lab will be used for two block periods of journalism classes per day, and two block periods for other technology classes. English and journalism teacher Shannon Anderson, who also serves as the teacher advisor of “The Current” — MCHS’ student newspaper — says the impact the new computers will have on her students’ capabilities is immense. “This will make a huge difference,” she said. “This gives us a way to better prepare kids for college courses and the industry in general.” Anderson listed the userfriendliness, speed and capacity of the Macs as key upgrades. “There are also more design possibilities now, too,” she said. “It will really allow kids to go further when thinking about design ele-

ments.” Anderson and other faculty members attended training seminars during the summer months to develop and strengthen their own familiarity with the new computers. Pile, Anderson and other school district faculty members thanked Greer for his assistance at the state level for helping Meade County receive funds through the IDU program. “We all want to just do what’s best for the kids,” Greer said. “Through (superintendent) Mitch Crump’s leadership and the work of the entire (school) board, we were able to get this accomplished.” Anderson said having so many computers allows each student to sit at his or her own machine throughout class, allowing for a more hands-on learning experience.

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Many faculty members were on-hand to celebrate the opening of the high school’s new Mac computer lab Tuesday morning. Pictured above, from left to right are, district technology coordinator Jerry Pile, state representative Jeff Greer, computer technician Cheryl Durbin, English and journalism teacher Shannon Anderson, technology teacher Wanda Washburn, English teacher Betty Barger, and business education teacher Paula Fowler.

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By Carole Goodwin CEA for 4-H Youth Development The Kentucky Leadership Center is no more. Lake Cumberland 4-H Camp is a memory. In its place is the new Lake Cumberland 4-H Educational Center, a merged entity that promises to offer visitors the best of both facilities. In the business world, mergers can sometimes mean downsizing and a reduction of services. But the merger of the Kentucky Leadership Center with Lake Cumberland 4-H Camp will result in the opposite occurring, according to officials in University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service. “Combining the two facilities means being able to create a wider variety of programming and entice more people to use the services,” said Joyce Belcher, director of the leadership center and the mastermind behind the new system, along with Cooperative Extension Specialist for 4-H Camps Donna Fox. The merger creates the potential for greater marketing strategies and an increased revenue stream from more intensive use of the facilities throughout the year, both important elements during tough economic times. “I think Joyce (Belcher) and Donna (Fox) should be congratulated for coming up with an idea that is a costsaving measure that results in a better program. said Jimmy Henning, Associate Dean for Extension and Associate Director of the UK Cooperative Extension Service. “You don’t often find those two things linked together.” The idea originated from a trip Belcher made to the C.A. Vines Arkansas 4-H Center in Little Rock. “They were one entity,” she said. “The 4-H kids could enjoy the conference center and the center’s guests could enjoy the 4-H camp, which gave them a lot more to offer. I was excited about it. I started to think, ‘Wow, we could do that with ours.’” Returning home, she immediately shared her idea with Fox. The two women began drawing up a proposal

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The new 4-H center at Lake Cumberland offers a world of possibilities for 4-H members and the general public. they hoped would enhance both their operations. “Joyce and I work great together and as we put this proposal together we thought this is a great opportunity to make better use of our resources and really create some unique and fun programming opportunities for youth as well as for adults,” Fox said. “I’m looking forward to developing the facility ever more so it becomes a showcase for extension and for 4-H.” Belcher said guests at the center often want to use the camp’s facilities, such as pontoon boats, the pool or the ropes course. Up until now it’s been difficult to arrange, since the camp is closed much of the year and when it’s open, it’s filled to capacity with 4-H campers. But not, by using facilities as an additional enticement, Belcher expects to attract even more groups to the center. The merger with the camp also means that during the offseason, the camp dining hall can be used as valuable meeting space to accommodate large groups. “We’ll be able to accommodate more groups at once because they can meet at the camp and sleep in the lodge,” she said. “It’ll take a few months, but once we’re stabilized and we’re seeing consistent revenues, we’d like to be able to use those revenues to upgrade some of our cabins, so that our adult groups might want to use them in the offseason,” Fox said. “So it really expands our market area by having both cabins and a conference center and all of these outdoor areas for an environmental approaching to

programming.” “Staff for the two facilities will join to maintain the entire campus, which will be a move toward greater efficiency, as well as being economically sound,” Belcher said. “The center has slow times when the camp has busy times. So we can utilize the same employees and really benefit a lot,” she said, referring to both the cook staff and the maintenance crews. “It saves money and more fully utilizes both the camp and the center, which obviously, in these economic times, is a good idea,” Henning said. As the pieces fall into place, Fox and Belcher will work on new programming ideas and ways to attract more people to the scenic country-side around Jabez, Ky. “We’ll always need the ongoing support of our extension family and outside folks in helping us continue to improve the facility and grow the programming,” Fox said. “So when there are opportunities, especially for our extension family to use our facility, we certainly welcome them here.” For more information about the Lake Cumberland 4-H Educational Center, visit the Web site, www.ca.uky. edu/agcollege/4h/klc/index.htm. 4-H receives donation from O’Reilly Auto Parts The Meade County 4-H Program received donations from local businesses to support our program of youth development. We want to recognize Mr. David Howard, manger of O’Reilly Auto Parts, for their recent donation.

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Taylor Benham and Annmarie Givans would like to announce the birth of their son, Harlan Troy Benham. He was born July 19 and was seven pounds, 15 ounces, and was 20 inches long. His grandparents are Ernie and Trish Givans of Brandenburg, and Kelly and Samantha Beham of Ekron.

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Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Canavera of Brandenburg proudly announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Megan Lorraine, to Capt. Charles G. Bies, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Bies of Palm Coast, Fla. Megan is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jennings Furlough of Brandenburg. Megan is a 2004 graduate of the University of Kentucky and received her masters degree in 2008 from the University of Cincinnati. She is a registered dietitian. Charles is a 2004 graduate of Duke University and is currently serving with the 82nd Airborne Division. The wedding will be Aug. 22, 2008, at the Cathedral of Assumption in Louisville with the reception to follow at the Seelbach Hotel. Invitations have been sent to family and friends. The couple will honeymoon in Jamaica and reside in North Carolina.

Mrs. Catherene Singleton Escue Clark of Battletown, and Mrs. Kathleen Singleton Cannon of San Antonio, Texas, will celebrate their 80th birthday on Aug. 9. The identical twins, known as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dottieâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Woman,â&#x20AC;? were born to Chris and Evalina Singleton on Aug. 9, 1928. They attended the Liberty School House on Liberty Road in the 1930s and 1940s and graduated from Meade County High School in 1947. Catherene was a founding member of the Brandenburg Church of Christ in the 1950s. Kathleen went on to marry Mr. Harold Cannon, and eventually settled in Texas. Catherene married Charles Escue, and eventually settled in California. Catherene later married Donald Clark in 1995 with her twin serving as Matron of Honor. Kathleen and her son, Ed, will be coming home to Brandenburg to celebrate the big day. Please feel free to stop by or send your birthday greetings to Catherene (Dottie) and Kathleen (Woman) at 1925 Liberty Road, Battletown, KY 40104.

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The children of Darlene Janes Barger and Robert W. Chism are pleased to announce the wedding of their parents. The wedding will take place on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008, at 3 p.m. at the Ekron Baptist Church. A reception will follow in the Christian Life Center. No invitations will be sent. All relatives and friends are invited to attend.

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When it comes to investing in real estate, THAT Donald has nothing on this Donald. My first venture into the world of property investment came at age seven. And, I still have the original deed. Let’s see the more famous Donald trump that claim to fame. The land that has been in my family since Jan. 4, 1955, is tract number 182257 in the Yukon Territory. I’ve never set foot on the property, which according to the deed consists of “one square inch, more or less.” I’m not sure how Donald Trump got started down the path of being a real estate tycoon, but for me, it had a lot to do with my being a “cereal killer.”

The Quaker Oats Company had this deal in the mid-1950s with an outfit called Klondike Big Inch Land Company, Inc. All a person had to do was send one box top from Quaker Puffed Wheat, Puffed Rice, or Muffets Shredded Wheat for every deed you wanted. No money was needed, just one box top for each deed sent to Deed, Box Q, Chicago 7, Illinois. Near as I can tell, the head office for Klondike Big Inch Land Company, Inc., was located in Whitehorse, Alaska. According to the deed, mine is lot number 243 in a development containing just over 19 acres.

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An information sheet sent along with the deed says: “The land you now own is situated on the banks of the icy Yukon River near the famous gold rush town of Dawson. This is in the famous Klondike area, scene of the greatest gold rush in history. “Your land lies in a rugged wilderness. There are no roads or even trails to your land. The way you get there is by boat down the treacherous Yukon River or by ‘mushing’ across the wilderness via dog sled. “Temperatures on the land you now own go down to 80 degrees below zero in the winter. This is far colder than it even gets even at the North Pole.” Maybe it’s just me, but every time I read this description, I get the feeling I’m being discouraged

from visiting my property, although the deed does go on to say that we owners have to right to “peaceably and quietly enter into the said lands and premises.” We also have a perpetual easement for ingress and egress. I guess that means I can’t fence my lot in. Math is something I’ve struggled with my entire life, but even I realize one square inch just isn’t all that big. If you are the owner of lots 242 and 244, and interesting in selling, please give me a call. Columnist Don White has served as editor at several Kentucky newspapers. His Kentucky Traveler features are published throughout the state. Contact him at www. thekytraveler.com.

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A few bowls of cereal helped earn journalist Don White a piece of property in Alaska that is “one square inch, more or less.”

Green grower a welcomed guest at Sr. Citizens Center By Tennille Trent and Laura Saylor editor@thenewsstandard.com

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Leonard Knear has been bringing freshly grown produce — and his love for square-dancing — to the Meade County Senior Citizens Center for more than seven years.

A long-time harvester of the fruits of the land, Leonard Knear has been a regular at the Meade County Senior Citizens Center for more than 15 years. His wife, Janet, accompanies him on his weekly trips to Brandenburg, and the duo totes some of the freshest produce around for Senior Citizens Center members to enjoy. An Elizabeth, Ind., native, Knear resides in the house in which he was born in 1923. A garden that he planted more than 50 years ago, in 1945, still thrives, and is the bed from which his vegetables flourish. “I used to like to work in the garden more, but old has taken some of the fun out of it,” Knear said. “It can be a lot of work.” Despite his golden years, Knear still brings heaping

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Grilled Sesame-Honey Pork Chops By Laura Saylor Lighter than steak and easier than chicken, grilled pork chops are a convenient way to eat hearty without eating heavy during hot summer evenings. The zippy sesame-honey glaze that pairs well with this protein is less filling than a thick barbecue sauce and is much easier to prepare than an overnight marinade. This quick summer meal can be prepared in less than 20 minutes and can satiate any stomach growling after a day of swimming or an afternoon of yard work. Add a side of garden vegetables, crusty butter bread, and a cold drink of sun-steeped iced tea for a perfectly portioned, perfectly easy to make, perfectly healthy summertime supper that keeps

you feeling full without weighing you down. Ingredients 4 eight ounce bone-in pork chops (about 1 inch thick) 1/4 cup orange juice 2 tablespoons extravirgin olive oil 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 teaspoons sesame seeds 1 tablespoon honey 1 lime Kosher salt and pepper Heat grill to mediumhigh. Season the pork chops with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Grill until cooked through, about six or seven minutes per side. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the orange juice, oil, vinegar, sesame seeds, honey and 3/4 teaspoon salt. Pour some of the glaze over the chops while they’re still on the grill and allow to cara-

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bushels of cucumbers, tomatoes, corn, beans, potatoes and sweet potatoes to the center every Tuesday morning. “In the fall, I’ll bring pears from the garden,” he said. The Knears maintain three gardens on the property, each one dedicated to producing specific kinds of fruits and vegetables. “I really appreciate (Knear) coming here for so long,” said Sondra Hinton, director of the Meade County Senior Citizens Center. Though Knear enjoys being able to offer fresh and healthy produce to his friends at the center, another aspect that draws him back each week is the square-dancing that is held regularly at the Senior Citizens Center. “I love to square-dance,” Knear said. Donning his farm boy bib overalls, Knear takes to the dancefloor, prom-

Leonard and Janet Knear make the ride from Elizabeth, Ind., to Brandenburg every week to offer garden ripe veggies at the Meade County Senior Citizens Center. enading and allemanding to the country tunes of a local band. Born and raised a fervent green grower, Knear has maintained his love for gardening through his entire life, and enjoys sharing the fruits — and vegetables — of his labor with those who may be

unable to grow their own produce. “It’s more than just the two of us could eat,” he said. For more information about activities held at the Meade County Senior Citizens Center, located on Old Ekron Road in Brandenburg, call 270-422-5200.

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Sports

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Fall sports team pictures are in Check out Meade County’s fall lineup of varsity sports. See B2 and future issues

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Golf Preview: This is the year A great By Ben Achtabowski sports@thenewsstandard.com

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FALL PREVIEWS This year, The News Standard will not print a separate tab for fall sports previews, however we will preview every fall sports team in upcoming issues of The News Standard. The News Standard is the only area paper where you will get in-depth previews of every team and up-todate coverage throughout the season. ON DECK Aug 9 Greenwave Golf Greenwave Invitational @ Doe Valley TBA

Over the past two years, Greenwave’s varsity golf coach Joshua Thompson could say his team was young and inexperienced. However, he knew the year would come where his team would be young no more. This is that year: Every

player has returned from said. “This is the first year last year, and they all I can’t say ‘we’re young.’ have sufficient experience This year I’m banking at tournament style on doing well. It all play. The Greencomes down to if we wave are shooting can score well.” for success. The team looks to Meade County “With the experitake advantage of Athletics ence we have com- Greenwave those years of youth ing back, and five Invitational and turn it into solid golfers, I have @ Doe Valley knowledge that will no excuse for the all Saturday play heavily during team,” Thompson tournaments and

match play throughout the fall. “The team has been young the past few years,” Thompson said. “They went through the learning process of tournament play and getting used to match play the past few years. Now, they are used to tournaments

back atop the NASCAR world last Sunday with a win at Pocono Raceway. “I think that it’s important to win races and that’s the thing that will separate people as we start The Chase,” said team owner Jack Roush. “It’s important not to have component failures. It’s important to race with great enthusiasm and it’s important to have some luck

Championship games are thrilling for the winners and ultimately disappointing for the losers. The stories of championship games always leave a warm feeling to those who succeeded and a bitter taste Good Call to those who fell just short. This sports year has not fallen short of bitter tastes and sweet victories. At eight Ben months into Achtabowski 2008, we have seen some amazing championship games, matches, and races, all of which have transformed into amazing stories. With that in mind, here are my top five championship stories that have left me standing in awe of the sporting world. 5. Big Brown pulls up in Belmont to fall short of the Triple Crown Every once in awhile in the spring, a horse will capture the attention of all Americans. In 2006, it was Barbaro; 2002 it was War Emblem. This year it was Big Brown. He was the perfect horse to love, along with the perfect trainer to hate, Rick Dutrow. They teamed up to do something no horse has done in 33 years. It seemed that everyone was talking about Big Brown after his dominating wins at Churchill Downs and the Preakness. Belmont was there for Big Brown to trot into the winner’s circle. However, after a poor start and a diminishing backstretch run, Big Brown was pulled up by jockey Kent Desormeaux, and finished last. A more than disappointing finish had many asking “why?” Despite the unprecedented loss, Big Brown brought horseracing back into the much-needed spotlight. Last weekend, he proved he was still a winner with a comefrom-behind win at the Haskell Invitational at Monmouth Park. It’s nice to see he has that winning stride back. 4. Mario Chalmers drains threepointer to seal NCAA basketball crown March always equates to madness because of the annual NCAA basketball tournament. The madness usually stops after the first three rounds of the tournament, and since better teams rise to the top during the later rounds, it sometimes makes for less-thanexciting games. That was not true this year. The Kansas Jayhawks and Memphis Tigers proved that March Madness could go well into April. The final game went back and forth until the end, when Mario Chalmers hit a three-point shot to tie the game with mere seconds left on the clock. After that momentum changing shot, the Tigers were unable to muster anything against the emotional high the Jayhawks had during the five-minute overtime period. The game was a Memphis fan nightmare, and a Kansas fan fantasy. Overtime, at the highest level of competition — there’s nothing

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2008 Meade County High School fall preview

Soccer teams kick off the new season

Greenwave Soccer @ Frankfort Soccerama 1 p.m. Greenwave Soccer Alumni Game 7:30 p.m. Lady Wave Soccer Alumni Game

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Aug 10 Motocross @ Meade County Fairgrounds TBA Aug 12 Lady Wave Volleyball @John Hardin 5 p.m. Aug 14 Lady Wave Golf John Hardin @ Doe Valley

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Chemistry key for close-knit Greenwave team

Lady Waves look forward to new season

By Ben Achtabowski sports@thenewsstandard.com

Team chemistry can either win or lose games. With poor team camaraderie comes dissension on and off the field, which tends to result with games in the “L” column. But if a team upholds good team chemistry, losses can easily be switched to “W’s” and that’s exactly what the Greenwave boys soccer team hopes to do this year. “This team, as a group, is one of the best

The Lady Waves Soccer team is coming off an unsatisfactory season last year. After going 5-10-2 overall, the team is one year older and ready to turn a new page as it starts the ‘08 campaign. Last season, the team boasted 12 sophomores that had very little varsity level knowledge. “The sophomores last year really helped us out, but they were very inexperienced

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TOP: Zack Brown chases down the ball. ABOVE: Kerry Rupe takes a penalty kick.

teams — as far as cohesiveness goes — I have ever seen,” said Matt Pollock, who is heading

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TOP: Ashley Lazaros controls an air ball. ABOVE: Erin Benton passes the ball.

and young,” said Dan Shook, who has been part of the program for 12 years and head coach

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Edwards sends a message to other racers DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — For history to win three championships the longest time it was looking like in a row. it might be a two-horse But last weekend, Carl NASCAR race between Kyle Busch Edwards served notice that and Jimmie Johnson for the he can’t be forgotten about. NASCAR Sprint Cup SeEdwards won three of ries title. the season’s first seven Busch dominated, Kasey races before Busch caught Kahne got a little hot, and fire. But after going 13 races Busch dominated again. without a win — and getSuddenly, Johnson arrived, ting as close to a win withBuddy wanting to become only out getting one three times Shacklette — Edwards found himself the second driver in series

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2008 Greenwave varsity and JV soccer teams

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fense is they are really in shape this year,” Pollock said. “They really came From page B1 into practice in good shape and they are working really into his seventh year as a hard.” Last year’s team graduhead coach for the Greenwave. “They really get ated its only two goalkeepalong. From top to bottom, ers, Greg Barnes and Eric bottom to top; it doesn’t Johnson. They shared the matter to them. There isn’t keeper position throughout a lot of grade level differ- the year. This year, junior Jordan ence. You see these guys before the game, after the Compton will fill the goalie game, and they are always situation, however, as of together having fun. You right now, he is the only never see groups that don’t goalie on the Greenwave fit in. They just really get depth chart. “He’s our main keeper along. “That’s a huge asset that right now,” Pollock said. we hope to take advantage “We don’t have any set of this year. We relay that to backups. We have some them that it’s helpful to get guys down at the JV level along on and off the field. that are competing for a That’s going to propel us spot. Right now, we are throughout the season. If hoping that Jordan (Compthey work together as well ton) stays healthy for us.” Last fall, the team hovered as they work off the field then we will be in pretty a little over .500, according to Pollock, and lost in good shape.” Senior Kerry Rupe elab- the district semi-finals to a orated on being a part of tough Elizabethtown team. “(Last) season went well,” such a close team “Its good that we all get Pollock said. “We got betalong,” he said. “There’s no ter as the season went on, fighting and it makes it a lot which is a good sign. We always have a good showeasier on and off the field.” “We hang out pretty ing in the postseason and that’s the thing much every day that matters the after practice,” most to us.” added senior After a sucZack Brown. cessful year “We take care of last season, the each other.” 2008 team will Along with Meade County suffer huge cohesiveness, Athletics losses on the the team will Greenwave offensive side. look for its deVarsity Rob Williams, fense to be the the team’s leadbackbone. Soccer Team ing scorer with “Most of the Key Players: Logan 24 goals in the defense is re- Raley, Jonah Cundiff, regular seaturning,” Pol- Michael West, Zack son, graduated lock said. “So Brown, Gabe Buttram, and headed to that’s our buildCampbellsville ing block. That and Jordan Wise. University to is where we will Key Games: E-town play for the Tibuild off of this Sept. 11 and John Hardin Sept. 30. gers. He was year.” also the ninthThis season Season Outlook: highest scorer welcomes back “I expect some good in the state last two returning quality play from this year, averagstarting defen- team. When they are ing 1.2 goals a semen, junior clicking, it will be an exgame. Gabe Butrum “That’s a lot and senior Jor- cellent game. We aren’t of our offensive dan Wise. Chad going to rip the back power gone Medley also off the net and I don’t right there,” looks to play see us scoring a lot of Pollock said. defense. Last goals. But at the same The team year, Medley time I don’t think we’ll also lost Chris played on the give up a lot of goals JV team but this year. So, we’ll see a Parker, a midfielder who will Pollock feels he lot of close competitive join Williams at is looking good, Campbellsville and will see a games this year.” - Coach Pollock this fall. lot of playing Junior Zack time. Senior Ryan Fackler is also return- Brown looks to fill one of the striker positions. ing this year. “(Zack Brown) played a “One thing about my de-

Message From page B1 going with you and it’s important to have structure and wisdom within the organization, “I’ll look at Carl and I’ll say this and he may slap me, and he can if he wants, but he wasn’t ready to win a championship, I think, until this year. I think this year ,he can go head-to-head with Jimmie Johnson or Tony Stewart or with anybody else that’s there and I think he can close the deal.’’

Through the first seven races of the season it looked like Edwards was headed for a career year — and he could still very well have one. Sunday was his fourth win of the year, tying the career-best four races he won in 2005 when he finished third in The Chase for the championship. Edwards has shown all of the consistency and ability this season to be able to contend for the championship. In 21 starts this season, he as only finished outside of the top 10, six times. His average start is just below 13th and his average finish is 11th.

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TOP: The 2008 Varsity and JV soccer team poses for a team picture. ABOVE: Quintin Franke sprints down the field during a break-away. RIGHT: Jonah Cundiff heads the ball over a fellow teammate, Jeremy Hardesty, during an intersquad scrimmage. little bit last season — more toward the end of the season,” Pollock said. “He actually helped us out to win against North Hardin in district. He can score some goals and generate some offense for us.” One player that is making one of the biggest transitions on the team is Logan Raley. As a freshman, he played defense, then moved to sweeper — during his sophomore season. Now, heading into his junior year, Raley switched to the striker position. “He’s doing a really good job as a leader and communicating in the middle of the field,” Pollock said. “He really gives a good flow to the game. And he’s really a key player moving to the central part of the field. He has some big shoes to fill.” The new position will give Raley unfamiliar grounds to grow accustomed to. “It’s a lot different,” Pollock said. “It’s physically more demanding. He has to be a lot better with his feet, and his field awareness at all times. He will have someone surrounding him at all times. He doesn’t have an (out of bounds) line to his back anymore.” The team is returning its two outside halfbacks, Jonah Cundiff and Mike West. “They come back with a lot of experience,” Pollock said. “That’s good to have them back for us this year.” Junior Quintin Franke

may fill the central-midfield position or striker. Pollock hasn’t settled him into place yet. Senior Ryan Miller will also play striker and possibly some midfield. With many positions still uncertain, Pollock will also be toying with the formations of the team. Most high schools play a 4-4-2 set up, which has four defenders, four midfielders and two strikers. But Pollock may try to spread out teams with a traditional 4-3-3 for a stronger defense, aiming to keep opponents spread throughout the field. “We don’t know what we’re going to do yet,” he said. “We are seeing how the positions work out and then look at the scrimmages before we make any decisions.” Because the team will be predominantly defensive, Pollock expects the Greenwave to be a strong presence on the field. “I don’t think we’re a team that is going to pound teams 3-0 or 4-0,” he said. “We are going to grind out games. We might lose a lot of matches by one goal, but we might win a lot of matches by one goal. We definitely will be in some good games.” That goes along with the highly competitive district Meade County is in. “There’s a lot of parody in our district,” Pollock said. “Anyone can win on any given night. So you don’t want to have an off night

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Carl Edwards back-fliped off of his car after his win at Pocono last weekend. “Anything other than winning back to about 25th right now isn’t going to make a difference for the end of our

season as far as the result,” said Edwards. “So, for us, we have to win right now and we can’t give up oppor-

during district games.” As the only non-Hardin County team in district, every game is big. Meade County doesn’t have a team deep-rooted rival in the district. “We might have a grudge from a previous year that we lost,” Pollock said. “We lost to North Hardin, which hurt our district seeding down the road. We lost to (Elizabethtown) and Central (Hardin) all on the road, so those are big games for us this year.” The players definitely look forward to the Elizabethtown games and John Hardin games. To them ,those are the big rivals. “We have high expectations and win a lot of games,” Raley said. “We want to win district and make it to region. Pretty much all the district games are huge, especially (Elizabethtown) and John Hardin.” The team will also play in several highly competitive tournaments, which will require three to four games in a weekend. “Those tournaments are hard,” Pollock said. “You really know where you stand as far as your conditioning goes and how you respond to being tired. You can walk away from those pretty banged up.” Pollock feels the team may lack mental toughness and consistency. “Our biggest challenge

this year to stay competitive,” he said. “We need to keep a good steady mindset. We need to come out and be ready every game. I’ve seen these kids really click and put together a great game. But I’ve seen them just kind of walk through a game and not get good results.” Pollock also knows team unity will keep the squad competitive. “They will work together,” he said. “We do have a lot of kids that are dedicated and not quitters. I know they are going to give 100 percent.” As for the fans, they can expect to be kept on the edge of their seats as they watch some well-played, intensity driven games. “I expect some good quality play from this team,” Pollock said. “When they are clicking, it will be an excellent game. We aren’t going to rip the back off the net and I don’t see us scoring a lot of goals. But at the same time I don’t think we’ll give up a lot of goals this year. So we’ll see a lot of close competitive games this year.” The team scrimmages tomorrow against Frankfort Soccerama at 1 p.m. and then hosts an alumni game at 7:30 p.m. at the Meade County soccer field. Check next week’s issue of The News Standard for a recap of the alumni game, along with pictures.

tunities to win races. “That’s what was so heartbreaking about (Indy) is to finish so close to winning. Everybody pats you on the back and says, ‘great run,’ but at this point in our season, that’s not what we’re out to do. We have a pretty high standard for ourselves and sometimes that causes a little bit of frustration, but that all changes once The Chase starts. Then it’s points racing.” Edwards appears to have found his stride and the prospectus for the remainder of the season is favorable. Of the 15 races remaining

on the Sprint Cup schedule, Edwards has won at four of the tracks — Bristol, Conn., Dover, Del., Atlanta and Texas – in the Cup Series. And momentum doesn’t hurt. “I don’t believe in momentum myself, but anytime you have success at what you do, it makes the next time you do that a little bit easier, I believe — with a little bit more confidence,’’ said Bob Osborne, Edwards’ crew chief. “Earlier in the season we won a few races, but our pit crew — and I think everybody in here agrees — our pit crew was not as strong as it could have been.”

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said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We hope to see some positive things come from that.â&#x20AC;? The Lady Waves return two From page B1 starting strikers, juniors Paige of the Lady Waves for seven Long and Allie Bogard, both years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had a rough year, of which will look to score the but we had some really good majority of the goals. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I talked to both of them moments.â&#x20AC;? One of the other problems about if they want to stay in the team encountered was that starting spot they are goputting points on the board. ing to have to produce some They were outscored 33-24 goals,â&#x20AC;? Shook said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If there are other people producing on the season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We really struggled to and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not, then theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll score,â&#x20AC;? Shook said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you be sitting. Not to say they canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t find a way to put the wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t play, they just wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ball in the net, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be play at that striker position. We got to put the ball in the a long season.â&#x20AC;? The team also lacked cohe- net this year.â&#x20AC;? Playing the wing positions siveness on and off the field. However, this is a new year will be junior Alexis Hobbs and a new beginning for a and sophomore Lindsey Burteam that is ready to start off chett. According to Shook, Buron the right foot. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had some internal chett is one of the three fastest issues with the team and I players on the team. She also think it was just a combina- has a very strong left foot. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She scored a lot last year tion of things,â&#x20AC;? Shook said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But I think this year the girls for the JV team and we expect her to do well in that left are ready to change things.â&#x20AC;? Junior Lindsey Andrews wing position,â&#x20AC;? he added. Shook was very encouragalso looks forward to a new ing of the midfield wings. year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They have the endurance â&#x20AC;&#x153;This season weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re hoping to have a better season,â&#x20AC;? she level to go up and down the said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to win more field, but they also have the games and be a better team, speed for that position,â&#x20AC;? he overall. Last year, there were said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So we are looking for some good a lot of cliques. things there.â&#x20AC;? Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been trying The Lady to do things toWaves have gether outside of most of their soccer. The coach depth on the says that if we get defensive end. along off of the Meade County Andrews field, then we will Athletics will anchor the play better on the Lady Wave Varsity defense while field.â&#x20AC;? Soccer Team junior Joy Meade County Straney will only lost two se- Key Players: Lindfield the fullniors, fullback sey Andrews, Ashley back position. Kayla Fackler and Lazaros, Stephanie Junior Jesse stopper Jennifer Menser, Joy Straney Morgan will Hail. This year, Alexis Hobbs, and battle with two the team has four sophomores, seniors on the Lindsey Burchett. Key Games: Corydon, Erin Benton team. Aug 19, E-town, Sept. 8 and Marissa Stephanie Menser will take and John Hardin, Sept. Moorman, at the other fullon goalie duties 17. back positions. during her senior Season Outlook: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m very year, while Ash- â&#x20AC;&#x153;This year, the players ley Lazaros will will have a year of var- comfortable with any of play the stopper sity experience behind them,â&#x20AC;? Shook position. Senior said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Which Kira Hesse will them. We hope to see is great to have see playing time some positive things that depth.â&#x20AC;? in the midfield come from that.â&#x20AC;? - Coach Shook Because of along with Kelsey Facklerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gradStanley. The seniors will lead a uation, there is a fullback team that is heavily populat- position open. Due to Hailâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ed with juniors; in fact, there graduation, the stopper posiare a total of 15 juniors mak- tion looks to be filled by junior Kelsey Stull. ing up the 23-player roster. One of the players lookâ&#x20AC;&#x153;This year, the players will have a year of varsity experi- ing to fill the midfield posience behind them,â&#x20AC;? Shook tion was Sherry Pike. Unfor-

Golf From page B1 and the pressure.â&#x20AC;? This is also the first time in three years that the team has seniors. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really lost anyone the last few years,â&#x20AC;? Thompson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This will be the first time in two years that we will graduate some seniors (at the end of the season). Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really hard to believe this season is here. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve known these kids since they were little. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pretty cool to see them grow up and become great kids and good golf players.â&#x20AC;? On top of all the experience, Thompson feels that he has five to six players who can fill up the card and score well for the team. Team play in high school consists of the top five players of a team. At the end of the round, the lowest four scores are counted, while the highest score is dropped. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have five or six players fighting for the number one seed on the team, Thompson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want to have a competitive atmosphere. I want the players to push each other. As much as itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s called a team sport, I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really consider it to be. I would call it a golf squad. Everyone is competing individually.â&#x20AC;? Golf is the quintessential individual game. It pits each player only against the course. Nothing else determines a playerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s score. That â&#x20AC;&#x153;man vs. self,â&#x20AC;? plays well into Thompsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coaching approach. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I tell the kids itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on them,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re by theirself. I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sub anyone in. If something is going wrong they have to fix it on

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One of the Lady Waves kicks the ball during practice. tunately, she broke her leg during the summer and the earliest she may return is mid-September. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not real deep in the midfield,â&#x20AC;? Shook said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If we have some injuries or need some rest weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to be thin there. So we may have to be creative to fill those spots.â&#x20AC;? With the flexibility of the large team, Shook looks to change his formations accordingly. Conventionally they run a 4-4-2. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a possibility that we will switch things around,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We may not be playing that stoppersweeper set up. We may decide by who we are playing or what situation arises. We experimented with some different things at camp and the girls seemed to respond pretty well to them. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So we may look to have a variety of systems in our bag of tricks this year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some girls may start in one game and not in the other depending upon what system we are going to run. And we talked to the girls about that, and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re just going to have to be okay with that and (be) comfortable. They will have to realize that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not their fault. Maybe in that particular situation, our demands have changed and we are going to have to use different players. Maybe a little variety will make things interesting. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll keep them fresh and ready for constant change so they can adapt easily. I think it will be good for them and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be more successful.â&#x20AC;? The biggest strength of the team is its overall speed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have some girls that are very fast and can get to the ball quickly,â&#x20AC;? Shook said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our defense is very deep too,

which is a strength. We have several girls on the bench that are solid and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re there if we need them.â&#x20AC;? Scoring may have been a weakness last year, though Shook anticipates it will become a dominant aspect with this seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s players. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I hope that our scoring is a strength,â&#x20AC;? Shook said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Right now, I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t say itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a strength, but down the road I would like to think that we have improved in that area and really made it a strength of ours.â&#x20AC;? Last year, Shook felt the team just couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t finish by putting the ball in the net. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not like we werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t getting that ball up there,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It might be a combination of bad decision making. Do I make that last pass? Do I take that shot? Do I make a move on the defender? These were all second guesses the players made. Maybe last year it was a lack of confidence. Going against better teams, they just werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t confident.â&#x20AC;? But this year Shook hopes that wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be the case, and the team will become more aggressive at the net. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have some girls from the outside that can really deliver the ball well into the middle,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But we have been timid on attacking air balls. To be a sound team, you got to have girls that are not afraid to put a head on the ball. Some of the girls are a little timid in that area. So they have to have that killer instinct on them. We say â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;it may hurt for now, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be great when the ball goes in (the net).â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? With the season quickly approaching, the team hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t set any goals yet, or captains, but Shook feels when school and schedules start to settle the team will have an opportunity to discuss the upcom-

their own. I want players to proven golfer. take care of themselves and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a freshman, but I not worry about the other consider him to be a junior,â&#x20AC;? guys. If they all do well on Thompson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been the same day and we have competing for three years in team success then we can tournaments, so he should celebrate as a team and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m be ready. I think sometimes sure we will do that.â&#x20AC;? Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have to remember heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s The individuals who com- only a freshman, but he prise the Greenwave team does have a lot more experihave the potential to make a ence than a lot of other playpotent team, with an overall ers.â&#x20AC;? low score. Garris has participated in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve told people that we non-school sanctioned tourhave four kids that can score naments, and also competed well on the in the Pepsi Sumsame day, and mer Tour. we could win The team will some tournaalso return senior ments and J.D. Hardesty. even a regional He played for tournament,â&#x20AC;? the golf team his Meade County Thompson sophomore year, Athletics said. Greenwave Varsity but didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t play During the his junior year. Golf Team last few years, Thompson feels the team has Key Players: Chase he is a raw athlete been a â&#x20AC;&#x153;middle Garris, Braden Pace, who is one of the of the packâ&#x20AC;? Scott King, Ethan most talented group in most Brangers, Taylor Yates, players in the of the tourna- Matt Hewlett. area. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the best ments they Key Games: Greenhitter in the area,â&#x20AC;? participated wave Invite and North he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You can in. Hardin tourney Players conjust tell by the Season Outlook: tending for sound. When he the top five â&#x20AC;&#x153;It will be interesting hits the ball it just spots are se- to see when the pres- sounds different nior Braden sure is put on their than anyone else.â&#x20AC;? According to Pace, sopho- shoulders. They have Thompson, most more Scott played in tournahigh school teams King, senior ments, they have players Ethan Brang- played in the regional have whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s long game ers, junior Taytournament. So they is solid. However, lor Yates, and know what to expect. where teams lack freshmen Matt is the short game. Hewlett. All Now itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just if they The Greenwave is of which have can handle the presno different. experience on sure or not.â&#x20AC;? -Coach Thompson With kids such the team. as Hardesty that The team will also furnish a seasoned have a solid long game, the freshman, Chase Garris. Greenwave may have to Garris is a luxury that is worry about the short game. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have a couple of kids far and few between: He is coming into his high school that can pound the ball,â&#x20AC;? he career already a tournament said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They really can drive

the ball a mile. But the 150yard range, or the scoring range, they start to lose their shots. They three-put or chunk chips. A lot of things can go wrong in that 150yard range.â&#x20AC;? Much of the short game is mental preparation and developing mental strength to keep the stress of competition out of the forefront. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It will be interesting to see when the pressure is put on their shoulders,â&#x20AC;? Thompson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The have played in tournaments, they have played in the regional tournament. So they know what to expect. Now itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just if they can handle the pressure or not.â&#x20AC;? As a coach, Thompson will try to keep his players focused. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are times where I might be blunt or too hard on the kids,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But I want them to respond. I really want them to concentrate. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s my biggest concern. When they get out there they may lose concentration. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want that to happen because once that happens, things can go wrong. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all about their focus. With that being said, they are fun to watch.â&#x20AC;? The team hopes to have a fun season as it is primed to gun for a first place finish in every contest leading to the regional tournament. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As the season goes, I expect them to get better,â&#x20AC;? Thompson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It will show how much they work at getting better and taking the time to improve. They all need to work on making their game complete.â&#x20AC;? This is the season Thompson has been waiting for; now is the time for him to sit back and watch his team create waves of their own.

The News Standard - B3 ing season. The Lady Waves went to a soccer camp last month at the University of the Cumberlands in Williamsburg, Ky. During that time, Shook tried to build team unity, which is on the minds of many of the players. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We worked some team building exercises during camp,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Coach (Amelia) Adkinson and I sort of had a reminiscing of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Remember the Titiansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; type of deal where we had seating arrangements during meals and stuff like that. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some of the girls have expressed that they want a good year. There are girls who want to have fun with soccer and they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want cliques. They want a united team.â&#x20AC;? With goals in mind, the team also has its eyes set on several key matches, including the famous â&#x20AC;&#x153;Blizzard Battleâ&#x20AC;? with district foe, John Hardin. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The girls are really looking forward to that game,â&#x20AC;? Shook said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think it started a few years ago when my girls came up to me and said that some of the girls from John Hardin said if they won, that their coach was going to buy them Blizzards (from Dairy Queen). I said â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I can match that. Fine with me; if you win tonight, Blizzards on the house.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; And thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been the deal the last few years.â&#x20AC;? Other matches sure to highlight the 2008 season include perennial powerhouse Elizabethtown and out-ofstate rival, Corydon, Ind. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A good little matchup that the players get psyched-up about is the Corydon game,â&#x20AC;? Shook said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We usually have a good experience with them.

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Hopefully, we can continue the success against them. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have a few new teams like LaRue County and Waggoner out of Louisville. So weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll see how we stack up to them. We do have a very competitive schedule this year.â&#x20AC;? The team also welcomes a new coach, Amelia Adkinson. Adkinson is the third former-Lady-Wave-turnedcoach. She graduated from Meade County High School in 2003 and from Eastern Kentucky University last December. During her career at Meade County, Adkinson was named captain and was selected to the all-state team her senior year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think she will be a great addition,â&#x20AC;? Shook said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She loves soccer and she knows the game. I think sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll do a fantastic job. She knows from her own experience that hard work and fun can work together. She can say â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been exactly where you have been not that long ago.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? With all the right tools in place, the Lady Waves expect to have a successful season. No matter what happens, soccer fans will be able to appreciate the team for its efforts, class and unity. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I hope that fans see a team that they come out and have a will to win,â&#x20AC;? Shook said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a good, sound soccer team that enjoys playing the game.â&#x20AC;? The Lady Waves participate in an alumni game tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. at the soccer field. Check next weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s issue of The News Standard for results and photos of the game. Their regular season will start Aug. 18 when they team faces Nelson County at home.

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Championship From page B1 better than that. 3. Rafael Nadal defeats impervious number one singles player in the world Wimbledon’s final match pitted number one versus number two. Over the last five years, the number one player in the world, Roger Federer, took the Wimbledon crown. Was this the match where we have a changing of the guard? With an aging Federer, upstart Nadal, who was the perpetual bridesmaid of tennis, swept the grass from underneath Federer’s feet in an epic match. The four hour and 48-minute match — pepper in some rain delays — will go in the history books as one of the most enthralling matches in Wimbledon history. Can these two players take tennis to another height? Only time will tell. 2. The New York Giants defeat football giant New England Patriots This is a story even David and Goliath could admire. New England had one of the best regular seasons of all time, going 16-0, and steamrolled its way to the biggest stage of the NFL: The Super Bowl. It was a perfect story with a bit of foreshadowing, during the undefeated season finale against the Giants at the Meadowlands, when the Giants found a chink in the Patriots’ seemingly indestructible armor to make it a nail biter of a game. The Giants scraped their way into the Super Bowl and fans were ready to hand the Patriots the Lombardi trophy and crown them the best NFL team ever, before the game even began. But the laws of nature seemed to be against the Patriots that day as the football defied gravity when it appeared to adhere to Giant’s wide reciever David Tyree’s helmet right after quarterback Eli Manning “Houdinied” his way out of a collapsing pocket. Maybe the football gods were on loudmouthed Mercury Morris from the ’79

Staff Report The News Standard On Aug. 2, more than 55 archery enthusiasts participated in the 4th Annual Keith Kesterson Memorial 3D Shoot at the Cale Brown Archery Range. Many friends and relatives attended the annual event, held in memory of two well-respected Meade County residents, Keith Kesterson and Cale Brown. “We are here to just have a good time, nothing serious,” said Brian Hamilton, a friend of the two honorees and an organizer of the event. “Next year, we would like to hold a couple of these shoots throughout the summer,” said Mike Greenwell, who was also a friend of both Kesterson and Brown. “It is a good time.” Archers came from all across Kentucky and Indiana to compete in the funfilled event, which is usually held in early August. The sport of 3D shooting is one that can be enjoyed solo or as a group. The memorial event consists of traversing through a course in the woods and taking aim at foam, wildlife-like targets. The targets are usually located throughout the trails and at various distances and range in difficulty. Some targets are set up behind greenery or trees to give a realistic feel to the shoot. Archers test their skills by attempting to hit the 3D targets in certain “kill zones” (a shot that would make the quickest kill). The closer the archer gets to the “kill zones,” the more points

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Dolphins side that day as he and his only “true” undefeated NFL football team got to once again uncork the champagne bottles during the last game of the year. Maybe the biggest losers of that game are the people who have to listen to a turgid Morris another year. 1. Tiger Woods outplays everyone at the U.S. Open with a torn ACL Honestly, this barely skims past the Giant’s Super Bowl win, maybe because it was a single effort by arguably one of the greatest athletes/competitors of our time. Maybe it’s the fact that I’ve had anterior crucial ligament (ACL) reconstruction and have a heavy heart … and knee, when it comes to that injury. But to think that Woods had the ability and the tenacity to go out there and play on such a debilitating injury boggles the mind. Not only did he disregard everyone’s advice to sit out of the U.S. Open, he sneered back at them with the statement, “I will win the U.S. Open.” He also went into overtime with a virtually unknown golfer, Rocco Mediate, in what would have been one of the greatest upsets in golf history, Mediate could not outlast an injured Woods after 91 holes of golf. After raising the US Open trophy, Woods announced he had to have ACL reconstruction. Not only does this ruin the rest of his season, but the entire PGA’s season as well. The PGA just buried a ball into a left side bunker and Woods is the only one who can knock it out. Maybe someone can come up and save the game during Woods’ hiatus, but I remain highly pessimistic.

Really, you can’t go wrong with any of these extraordinary moments in sports history. Every play was intense and has filled the year with long lasting sports memories. Who knows, maybe the World Series can top Woods’ performance as we approach the last third of the year. Until then, my Tivo will be full with these highlight reels of my top five moments of the year … thus far.

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TOP: Mike Greenwell of Payneville checked the settings on his hunting bow during the annual 3D archery shoot last Saturday. ABOVE: An archer from Louisville takes aim down the 3D shoot trail on Saturday. accumulated. The highest combined score at the end of the trail wins. Last weekend’s 3D shoot was held as a “blind draw” event. A blind draw shoot places all participants names in a pool, to be drawn for pairing up of teams. The combined score of the team after completing the course decides the winner. Despite the hot and humid weather, the event was deemed a success by all

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1. Ty Cobb was the first player to hit a home run in the majors both as a teen and in his 40s. Who was the second to do it? 2. In 2007, Clay Buchholz tossed a no-hitter in his second major-league start. Who was the last pitcher to do it in his second start? 3. The SEC has won three of the past five BCS football championships. Which conferences have captured the other two? 4. Who was the last winner of the NBA’s Sixth Man Award to lead his team in points per game that season before Manu Ginobili did it for San Antonio in 2007-08? 5. How many consecutive Olympic U.S. men’s hockey teams have been captained by Chris Chelios? 6. Which school has won more NCAA men’s lacrosse titles -- Johns Hopkins or Syracuse? 7. True or false: All three heavyweight title fights between boxers Floyd Patterson and Ingemar Johansson ended in either a KO or TKO. Answers 1. Rusty Staub in 1963 and 1984. 2. Wilson Alvarez, for the Chicago White Sox in 1991 against Baltimore. 3. Pac-10 (Southern Cal in the 2004 season) and Big 12 (Texas in the 2005 season). 4. Ricky Pierce averaged 23 points per game for Milwaukee in 1989-90. 5. Three (1998, 2002, 2006). 6. Syracuse has won 10 titles (although one was later vacated by the NCAA) and Johns Hopkins has won nine. 7. True. Patterson won two of the three bouts.

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Strange but True By Samantha Weaver

•If you’re one of those folks who loves to strum an imaginary guitar along with the music, here’s an invention you need to know about: Scientists in Australia have created a T-shirt just for air guitarists. The shirt has motion sensors that relay the wearer’s movements to a computer, allowing these wanna-be musicians to play real music.

•In the 1860s, there was actually legal currency printed in the United States with an image of Santa Claus on it. It was issued by Saint Nicholas National bank of New York City.

•It’s been projected that within the next 12 years, only 15 percent of the world’s English-speaking population will be native speakers of the language.

•Forbes magazine has ranked the most expensive sports to participate in. You probably won’t be surprised to learn that yacht racing, vintage auto racing and polo top the list.

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•It was about a year ago when people on a flight from Peru to New York got a bit of a surprise when they noticed that one of their fellow passengers had a small monkey peeking out from under his hat. Evidently, the man was trying to smuggle the primate into the United States.

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•Pulitzer Prize-winning writer John Steinbeck was a creature of habit. Every morning he sharpened exactly 24 pencils, and he wrote with each one until it was blunted. When he was out of sharp pencils, he was through writing for the day. (c) 2008 King Features Synd., Inc.

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) There might still be some uncertainty about the decision you made. But a quick check of the facts should reassure you that you’re doing the right thing.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) The tidy Taurean needs to be a little more flexible about accepting some changes to those carefully made plans. You might be pleasantly surprised by what follows.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Consider stepping away from your concentrated focus on your new project for a bit so you can get some perspective on what you’ve done and where you plan to take it.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) The understandably angry Crab might not want to accept the reason why someone might have tried to hurt you. But at least you’ll have an insight into why it happened.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) There might be some facts you still need to know before leaping onto center stage. Best to move carefully at this time so that you can observe what’s happening around you.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) It’s a good time to expand your outlook by getting out and around, whether you do some long-range traveling or just explore the great things to see closer to home.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Your wise counsel continues to be needed as that family situation works itself out. Meanwhile, the decisions you made on your job begin to pay off quite nicely.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Your job situation brightens thanks to all your hard work. Now, spend some time repairing a personal relationship you might have neglected for too long.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Aspects favor action in the workplace. Line up your facts and show your superiors why you’re the one they’re looking for.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Your hard work pays off on the job. Personal relationships can also benefit from more of your time and attention. Spend the weekend with loved ones.

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AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Early feedback on your project might be disappointing. But don’t be discouraged. Use it to make needed adjustments, then submit it to your superiors again.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Flattery could lure the otherwise sensible Fish into making an unwise decision. Be careful. All that praise might be an attempt to reel you in before you can learn the facts.

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1 ACRE, SET UP FOR MOBILE, CLOSE TO Ft Knox, hwy 1238, Meade Co, $24,500 OWNER FINANCING. 3 ACRES, 3 bedroom, ½ bath mobile home, city water, near Brandenburg, $54,900 Broker owned. 3 BEDROOM, 2 bath mobile home, new paint, carpet, deck, off hwy 1238, $54,900. 1 ACRE, 2 bedroom, 1 bath mobile home, w/ cistern, midway, $39,900. 3 BEDROOM, 2 bath modular home, on 1 + acres, Robbins Estates, $84,900 Broker owned. 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. 88.9 ACRES towards Ohio County near Fordsville. Great for hunting! We pay cash for farms or land. Call MW 270-668-4035 www.mwlandforsale.com

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, Alcohalt House, 2254 Fairgrounds Road, meets Sunday through Thursday, 8 p.m.; Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. Call 422-1050. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS and Narcotics Anonymous Meetings held at the Acceptance Place 1370 Hwy. 79 in Irvington, Ky. Alcoholics Anonymous meetings held every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday nights at 8 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous meeting held Monday nights at 8 p.m. For more info, call 270547-0347 or 270-5470445. AL-ANON meets every Sunday and Tuesday, 8 p.m., Alcohalt House. For more information, call 497-4885. THE OPEN DOOR AL-TEEN group meets Thursday at 8 p.m. at The Alcohalt House. For more information, call 497-4885. REPORT A CRIME, new tip line 270-422-HOPE (4673), the tip line is totally anonymous, and your identity cannot be revealed. ALATEEN meets every Thursday at 8 p.m. for teens ages 11-19 at the Alcohalt house, 2255 Fairgrounds Road, Brandenburg, Ky., 40108. Any teen whose life is or has been affected by drinking problems in a family member or friend. Call for more information, 270-547-4569 or 270-497-4885. GAMBLERS Anonymous, Lincoln Trail Behavioral Center, Radcliff at 7:30 p.m.

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Friday, August 8, 2008

BACK TO SCHOOL

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On Thursday, students loaded their backpacks and headed to bus stops throughout Meade County for the start of the 2008-2009 school year. Children of all ages, some attending school for the first time or transitioning to a new school, expressed various emotions ranging from happy, to excited and nervous. School faculty members appeared to be ready and have things in order as students entered the classrooms.

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Clockwise: (Starting from upper left) Kaetlyn Stith held the sign for Ms. Hager's homeroom class. Macey Alexander was excited that her mother, Leigh Ann, walked into the school with her on the first day; Ms. Nevitt's first period class at Stuart Pepper Middle School was busy receiving "first day" instructions. A student enters MCHS with her flute in tow. High school students looked forward to catching up with friends as the new school year began. A student makes his way into the school. An excited Brandenburg Primary School student stops to pose for a picture on her way to the first day of class. Allie Fackler, along with her mother and father, walks big sister Josie into the school.

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YARD SALE - Friday, August 8th at Medco Center in Brandenburg. 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. GARAGE SALE Saturday, August 9, 8 a.m.-?, 740 Christian Church Road, Brandenburg. Signs Posted. DTW uniform shirts, clothes, smoker grill, tins, dresser, fish tank with sand, lots of stuff! Everything must go! YARD SALE - 1770 Concordia Road. Saturday, August 23 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dishes, dolls, toaster, pots/pans, shop vacuum, glasses, pressure washer, clothes and much more.

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OUTDOORS

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Lunar Calendar Friday 5:28 p.m.-7:28 p.m. 5:58 a.m.-7:48 a.m.

Saturday 6:16-8:16 p.m 6:46 -8:46 a.m.

Sunday 7:06-9:06 p.m. 7:36-9:36 a.m.

Monday 7:57-9:57 p.m. 8:27-10:27 a.m.

Tuesday 8:49-10:49 p.m. 9:19-11:19 a.m.

Thurs. 9:39-10:39p.m. 10:29-12:29 a.m. 10:09 a.m.-12:09 p.m. 10:59 a.m.-12:59p.m. Wed.

Darker shades of gray indicate the best fishing or hunting potential based on the phase of the moon. = New Moon

= Full Moon

Warm weather brings topwater action to anglers Submitted by the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission

FRANKFORT — Along with warm temperatures and long days, summer brings topwater action to bass anglers. Now is one of the best times of the year to catch fish on surface presentations. “When fish are more active because of warmer temperatures this time of year, they are more likely to feed on the surface,” said Dave Dreves, a fisheries research biologist for the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. “A lot of people think when it’s hot, the fish don’t feed as much. Well, their metabolisms are higher, so they have to eat.” Dreves says largemouth bass are biting on the water’s surface in ponds now, while white bass and hybrid striped bass, as well as largemouth bass, are biting in reservoirs. Smallmouth bass are feeding on top in streams. Bass generally bite best on

topwater baits during the morning and evening. Shad that were spawned a few months ago are now big enough to catch the attention of bass. Try chuggers that resemble these baitfish, such as a white or silver PopR or Chug Bug. Dreves also recommends surface lures with propellers on the back or both back and front. Size can range from 2 1/2 to five inches. Dreves suggests fishing a Zara Spook using a “walk the dog” retrieve. Use your wrist to create a rhythmic retrieve, letting the lure twitch back and forth on a slack line. Dreves notes that since the 17-year cicada emergence has ended, bass may now key in on frogs and other surface prey. Try a frog-imitating lure in green or brown. “I grew up fishing in farm ponds where I would throw a Snag Proof Frog around the edges of the pond on top of filamentous algae —

commonly called ‘moss’,” said Dreves. “You can throw a frog on top of those thick mats, and the bass will blow up through the vegetation and eat the frog. It’s a real exciting way to fish.” Anglers should also try buzzbaits and spinnerbaits for summer topwater action. “Most of the time, buzzbaits are used in the early morning,” said John Williams, southeast fisheries district coordinator for Kentucky Fish and Wildlife. “Anglers switch to something a little slower and a little deeper later on.” Some anglers prefer a double buzzbait for added noise and action. Bass strike these lures out of irritation, to get the intruder out of their territory — so the more commotion, the better. Good colors are white, chartreuse and black. Buzzbaits must be retrieved quickly so they don’t sink. “The water’s warm so the

fish ought to be active,” Williams said. “I would think burning them, with a fairly fast retrieve would work right now.” Night fishing is warming up now as anglers try to beat the summer heat. Try spinnerbaits in black, fished just under the surface at night. Jitterbugs in black are another good choice. Use either a steady retrieve or work the lure 4-5 feet at a time, and pause for a few seconds between retrieves. Chuggers also work well at night. Williams recommends anglers try fishing these lures over shallow flats. Finally, be patient. The thrill of watching a bass strike your lure on the water’s surface may cause you to set the hook too quickly. “If you set the hook when you see the strike, you’ll pull the lure out of the fish’s mouth,” cautioned Dreves. “Make yourself wait till you feel the strike before setting the hook.”

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Bass generally bite best on topwater baits during the morning and the evening.

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Meade County Fair: Saturday results

Draft Horse and Mule Show Mule Non Draft less than 1 year 1st Dink Keen 2nd Joy Pollock 3rd Carl Logsdon 4th Carl Logson Mule 2 and 3 years 1st Keith Nicholson 2nd Alvin Keen 3rd Carl Logsdon 4th Sybil Humphrey 5th Carl Logsdon Mule 4 years + 1st Jessica Reardon 2nd Janet Greer 3rd Dink Keen 4th Wayne Staples 5th Mike Pollock Pair of Mules 1st Dink Keen 2nd Matt Staples 3rd Mark Popham 4th Aubree Troutman 5th Carl Logsdon Mini-Mules 1st Paige Pollock 2nd Mark Pollock 3rd Danny Pollock 4th Joy Pollock 5th Tim LaTondress Draft Mules 1st JT Barger 2nd JT Barger 3rd Gary Fackler 4th Lennie Vincent 5th Carl Logsdon Pair of Draft Mules

1st JT Barger 2nd GaryFackler 3rd Lennie Vincent 4th Mike Arnold 5th Mark Bennett Mare with Mule Foal 1st Joy Pollock 2nd Carl Logsdon 3rd Carl Logsdon Draft Horse less than 1 year 1st Anthony Fackler Draft Horse 2 and 3 years 1st Anthony Fackler Draft Horse 4 years + 1st Adam Benham 2nd Jeff Benham 3rd John Scott 4th Brandon Scott 5th Caris Rhodes Pair of Draft Horses 1st Jeff Benham 2nd Darren Greenwell 3rd Darren Greenwell 4th Larry Arnold 5th Susan Fackler Draft Mare with Draft Foal 1st Anthony Fackler Youth Showmanship (horse or mule) 1st Paige Pollock 2nd Tierra Reardon 3rd Jacob Dodson 4th Clint Reardon 5th Allie Reardon Snigging Team 1st Jeff Benham 2nd Mark Popham 3rd Wayne Staples 4th Mike Arnold 5th Larry Arnold Snigging Single 1st Dink Keen 2nd Anthony Fackler 3rd Anthony Fackler 4th Dink Keen 5th Mark Popham Trail Class 1st Dink Keen 2nd Wayne Staples 3rd Mark Popham 4th Mark Popham 5th Dink Logson Balloon Derby 1st Jessica Reardon 2nd Matt Staples

3rd Dink Keen 4th Dink Logson 5th Don Greer Chicken Race 1st Matt Staples 2nd Jessica Reardon 3rd Dink Logsdon 4th Mark Popham Pantyhose Race 1st Darrel Humphrey and Jessica 2nd Wayne Staples and Kink Keen 3rd Dink Keen and Mark Popham 4th Sybil Humphrey 5th Tierra Reardon and Janet Greer 6th Don Greer and Jessica Reardon 7th Carl Logson and Mike Pollock 8th Wayne Staples and Matt Staples Scoop Shovel Race 1st Clint Reardon and Carl Logsdon 2nd Don Greer and Jessica Reardon 3rd Darrell Humphrey 4th Gwen and Carl Logsdon 5th Don Greer and Tierra Reardon

B.J. Lucas from Breckinridge County shared overall win in the Sport division of the 4-Wheelin’ Rodeo.

4-Wheelin’ Rodeo Barrel Race – Youth I 1st Dylan Riney 2nd Brandon Gilbert 3rd Jarod Stone

Barrel Race – Youth II 1st Michael Mahoney 2nd Jeremy Clemmons 3rd Justin Ray Barrel Race–Utility 1st Kyle Trembley 2nd Bobby Shaw 3rd Brian Kent Barrel Race-Sport 1st BJ Lucas 2nd Josh Langacre 3rd Andrew Mathis Egg Race-Youth I 1st Tyler Vowels 2nd Brandon Gilbert 3rd Levi Perce Egg Race-Youth II 1st Jonathan Klingle Smith 2nd Colby Priest 3rd Cody Mattingly Egg Race-Utility 1st Brian Kent 2nd Bobby Shaw 3rd Kyle Trembley Boot Race-Youth I 1st Brandon Gilbert 2nd Jarod Stone 3rd Dylan Riney Boot Race-Youth II 1st Colby Priest 2nd Jeremy Clemmons 3rd Michael Mahoney Boot Race-Utility 1st Bobby Shaw 2nd Denny Humphrey 3rd Shane Trembley Boot Race-Sport 1st Mike Riney 2nd Andrew Mathis 3rd Tyler Cummings Mud Race-Youth I 1st Dylan Riney 2nd Brandon Gilbert 3rd Caleb Riney Mud Race-Youth II 1st Michael Mahoney 2nd Cody Mattingly 3rd Jeremy Clemmons Mud Race-Utility 1st Brian Kent 2nd Ryle Trembley 3rd Joey Stewart Mud Race-Sport 1st Andrew Mathis 2nd BJ Lucas 3rd David Graft

Overall Winner Youth I Brandon Gilbert Youth II Michael Mahoney Sport BJ Lucas and Andrew Mathis Utility Brian Kent and Bobby Shaw Egg Race-Sport 1st David Graft 2nd Mike Riney 3rd BJ Lucas

4-H Exhibits 4-H Sewing – Junior Division 1st Madison Haynes 2nd Alicia Lee 4-H Sewing – Junior Division 1st Lauren Nowland 4-H Sewing – Junior Division 1st Samantha Weick 4-H Sewing – Senior Division 1st Karen Doe 4-H Needlework – Crochet 1st Kayla Dowell 4-H Arts and Crafts – Stichery 1st Kayla Dowell 1st Marissa Moorman 4-H Arts and Crafts – Stichery 2nd Erica Kessinger 4-H Arts and Crafts – Weaving

2nd Kayla Dowell 4-H Arts and Crafts – Mosaics-Hard 1st Kayla Dowell 4-H Arts and Crafts – Mosaics-Hard 2nd Kayla Dowell 4-H Arts and Crafts – Mosaics-Hard 1st Brian Chism 2nd Kayla Dowell 4-H Arts and Crafts – Mosaics-Soft 2nd Kayla Dowell 4-H Arts and Crafts – Scrap Arts 1st Amelia Pike 4-H Arts and Crafts – Scrap Arts 1st Erica Kessinger 1st Todd Kessinger 4-H Arts and Crafts – Scrap Arts 1st Amber Kessinger 1st Amelia Pike 2nd Marissa Moorman 4-H Arts and Crafts – Decoupage/Modpage 1st Kayla Dowell 2nd Brian Chism 4-H Arts and Crafts – Decoupage/Modpage 1st Erica Kessinger 1st Amber Kessinger 1st Kayla Dowell 4-H Arts and Crafts – Casting 1st Racheal Herrald 4-H Arts and Crafts – Painting 1st Erica Kessinger 1st Todd Kessinger 1st Kayla Dowell 2nd Amelia Pike 4-H Arts and Crafts – Painting 1st Kayla Dowell 4-H Arts and Crafts – Painting 1st Zack Straney 4-H Arts and Crafts – Drawing 2nd Erica Kessinger 2nd Amber Kessinger See RESULTS, B14