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The Ridin’ Room offers everything from saddles and spurs to jewelry and jackets, and owner Duck Barr lives and loves the true Western lifestyle.
Long-time Payneville dairy farmers Jimmy and Patty Mattingly have learned life’s too busy to stop and cry over spilled milk.
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New drug court program now serving Meade Co. Program has three participants and is accepting referrals for more Submitted by the Admin. Office of the Courts
FRANKFORT — Individuals facing drug-related
charges in Breckinridge, Grayson and Meade counties now have access to a court program designed specifically to address drug
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addiction. A new Drug Court program is serving adults in the three-county area, which comprises Kentucky’s 46th Judicial Circuit. The program, which is state-funded, accepted its first participant in August
and now has three participants and is accepting referrals. Proceedings are held in Hardinsburg in Breckinridge County. Chief Circuit Judge Robert Miller and Circuit Judge Bruce Butler, who serve the 46th Judicial Circuit, are volunteering
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their time to conduct the biweekly Drug Court sessions. “Our goal is to protect public safety while reducing the recidivism rate of drug-addicted offenders,” Judge Miller said. In addition to public safe-
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rs of Meade County’s 2008 general The first election voters checkmarked their favorites last week, as absentee ballots began pr being processed at the courthouse. M On Monday — the first day for absentee voti voting — more than 25 residents cast their votes vo for the country’s next president, aand other national, state and local seats. V Voters unable to vote on election day, d due to specific conditions outlined by the county clerk’s office, are eligible to vot vote by paper absentee ballot or by visitin visiting the courthouse and using the sole v voting machine that is up running for eearly voters. “A lot of (absentee voters) are soldier diers ... and out-of-state college studen dents,” said Meade County Clerk Kat Katrina Fitzgerald. “We have people do doing absentee ballots from Englan land, Texas, Florida, Georgia ... all ov over.” Fitzgerald said many absentee ba ballots are completed by “snow b birders” — residents who move ssouth to warmer states during the w winter months. Seven different ballots or “faces” will be used during Meade County’s general election; each face pertains to a specific vot voting area throughout the county, including al all three cities. Absentee voter applications must be returned to the county clerk office prior to seven days before the Nov. 11 election. The absentee voting machine may be used at least 12 days prior to the election. Total voter registration numbers for the county may not be tallied until a few weeks before the election, Fitzgerald said, though the May primary entailed 17,326 total voters — 10,977 Democrat, 5,280 Republican and 1,069 “other.” For more information, visit the Meade County Clerk Web site at http://countyclerk. meadecounty.ky.gov, or call the County Clerk office at 270-422-2152.
Breast Cancer Awareness: Woman makes ‘strides’ to help find a cure
Editor’s Note: This is the second of a three-part series that will run through October, and will feature local individuals affected by breast cancer. By Jorena D. Faulkner jorena@thenewsstandard.com
Incidences of breast cancer have decreased significantly — by 3.5 percent — from 2001 to 2004 in women, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). If left up to Brandenburg resident Ann
Hiner, the disease would be eradicated. “My grandmother passed away of breast cancer,” Hiner said. “It’s wonderful to be able to raise money for Making Strides (Against Breast Cancer).” After losing her grandmother — Battletown native Elizabeth Bennett — in 1999, Hiner has made it a personal mission to assist in the fight against breast cancer by working in conjunction with The Kroger Company in support of
“Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” — also known as “Making Strides.” One hundred percent of all proceeds go to directly to the organization, which is an affiliate of the National Cancer Society. “Kroger is a sponsor of the ‘Making Strides Against Breast Cancer’ walk downtown (Louisville),” Hiner said. “So each year, the store gets a team together to do the walk to raise money — we
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Ann Hiner (right) and Kasey Turner helped organize the Kroger Fall Festival held on Oct. 5, which raised more than $500 for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer organization.
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Dear Editor, I write this letter regarding the possible demolition of land in the Big Bend area, and my stance on it. I am eleven years old and have lived in Big Bend all of my life. I find it terrible that you could even consider committing such an impurity to this beautiful countryside. Recently, I have been running cross-country with my fellow students at the Battletown Park and have noticed only a few trees separate us from a collection of rocky scars. Such marks, I believe, should not be in existence. Yet another reason I am opposed to these actions, is the head throbbing noise. I also attend Battletown Elementary and have beard rumors that such blasts have been mistaken as an earthquake by newcomers. Actually, I believe I have the better end of the deal because I am several miles away from the existing quarry, unlike others who have just a mile or so distance from the ruckus. So please, hear my request to preserve this beautiful countryside.
State to take action against Kentucky gas stations, businesses that used Ike for gain
Sincerely, Emma Bell Battletown
Charitable gaming funds hurt by economy FRANKFORT — It has state’s Auditor of Public been 16 years since Ken- Accounts said this is hard tuckians voted two to one to predict. West Virginia, for example, only to update our constitution so that Legislative saw a relatively small decline in its charities could Update charitable pull-tab offer games like revenues after it bingo and raffles expanded gaming to raise money. at its race tracks. Since then, KenGiven the huntuckians have dreds of millions shown a ready of dollars at stake, willingness to help the auditor’s reout. In fact, more port recommendwas raised via Jeff Greer ed greater overcharitable gaming sight of charitable last year — $489 million — than was wa- gaming organizations — gered on horse racing, audits are generally done which brought in $470 only after a complaint — million. In comparing le- and keeping a closer eye gal games of chance, only on volunteers to limit the opportunities the lottery’s $744 million criminal some unfortunately may was higher. Charitable gaming can take. The report did note that come in many forms, whether it is bingo, raffles, Kentucky is unique among or popular pull-tab events, the states when it comes to which account for three out charitable-gaming reguof four charitable-gaming lation. The Kentucky Dedollars. Those that benefit partment of Charitable include churches, veter- Gaming is a stand-alone ans organizations, fire and agency, and it is entirely rescue departments and funded from the license fee youth-oriented groups charities pay. Most imporlike bands and sports as- tantly, state government sociations. All told, more doesn’t receive a dime than 730 organizations are beyond the regulatory expenses. Other states take licensed. Only four states do not anywhere from hundreds offer any charitable gam- of thousands to millions of ing: Tennessee, Arkansas, dollars for unrelated govUtah and Hawaii. Com- ernment programs. Around the time the parisons pitting Kentucky against 34 other states that auditor’s report was rereport their data, found leased, Governor Beshear that we were fourth in 2006 put pressure on another in the amount raised and form of gambling: Offfifth in the amount chari- shore Web sites that offer ties got to keep. In 2007, betting that is illegal in the state. This is an ongoing that totaled $52.3 million. While that is good news, matter in the courts, but it the numbers are trending appears that the adminisdownward for charities, tration’s efforts could lead undoubtedly due in part to many of these Web sites to the economy. In 2001, complying with Kentucky charitable gaming in Ken- law. If you have any thoughts tucky brought in almost $120 million more than or concerns about these isit did in 2007, and atten- sues, or any other affecting dance declined from 5.4 state government, please million people to 4.3 mil- don’t hesitate to contact lion. Between 2003 and me. My address is Room 2007, 41 counties saw at- 351E, Capitol Annex, 702 tendance dip by at least 10 Capitol Avenue, Frankfort, percent, while just 17 saw KY 40601. You can also leave a growth of 10 or more permessage for me or for cent. There has been some any legislator at 800-372discussion about what 7181. For the deaf or hard might happen to charitable of hearing, the number is gaming if voters legalized 800-896-0305. I hope to hear from you other forms of gaming. A report last month by the soon.
reviewed preliminary data that indicated consumers in Louisville and other parts of Kentucky were paying up to 20 cents more per gallon for wholesale gasoline than other neighboring states or cities in the region. My office sent subpoenas to wholesalers, retailers and distributors. They have until Oct. 7, 2008 to submit the data we’ve requested. Our investigators will review that data and determine whether or not to file a lawsuit in this case. I’ve also asked the Federal Trade Commission, Department of Justice and Office of Government Accountability to review the merger of Marathon and Ashland Oil that took place in the mid 1990s. I believe the merger may have created a potentially illegal monopoly in the Kentucky petroleum market. Both of these investigations into gas prices are ongoing. As Kentucky’s chief consumer protection advocate, I am committed to getting answers and, should it be necessary, taking action on behalf of consumers in the Commonwealth.
Let me first say that it has but to put wholesalers and been heartening to see com- retailers on notice that we munities across Kentucky will not tolerate excessive profit taking as a pull together to help those in need folAttorney result of this emergency. We even set lowing the devastatGeneral up a special e-mail ing windstorm that account, gaspriceswept across our complaints@ag.ky. state on Sept. 14. gov, for consumers Families were put to report possible to the test with damprice gouging. aged homes, loss of In fact, our office power and in some received more than cases, the loss of life. As Kentuckians so Jack Conway 2,000 e-mails and phone calls. Please often do when faced be assured, we took with adversity, we responded with kindness, this information seriously compassion and concern for and responded quickly. Investigators from our our neighbors. Before the windstorm hit Consumer Protection DiviKentucky and before Hur- sion are currently contacting ricane Ike made landfall in the stations with the highTexas, I formally requested est prices, requesting their that Governor Steve Beshear bills of lading, which show declare a state of emer- what they paid for the gas, gency and implement the and then comparing that price gouging protections with what they charged at of Kentucky’s Consumer the pump. This information Protection Act after receiv- will allow us to determine if ing numerous reports of there was price gouging. If we see that retailers or price gouging and rationing wholesalers used Hurriacross the state on Sept. 12. I felt it was important cane Ike or the subsequent to get these protections in windstorm as a means to place as soon as possible to double or triple their profit not only protect consumers, margins, we will take the
appropriate action under the Price Gouging statute, which includes restitution, a $5,000 fine per transaction and $10,000 fine for subsequent offenses. This office has taken action before and will do so again if necessary. In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, the Attorney General’s Office brought an enforcement action against 12 retailers and collected a total of $60,000. At the same time, the office filed a lawsuit against Marathon Oil seeking nearly $90 million in damages. The case will go to trial in October 2009. I am pleased to see that gas prices have fallen back to where they were prior to Hurricane Ike. I believe this it is a testament to the quick action by our office, Governor Steve Beshear, and the more than 2,000 concerned consumers who joined us in the fight against price gouging. This office also has an ongoing investigation into the wholesale price of gasoline in Kentucky. After a price spike in Louisville in July, my office and Beshear
In general, when I’m thinking about a topic I might like to address in my opinion column, I get a cup of good coffee and go out on my front porch to sit and watch the birds for a while. The gentle colors of dusk approaching coupled with rustling leaves and the soothing drone of a waterfall can erase just about anything — even story ideas — from one’s mind. It’s when I find myself walking back through my front door, empty coffee cup in hand, with a topic freshly implanted within my otherwise calm thought process, that I know a topic must surely be addressed. It’s taken me a pot or two of coffee and several sunsets to ascertain that Meade County seems to have taken “frightful” to an entirely new level … and quite frankly, to a level that has become — in my opinion — not only realistic, but also extremely disturbing. I admit — I’ve always loved a good horror film. Raised on “Frankenstein,” “Dracula” and “The Mummy,” my siblings and I would sit in wide-eyed horror as a pan faced Bela Lugosi transformed into a rubber
infuriating. een haunt. Many other sights were At the request of my 13-year-old son, who want- more than shocking once inside the maze, ed to go because most of his “friends” were, Away with but the proverbial “straw that I felt it my parental Words broke the camel’s duty to go through back” was when it first to ensure it we came upon a was appropriate for young girl chained a child his age. I am to the ground with glad I did. I could a woman locked in write a novel on what a cage beside her I observed at this — both were begseasonal “hot-spot” — and very little of Jorena D. ging for help. The it would be positive. Faulkner scene was so realistic … so disturbWhile waiting in line, ing. It wasn’t scary. I wondered where many parents were as their I didn’t scream. It made me unattended teenagers acted cry. Somewhere out there is a as if they had ingested a pocketful of LSD, dancing young child — a young man around with red or blue ban- or woman — kidnapped, dannas (imitating the infa- chained, and crying for help, mous “Crips” and “Bloods” and I personally don’t ungangs) hiding their faces, derstand how the organizdecked out in “gettho-fab” ers of this event can sleep at gangsta’ gear and rapping night knowing they’re makabout taking ecstasy — oth- ing money off of the violent, erwise known as “e.” Be- disturbing and realistic imneath a clearly marked “no ages that have absolutely smoking” sign, people were nothing to do with a good throwing lit cigarettes on old fashioned scare. In the end, I basically the ground and into the corn maze. Here we are under a paid $20 to live a segment burn ban, and people were of the evening news, when throwing burning butts into I would have much rather a dry cornfield full of men, been treated to Dracula rewomen and children. It was duced to a rubber bat.
Halloween ‘screams’ are more than a nightmare bat dangling from a string held just beyond camera. Every full moon, we would rush into the house, least the “Wolfman” get us. All of the fanciful, fictional horror characters were larger than life in those days and were something that we could not independently fathom or conjure up in our imaginations as children. As the years went by, Freddy Kruger, Michael Myers and Jason Voorhees began to slash and stab their way through the box office. Gone were the days of the “Twilight Zone” and psychological thrillers that once prompted viewers to use their minds and imaginations, replaced by the blood, guts and gore horror fests we now see today: Movies that attack the viewer’s innermost fears, fostering and replicating realistic situations — and in some instances — provoking real-life repercussions. After decades of one movie trying to out shock the other, it appears we’ve come to an impasse. And there is nowhere to go but down — as I found out Saturday night as I traversed the more than six acres of a local Hallow-
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NEWS New study defines detrimentalities of soldiers and smoking A4 - The News Standard
Submitted by Lisa Brunette UW School of Medicine and Public Health About 50 percent of soldiers deployed to Iraq return addicted to tobacco. Of that group, about half will die prematurely from smoking-related disease if they are unable to break free of tobacco addiction. On average, the use of tobacco will deprive those soldiers of 10 to 14 years of life and for many, poor health will compromise the quality of those years. “Soldiers are going to war zones in Iraq,” says Dr. Michael Fiore, head of the Center for Tobacco Research and Intervention at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, “and, God willing, they survive the imminent risks of that deployment. But they often return addicted to tobacco — a powerful addiction that puts them at risk of collateral damage for the rest of their lives.” A veteran of the United States Army Reserves himself, Fiore says that soldiers and smokes were chummy for years. In the past, troops received cigarettes with meal rations and cheap tobacco was sold on bases. Military culture saw tobacco use as a soldier’s right — something to “take the edge” off the rigors of duty.
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But by the mid-’70s, the military recognized that tobacco use was taking the edge off something else: Military readiness. Recruits who used tobacco didn’t perform as well on tests of athletic fitness; they were hurt more often, and more recruits were failing basic training. “Tobacco use is a lead contributor to acute infections — bronchitis and pneumonia, among others,” Fiore said. “Smokers get out of breath faster. Their allergies get worse. All of these can take the edge off a soldier who needs to be at his or her best.” Over time, the military quit offering cigarettes with rations; banned indoor tobacco use on bases; required that recruits abstain from tobacco during basic training; and started offering smoking-cessation programs to soldiers. The policy changes, plus the general social trend against smoking, did help decrease smoking. A 2007 study in addiction found that smoking rates in the military dropped from more than 50 percent in 1980, then increased markedly starting in the late ‘90s. By 2005, about 33 percent of those in the military smoked. Today, with U.S. soldiers fighting two wars in the Middle East, deployments are up and multiple deploy-
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Troops used to receive cigarettes in their meal rations until the 1970s when the military recognized tobacco use was becoming detrimental to soldiers. ments are common. While fully recognizing the dangers of fighting a stubborn insurgency, Fiore has a longer-term worry. “What used to be an equal-opportunity killer is increasingly a concern in subgroups of the population,” he says. “Young soldiers are especially vulnerable to the risks of tobacco. While smoking prevalence overall among adults has fallen to less than 20 percent, it is far higher in military personnel.” Some in the military, of
course, already smoke at the time they enlist. But a number of studies of soldiers in the U.S. and worldwide have found many non-smoking soldiers start lighting up when they are deployed to a war zone. And those who come in as smokers are very likely to increase their smoking substantially when deployed. It may seem understandable that young people facing combat on unfamiliar terrain are likely to take up smoking; the risk and stress they face every day might
lead anyone to smoke, or so goes the argument. Soldiers in the Middle East wars face the perfect combination of a highly stressful environment, easily accessible tobacco products, and daily life among peers who smoke. Fiore, who headed the national panel that recently updated United States Public Health Service guidelines for clinicians to help their patients quit, believes there’s something else at work as well. “Smoking is still normative in the military,” he says. “Back in 1991, I was activated from the Army Reserves and sent to a military hospital in Landstuhl, Germany. As we got off the plane, a group of USO folks gave us goodie bags. The bags were all stamped with the Marlboro logo.” In fact, some recent studies have suggested that the U.S. military is still sending a mixed message about tobacco. Tobacco continues to be sold at comparatively low prices on bases, even as other official policies discourage tobacco use. Fiore acknowledges that most soldiers will find it extremely difficult to quit while they’re on active duty in a war zone. But when they return to the States, he says, every effort should be made to help them quit. Two years ago, Wiscon-
sin’s Center for Tobacco Research and Intervention started “Operation Quit Tobacco,” a special program to help active-duty military, veterans, Reservists and National Guard members quit. The program tries to remove barriers that often keep smokers from quitting; it is free, offers proven smoking-cessation medications (nicotine gum and patches) and extensive telephone counseling. The program, based on the Public Health Service clinical-practice guidelines that are backed by years of scientific research, has contributed to the decline in the general population’s smoking rate from about 42 percent in the early 1960s to around 20 percent today. Treatment approaches targeted at the military population will likely be fine-tuned as research on smoking cessation within that group accumulates. “The one critically important fact is this — for returning military personnel, in most cases, it is still early enough to alter the course of health damage resulting from smoking and, hopefully, prevent any permanent heart and lung damage,” Fiore said. “Failing to intervene with our returning soldiers puts them at an unacceptable, lifelong risk. We ought to do more for those who have served.”
Men, women alike should take time to ‘think pink’ this month
October is National Breast lowing only lung cancer. While the disease affects Cancer Awareness Month. All around the county this primarily women, roughly 1,700 men are diagmonth, you will nosed with breast see pink ribbons as Health cancer each year. Meade County resiUpdate The best defense dents show their against breast cancer support of breast is early detection— cancer awareness. the greatest chance This year more for successful treatthan 182,000 Ameriment occurs when can women will the cancer is found be diagnosed with in its earliest stages. breast cancer — that translates to a one Melissa D. And because of increased awareness in eight chance for Kinnard and earlier deteca woman to have tion, the good news breast cancer at some time during her life. is breast cancer death rates Breast cancer is the second are going down. All women should develleading cause of cancer-related death in women, fol- op a personal action plan to
protect their breast health. First, as part of an awareness plan, it is helpful to recognize risk factors that can and cannot be changed. Risk factors a woman cannot change include: Being female, increased age, a personal or family history of breast cancer, never having children, starting menstruation before age 12, and entering menopause after age 50. There are however, many risk factors a woman can control: Smoking, being overweight, unhealthy diet, heavy alcohol use, and prolonged exposure to estrogen. Keep in mind that breast cancer can occur at
any age, but it is more likely to occur after age 40. The second part of a good personal action plan includes three steps: Selfexamination, clinical examination, and annual mammograms. Guidelines for women ages 20-39 include monthly self-examination to become familiar with how your breasts normally look and feel in order to spot any lumps or changes, and a clinical breast exam by a physician at least every three years. You can ask your doctor or nurse to demonstrate how to do a self-exam correctly. By age 40, in addition to
monthly self-exams and an annual clinical exam, women are encouraged to get an annual mammogram. A mammogram is simply a low-dose x-ray of the breast. Mammograms typically can detect cancers up to two years before they are large enough to be felt. The Kentucky Women’s Cancer Screening Program may be able to assist women who meet income guidelines who are not receiving mammograms because they do not have insurance. If you do detect a lump, do not panic — eight out of 10 lumps are not cancerous, but all should be reported to and investigated by your
PUBLIC NOTICE By Executive Order of the Meade County Judge Executive The burn ban is hereby lifted for Meade County effective at 12:00 noon, October 8, 2008. Residents are encouraged to burn smaller piles to start with and to be extremely careful with fires. The Kentucky Division of Forestry (KDF) reminds citizens that the fall fire hazard season runs through December 15. Although the county ban has been lifted, other outdoor burning regulations remain in force. State forestry regulations make it illegal to burn within 150 feet of a woodland or brush land from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily during fire hazard seasons.
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Foggy Dew Players
is an Americana Folk group with members from Brandenburg, Hodgenville, and surrounding areas. The Foggy Dew Players put on a good show and play some great tunes.
Dick Usher “Pee Wee Reese”
Join Dick Usher, a member of The Kentucky Humanities Council, Inc. as he tells the story of Meade County native, Pee Wee Reese, who helped lead the Dodgers to a World Series win over the New York Yankees in 1955 and was later inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
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is a western Kentucky group with outstanding vocals and instrumentation. Whether on the concert stage, festivals, or strolling entertainment, they are a listening pleasure for all age groups. Carefree Highway Band is a group to watch for, and an acoustic musical experience you won’t want to miss. www.carefreehighwayband.net Mitch Barrett is from Berea, Ky. His latest album release, Heart and Soul is the first solo CD that Mitch has released since leaving “Zoe Speaks”. This is Americana Folk at it’s best, covering varied musical territory, with nods to contemporary acoustic, pop, and folk. www.mitchbarrettmusic.com
has worked with several Bluegrass artists including Rebel Records recording artist David Davis and The Warrior River Boys, The Dean Osborne Band, Little Miss Tammy Smithand, and the legendary JD Crowe. Come check out Paul Priest and Friends as they make their mark in Brandenburg.
Curley Maple is a string jam band from Athens Georgia with a deep appreciation for traditional music. Drawing from old time, folk, texas, bluegrass, irish, and canadian music, Curley Maple is sure to please all audiences. www.myspace.com/curleymaple
With family roots traced to Bill Monroe’s home place of Ohio County, Kentucky, Tommy Brown cut his teeth, so to speak, on classic traditional bluegrass. A third generation musician, Tommy began pickin’ the five-string banjo at age six. His powerful pickin’ style and soulful vocals embrace his passion for the mountain-style bluegrass music he performs today. www.tbclg.com
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physician. The Meade County Breast Cancer Coalition will be hosting a Women’s Cancer Screening Event at the Meade County Health Department on Oct. 21. Each woman who completes her screenings will receive a $10 gas card and other goodies. To schedule an appointment for the screening event or for more information about breast cancer or mammograms, contact the Health Department at 270422-3988. Melissa D. Kinnard is the Community Health Educator at the Meade County Health Department.
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Strengthening families: Adult children and aging parents
Growing older means dif- order to understand our agferent things for each indi- ing parents and their wishes vidual and family. Strong re- as they grow older, we need to look at these relationships between parents and children Extension lationship patterns and see where they may get stronger or Service can be improved. We may become challenged as parents also need to listen to age. Troubled relaour aging parents as tionships may rethey share their permain troubled or ceptions about the get better. No matter changes they are exwhat our relationperiencing. We can ship is like with our help them make deparents, we are still cisions that work for Jennifer a son or a daughter everyone. However, Bridge regardless of our age. it is important to reHowever, our roles member that you can change over time. As a result, only make changes in your it becomes more and more own way of thinking, feeling, important to communicate or acting. You cannot change with our aging parents. another person. When an aging family Changes that come with member experiences chang- aging can often involve the es, everyone in the family loss of something familiar. can be affected. Many people However, these changes can avoid thinking about the neg- also have positive impacts on ative changes that may occur our lives and relationships. as their parents get older. As Communication with our aga result, adults are not pre- ing parents can occur through pared to handle a crisis or letters, e-mails, phone calls, major change in the health of or personal visits. The time their aging parents. we spend listening to them The best approach is to as they share their stories can communicate with our ag- build a connection that helps ing parent before a crisis both the young and the old. develops. Ask your parents what their wishes would be Meade County Extension if they could no longer care Homemakers upcoming trip for themselves. Talk about The Meade County Extenoptions and work out plans sion Homemakers are going together. Talking with your on a county trip to Berea, Ky. parents about the future may on Oct. 23. The cost is $25 per not be easy. It can be even person. We have 10 spots harder if you and your par- available. We will leave the Extension ents have avoided difficult issues in the past. However, Office at 8 a.m. and return at we can always look for op- 6 p.m. We will arrive at the portunities to talk when they Kentucky Artisan Center, tour and have lunch at the come along. It is important to remember Café and Grill, then proceed that it is never too late for re- to Old Town Artisan Village lationship patterns to change. and College Square where Family decision-making is we will tour and shop. It is influenced by relationship sure to be an enjoyable day. patterns between parents and If interested in going with us, children, and among siblings. please contact the Extension Family decision-making is Office. also influenced by our inRiver Heritage Festival dividual perceptions about The Meade County Extenthe meaning of change. In
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shown that for every dollar the state spends on Drug Court, it saves $5.58 through increased child support payments by Drug Court participants, a decrease in domestic violence incidents and traffic accidents and a reduction in the use of mental health services and public assistance,” Judge Miller said. “Participants who meet a Drug Court program’s strict requirements in drug testing, counseling, regular employment and treatment objectives over an extensive period will graduate from the program, pay more of their taxes and use less public assistance due to having higher incomes. For those who don’t successfully complete the program, there is always the alternative of incarceration. “My goal in volunteering to supervise the Drug Court program is to return participants to their families and communities with addictionfree lifestyles.” Judge Butler said Drug Court successfully combines an intensive drug-treatment component with the authority of the judicial system. “Drug Court uses a team approach to address defendants who have not committed violent crimes or sexual offenses, but who have resorted to criminal activity to support drug addictions,” he said. “Drug Court is lifechanging for many participants and similar programs have been successful across the country. I am committed
to trying to help people who are willing to put forth the effort to get away from drugs and alcohol.” The Drug Court program for Breckinridge, Grayson and Meade counties is among 54 Drug Court programs in Kentucky. Angie O’Donoghue is the recovery coordinator for the new program and Becky Heibert is the case specialist. To contact the Drug Court program office, call 270-7565244. The office is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each weekday. Kentucky Drug Court Drug Court is proving to be a positive solution to a serious social problem. The success of Drug Court can be measured in the number of lives changed and the cost savings to Kentucky taxpayers. The program has had a significant impact on reducing rearrest, reconviction and reincarceration rates. The program has resulted in increased payment of delinquent child support and improved employment rates. For every $1 spent on Drug Court graduates, the state saves $2.72 on what it would have spent on incarcerating these individuals. The mission is to provide a court-supervised treatment alternative that stops illicit drug use and related criminal activity and promotes a positive life change through substance abuse education. How Drug Court Works Drug Court coordinates the efforts of the judiciary, prosecution, defense bar, probation, law enforcement, mental health, social services and treatment communities to
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sion Homemakers in cooperation with the Meade County Museum and Arts Council and local businesses are sponsoring a pumpkin decorating and scarecrow contest as part of the River Heritage Festival that is being held on the riverfront in downtown Brandenburg on Oct. 18. The deadline to enter the contests is Friday, Oct. 14 by returning an application to the Meade County Extension Office. Information can be found at a variety of businesses throughout the county by logging onto the Museum and Arts Web site, www. meadearts.com or by contacting the Extension Office at 270-422-4958. If you are interested in being a vendor at the festival, we have applications available at the Extension Office. Cost for a booth is $10. Pecan sale The Meade County Extension Homemakers have begun their annual pecan sale. These are great for all your fall baking or just eating them as a snack. The cost is $7 for jumbo halves and $6.50 for pieces. You must pre-pay and pre-order in advance. The deadline to order is Oct. 22. You may contact the Meade County Extension Office at 270-4224958 or contact a homemaker for more details. Homemaker bazaar The annual Homemaker Holiday Bazaar is being held on Nov. 8 at the Meade County High School from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. If you are interested in purchasing a booth space, the cost is $25 per booth, but items must be handmade or homemade. There is a limited amount of booth space, so it will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. Contact the Extension Office for more information or an application. actively intervene and break the cycle of substance abuse, addiction and crime. The program consists of three phases and aftercare and lasts at least 18 months for felony participants. Drug Court staff and participants work together to develop individual program plans with specific responsibilities and goals with timetables. Plans include group, family and individual counseling; frequent and random urine testing; education and vocational training; scheduled payments of restitution, child support and court fees; and health and community activities. Participants report directly to their Drug Court judge, who rewards progress and sanctions noncompliance. When participants successfully complete the program, charges may be dismissed through diversion, or conditional discharge may be granted through probation. Judges who participate in Drug Court volunteer their time to the program, and much of the program’s funding comes from federal grants and state matching funds approved through the Kentucky General Assembly. Kentucky Drug Court is administered through the Administrative Office of the Courts in Frankfort. The AOC is the operational arm of the Kentucky Court of Justice and supports the activities of more than 4,000 court system employees, including the elected offices of justices, judges and circuit court clerks. For more information about Drug Court, visit http:// courts.ky.gov/stateprograms/drugcourt/.
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Hit quartet to perform at community jamboree Submitted by the Stamps Quartet Established in 1924, the Stamps Quartet has become the historical gospel group to boast about. In 1934, the Stamps recorded their theme song “Give the World a Smile,” making them the first gospel group to sign with a major recording company, and to sell over onemillion copies. In 1971, the Stamps Quartet began performing with Elvis Presley on many recordings and tours until his death in 1977. While singing with Presley, the Stamps set another historical example by becoming the first gospel group to be televised, by satellite, world-wide. The Stamps have also performed as backup vocalists with country music legends such as Tammy Wynette, Willie Nelson, Ricky Skaggs and many more. Their performances have landed them in the spotlight at the Grand Ole Opry, Radio City Music Hall, and Madison Square Garden. The Stamps have helped charter the Dove Awards, the Gospel Music Association, the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, and the National Quartet Convention. They are also members of the Gospel Music Hall of Fame and have received numerous Grammy and Dove
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The Stamps Quartet — a hit gospel group — will be performing at the Corydon Jamboree on Oct. 17. awards for “Best Group of the Year” and “Best Album of the Year.” Spreading the word of the Lord through the messages of their songs, Ed Enoch — owner, manager, lead vocalist and original Stamps member — and the Stamps have built a world renowned and legendary status in the gospel music business. Their talented blends of southern style gospel music is truly a “must hear” experience. The Stamps Quartet
will perform at the Corydon Jamboree in Corydon, Ind. on Oct. 17, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. “It’s a special show that you can bring your friends and family and church groups to,” said Lee Parr King, owner of the Corydon Jamboree. Tickets are $10 each. For more information, contact Lee Parr King at 812-366-3393 or 270-4223122. The Corydon Jamboree is located at 220 Hurst Lane in Corydon, Ind.
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Susan Elaine King Susan Elaine King, 50, of Brandenburg, died Oct. 2, 2008, at University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville. She loved dogs, raising flowers, and running Yu-GiOh tournaments for youth in Radcliff, Ky., along with her sister. She is survived by her parents, Jack and Linda King of Brandenburg; one sister, Annette King of Brandenburg; two brothers, Michael King of Elizabethtown, Ky., and David (Joanie) King of Guston; two nephews, Daniel King and Samuel King; three nieces, Laura (Teague) Ridge, Sarah King, and Stephanie (Chris) Bissell; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. A mass of Christian burial was held at 11 a.m. on Oct. 6, 2008, from St. John the Apostle Catholic Church in Brandenburg with burial in St. George Cemetery. Visitation was held at Hager Funeral Home in Brandenburg from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday and after 9 a.m. on Monday. Prayer services were held on Sunday evening from the chapel of the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.hagerfuneralhome.com.
Claudie Marie Stevens
Claudie Marie Stevens, 71, of Radcliff, Ky., died Oct. 5, 2008, at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown, Ky. She is survived by her husband, Richard L. Stevens; two daughters, Vicky L. Stevens of Knoxville, Tenn., and Veronica D. Dauberman of Portland, Tenn.; three sons, Ray J. Stevens of Nashville, Frankie D. Stevens of San Diego, Calif., and Jason A. Stevens of Savannah, Ga.; three grandchildren, Sammy Featherstone, and Chelsea and Shane Dauberman all of Portland, Tenn.; and one sister, Annie M. Lancaster of San Diego, Calif. Visitation was on Tuesday from 7 p.m. until 8 p.m. and on Wednesday beginning at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Oct. 8, 2008, at Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home in Radcliff, Ky., with Rev. Ron Burgess officiating. A committal service will be at 1 p.m. today at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central in Radcliff, Ky. The guest register may be signed at www.nebfh.com.
Paulette Pearl Louallen Sandlin Harris
Paulette Pearl Louallen Sandlin Harris, 65, of Radcliff, Ky., died Oct. 7, 2008, at Kindred Hospital in Louisville. She was born in Moulton, Ala., and was a native of Ohio. She spent the last 18 years living with her children and taking care of her grandchildren. She was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, greatgrandmother, aunt and friend. “Our mother will be most remembered for her strong spirit, her giving heart and unconditional love that she has showered on us all. While living, she loved all those she knew and through her death was able to give new life to others by being an organ and tissue donor for diabetic and heart research.� She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul Russell and Leona Louallen; one son, Scott Harris, Jr.; two sisters, Betty Louallen and Barbara Dick; and a sister-inlaw, Shelia Louallen. She is survived by her two daughters, Veronica (Wayne) Keeler of Radcliff, and Jeannine (Johnny) Spicer of Elizabethtown, Ky.; one son-in-law, Bill Spicer of Radcliff, Ky.; nine grandchildren, Billy, Danny, Joey and Nick Spicer, Stephanie and Wayne Keeler, and Gabi, Trent and Scott Harris; two great-grandchildren, Destinie and William Spicer; one brother, John (Sharon) Louallen of South Lebanon, Ohio; two nephews, John (Leah) Louallen of Nashville and Eric Louallen of South Lebanon, Ohio; and one niece, Kimberly (George) Pace of Lebanon, Ohio. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Oct. 11 at Deerfield Cemetery in South Lebanon, Ohio. Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The guest register may be signed at www.nebfh.com.
Community Calendar
The Community Calendar is a free service to community groups and organizations for event announcements. However, if you have an event where there is a charge listed, there will be a $7 flat fee for each time the announcement runs. No beauty pageants or yard sales. The News Standard office is located at 1065 Old Ekron Rd. Call 270-4224542 or e-mail submit@thenewsstandard.com. Deadline for Friday’s paper is 5 p.m. Tuesday. Throughout the Month of October ‌ HALLOWEEN FAMILY FEST 2008 Otter Creek Park Campground Oct. 10-11, Oct. 17-18, and Oct. 24-25 Every weekend throughout the month of October, Otter Creek will be hosting a family funfest at its campground. Entertainment, games, contest, tournaments, ghost stories, a bevy of Halloween activities and more every weekend! For more information, visit Otter Creek Park Web site at www.ottercreekpark.org, or call 502-574-4583.
“Live life fully while you’re here. Experience everything. Take care of yourself and your friends. Have fun, be crazy, be weird. Go out and screw up! You’re going to anyway, so you might as well enjoy the process. Take the opportunity to learn from your mistakes; find the cause of your problem and eliminate it. Don’t try to be perfect; just be an excellent example of being human.� Anthony Robbins BOOK
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Saturday, Oct. 11 RACE FOR THE CURE Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Waterfront Park Festival Plaza Louisville, KY For more information, visit www.komenlouisville.org. Sunday, Oct. 12 WOLF CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH HOMECOMING Wolf Creek Baptist Church will be celebrating our 187th Homecoming on Oct. 12, 2008. The Stateline Quartet will be featured during the worship service, which will start at 10:30 a.m. with a potluck lunch following. Come join us! Everyone is welcome! For more information, call 270-497-4162 or 270-4222584. Monday, Oct. 13 BRANDENBURG CITY COUNCIL 7 p.m. the second Monday of each month at Brandenburg City Hall.
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MEADE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY Children’s Art Classes 6 p.m. for children 8-14 years old every Tuesday in the library annex. Story Hour 10:30 a.m. for children 0-5 years old every Tuesday in the library annex. Includes books, activities, games and crafts pertaining to a theme. Free and open to the public. Meade County Public Library, 270-422-2094. ADULT/CHILD CPR CLASS 1:00 p.m. Meade County Health Department Cost: $40.00 (Includes textbook and certification card.) Please call Melissa at 270-422-3988 by Oct. 9 to register. FREE ENGLISH CLASSES 7 p.m. Buck Grove Baptist Church, 255 Buck Grove Road No registration required. Free nursery care available for students during class. For more information, call 270-828-3365 or 270-828-6320. Wednesday, Oct. 15 MEADE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY Yoga 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday. Free and open to the public. Meade County Public Library, 270-422-2094.
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MULDRAUGH CITY COUNCIL 6:30 p.m. the second Monday of each month at Muldraugh City Hall. Tuesday, Oct. 14 MEADE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION 7:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Meade County Board of Education building.
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Thursday, Oct. 16 N.A.R.F.E. MEETING 1 p.m. Brandenburg Methodist Church Information concerning the convention will be discussed. For more information call 270-422-3935.
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The Finde It Shoppe wishes to express its sincere THANKS and GRATITUDE to everyone who donated items for its First Annual Yard Sale for “Shop with a Cop� on October 4, 2008 at our store. Our goal was to raise $1,000.00 for “Shop with a Cop� and with your help, we reached our goal and now we have set another goal for a little more. We will still be collecting money until the 25th of October and still be selling raffle tickets for the $165 Gift Basket of GREENWAVE items (donated by Susie Singleton and Bobby Beeler of Print Patrol). So please stop in and buy a ticket or a pack of cookies. To all who donated items for the yard sale, money, baked goods and your time to help with this sale, my hat is off to each and every one of you. Know that every penny raised will be put to good use by our local Police Department when they take the children out for their day of shopping, and when you see the children with their policeman or policewoman, know that you helped make a child’s life a little bit brighter this year. Thank you one and all for your support and goodwill. There’s no way any of you can truly know how much I appreciate each and every one of you for all the support you have given me since I opened “The Finde It Shoppe� in March of this year. Your response has been phenomenal. May GOD bless you each and every one and the best of HOLIDAYS to you all and to all a goodnight. MERRY CHRISTMAS from “The Finde It Shoppe.� Sincerely, Rocklin
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I’d like to recognize the following people and businesses that helped: WMMG • Tina’s Horseshoe Bar & Grill Larry and Sue Singleton • Fusion Tan Glenna and Bill Powell • TLC Daycare The Kullman Family The News Standard Staff The Meade County Messenger Staff Nettea Sutton • Karen Hoffman Cindy Turner • Patsy Wilson Tammy Hardesty Sandra Hinton (Meade County Senior Center) Jorena Faulkner • Aly Bailey • Kevin Ditto Roberts Family Farms • David Leo’s Barber Shop Kathy • Guy and Peggy Russell • Carol Clark Faye Ruccio • Carl and Donna Whitt Sweet Dreams Ice Cream and Arcade The Menefee Family • Earlene Ratliff Boy Scout Troop 181 (Kody) • Kenny Heath Janette Crabb • Jeffery Williams Kroger • Pamida (Josh you’re my angel, I can always count on you & your staff) and my husband, Lemuel, for always supporting any last minute benefit or fundraiser that I do, Thank you darling for believing in me and just, well you know!! If I missed anyone, I truly apologize.
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What’s on your agenda for October? Daily Observances Monday 27
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International Bandanna Day Lung Health Day United Nations Day World Development Information Day
Cranky Co-Workers Day
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Wednesday 29
Make A Dierence Day
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Mother-in-Law Day
Tuesday 28
National Chocolates Day St. Jude’s Day Internet Day
Thursday 30
National Candy Corn Day
Friday 31
Books for Treats Day Frankenstein Friday National Caramel Apple Day National Knock-Knock Jokes Day National Magic Day National UNICEF Day Halloween
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Friday, October 10, 2008
FAITH & VALUES
Husband agonizes over wife’s infidelity QUESTION: My wife has Nevertheless, we should been involved in an affair go with the best information with her boss for six months. available to us. I saw a sign I’ve known about it that said, “The fastest from the beginning, Focus on horses don’t always but just haven’t been the family win, but you should able to confront her. still bet on them.” Melanie acts like she Even as a non-gamdoesn’t love me anybler, that makes sense way. If I give her an to me. ultimatum, I could Having offered that lose her completely. disclaimer, let me say Can you assure me that there is nothing James that won’t happen? risky about treating Dobson oneself with greater Have you ever offered the “Love Must respect, exhibiting Be Tough” advice and had it confidence and poise, pulling backfire, ending in divorce? backward and releasing the DR. DOBSON: Yes, I have, door on the romantic trap. and I certainly understand The positive benefits of that your caution. I wish I could approach are often immediguarantee how Melanie will ate and dramatic. react to a firmer approach. Loving self-respect virUnfortunately, life offers few tually never fails to have a certainties, even when all salutary effect on a drifting the probabilities point in one lover, unless there is not the direction. Sometimes well- tiniest spark left to fan. Thus, conditioned athletes drop in instances when opening dead from heart attacks. the cage door results in a Some outstanding parents spouse’s sudden departure, raise children who rebel and the relationship was in the become drug addicts. Some coffin, already. I’m reminded of the most intelligent, cau- of the old proverb that says, tious businessmen foolishly “If you love something, set it bankrupt themselves. Life is free. If it comes back to you, like that. Things happen ev- it’s yours. If it doesn’t come ery day that shouldn’t have back, it never was yours in occurred. the first place.” There is a
great truth in that adage, and it applies to your relationship with your wife. Now, obviously, it is risky to precipitate a period of crisis. When explosive individuals are involved in mid-life turmoil or a passionate fling with a new lover, great tact and wisdom are required to know when and how to respond. That’s why professional counsel is vital before, during and after the confrontation. It would be unthinkable of me to recommend that victims of affairs indiscriminately pose ultimatums with 24-hour deadlines, or that they push an independent partner in a corner. Great caution is needed in such delicate conflicts. In short, I suggest that you seek the assistance of a competent counselor who can help you deal with the problem of Melanie’s affair. QUESTION: Our children are all on their own now and my husband and I are free to do some of the traveling we have always planned to do when we got them through college. But lately, I feel too tired even to keep the house clean, and too depressed to
care about planning or doing anything extra. I’m only 46, yet some days I can hardly get out of bed in the morning. I just want to put my head under the pillow and cry -for no reason at all. So why do I feel so terrible? My husband is trying to be patient, but this morning he growled, “You have everything a woman could want — what do you have to be blue about?” Do you think I could be losing my mind? DR. DOBSON: I doubt if there is anything wrong with your mind. The symptoms you describe sound as if you may be entering menopause, and if so, your discomfort may be caused by the hormonal imbalance that accompanies glandular upheaval. I suggest that you make an appointment to see a gynecologist or other physician in the next few days. He or she can help you. Dr. Dobson is founder and chairman of the board of the nonprofit organization Focus on the Family, Colorado Springs, CO 80995 (www.family.org). Questions and answers are excerpted from “Solid Answers” and “Bringing Up Boys,” both published by Tyndale House.
Bad things can happen to good people “We accept good things from God. Should we not then accept the bad?” —Job 2:10 Why do good people have to suffer through things like the ravages of cancer and its treatments, only to die? I have been asked various version of this question, as well as heard versions of attempted answers, throughout my almost 38 years of priesthood. My answer is simple: I haven’t the foggiest idea, and neither do they. The bottom line is, nobody really knows, including those of goodwill who try to come up with something comforting to say. It is better, I think, to just sit with the mystery. Anything else comes across as irritatingly trite or nauseatingly sentimental. The biblical story of Job makes this very point.
One day, God and the devil discuss the Job family. Even God brags about how good and faithful the Job family has been. The devil listens to all God has to say about them, but then says to God, “Sure! Who wouldn’t love you if they had it as good the Job family has it? It’s easy to believe when things are going well, but just start taking a few things away from them and then you’ll see just how faithful they are.” In this little play, God allows Satan to start taking things away to test Job’s fidelity. First, Job loses his money. Next, he loses his children in a freak accident. Finally, Job loses his health. Through all this, the last line of our reading tells us that Job never curses God, even though his wife suggests it. He neither questions God nor does anything sinful.
The story ends without when it is taken away, a convincing reason be- we feel angry, resentful, ing given for Job’s cheated and frussuffering. Howev- Encouraging trated. However, er, because Job rein reality, entitleWords mained faithful in ment is an illusion. the absence of anWith life being as swers, God makes it is, entitlement is the latter part of a perfect set-up for Job’s life even betdisappointment beter than the first. cause it is based on When we are a lie to begin with. faced with the mysWe are owed nothRonald tery of suffering ing in this life, and Knott and death, we have the truth of the matno real answers. ter is, everything is However, we do have a a gift, we deserve nothing choice about how we want and everything is on loan to respond. — even our loved ones. We can be bitter about On the other hand, if we what we lost or we can believe that life, and everybe grateful for what we thing in it, is a gift, we can had. Entitlement leads us experience painful losses, into bitterness. Gratitude even death, in a radically leads us into peaceful ac- different way. Instead of ceptance. When we feel being bitter about what we entitled, gratitude is im- lost, we can become gratepossible. ful for what we had. Feelings of entitlement Father Knott, a Meade Counmake us believe that life ty native, is a priest from the owes us something and Archdiocese of Louisville.
Thank God for the special blessing in your life
“I thank my God in all my remembrance of you.” —Philipians 1:3 (NASB)
Can you imagine being such a blessing to someone that every time they thought of you they thanked God? The church at Philippi was such an encouragement to the apostle Paul that he gave thanks to God for them every time they crossed his mind. In my life I have several
friends that, when I think Lord. Who is my special of them, I thank friend? My wife, Divine God for bringing Beverly! Guidance our paths together. Maybe you know One particular someone like that, friend is someone someone who loves who is encouragyou enough to be ing to me and suphonest with you ports me, although and pray with and she does not always for you. Perhaps it’s agree with me. She your own spouse, Dan speaks the truth to Newton or another family me honestly and member, or a dear lovingly. She prays friend. for me and loves me in the If so, what a blessing
We have more strength than we know
While going through out of the sand pile. some of my stories I came He pushed and shoved across this one that I re- but the rock was too large membered from a for him to move. With Pastor’s all of his effort, the litwhile ago. A small child was spending Spotlight tle boy lifted the rock some time playing only to have the rock in the sand pile. to fall back and smash He has his little his little foot. trucks, a shovel, Just out of sight of and a plastic pail. the little boy, his father While he was movwatched with amuseing sand and creatment. Just as the boy Randy ing roads, he found burst into tears, his Johnson father walked over to a large rock in the sand pile. him, hoping to comThe boy dug around the fort his little boy, who looked rock and found it to be a up at his father and said, “I rather large rock. After can‘t move this rock.” some time of digging, the “Why don‘t you use all boy finally dislodged the the strength you have availrock from the dirt and sand, able?” but the rock was so large the “I did, Daddy. I used all little boy could not move it the strength I had.”
that is. And with the blessing comes a reminder: I can be a blessing to others in just the same way. If you just moved to our area, we invite you to visit with us at Grace Baptist Church. Our Sunday morning service starts at 11:00 a.m. We invite you to listen to our weekly Sunday radio program on WMMG from 9:30 to 10 a.m. Reverend Dan Newton is the pastor of Grace Baptist Church.
Bible Trivia by Wilson Casey
“You didn’t use all the strength you had available,” the father replied. “You didn’t ask me to help.” The boy’s father reached down, picked up the rock and with a mighty shove, threw it from the sand pile. Do you have something in your life that needs to be removed but is too big for you to handle? Perhaps you have been using all your strength and still can’t quite move the rocks in your life. Isn’t it time you use all the strength you have available to you and call upon your Heavenly Father for some help?
1. Is the book of John in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. On watching Jesus’ arrest and trial, what disciple claimed three times he didn’t know the Lord? Judas, James, John, Peter 3. From Proverbs, “A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of ...”? Song, Silver, Meadows, Eden 4. Who was quoted, “Is there any taste in the white of an egg”? Solomon, David, Daniel, Job 5. What did Job behold as the fear of the Lord? Distrust, Wisdom, Unrighteous, Sympathy 6. Who was the father of Samson? Manoah, Isaiah, Abdon, Felix
Randy Johnson is the pastor at Brandenburg Church of God.
ANSWERS: 1) New; 2) Peter; 3) Silver; 4) Job; 5) Wisdom; 6) Manoah
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BUSINESS Customers ‘saddle up’ for value at The Ridin’ Room Friday, October 10, 2008
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By Jorena D. Faulkner jorena@thenewsstandard.com The Ridin’ Room’s owner and resident character, Duck Barr, has a lot to celebrate these days. According to Barr, on Oct. 5, 2008, he achieved another lifetime milestone with an out-of-the-ordinary, self-proclaimed anniversary not many can lay claim to. “(I’m celebrating the anniversary) of my death,” Barr said. Thirteen years ago, Barr was working on a river barge in Genoa, Wisc., when a freak accident nearly took his leg … and his life. “We were south bound to lock seven when the nylon cable whiplashed,” Barr said. “It was like throwing a chain saw through the air — and it exploded my leg. “You know how they say a broken leg can’t kill you? Well, if it’s bad enough that they have to operate on you … you can die. A couple of times when they were operating on me, I went under. They said I went out twice and they had to revive me. So … today’s the anniversary of my ‘death day.’ And I celebrate it, by being alive.” It took Barr more than three years to learn to walk again after the near fatal accident. At around the same time, Barr joined forces with thenowner of The Ridin’ Room, Karen Stull. Barr said he had been a “jack-of-all-trades” most of his life. After spending four years in the Air Force, Barr worked on a boat, at a sawmill, as a painter, a pipe-fitter and a car salesman — to name a few. However, being around horses and cattle throughout his life had instilled a deep reverence for the smell of worn leather and had whetted his appetite for the Western lifestyle. “I’d always lived the lifestyle, but I came here to work for Karen Stull in March or April of 1997 — after I’d got back walking again,” Barr
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said. “Then I bought-in with (Stull) in July of that year, and she asked me to buy her out in February 2000.” The Ridin’ Room — located at 2075 ByPass Road, #105 in Brandenburg — carries a variety of Western tack and saddle gear and attire to include Tony Lama cowboy hats, Dan Post handcrafted cushion comfort boots, Dingo boots, leather goods, Double-H boots, work boots, horse supplies, a large selection of saddles, Wrangler clothing — for adults and children — hats, belts, artwork, cowboy and Learning Tree greeting cards, authentic jewelry by artisan Jerry Chee, and more. A skilled artisan himself, Barr hand designs custom greeting cards and cover artwork, which earned him the Christmas 2003 cover of Mules and More Magazine. As the sole owner and operator of the establishment, Barr said his adopted mother, Verlie Cato, helps him keep the business in check. “She kind of adopted me,” Barr said. “Just before my mom passed away last year, (Verlie Cato) got permission from my mom to take over ‘mom’ duties.”
For more than a decade, customers’ satisfied faces have smiled from the walls and ceilings of The Ridin’ Room, as Barr has taken a photo of every client who has purchased a saddle from the shop. Now totaling more than 2,000 — and counting — the photos are a reminder that folks still thrive by living the “lifestyle,” according to Barr. “Even if you don’t have anything to do with horses, western wear and boots are a lifestyle,” Barr said. “But I started taking those pictures in 1997 — they prove you can sell saddles. I just haven’t figured out how to make a profit due.” Barr said the ongoing roadwork on the ByPass has negatively affected business along the corridor, and — coupled with the downward economy and increase in gas prices — it’s been tough going for businesses throughout the county. “We’ve had everything thrown at us this year,” Barr said. “Tornado, earthquake … hurricane. My sign blew away in March, a lot of people from Indiana thought I’d gone out of business — I’m
not. I just haven’t replaced my sign yet.” At the end of the day, Barr said it’s all about living. Having had more “second chances” than the average Joe, he said his friends often joke him about his brushes with unusual accidents, such as having had a tree fall on him during a recent windstorm. “They told me I only have four lives left,” Barr said jokingly. “Now, all I want to do is get down to the end of the road.” The Ridin’ Room — also known as “Loathsome Ducks Ridin’ Room” — is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and will be open seven days a week beginning in midNovember for the holiday season, with extended hours on Friday and Saturday. For more information, stop by the store or call Duck Barr at 270422-5566. Business profiles are a free annual 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.
LEFT: The Ridin’ Room’s owner, Duck Barr, said he has a lot to ‘celebrate’ these days — to include having escaped death several times. Barr said he enjoys living the Western lifestyle. ABOVE: Located at 2075 ByPass Road, #105, The Ridin’ Room showcases a variety of western tack, gear, jewelry, clothing and more, at affordable prices. BELOW: More than 2,000 photos of smiling customers who have purchased saddles from the shop adorn the walls and ceiling of The Ridin’ Room.
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Plan for stress-free holidays By David Uffington Dollars and Sense
For too many, the holidays are a stressful time that results in one thing: An overload of spending debt that has to be paid after the new year. Debt-free holidays are possible, however, if you approach your spending with steely resolve — and if you start early. Here are some steps to take in planning for a stress-free holiday season: •Decide on your budget now — what you can realistically afford to spend — and don’t increase that amount, even if you discover later that you’ve left someone off the recipient list. •Make your gift list, putting a spending limit on each item, and vow to stick to it. •If you’ve had a Christmas Club savings account that you’ve added to all year, you’re ahead of the game. Plan on cash-only spending,
and leave the credit cards at home when you shop. •If you’ve never had the nerve to suggest it, this is the year to try to come to an agreement with relatives that there will be no gift swapping among the adults. Chances are they’ll be relieved that you’ve brought it up. Opt for a family potluck get-together over the holidays instead of exchanging gifts. •Buy a few items out of every paycheck and check them off your list. •Start scouring the dollar stores, consignment shops, the sales racks at outlet stores and Salvation Army or Goodwill for bargains. Good bets for inexpensive gifts include picture frames to hold digital photos you print out, tins to hold home-baked cookies and treats, and DVDs and games. •Do your homework. Use the Internet to track sales, and comparison shop for kids’ toys and electronics.
•Consider whether some of your gift recipients, especially older relatives, would rather have a gift of your time than another trinket. •If you plan to make gifts, get started so you’re not tempted to rush out and buy later. If you plan to make homemade goodies, decide on your recipes now. Expect to be tempted as the stores pull out all the stops to get you to buy. The closer you get to the holidays, the more likely you are to succumb to stress and overspend. Set your priorities, limit your spending, and start now to plan for a debt-free holiday. David Uffington regrets that he cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into his column whenever possible. Write to him in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to columnreply@gmail. com.
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ABSOLUTE LAND AUCTION Saturday, October 18th, 10:00 A.M. 10 Tracts Ranging From 2.4 to 10 Acres AUCTION LOCATION: Darren Sipes Law Office, 313 Hillcrest Dr., Brandenburg, KY Woodson Point Subdivision – Turkey View Ct. 3 lots ideal for hunting or building a secluded getaway. Lot 10 – 8.796 acres • Lot 11 – 3.719 acres Lot 12 – 10.095 acres From Sipes Law Office, take right on Hwy 79 for approx 1mile. Take right on By-Pass for 1.3 miles to Hwy 228. Take left, go 5 miles to singleton Road. Take left go 2 miles to second Woodson Point entrance. Go left for 1 mile to cul-de-sac.
Wildwood Park Subdivision – Wildwood Trail 1 wooded lot with rolling topography. Lot 14 – 5.9906 acres From Sipes Law Office, take right on Hwy 79 for approx 1mile. Take right on By-Pass for 1.3 miles to Hwy 228. Take left, go 7 miles to Pine ridge Road. Take left, go 2 miles to Wildwood Road. Take right, go 1 mile, property on right.
Stoney Point Subdivision – Lonesome Dove 4 lots adjoining each other. Lots are wooded in the rear. Lot 54 – 2.727 acres • Lot 55 – 3.818 acres Lot 56 – 3.205 acres • Lot 57 – 2.814 acres From Sipes Law Office, take right on Hwy 79 for approx 3 miles to Hwy 144. Take right for 5 miles to Hwy376. Take left on Hwy 376 for 5.6 miles to Hwy 144. Take right for 1mile to Hwy 886. Take right for 1 mile to Stoney Point Road. Follow Stoney Point almost to the end on bottom of the hill.
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Wooded lot in an established subdivision. Lot 31 – 2.4546 acres DIRECTIONS: From Sipes Law Office, take right on Hwy 79 for approx 7.5 miles to Guston Road (Hwy 428). Go 1.7 miles to Irvignton-Guston Road. Take right on I-G road for .6 miles. Property on left. TERMS: A 10% buyers premium will be added to all winning bids to determine the final sale price. On real estate, $1,000 per tract will be due on the day of sale with the balance due within 30 days. Inspections of any type must be performed prior to the sale date or the right is waived. Property is sold as is with no guarantees by the seller nor Hodges Auction Company. On personal property, cash or good check for the full purchase amount is due on the day of sale. For more information or any questions call Rachel Heavrin, Broker – Rubye Realty
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Friday, October 10, 2008
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Long-time Payneville dairy farmers love their ‘milky’ ways By Laura Saylor editor@thenewsstandard.com
Yes, the Mattinglys like milk. Jimmy and Patty Mattingly love it almost as much as they love the farming life — a trade that brought Mattinglys to reside in the house he was born and raised in, and to work the land that has been in his family for more than 100 years. “I’ve been here all my life,” Jimmy said. “I’m the third generation to be farming here.” The Mattingly farm, located on both sides of Hwy. 376 in Payneville, is any dairy man or dairy woman’s dream. A rustic century-old farm house that has been quaintly modernized with a spacious addition, a half-dozen handsome red barns and sheds, four trusty tractors, and 160 acres of fertile countryside help establish the down-toearth, born-to-work attitude that Jimmy and Patty exemplify. After marrying in 1967, the couple moved into a mobile home that was adjacent to the farm property — which was then owned by Jimmy’s parents, Mitchell and Ruth Wathen. Jimmy began handling most of the farm work in the 1990s, due to his father’s failing health, and by 1996, he and Patty were operating the
dairy farm. “He was out working dusk until dawn, and I filled in wherever I was needed,” Patty said. “I raised the kids, kept up the garden, drove the tractors, did whatever needed done. But the kids and the garden were enough for me.” During prior years, the farm bustled with five children, 40 cows, a handful of bulls, and some hogs, though the Mattinglys have “cut back” and the farm is now haven to 20 Jersies and Guernseys, two bulls, five horses, two mules, a pony, and two dogs. Jimmy grows several acres of corn and soybeans that are used to feed his herd, and more than 50 acres of hay. His day begins at dawn, when he treks out to pasture to coo his cows into the milking barn. All 20 are milked twice a day. “Before we had the milkers, my brother and dad and I used to milk 21 cows before school,” Jimmy said. “We’d each do about seven apiece ... but I can’t milk now like I used to.” The milking barn has four stalls and four milking machines that are used to pump the “raw milk” from the cows’ udders. “We used to keep raw milk and pasteurize it here for the kids back when they were young,” Patty said. Jimmy recalled his grandmother boiling fresh milk on
the stove, and skimming off the cream that rose to the top. He and his siblings would churn the cream for hours, blending it into butter. In between milkings, Jimmy stays busy with upkeep of the farm — which endured some damage during the September windstorm — and keeping his land and livestock healthy and well. Patty keeps out of trouble by working as a postmaster at the local post office, serving as a volunteer firefighter for the Payneville district, and cleaning both local Farm Bureau buildings a few times a week. When the Mattinglys manage to find the time, and when one of their children volunteers to do the evening milking, Jimmy and Patty enjoy trail riding along the hundreds of acres of forestland and fields that surround their property. A few years ago, they held a benefit trail ride to raise money for a friend diagnosed with cancer, and 98 horse men and women arrived at the Mattingly farm, ready to ride. But bovine are still the animal of choice at their bustling dairy farm, and Jimmy and Patty wouldn’t have it any other way. “(Dairy farming) is in his blood,” Patty said. “If you catch him dead, it’ll be under a cow.”
TOP: Jimmy Mattingly points out the stainless steel piping that carries milk from his cows’ udders to a refrigerated holding tank. LEFT: Jimmy feeds some of his heifers after he and Patty complete the morning milking of their cows. THE NEWS STANDARD/LAURA SAYLOR
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removed. This should loosen the soil sufficiently to allow better drainage and promote a healthier plant root system. For a large area such as a yard, this process can be more easily done using sub-soiling equipment that breaks up the soil to a depth of 2-3 feet or even deeper. Garden centers or landscape contractors may be able to help you locate such equipment. For more information on landscape trees and shrubs, contact the Meade County Extension Office at 270-422-4958. Grain growers will administer technology program The Meade County Grain Growers have limited Tobacco Settlement funds for Technology Program. This program covers new technology purchased that aids farmers in their operations. Applications will be available at the Meade County Extension Office Oct. 20. The program will run through Dec.15. Farmers can call the Extension at 270422-4958 for further details. Goat producers funds The Meade County Goat Producers Association has received funds to continue the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement program. The program that will be administered is the Goat & Sheep Diversification Program. This is a reimbursement program. Therefore, paid receipts must accompany applications. Applications will be available Oct. 6-10, 2008, at the Meade County Cooperative Extension Office located at 1041 Old Ekron Rd. in Brandenburg. Completed applications will be accepted at the Extension office beginning Oct. 13-17, 2008. The Extension office is open Monday through Friday 8-4:30 p.m.
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Commodities Kentuckiana Livestock Market - Owensboro, KY Market Report per CWT for Monday, October 6, 2008 Receipts: 289 head Compared to last week: Feeder steers 6.00-7.00 lower. Feeder heifers 3.00-7.00 lower. Slaughter cows 2.00-5.00 lower. Slaughter bulls 4.00-5.00 lower. Slaughter Cows: % Lean Weight Price High Dressing Lo Dressing Breaker 75-80 1075-1945 46.50-55.00 No Report 42.00-45.50 Boner 80-85 920-1485 42.50-50.50 52.50 39.00-41.00 Lean 85-90 675-1405 35.50-43.50 48.00 No Report Slaughter Bulls: Y.G. Weight Carcass Boning % Average Dress Lo Dress 1 1515 79 61.00 No Report 1-2 1315-1960 73-77 51.00-57.00 No Report Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1 Wt Range Price 200-300 96.00-97.00 300-400 90.50 400-500 87.50-90.50 500-600 83.00-87.00 Feeder Steers Medium and Large 2 Wt Range Price 300-400 82.00-83.00 400-500 83.00-85.00 500-600 78.00-80.00 600-700 75.00 Feeder Steers Medium and Large 3 Wt Range Price 200-300 75.00-85.00 300-400 75.00 400-500 68.00-73.00 Holsteins Large 3 Wt Range Price 800-900 54.00 Feeder Bulls Medium and Large 1 Wt Range Price 400-500 82.00-85.00 500-600 77.00-80.00 600-700 71.00-75.00 700-800 68.00-73.00
Feeder Bulls Medium and Large 2 Wt Range Price 400-500 76.00-81.00 500-600 70.00-76.00 600-700 60.00 Feeder Bulls Small 1 Wt Range Price 300-400 84.00 400-500 68.00-69.00 500-600 63.00-67.50 Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1 Wt Range Price 300-400 86.00 500-600 75.00-78.00 600-700 73.50-78.00 700-800 73.50-74.00 800-900 72.00 Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 2 Wt Range Price 300-400 73.50-81.00 400-500 72.50-78.00 500-600 72.00-74.50 600-700 69.50-72.00
Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 3 Wt Range Price 300-400 69.00-75.00 400-500 67.50 500-600 65.50 Feeder Heifers Small 1 Wt Range Price 300-400 65.00 Bread Cows: No Test Cows and Calves: Large 1: Cow 5 years old with 125 lbs calf at side 700.00 per pair. Small 2: Cow 2 years old with 135 lbs calf at side 560.00 per pair. Stock Bulls: No Test Calves: Baby Beef: 165.00 per head.
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Deeds
Gordon Board and Bernett Board to Larry Gowen and Lynn Gowen, deed of correction, lot 157 and 158 of the Knobs Subdivision in Meade County. Lynn Gowen and Larry Gowen to Larry Gowen, deed of correction, lot 157 and 158 of the Knobs Subdivision in Meade County. Charles A. Radke and Laurie A. Radke to Barton William Owen, Jr. and Jane D. Stetson, 107 Neil Court, Brandenburg, deed tax $154. Jake McAlister and Jan McAlister to Scott Lusk and Robin Lusk, 25 acre tract in Guston, deed tax $90. OB Properties, LLC, a Kentucky Limited Liability Company, to Linda D. Snyder, lot 65 of The Station Subdivision in Meade County, deed tax $115. Thomas C. Coomes to James D. Brown, 1.2 acre tract in Meade County, deed tax $99.50. Estate of Charles William Thompson by Michael Wayne Thompson, Executor, to Michael Wayne Thompson, property in Meade County. James E. Morse to Trading Post Homes of Elizabethtown LLC, by Ken Drane, assistant manager, 1605 Fackler Road, Webster, deed tax $37. Jake McAlister and Jan McAlister to Gordon Board and Bernett Board, general warranty deed, tract one and two located in Meade County, deed tax $25. CMH of KY, Inc. to Lance Holobowicz and Nichole Holobowicz, tract four of Valley View Estates in Meade County, deed tax $95. Arthur L. Hibbs to April R. Wesgaites f/k/a April R. Hibbs and Sara R. Schmidt, lot five and six of Huntington Place in Meade County, deed tax $92. Paul J. Whitmore to Richard Lee Stansbury and Mary Frances Stansbury, deed of correction, a 114.168 acre tract near Wolf Creek. Kathleen M. Hanson and Lasalle Bank, N.A. as trustee for the MLMI Trust Series 2006-HE6, by Douglas P. Vowels, Master Commissioner, to Lasalle Bank, N.A. as trustee for the MLMI Trust Series 2006-HE6, 507 Lafayette Street, Brandenburg. Matthew G. Rogers and Carolyn A. Rogers to John C. Passmore and John C. Passmore and Crystal G. Passmore, general warranty deed, tract five of Brown Estates in Meade Count, deed tax $145. Bella Construction, LLC to Scott Riedel and Susan J. Riedel, lot four of John Swan, Jr. Estate in Meade County, deed tax $182. Robert D. Martin to Stone Holdings, LLC, by and through Alec G. Stone, member, a 0.354 acre tract in Brandenburg, deed tax $71.50.
Quitclaim Deeds
Sherryle L. Satterly to Joseph E. Richardson and Rebbeca Richardson, lot 36 and 37, section three of Rosewood Estates in Meade County.
Building Permits
09/25/08 Gary L. Hartlage, Hwy 79, Brandenburg, single family dwelling, $234.10. 09/25/08 Craig and Brandi Lusk, Tucker Lane, Vine Grove, single family dwelling, $218.50.
Septic Permits
No reports this week.
Retail Food Establishment Reports No reports this week.
Brandenburg Police Department
No reports this week.
Meade County Sheriff Department
09/26/08 at 5:25 p.m. Michael Krone of Fort Knox was driving a 2004 Ford Ranger on KY1638. He was attempting to negotiate a right turn to proceed north on Darnell Road when he ran off the roadway, striking an electric sign. No injuries reported; very severe damage to his vehicle. Report 08-0218 was filed by Officer Ponder. 09/27/08 at 2:44 p.m. Nathan Polston of Vine Grove was driving a 1992 Honda on Clarkson Road when a deer ran out in front of him, causing him to skid off the left side of the roadway and then hit a tree. No injuries reported; moderate to severe damage was done to his vehicle. Report 08-0225 was filed by Officer Wright. 09/29/08 at 7:05 p.m. Stratford Young of Brandenburg was parked in a private driveway in a 2001 Ford. Sol Embry, also of Brandenburg, was driving a 2005 Ford and thought that Young had backed out of the driveway. Embry backed into the left front fender of Young’s vehicle, causing very minor damage to his vehicle and moderate damage to Young’s vehicle. No injuries reported. Report 08-0220 was filed by Officer Wright. 09/30/08 at 6:25 a.m. Troy Wright of Brandenburg was driving a 1988 Honda Accord on KY1638 when he lost control after avoiding a head on collision from an oncoming car in his lane. He went off the road to the right and hit a rock cut. The two cars did not hit. No injuries reported; minor damage to Wright’s vehicle. Report 08-0223 was filed by Officer McCubbin. 09/30/08 at 6:25 a.m. Raul Bustamante of Brandenburg was driving a
1997 Plymouth Voyager on KY1638 when he looked down for a second and when he looked back up, he was crossing the center line with a car coming. He lost control when he was avoiding the oncoming car and ran off the left side of the road, hit a rock cut and overturned. The two cars did not make contact. No injuries reported; moderate to severe damage to Bustamante’s vehicle. Report 08-0222 was filed by Officer McCubbin. 09/30/08 at 7:36 a.m. Harold Perks of Guston was driving south on KY1238 in a 2000 Ford Ranger, and Lisa Frank of Ekron was driving north on KY1238 in a 2006 Ford Escape. Both were in a curve when Perks crossed the centerline and side swiped Frank’s vehicle. No injuries reported, minor to moderate damage to both vehicles. Report 08-0221 was filed by Officer Robinson. 09/30/08 at 5:05 p.m. Quintezz Thompson of Guston was driving a 2002 Hyundai Sonata while traveling west on Foushee Hill Road. Thompson went off of the west bound edge of the roadway, over corrected, crossed the east bound land, struck an embankment and fence before overturning and coming to a rest on it’s top. Injured party was given first aid by Meade County EMS and was taken to Hardin Memorial Hospital. Severe damage was done to Thompson’s vehicle. Report 08-0224 was filed by Officer Robinson. 10/02/08 at 8:02 a.m. Officer responded to numerous calls to 911 in reference to a red Dodge truck who was traveling west on KY1638 all over the roadway. Officer intercepted the truck on KY1638 just south of the intersection with KY448. Officer turned on emergency lights attempting to get the driver, Justin Powell, of Brandenburg, to pull over. Powell continued through the intersection of KY1638 and KY448, attempting to make a right turn. He went into the east bound lanes of KY448, in front of and around a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500, driven by Matthew Reff of Brandenburg, who was stopped in traffic and waiting to turn left onto KY1638. Powell then attempted to get back into the west bound lanes behind Reff and struck him in the right rear of his vehicle. No injuries reported; minor to moderate damage to Powell’s vehicle; moderate damage to Reff’s vehicle. Report 08-0226 was filed by Officer Robinson.
Clarification
In last weeks’ issue of The News Standard, Barbara Louise Geary, 48, was mentioned in the District Court section of the paper. It has been brought to our attention that another Barbara Geary lives within Meade County and was mistaken to have been the same Barbara Geary that was charged. Please make note that Barbara Gale Geary, 37, is in no way connected or involved with the person mentioned by the same name.
District Court 10/01/08
Shelly Denise Samuels, 29, improperly on the left side of the road; disorderly conduct; resisting arrest; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs- pled not guilty pretrial conference 10/15/08. Michael J. Krone, 19, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs; possession of alcoholic beverages by a minor; carrying a concealed deadly weapon; leaving scene of an accident/failure to render aid or assistance- pled not guilty pretrial conference 10/15/08. Jeremy R. Clevers, 26, improper passing; imporper lane usage/vehicle keep to right except to pass; reckless driving; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugspled not guilty pretrial conference 10/15/08; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security- dismissed on proof shown. Mitchell David Mills,55, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs- pled not guilty pretrial conference 10/15/08. Devin M. Borwn, 20, 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 2 days 90 days license suspended. Ray T. Johnson, 57, speeding 23 mph over the limit; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs; failure to wear seat belts- pled not guilty pretrial conference 10/15/08. Jerry Byron Thomas, 52, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs- pled not guilty pretrial conference 10/15/08. Kyle A. Farvour, 21, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs- pled not guilty pretrial conference 10/15/08. James Keith Vincent, 48, cultivation of marijuana- pled not guilty pretrial conference 10/15/08. Patrica Gail McElvain, 36, theft by deception including cold checks over $300- amended to theft by deception under $300 pled guilty 10 days probated 2 years after serving 1 hour no public offense write no checks. Michelle Lorraine Davidson, 47, theft by deception including cold checks under $300- pled guilty 10 days probated 2 years after serving 1 hour no public offense write no checks. Hobart Allen Yeager, 23, possession of marijuana- pled not guilty pretrial conference 10/15/08. Michael P. Hall, Jr., 18, 2nd de-
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gree criminal trespassing; operating on suspended /revoked license- failure to appear. Christina M. McCabe, 23, 2 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300- pled not guilty pretrial conference 10/15/08. Tina Diane Sowders, 32, dogs to be vaccinated against rabies; dogs to be licensed- pled not guilty pretrial conference 10/15/08. Carolyn J. Richey, 35, 6 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300- pled not guilty pretrial conference 10/15/08. Christi Marie Calhoon, 35, theft by deception including cold checks under $300- pled guilty 10 days probated 2 years after serving 1 hour no public offense write no checks. Jeremiah J. Roberts, 22, alcohol intoxication in a public place- pled guilty fine $25 plus costs; 1st degree disorderly conduct- pled guilty 12 months probated 2 years no public offense cannot possess alcohol illegal drugs/drug paraphernalia; 1st degree indecent exposure- dismissed on commonwealth motion. Robert D. Boehler, 24, 4th degree assault/domestic violence with minor injury- pled not guilty pretrial conference 10/15/08. Margaret L. Clarkson, 64, theft by unlawful taking/shoplifting under $300-pled not guilty pretrial conference 10/29/08. Codi R. Cundiff, 18, local city oridance- pled not guilty pretrial conference 10/15/08. Chanda Leilani Brian, 27, theft by deception including cold checks under $300- pled not guilty pretrial conference 10/15/08. Tammie Gail Benham, 35, 3 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300- pled not guilty pretrial conference 10/15/08. John Edward Moore, 28, violation of Kentucky EPO/DVO- pled not guilty pretrial conference 10/15/08. Malisa Linette Coombs, 42, theft by deception including cold checks under $300- pled not guilty pretrial conference 10/15/08. William A. Moore, 66, disorderly conduct- failure to appear. Shikia K. Shanks, 34, 8 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300- failure to appear. Houston R. Fields, 18, local city ordinance- continues 10/22/08. Justin Barlie, 18, local city ordinance- continues 10/22/08. Rhonda J. Allen, 51, theft by deception including cold checks under $300- dismissed on commonwealth motion. Daniel L. Ranschaert, 19, to tail lamps; license to be in possession; possession of open alcohol container in motor vehicle- failure to appear. Heather Knust, 19, operating on suspended/revoked operators license- failure to appear. Christina M. McCabe, 23, no tail lamps; operating on suspended/revoked operators license- pled not guilty pretrial conference 10/15/08. Franklin S. Johnson, 21, failure or improper signal- dismissed on proof of repair; failure to produce insurance card- dismissed on proof shown. Dawn M. Woelfel, 45, no/expired registration plates- pled guilty fine $5 plus costs; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security- pled guilty 90 days probated 2 years no public offense fine $1,000. William Hall, 19, speeding 16 mph over the limit- assign state traffic school; failure to wear seat beltspled guilty fine $25; no/expired resgistration plates- dismissed on proof; failure to produce insurance carddismissed on proof. Christina R. Hardcastle, 22, speeding 15 mph over the limit; operating on suspended/revoked operators license- pled not guilty pretrial conference 11/19/08. Kristina L. Spencer, 34, operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license- failure to appear. Rachel Lynn Morgan, 47, theft by deception including cold checks under $300- dismissed on commonwealth motion. Cythnina Marie Chipps, 29, unlawful transaction with minor- defer probation 12 months. Theresa Lynn Rines, 44, 4th degree assault with minor injury; 2 counts of 4th degree assault/domestic violence with no visable injury- dismissed on commonwealth motion. Jason Wade Basham, 34, carrying a concealed deadly weapon; alcohol intoxication in a public place- dismissed on commonwealth motion. Angela Ruth Anderson, 42, disorderly conduct- dismissed on commonwealth motion. Phillip W. Hudson, 23, possession of marijuana; use/possess drug paraphernalia- continues 10/22/08. Jason L. Jarstfer, 29, speeding 20 mph over the limit- dismissed on commonwealth motion. Angela Kay Martin, 28, 3rd degree possession of controlled substance/ drug unspecified; controlled substance prescription not in original container- continues 10/15/08. Anthony W. Harrington II, 18, 2nd degree criminal mischief- continues 10/15/08. Jack Randall Woodruff, 20, 8 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300- continues 10/22/08. Carolyn J. Richey, 35, 5 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300- continues 10/15/08. Jason O’Neal Mode, 32, 2 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300- failure to appear.
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Charlotte M. Nichols, 48, theft by unlawful taking/shoplifting under $300- pretrial conference 12/03/08 jury trial 12/12/08. Carol Ammons Ford, 37, theft by deception including cold checks under $300- pled guilty 10 days probated 2 years no public offense writes no checks. Michael S. Moore, Jr., 31, cultivation of marijuana- pled guilty 12month probated 2 years after serving 30 days no public offense cannot possess alcohol illegal drugs/drug paraphernalia. Jessica G. Ramp, 26, theft by deception including cold checks under $300- pled guilty 10 days probated 2 years after serving 1 hour no public offense write no check. Daniel L. Harding, 29, speeding 17 mph over the limit- pled guilty fine $30; 3rd degree terroristic threatening- dismissed on commonwealth motion; 2nd degree disorderly conduct- 12 months probated 2 years no public offense cannot possess alcohol illegal drugs/drug paraphernalia; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs- pled guilty fine $200 plus costs 30 days probated 2 years after serving 2 days 90 days license suspended. Christie N. Metcalfe, 22, speeding 26 mph over/greater- dismissed on commonwealth motion. Brian D. Conner, Jr., 29, speeding 19 mph over the limit; operating on suspended/revoked operators license- continues 10/29/08. David Wayne Brown, 26, disregarding stop sign; operating on suspended/revoked operators licensecontinues 10/15/08. Thomas L Rose, Jr., 19, speeding 15 mph over the limit- dismissed without prejudice. James L. King, 27, failure to wear seat belts- pled guilty fine $25; operating on suspended/revoked operators license- pled guilty fine $50 plus costs; failure to surrender revoked operators license- dismissed on commonwealth motion. Colleen Annette Thompson, 35, speeding 14 mph over the limit- dismissed without prejudice. Stacie Lea Wilkerson, 33, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs- continues 10/15/08. Rickey N. Mullikin, 46, operate with inactive/cancelled/revoked motor fuel tax license; violation part 390 federal safety, general policy; part 393 federal safety, parts needed for safe operation- continues 10/15/08. Anthony W. Harbin, 45, operate with inactive/cancelled/revoked motor fuel tax license; violation part 390 federal safety, general policy- continues 10/15/08. Bruce Ant Shultz, 44, improper
registration of commercial vehiclecontinues 10/15/08. David L. Trout, 42, 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 2 days 90 days license suspended; possession of open alcohol container in a motor vehicle- pled guilty fine $25. Donald E. Patton, Jr., 18, speeding 26 mph over/greater; careless driving; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs- continues 10/15/08. Steven H. Miller, 23, no/expired registration plates; display of illegal/ altered registration plate- dismissed on lack of evidence. Lataya Hamilton, 26, no/expired registration plates; failure to appear. Russel Wayne Williams, 47, failure to dim headlights; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs; operating on suspended/revoked license; possession of open alcohol container in a motor vehicle- continues 10/15/08. Nancy E. Terry, 51, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs- pled guilty fine $200 plus costs 30 days probated 2 years after serving 2 days 90 license suspended. Nicole Marie McMunn, 33, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs- continues 10/15/08. Danny W. Robinson, 47, speeding 15 mph over the limit; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs; improper lane usage/ vehicle keep to right except to pass; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security- pretrial conference 12/03/08 jury trial 12/12/08. Owen Dale Funk, 67, operating a ATV on roadway- BT 10/28/08. Katie L. Rhead, 20, instructional permit violations- continues 10/29/08. Jared W. Stewart, 21, alcohol intoxication in a public place- pled guilty fine $50 plus costs; 2nd degree disorderly conduct- pled guilty 90 days probated 2 years after serving 30 day no public offense cannot possess alcohol illegal drugs/drug paraphernalia. John Lee Lampson, 30, 11 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300- continues 10/28/08. Kina Rhea Lucas, 42, 41 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300- continues 10/15/08. Douglas Edward Allen, Jr., 27, probation violation for misdemeanor offense- 30 days jail revoked; failure of non-owner operator to maintain
required insurance/security- pled guilty 90 days probated 2 years no public offense no driving without valid drivers license and insurance fine $1,000; Operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugspled guilty fine $200 plus costs 30 days probated 2 years after serving 2 days 90 days license suspended. Darin Eugene Priest, 30, 21 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300- continues 10/22/08. Julie Ann Reese, 19, 4 counts of theft by unlawful taking/shoplifting under $300- pled guilty 30 days probated 2 years after serving 2 days no public offense stay out of Pamida cannot possess alcohol illegal drugs/ drug paraphernalia. Amanda M. Mehler, 22, 8 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300- continues 11/05/08. Christina L. Glisson, 21, controlled substance prescription not in original container; traffic in marijuana- continues 10/15/08. Sara M. Hebert, 23, theft by deception including cold checks under $300- pled guilty 12 months probated 2 years after serving 10 days no public offense write no checks. Tammy F. Armes, 37, 9 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300- continues 11/19/08. Carlos E. Maddox, 27, fugitive from another state- waived extradition to Indiana. Derek S. Hankins, 20, probation violation for misdemeanor offenseadmitted 30 days jail revoked. Sara L. Futrell, 22, probation violation for misdemeanor offense- failure to appear. Eric Lamont Ditto, 26, probation violation for misdemeanor offensecontinues 10/15/08. Kristal Kay Sass Vs. Gary Wayne Mills, Jr., domestic violence- DVO entered. Charles Phillip Reesor, Jr., 32, flagrant non-support- continues 10/29/08. Alexander M. Crouch, 19, possession of marijuana- pled guilty 6 months probated 2 years after serving 10 days no public offense cannot possess alcohol illegal drugs/ drug paraphernalia; use/possession of drug paraphernalia- pled guilty 6 months probated 2 years after serving 10 days no public offense cannot possess alcohol illegal drugs/drug paraphernalia; probation violation for misdemeanor offense; unlawful transaction with a minor- dismissed on commonwealth motion. Mark J. Straney, 49, cultivation of marijuana; use/possess drug paraphernalia- pretrial conference 12/03/08 jury trial 12/05/08.
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Births
Kylee Marie Martin
William and Korey (Powell) Martin are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Kylee Marie Martin. Kylie was born Aug. 14, 2008 at 11:23 p.m. at Hardin Memorial Hospital. She weighed seven pounds, 12 ounces and was 20 inches long. The proud grandparents are William and Lisa Martin of Brandenburg and Robert Kelly and Maureen Powell, also of Brandenburg. Her greatgrandparents are Shirley Powell of Brandenburg, Sonny and Kareon Powell of Lebon Junction, William and Norma Martin of Irvington, Elizabeth Walker of New Albany, Ind., Richard Wickens of Lakeland, Fla., and the late Benny and Cora Tichenor. She was welcomed home by many family members and friends.
Allasandra “Allie” Marie Briles
Jonathan and Sandra Briles are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Allasandra “Allie” Marie Briles. Allie was born at Norton Suburban Hospital on Sept. 29, 2008, at 2:01 p.m. She weighed seven pounds and two ounces and was 19 inches long. Allie was welcomed by her grandparents — Wanda Duke, Elton Briles, James and Yavonne Smith, and Elke Gross — along with other friends and family.
Achievement
Local student nominated to represent Meade County at the NYLF
Christine Latta, a sophomore and honor student at Meade County High School, has been nominated to represent Meade County at the National Youth Leadership Forum (NYLF) in Washington, D.C. this fall. Latta was recommended as a nominee by the National College Board based on her National Merit Scholarship test scores. The National College Board only nominates the nation’s top one percent of survey scores for pre-college testing. Students are required to have a 3.3 or higher grade point average and be a participant in youth activities and organizations. Being invited to attend the forum is a singular achievement for an American high school student in and of itself. Her achievement of being selected reflects well of herself, her family, school, and her community. Latta was a member of the Future Business Leaders of America in 2007, the Health Occupational Students of America in 2008, and has been a member of the Meade County High School Marching Band since 2007. At the National Youth Leadership Forum (NYLF), she is expected to visit the House of Representatives, the United States Senate, the United States Supreme Court, the Smithsonian, the Pentagon, and the Korean Vietnam Memorials. The NYLF curriculum includes national disaster simulations, seminars on current issues, and crisis management at the executive level. Speakers that are expected to address the forum participants include former deputy Secretary of State Richard Armite (20012005), and the former Central Intelligence Agency Director, George Tenat (1997-2004). Christine has selected to visit and meet with the CIA Headquarters because of her interests and goals in becoming a criminal investigator.
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Marriage Licenses Shannon Michelle Blevins, 28, of Guston, daughter of Roni Marie Stull Blevins and Franklin Ray Blevins, to Derrick Macey Oelze, 26, of Guston, son of Susan Marie Jantzen Oelze and Charles Bernard Oelze. Cassandra Gaye Bruner, 32, of Brandenburg, daughter of Mary Elizabeth Burrell and Kenneth Lavon Bruner, to Christopher Scott Basham, 33, of Brandenburg, son of Joann Dowell and Adrian Leo Basham. Melodi Dawn Blair, 34, of Brandenburg, daughter of Cheryl Darlene Darnell Gibson and Carl Henry Blair, Sr., to Wayne Paul Tucker, 41, of Brandenburg, son of Verna Mae Lowe Tucker and James Dereck Tucker. Terry Lynn Beasley, 51, of Brandenburg, daughter of Kathryn Lavern Jackson and William Guthrie Crady, to Clarence Edward Holloway, 59, of Brandenburg, son of Dellia Marie Richey and Cecil Holloway. Crystal Renee Dowell, 18, of Brandenburg, daughter of Deborah Lynn Burrell Dowell and James Edward Dowell, to Michael Paul Brinley, 22, of Brandenburg, son of Lillian Michelle Grimes Baker and Michael Scott Baker. Courtney Lynn Turner II, 16, of Muldraugh, daughter of Judith Hope Stewart and Phillip Joe Turner II, to William Eric McDonald, 20, of Vine Grove, son of Robbyn Colleen Ohpaugh and William George McDonald. Stacey Anne Vessels, 18, of Vine Grove, daughter of Gwen Danette Saltsman and Steven Craig Vessels, to Joshua Travis Miller, 19, of Vine Grove, son of Rebecca Ann Yates and Kerry Miller. Celeste Nicole Fackler, 23, of Webster, daughter of Mary Blanche Vowels and Daniel Patrick Fackler, to Gary Cade Hardesty, 23, of Webster, son of Tonya Jo Webb and Gary Bernard Hardesty.
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ON DECK Oct. 9 Lady Wave Volleyball Fort Knox 5:30 p.m. Lady Wave Soccer New Albany
Seniors end season on a high note
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Oct. 11 Cross Country Lexington Catholic Invitational Greenwave Soccer Central Hardin/E’town Tourney TBA
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CROSS COUNTRY RESULTS Last Saturday’s results of the Greater Louisville Classic
16th place Meade County boys team 59. Tyler Blair 17:58.24 71. Sean Breeds 18:08.30 83. John Stroud 18:30.40 100. Zach Bowen 19:08.10 104. Chad Medley 19:19.04 106. Matthew Fackler 19:25.31 128. Malichi Merski 21:25.70
Fourth place Meade County girls team 28. April Level 21:14.16 38. Cynthia Smith 21:47.60 45. Kim Dukes 22:24.76 49. Tiffany Brown 22:30.81 50. Stephanie Dukes 22:33.32 53. Shelby Jenkin 22:41.40
Eighth place Meade County JV boys team 45. Joseph Humphry 56. Travis Beck 58 Michale Haycraft 73. Ben Sheeran 74. Gabe Buttram 90. Jordan Amburgey 96. Brock McDaniel 104. Nathan Bates 105. Jordan King 111. Jordan Mattingly 131. Trevor Campbell 142. Chris Higgins 153. Austin Schroeder 155. Ben Fuqa 156. Tyler Stanley
First place Meade County JV girls team 9. Natasha Kelch 15. Kaylea Neal 16. Megan Medley 22. Stormy Estep 36. Katie Geren 45. Brooke Perry
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A gang of freshmen Greenwave tacklers bury a Central Bullitt running back during last Thursday’s game.
Teams battle in district tournaments By Ben Achtabowski sports@thenewsstandard.com Greenwave soccer at John Hardin The Greenwave Soccer team is coming off a year of ups and downs. Their inconsistent play has earned the Greenwave a No. 3 seed in the district playoffs, though the team was in the hunt for a possible No. 1 or No. 2 seed. The Greenwave faces Fort Knox (8-9-1 overall, 0-5 district) at 4 p.m. Sunday — a team Meade County (10-6-2 overall, 3-2 district) previously beat 2-0 in the regular season. “Everyone is going to play 80 minutes of soccer,� Greenwave Meade County head coach Athletics Matt Pollock District Playoffs said. “This is Grenwave Soccer at the playoffs, John Hardin, 4 p.m. it’s plain and Sunday. simple. We have to score Lady Wave Soccer more than the at Central Hardin, 4 other team. p.m. Monday. Teams are going to be ag- Lady Wave Volgressive, they leyball at Hancock are going to County, TBA put the ball in the back of the net, it’s just a matter of us keeping ahead of them.� Scoring hasn’t been a premium for the Greenwave, who have put up only 28 goals all season. First round foe Fort Knox (8-9-1 overall, 0-5 district) has almost double, with 57. The key to the Greenwave’s success is consistency. They have the talent and athletic ability to run with anyone in the district; it just depends upon which team decides to show up. “We play a good aggressive style of game,� Pollock said. “Not many
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Meade County football is steeped with tradition, especially the tradition of winning. One of the keys to a successful program is the development players receive at the freshmen and JV levels of play. Both the JV and freshmen teams have seen their fair share of success over the years, all while instilling the
deep traditions of Greenwave football. “We have three main goals,� freshmen head coach Adam Stowe said. “One, is to get them ready for varsity level of play. Two, is to teach them to win at an early age. Three, is to run the same plays and use the same terminology as the varsity team. So we want to lay a solid foundation for the team to move onto the varsity level and I think this team has a pretty good start so far.� Indeed the team has had a good start — a 5-0 start (3-0 conference), to be exact. The
freshmen class is a whole new batch of exceptional athletes that excels on and off the field. “The freshmen class is an outstanding group of kids,� said Stowe, who has been coaching for three years. “They are very intelligent and sharp. What separates this class, is their love to compete. If they get down six to nothing or eight to nothing, they fight back and they want to win. It’s fun to compete with them.� It’s even more fun when the effort is rewarded by
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MEADE COUNTY 22, APOLLO 21 FINAL 2 OT
OT GAMBLE PAYS OFF
Greenwave twopoint conversion beats Apollo By Ben Achtabowski sports@thenewsstandard.com
ABOVE: Senior fullback Alex Furnival celebrates with teammate junior offensive lineman Brandean Kenealy after scoring the gamewinning two-point conversion. LEFT: Senior cornerback Josh Jarboe and junior safety Alec Goodhardt knock the ball away from an Apollo receiver. THE NEWS STANDARD/BEN ACHTABOWSKI
Meade County football head coach Larry Mofield isn’t a gambling man — he just wants to win. During last Friday’s game, the Greenwave football team (3-3 overall, 2-1 district) found itself down by one point to the Apollo Eagles in the second overtime. Meade County decided to go for two, rather than taking the safe route and kick an extra point for another overtime period. “We got to the point where we had to decide if we wanted to keep going or just win,� Mofield said. “We could have kicked it and tied it up to head into another overtime, but no one wanted to do that.� After scoring a touchdown in two running plays by junior fullback Tyler Crow, the Greenwave offense looked almost unstoppable as it rumbled into the end zone for the game winning two-point conversion, giving Meade County the 22-21 win. “They loved it,� Mofield said about the team’s reaction to the decision to go for the win. “That’s the kind of kids we have. They are competitors. We had a little more momentum going into the play.� “As soon as we scored that
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Tony Stewart’s not a lame duck ... just yet By Buddy Shacklette DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — When Tony Stewart made The Chase, most figured he was just counting the days until he moves on to his own team next season with Stewart Haas Racing. It was already widely known that Stewart would be leaving 10-year owner Joe Gibbs along with longtime crew chief Greg Zipadelli, who guided Stewart to his two NASCAR Sprint Cup Se-
The No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing team services Tony Stewart’s Toyota during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AMP Energy 500 on Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega, Ala.
ries titles. It was also known that despite their past successes, the No. 20 team had struggled to get into Victory Lane as of late and hadn’t gotten there at all this year. “Well, I mean, it’s no secret we’ve been a little bit off all year,� Stewart said. “But there’s been opportunities, like we mentioned earlier, that we’ve
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Senior midfielder Kerry Rupe fights for a shot during last Thursday’s match against Larue County. By Ben Achtabowski sports@thenewsstandard.com
Senior night is always a special event for athletes, especially when their team wins. Last Thursday, the Greenwave soccer team celebrated its seniors, with a 1-0 win over the Larue County Hawks (5-7 overall). “It’s good to get a last win on senior night,” senior defender Jordan Wise said. “It means a lot to the seniors to win for the last time on this field.” “It’s never fun to lose on senior night,” Meade County head coach Matt Pollock said. “It’s really important to the guys.”
The Greenwave (10-61 overall, 3-2 district) attacked early in the seventh minute of the game when senior striker Logan Raley passed the ball up to junior forward Zack Brown who then chipped it passed a charging Larue goalie. “The first five to 10 minutes I liked what I saw,” Pollock said. “We did the things that we were working on, like setting up shots and connecting on passes. But after we got that goal, we kind of let down. Maybe we got a little anxious and really couldn’t get back into sync for the rest of the game.” During the remainder of the game, Meade County
dominated, but was unable to connect on any other shots. Junior goalie Jordan Compton made three saves on the defensive side of the field. “It was good (to win),” senior forward Ryan Fackler said. “You have to go out in style. I wish we had scored about 10 goals though.” For the seniors, the game was a sign of relief and a good ending to their Greenwave soccer days, but it was also a disheartening experience for the coaches and underclassmen who will miss the fine graduating class next year. “Every year, I wonder how we are going to replace such outstanding student athletes,” Pollock said. “Every year, it seems like they leave faster and faster. This group here was kindergartners when I started teaching. I had some of them as students. I’m going to miss them tremendously.” However, the end is in the hands of the Meade County soccer team — the Greenwave could play on the field one last time as they host the region tournament. But first they must finish in the top two teams of the tough 10th district tournament next week at John Hardin. “Hopefully, we’ll have one more go here,” Pollock said. “We have a shot, if we play to our potential.”
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Greenwave soccer seniors pose with their parents during senior night last Thursday. LEFT: (From top to bottom) Jordan Wise with Mike and Dawn Wise; and James and Lauri Myers. Ryan Miller with Russ and Ronda Miller. ABOVE: (From top to bottom) Jonah Cundiff with Steve and Jamie Cundiff. Kerry Rupe with Sam and Christy Rupe. Michael West with Farland and Gayle West. Ryan Fackler with Chris and Cynthia Fackler.
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From page B1 wins, which seems to be the theme for the freshmen class. “Every game has been close — within a touchdown four out of the five games,” Stowe said. “They are some hard working kids. We do have talent at the skilled positions, that’s probably where our main improvements been over the last couple of years.” The amount of talent in the skilled positions the freshman team possesses may be an anomaly for Meade County. “I don’t like to compare them to past teams, but they have the potential of being just as good as any team we’ve had in Meade County,” Stowe said. The crutch of the Greenwave offense is the fullback position, which is filled by Max Cundiff. “He’s done an outstanding job,” Stowe said. “He’s probably the hardest worker we’ve had at the freshmen level. He does a great job for us.” The quarterback is Bo Wilson, who also plays wide receiver on the varsity and JV teams. “He does a great job for us,” Stowe said. “He knows how to run the show.” Brady Smith and Denver Matthews play the wing positions, according to Stowe. “They do a good job for us,” he said. “Denver (Matthews) has had probably the longest run since I’ve been here. He had about a 70-yard run against Bullitt Central. It
TOP LEFT: Cheaney Schwartz dodges a tackle during a freshmen game. ABOVE: Brady Smith sprints to the end zone to score another touchdown for the freshmen team. LEFT: Brandon Belt tries to escape a tackler during a JV game. THE NEWS STANDARD/BEN ACHTABOWSKI
was a nice little cutback run.” At wide receiver, Cheaney Schwartz is the big play receiver, while Kurt Nevitt sets up blocks on the second level of defenders. “Curt Nevitt is probably the best blocking receiver we’ve had on the team,” Stowe said. “Overall, they are very committed to playing hard and getting us in a position to win.” Other key players for the freshmen team include linebacker Cody Hoskins, defensive lineman Allen Carroll and defensive end Steven
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Volleyball: Lady Waves drop game against region rival
The Meade County volleyball team (19-7 overall) lost to host team and 3rd region rival Daviess County (8-21) in three matches, 20-25, 25-17, 25-22, last Thursday. Sophomore middle hitter Tiffany Filburn led the Lady Waves with 12 kills, 11 digs, four aces and one block. Senior setter Shelby Chism added 20 digs and 13 assists. Senior defensive specialist Julia Powers had 25 digs, while senior outside hitter Claire Cannady had 33 digs, five kills and one ace. Senior outside hitter Chelsea Stinnett also had 18 digs, five kills and three aces.
Soccer: Lady Waves earn seventh win of the season
The Lady Waves soccer team tallied another as the season wanes against Louisville Presentation, 3-0, on Tuesday. Senior Forward Paige Long led the team with two goals. One of the goals was assisted by sophomore forward Kristin Benton. Senior midfielder Kira Hesse added the third and final goal in the second half. Meade County (7-8-1 overall, 1-4 district) outshot Presentation (6-7 overall, 1-1 district) 8-7, while senior goalie Stephanie Menser had three saves.
Compton. Bill Carter also plays linebacker, and is the heart and soul of the defense. “He’s just a hard working kid,” Stowe said. “He is really smart out on the field.” The freshmen and JV years of an athlete’s career teach techniques and skills required by varsity players. Every level of Meade County football uses the same offense as the varsity squad. The teams also use the same terminologies and defensive schemes. The freshmen team practices by itself, however, as a
way for the group to build its own identity, explained Stowe. “We practice separate from the varsity because it gets a good chemistry with this freshmen team,” he added. But the players also get a chance to suit up for varsity games; in turn, they are able to play on the JV team. The JV squad is 2-3 this year, but has a lot of raw talent that can be built upon over the next few years. “They always play hard,” JV head coach C.J. Kirk said. “Sometimes the technique
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isn’t quite there yet. But the future is bright for these kids. Meade County is pretty consistent. Traditionally, we get the same type of players and you know what you’re going to get every year. They always play hard and work together.” The JV team provides an opportunity for some players who may not play on Friday nights, but are an important part of the team. “We want to give players a chance to get on the field and reward them for practicing hard all week with varsity,” Kirk said. “They play an important role in getting the varsity team ready. But our goal every time we put on the pads is to win the game. We use this as a building block for varsity play.” One of the players that demonstrates promise for the future is sophomore safety Ryan Stinnett. “He’s one of those kids that works hard,” Kirk said. “He may not look opposing, but his technique is great. He tackles well and blocks well.” On the offensive line, junior Cole Aebersold and junior Quin Lynch anchor the squad. Thomas Wilson is being trained to be the next varsity quarterback. “Thomas Wilson, of course is the next quarterback after we lose junior Tyler (Mattingly) next year,” Kirk said. “He doesn’t get to play on offense on the varsity squad, so this is a good time to get some snaps and experience at the quarterback position. He’s one to watch for and he’s athletic.” Imperative to coaching
freshmen and JV football is the task of allowing time on the field while still producing wins. “We try to get everyone in,” Kirk said. “There might be a sophomore on the team who doesn’t play and with two years of work in the weight room he might end up being a pretty good player. So as a coach, I have to make sure that he gets a chance to play. I don’t want to discourage kids. But it’s a fine line, because you want to win, too. This is high school athletics — sometimes we can’t play everyone.” Stowe also feels that playing everyone is key to building a deep team. “This year we have played a lot of different people,” he said. “That enables us to build depth for is down the road. That is very important — to have depth.” “There’s always stories about kids who didn’t play on the freshmen level, that end up playing on varsity. One example is Brandon Dunn a few years back. He didn’t start on the freshmen team but ended up all-district during his senior season.” Regardless of the final score, the coaches are proud to assist the athletes of Meade County; it’s these football players that make Greenwave football well-known around the state. “It’s an honor to be a Meade County coach,” Stowe said. “It means something to the kids that put on that jersey. Those who are lucky enough to work with these kids know what I’m talking about. It’s just a great honor to be around them and work with them.”
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Soccer: Greenwave ties Country Day
The Greenwave soccer team (10-6-2 overall, 3-2 district) tied host team Louisville Kentucky Country Day on Monday, 1-1. The score was 0-0 after halftime, while junior forward Zach Brown scored in the opening of the second half. Kentucky Country Day (6-8-2 overall, 3-3 district) tied the game later on in the half, while goalie Jordan Compton added eight saves.
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had opportunities to win, and something’s happened. “Man, I mean, there’s been a lot of nights going home at night going. Man, what do I have to do? At least for the next six days, I get to say that I’m out of it.’’ Stewart can say that because after a little Talladega controversy last weekend his 43-race winless streak is over and he is suddenly a player again in the race for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series title. When the leaders crossed the finish line Sunday in Amp Energy 500, no one knew for sure who won the race and only after minutes of deliberation by NASCAR was Tony Stewart announced the race’s winner. Stewart took the white flag with the lead, but in the closing half-mile of the race Regan Smith dived below Stewart to make the pass. Stewart pinched Smith down below the yellow line on the bottom of the track. Smith, looking for his first NASCAR Sprint Cup victory, made the pass and was the first car across the finish line, but at no point during the race is a driver allowed to better his track position by going under the yellow line. Smith claimed he was
forced there for safety reasons and thought he should’ve been the race’s winner. “I knew I was only going to get one shot at him,” Smith said. “I was told that the rule is that if you’re forced down there you’re the one that win’s the race. I’m proud of DEI and I’m proud of everybody on this team.’’ Stewart got his first Cup win at Talladega in 20 tries and also got himself back into the title hunt. With six races left in The Chase, Stewart sits seventh in the standings and 202 points behind leader Jimmie Johnson, who was one of the few Chasers who didn’t have a bad day at Talladega. “I still don’t have a big enough margin to lighten up between now and Homestead,” Johnson said. “We just need to go out and race smart and still outperform these guys.” Last year, Stewart won three races between Chicago and Watkins Glen, but didn’t win a single one after that. In 2006, he won three of The Chase’s last eight races and, of course, the year before was when he won his last title. “We’re not even halfway through the Chase,” Stewart said. “Anything can happen still. The thing I’ve learned with this is until they say mathematically you’re out, you still got a shot.”
Amid all the bad news from Wall Street (and there’s plenty), there are reasons to take heart: Reason #1. The vast majority of America’s banks are highly capitalized, with a cushion of $1.3 trillion as a backstop against possible losses. (Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Lehman Brothers and AIG are not banks.) Reason #2. Deposits in commercial banks and thrift institutions are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and no one has ever lost a penny of insured deposits. Even better, the agency has temporarily raised its coverage amount from $100,000 to $250,000 per depositor per insured institution through December 31, 2009. Reason #3. The current crisis should force needed reforms on mortgage brokers and Wall Street. We will push for that and you should insist on it too. Reason #4. In crises, Americans pull together. We’ve been through tough times before and we’ll get through this.
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touchdown, I knew we were going for two points,” said senior offensive lineman Marcus Feemster. “It never crossed my mind that we weren’t going to win.” Senior fullback Alex Furnival, who had 79 yards on 17 rushing attempts, punched the ball in during the two-point conversion on a fullback dive to the right side of the line. “I think (the coaches) consider me a senior and a playmaker,” Furnival said. “I think I can make those plays. I was pretty comfortable with the ball in my hands. I have to give all the credit in the world to the linemen that opened that hole. Anyone could have run that ball in.” After Furnival crossed the end zone line, the Meade County sidelines erupted in celebration and rushed onto the field. The beaten Eagles sulked off the field after the disappointing loss. Only five minutes prior, Apollo was in the driver’s seat, when star player Courtland Dillard ran up the middle for a 4-yard touchdown. Following the successful point-after attempt, the Eagles were up in overtime, 21-14. “(Courtland Dillard) is as good as any back we’ve seen this year,” Mofield said. “He can play. They had a good team and they were huge up front.” The game was a tale of two halves, with the Greenwave dominating the first half. During Apollo’s first drive of the game, quarterback Hunter Cannon’s pass to Jonathan Rascoe was broken up by junior Ricky Funk. The ball was then tipped into the hands of senior linebacker Kevin Carter who returned it 25 yards for
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teams can outrun us. When they can, we counterattack with our aggressiveness.” Some of Meade County’s pivotal wins were against Central Hardin, Larue County, Scott and Owensboro Catholic. “The strength of our schedule is going to help us a lot,” Pollock said. “We have played some tough teams. I think the tournament win at Marion County really helped us out for the playoffs. Those were some close games and it really made our team stronger — we’ll benefit a lot from those games.” Look for junior goalkeeper Jordan Compton to play a major role in stopping some offensive powerhouses, such as Elizabethtown and John Hardin, both of which the Greenwave may face during the tournament. Junior forward Zack Brown has been a prominent goal scorer for the Greenwave throughout the season. He leads the team in scoring with 11 goals. If the Greenwave can get the ball to him in the open field, Meade County will have a chance to outscore anyone in the district. To claim victory, the team will have to look for its seniors to step up their game, according to Pollock. “I’ve talked to (senior striker) Logan Raley a little bit about his role in the team,” he said. “I really want to see some good activity out of him. “I also would like to see (senior midfielder) Jonah Cundiff get more into our attack. He needs to become more visible on the field and become a scoring threat for us.” The Greenwave is starting to click at the right time, with some solid wins during the last few weeks of the regular season. The team looks to be primed to make a run. Lady Waves Soccer at Central Hardin The Meade County Lady Waves boast 15 juniors on the
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ABOVE: Senior wide receiver Michael Addesa lunges for extra yards after a catch during last Friday’s game against Apollo. LEFT: Senior fullback Alex Furnival breaks an arm tackle by an Apollo defender during last Friday’s overtime thriller.
the game’s first touchdown. Greenwave senior kicker Jonah Cundiff — who missed the Nelson County game due to a soccer tournament — added the extra point to make it 7-0, with 8:10 left in the first quarter. In the second quarter, the Greenwave continued to control the time of possession, keeping the ball for a five-minute drive with 2:16 left in the half. Crow ran the ball for two yards to cap off the 11-play, 68-yard touchdown drive. He had a career
team. With vast amounts of varsity inexperience, the Lady Waves have shown spurts of immense improvement and future potential throughout the season, although they find themselves in a tough district tournament. “It’s a competitive district,” Meade County head coach Dan Shook said. “You could see some upsets along the way.” Storied teams such as Central Hardin and Elizabethtown will be a formidable task to handle. But first thing’s first: Fifth seed Meade County will have to face the North Hardin Trojans, No. 4 seed of the tournament, at 4 p.m. Monday at Central Hardin High School. During the regular season matchup at North Hardin on Sept. 3, the Trojans walked away with a 4-0 victory. North Hardin has a few dominant players, according to Shook. Junior Sarah Castillo and seniors Ashley Coorum and Katie Edwards, all have the ability to be effective offensive threats. “They have a couple of standouts,” he said. “We’ll have to be mindful of them, although we can’t ignore the rest of the team.” The key to Lady Wave success is converting shots into goals. Throughout the season, Meade County has been working on moving the ball from defense into the midfielders’ and to the forwards’ possession. Midway through the season, the team changed its formation to a 3-4-3, which added an extra attacker. “We really have jelled with the new formation,” Shook said. “The girls have gotten comfortable with it now, we just have to finish the shots. We are getting the ball to where we want.” The Meade County defense has been sturdy all season. It’s anchored by junior defender Lindsey Andrews and senior goalie Stephanie Menser. Menser has six shutouts this season. “We need to get goals early and get into the driver’s seat instead of playing catch-up,” Shook said. “A goal or two
high 12 carries for 64 yards. Cundiff added the extra point to put the Greenwave up, 14-0. Just before the half, the Greenwave found itself in another scoring situation, when the ensuing kickoff was recovered by Meade County on Apollo’s 38-yard line. The Greenwave offense marched all the way to the 1-yard line with 26 seconds left on the clock, but junior wing back Kevin Graham was stopped at the goal line as time expired. That goal line stand appeared to
early would be a huge plus for us and relieve the pressure of tournament play.” Lady Waves volleyball at Hancock County The Lady Waves are coming off an undefeated district season and is the clear-cut favorite to win the district tournament. Led by senior Claire Cannady, the Lady Waves’ (20-7 overall, 6-0 district) attack is fast and furious. The senior-laden team has a lot of experience and instinct resonating from seniors outside hitter Chelsea Stinnett, outside hitter Megan Fackler, defensive specialist Julia Powers, setter Shelby Chism and setter Maris Harreld. Sophomore middle hitter Tiffany Filburn and junior middle hitter Bliss Powers, are the underclassmen combo that round out the Lady Waves. The Lady Waves’ biggest competition may be district host Hancock County (17-8 overall, 4-2 district). Meade County won both matches against the Lady Hornets, but not without a fight. During the Sept. 22 match, Hancock County forced a three-game match, during which Meade County had to rally a come-from-behind win in the final game. The key to the Lady Waves is not to play down to its opponents. Meade County has a tendency to come out hot, but then fall flat during the second match. Giving momentum to another team heading into the third match, has plagued the team all season long. If the Lady Waves avoids these letdowns, there’s no telling how far they can go. Meade County will feel right at home during the regional tournament, which will be played the at the Meade County High School gym. The Lady Waves may earn the title as the most successful fall varsity team this season — and that’s saying a lot. The 9th district tournament starts on Sunday and will conclude on Wednesday. The schedule, as of press time, is still to be determined.
same sense of accomplishment as last year. “It really has that same feel of last year,” senior offensive/defensive lineman Chaz Nevitt said. “We started rolling at the same time and came together as a team. Right now, we are working hard on the field and in the weight room. We’re just playing like a team.” The win was also a perfect example of Greenwave football: It was heart-filled. “Our kids played with a lot of heart,” Mofield said. “We don’t have a ‘go-to guy.’ Instead, we have 40-some kids out there who work hard. They may be outsized, but they have heart. I take heart any day. I’d go to war with these kids.” The Greenwave heads into its bye week, which allows them to have two weeks to prepare to battle the Owensboro Red Devils on Oct. 17 at 8 p.m.
be the momentum change the Eagles needed. They scored on their first drive of the second half, slashing the Greenwave lead, 14-7. “If we would have gotten a touchdown (just before the half) I don’t think Apollo would have laid down for us, but it would have been hard to come back from that deficit,” Mofield said. “In the second half, I think (Apollo) got a spark off of that.” As the Eagle offense started to soar, the Greenwave offense sputtered with two straight drives that ended in punts. During the beginning of the fourth quarter, the Eagles tied the game on a 21-yard Cannon pass to Dillard for a touchdown in the corner of the end zone. The point after attempt was good, 14-14. “They were pretty explosive,” Feemster said. “They came out in the second and stuck it to us. We shouldn’t have put ourselves in that situation. We came out flat in the second half. They came out more ready than us.” Both teams were unable to find the end zone in the rest of regulation nor in the first overtime. With the win, the Greenwave are back to .500 with a 3-3 record. “That’s a big accomplishment to get back to .500,” Furnival said. “Now, we can start getting ahead of people and continue winning. We just want to get ready for the playoffs.” The season is eerily similar to last year’s, when the Greenwave started out 0-3 before ripping off 10 straight wins. “It’s a little bit like last year,” Furnival added. “This is a totally different team than last year. I do want to win 10 games in a row again this year, but I want to do it in a different way with a different team this year.” Several other players feel the team has come together to give the
Apollo 0 0 7 7 0 7 —21 MC 7 7 0 0 0 8 —22 Scoring Summery First quarter MC: Kevin Carter interception returned 25 yards (Cundiff kick), 8:10 Second quarter MC: Tyler Crow 2-yard run (Cundiff kick), 2:16 Third quarter A: Hunter Cannon 1-yard pass to Courtland Dillard (Trip Carpenter kick), 8:51 Fourth Quarter A: Cannon 21-yard pass to Dillard (Carpenter kick) 10:28 Second OT A: Dillard 4-yard run (Carpenter kick) MC: Crow 1-yard run (Furnival run) Rushing Furnival 17-79, Kevin Graham 14-61, Crow 12-64, Carter 6-18 Passing Tyler Mattingly 9-22, 90 yards Receiving Michael Addesa 6-76, Carter 1-12, Furnival 1-8
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Editor’s note: Bill Boyer is an avid hunter, and owner of Brandenburg Huntin’ and Fishin.’ The next two weeks will highlight tips of getting ready for bow hunting season. If you would like to add tips, information, or stories please submit them to sports@thenewsstandard.com.
Bowhunters, as a whole, are pretty diligent about practicing with their chosen hunting tool. A good number of them attend either formal or informal 3D shoots each summer in addition to regular backyard practice. However, to be a truly effective stick-and-string hunter, your preseason game plan needs more than just 3D courses and backyard shooting.
Target practice While any archery practice is good, realistic archery practice is the best — the preferred 3D targets to target bags or flat foamcore targets. They not only help get in the mood for hunting, but also assist in visualizing arrow placement at the angles necessary to make a clean shot. These targets are now available in a wide range of animals and styles for a fraction of what they cost a few years ago. Now, it is feasible for a single hunter to have an entire mini-3D course in his or her own backyard.
Noise Noise is a major issue for bowhunters, and yet relatively few give it the attention it deserves. Deadening this noise is necessary to successfully and consistently harvest big-game animals. To effectively quiet their bow, hunters need to address all of the culprits that make noise. This calls for the employment of string silencers, cable slides, arrow rests and creaky limbs. It is also a great idea to soundproof your bow in
case of a collision with other objects. The biggest noisemaker in this arena is the arrowto-riser noise that is so common when nocking arrows and when an arrow falls off the rest. Lining the entire shelf and surrounding areas with moleskin or commercial archery fleece can avoid unwanted sounds. Position shooting All too often, bowhunters practice only from a standing, upright position. While there’s something to be said for shooting with a straight back, your head in proper shooting position and slowly squeezing your trigger release in a controlled setting, it’s not how most hunters hunt. To be more effective during the hunting season, hunters need to practice every shot that may present itself. This includes sitting, kneeling and crouching, as well as shooting from elevated positions and through small openings in brush, etc. The positions and situations are limited only by your imagination — and situations you’ve already encountered. One thing is for sure: The opportunities to shoot deer from an upright position over a perfectly flat, obstruction-free, manicured lawn are extremely limited. Full gear workout Many hunters wonder why they flub easy shots at animals when they can stack arrows on top of each other — Robin Hood-style — on the practice range. Most times, the answer is simple: It’s all of that extra gear you carry into the woods that you don’t carry onto the practice range. There will be a few that will be decked out in a T-shirt, shorts and a hip quiver when shooting 3D ranges or practicing in the backyard. You seldom see a hunter practice with gloves on, face covering and calls or binoculars, hanging off their neck. But this is real world practice and getting
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Local hunting aficionado Bill Boyer recommends shooting at 3D targets before hunting season begins to get a feel for arrow placement at different angles. used to the gear is critical. When you finally get a shot at a buck with extra accessories you are not accustomed to carrying getting in the way while shooting your bow, you quickly realize that drawing on an animal feels nothing like summertime practice. Putting on all of your fall hunting gear in the heat of summer is not an idea of a good time, but neither is missing a buck of a lifetime. The only way to feel confident and comfortable on opening day is to have a dress rehearsal. Having a bow string smack your jacket during in a hunting situation can be avoided by the dress rehearsal. Broadheads Changing from shooting practice field points to using broadheads for actual hunting is usually the only transition hunters make before hunting season. Unfortunately, most don’t do it very well. It is unbelievable how many people come in the day before season, buy a set of broadheads, screw them on and go hunting. They
are shocked when they realize their hunting arrows didn’t group well, or on the rare occasion that they did make contact with an animal, their strike point was two feet different than the strike point they had set with field points. The main causes for the difference in flight are the large surface area of broadheads compared to field points with it being more exaggerated with fixed heads than with mechanicals and the different balance point of the arrow. Of these factors, broadhead wind resistance is, by far, the largest cause of inaccurate shots. Field points have minimal surface area to “catch� the wind, and even a poorly tuned bow can appear to shoot well with them, making most people assume their bow is tuned. However, broadheads bring out the worst in outof-tune bows. Make sure your bow is punching perfect holes through paper before you try to track down poor arrow flight problems. Paper often tells a lot, essentially creating a snapshot of the arrow in flight.
The replay of the Middle School Football Championship between Stuart Pepper Middle School and Bluegrass Middle School will be replayed on Brandenburg’s Channel 2 at 3:30 P.M. Sunday, October 12th. The consolation game between TK Stone Middle School and Radcliff Middle School will be replayed on Brandenburg’s Channel 2 at 2 P.M. Sunday, October 12th. Telephone • Digital TV • High-Speed Internet One Line. One Bill. One Local Company 422-2121
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The 2008 edition of the popular Kentucky ColorFall program features a Web site that provides a wealth of information about autumn in the Bluegrass State. From a map that tracks foliage color stages to six video clips that highlight fall’s beauty, the ColorFall site is a guide to all things autumn around the commonwealth. Now in its 23rd year, ColorFall is designed to aid the public’s enjoyment
and the media’s coverage of autumn in Kentucky. Produced by the state’s Departments of Travel and Parks, ColorFall utilizes 17 spotters throughout the commonwealth who report the weekly progress of the changes in color that grace the Kentucky landscape from the Appalachians to the western lakes region. On the ColorFall web site at www.kentuckytourism.com/colorfall, you can access a photo library with downloadable images, a weekly listing of festivals and events, and a link to trails in Kentucky that pro-
vide opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors. Kentucky ColorFall Week 3; Oct. 8–14 Our fall weather continues to be absolutely gorgeous and fall color is becoming more evident across the state. Most of our parks are reporting a color change of 20 to 40 percent. To see photos of Kentucky’s beautiful fall foliage, or to find information about autumn activities at Kentucky State Parks, log on to www.kentuckytourism.com.
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By Samantha Weaver •Unless you’re a professional dairy farmer who milks cows on a daily basis, it’s unlikely that you’re aware of the fact that it takes, on average, 350 squirts to get a gallon of milk. •It was American businessman -- and, of course, the inventor of the light bulb -- Thomas Alva Edison, who made the following sage observation: “We don’t know a millionth of 1 percent about anything.” •Experts claim that parts of California are sinking 4 inches every year. •The record at hand doesn’t go into details about why King Philip I of France was widely known during his reign as “The Amorous,” but we can probably imagine. •Jewelry lovers, pay attention: Oysters aren’t the only creatures with the capability to make pearls. Pearls can come from any mollusk that makes a shell, including mussels, clams, conchs and even land snails. •From the files of inexplicable criminal activity: A Virginia man was arrested in 2004 at a Motel 6. His crime? He had smeared the entire room with Vaseline. There were 14 empty tubs of the petroleum jelly found at the scene. •You probably won’t be shocked to learn that the sport that is the object of the most online betting is horse racing, followed by soccer. It’ll probably come as something of a surprise, though, to find that that most genteel of sports, tennis, ranks third in online betting. •Thought for the Day: “The scientific theory I like best is that the rings of Saturn are composed entirely of lost airline luggage.” -- Mark Russell (c) 2008 King Features Synd., Inc.
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A bid for you to step in and take over an incomplete project could prove to be an excellent learning experience that you can take with you when a new opportunity opens up.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) It's a good time for socializing, both with family and with friends. Your aspects also favor developing new relationships, any or all of which might become especially meaningful.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Your success in handling a recent difficult situation prompts a request to handle another workplace problem. But this is one you should accept only if you get all of the relevant facts.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) New information about a past decision raises some unsettling questions from an old friend. Be prepared to explain your actions fully and, if necessary, to make adjustments.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) This is not a good time to share personal secrets, even with someone you've known for a long while. What you don't reveal now won't come back to haunt you later.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Pushing yourself to meet a project deadline is admirable. But be careful not to leave out important details in your rush to complete your work and send it off.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Watch that you don't take on more than you can handle when offering to help someone with a personal problem. There might be hidden factors you weren't told about.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) That major move you've been considering could come sooner than you expected. Make sure you'll be ready with the facts you need when decision time arrives.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Languishing relationships can benefit from a break in routine. Get out of the rut and do something new and maybe more than a little unpredictable this weekend.
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CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Although you don't think of yourself as a role model, your ability to make a tough decision at this time sets an example for others, who admire your courage.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) You need to move any remaining obstacles out of your way before you can take on a new challenge. Seek advice from close, trusted friends and associates.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A career change appears increasingly likely to happen during the next several weeks. It's a good idea to start now to prepare, so you can be ready to make the move when the time comes.
BORN THIS WEEK: You have a strong sense of obligation to justice, which inspires others to follow your example and do the right thing. (c) 2008 King Features Synd., Inc.
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ABSOLUTE Logging Equipment Auction, Selling for the Bank, Late Model Logging/ Construction equipment. 60+ pieces; October 16, 10am, North Carolina. Iron Horse Auction, NCAL3936, 800-997-2248, www.ironhorseauction.com.
SAWMILLS FROM ONLY $2,990.00- Convert your LOGS TO VALUABLE LUMBER with your own Norwood portable band sawmill. Log skidders also available. www. norwoodsawmills.com/300N -FREE information: 1-800578-1363 Ext:300-N.
MCHS CLASS OF 1968 Reunion- A letter with survey has been sent out to the MCHS Class of 1968 about our 40th high school reunion. It will be a two day event. October 24, 2008 at the MCHS Homecoming Football game and Oct. 25, 2008 for a dinner and social hour beginning at 6:00 p.m. at Doe Run Inn, Brandenburg. If you haven’t received a letter, please contact Diana Rhodes Hurt at 270-496-4466 or email her at drhurt@bbtel.com. CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION CLASS-Free classes offered by the professional nursing staff of the Hospital meet every Wednesday for 4 weeks, 7:00-9:00pm, in the Parvin Baumgart Education Center at Harrison Hospital: October 1, 8, 15, 22. The purpose of this free class is to fully prepare the expectant mom and her coach for a good labor and delivery experience. For more information and registration, contact Sharon Shaw at 738-4251, ext. 2012.
FOR RENT- 2 or 3 bedroom home with enclosed front porch located in Muldraugh. Sorry, no pets, lease required. $390 per month. Security deposit $300. 502-942-2800.
2 INDUSTRIAL SECURITY LIGHTS. $500 each. 270-828-2927. 3 HARLEY Davidson sportsters for sale. A 1996, 1997, and 2006 Harley Sportster. Motorcycle parts, ATV parts, and accessories.. Call 1-812-738-4200.
2000 Fleetwood Prowler, 30 foot long 5th wheel camper, VERY NICE! Features include 2 slide outs, ref., stove, microwave, inside and outside shower, plenty of cabinet space. One full sized bed plus a pullout couch, two rocking chairs and a dinette table for four, 2 person bar. This camper is very clean and in great shape. Must see! Books over $16,000, will sell for $12,500. Call to see 270-668-1800.
ABSOLUTE AUCTION: TUESDAY OCT 28 Pigeon Forge/ Gatlinburg TN. www.grandestatesauction. com 1-800-552-8120. With 80% financing 20 Mountain View lots and 2 lodges. Fabulous properties.
ABLE TO TRAVEL: Hiring eight people, no experience necessary, transportation & lodging furnished, expense paid training. Work/ travel entire US. Start immediately. www.protekchemical. com, Call 1-877-936-7468.
COMMERCIAL SECURITY GATE. Approx. 15 ft. w/motor. Never been installed. Call for more information. 270-8282927.
HEATING AND AIR Conditioning Service Technician & Installers. KY Journeyman HVAC Mechanic and CFC License required for Service Technician. KY Journeyman HVAC Limited Duct Mechanic required for Installer. Comprehensive benefit package, including health and life insurance, retirement plan, paid vacations, holiday, sick days. 30+ years company. Please call 859-236-8787 or 1-800-464-8966.
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ETHNIC TEXTILES INDUSTRY is currently having a space for the post of a part time Work From Home Clerk or Account Manager and Sales Representatives. It pays $400 per week plus benefits and takes only a little of your time. Please contact us for more details. Requirements – should be computer literate, have 2-3 hours access to the internet weekly, must be efficient and dedicated. If you are interested and need more information, contact Diane Lane at diane.lane@gmail. com
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WOODED BUILDING LOTS, located near Otter Creek Park, in Forest Ridge Estates, county water, streets will be paved, “restricted to houses”. $24,900 Financing Available for Everyone! www.kentucky-land.com, 270828-2222.
Dollhouse of a home. 3 bedroom, 2 bath. New paint, new floor, on 2.3 acres in Guston, Meade County $4,900 down. No Credit Checks.
1-6 ACRES in Meade County near Fort Knox. Ok for single or doublewides homes. County water and electric available, owner financing.
BUILDING LOTS in Milstead Estates, located near Flaherty in Hwy 144, city water available, streets will be paved “restricted to houses.” $29,900. Financing Available for Everyone! www. kentucky-land.com, 270-828-2222.
2.5 acre lot with set-up in Irvington. $23,900. No Credit Checks.
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HOME IN VINE GROVE, 3 bedroom, 1 ½ baths, city water and sewers, completely remodeled with new kitchen, new bathrooms, new drywall, new laminated hardwood floors and carpets, located in Vine Grove on Shelton Street. $74,900. Financing Available for Everyone! www. kentucky-land.com, 270-828-2222. 6.4 ACRES, on Hwy. 228, 6 miles from Brandenburg, city water available, lays nice for a home or mobile home. $34,900 Financing Available for Everyone! www.kentucky-land.com, 270828-2222. 16x80 Mobile Home and Land, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, city water, with one acre of land, located off U.S. Hwy. 60 and Osborn Road on Burgundy Line. $54,900 Financing Available for Everyone! www.kentucky-land. com, 270-828-2222. 5 ACRES set-up for Double-Wide Home, with city water, septic, electric, located between Otter Creek Park and Doe Valley off Hwy. 1638 and Hwy. 933 in the Woods. $39,900 Financing Available for Everyone! www.kentucky-land. com, 270-828-2222. 1 TO 6 ACRE LAKE front lots on Rough River Lake, city water, long lake frontage, in a new development. Starting @ $22,900 Financing Available for Everyone! www.kentucky-land. com, 270-828-2222. 1.3 WOODED ACRES off Buck Grove Road at Eagle’s Nest, city water good septic evaluation, nice property for your home or mobile home. $24,900 Financing Available for Everyone! www.kentucky-land. com, 270-828-2222. 4 acres, water well, lays excellent, located on Shumate Road near Ekron. $24,900 Financing Available for Everyone! www.kentucky-land. com, 270-828-2222. MOBILE HOME and land off U.S. HWY 60 and Hobbs-Reesor Road. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, city water, on nice private one acre lot. $49,900. Financing Available for Everyone! www.kentucky-land. com, 270-828-2222. Land and Mobile Home near Flaherty, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, city water, very nice and clean, with new kitchen cabinets, new flooring, new paint, on 2.1 acres of land, located off Hwy.1816 on Lake Drive. $54,900 Financing Available for Everyone! www. k e n t u cky - l a n d . c o m 270-828-2222.
10 + acres open and wooded, very private. $1000. down. Breckinridge County. No Credit Checks.
20 acres close to town with nice view. Only $1000 down. No Credit Checks. 7 + acres in Breckinridge County. Lays good, mostly open, some trees, only $500 down. No Credit Checks. 39.5 acres in Breckinridge County near Webster. Mostly open lots with road frontage. Call for more information. No Credit Checks. Nice 3 bedroom, 2 bath modular home located off 333 in Webster, Breckinridge County. $64,900. NEW PRICE TO SELL! No Credit Checks. Bring your fishing poles for these river lots with county water and electric. Starting at $19,900. No Credit Checks. 30 acres wooded with creek, great for hunting! Only $1850 an acre in Breckinridge County. No Credit Checks. 2 acres, county water, lots available in Rosetta area of Breckinridge County, only $12,900. No Credit Checks. 130 acres open and wooded with county water off 86 in Breckinridge County. Buy all or pick your tract size. Call for more details. No Credit Checks. Call our friendly sales associates today! We’re open 7 days a week, and visit our website at www.ky-landco.com..
7.7 ACRES, near Irvington, beautiful home site. Ok for horses. $24,500. Must see to appreciate. $500 Down. 1-2 ACRES, near Doe Valley Otter Creek Park. Restricted to houses, county water, electric and blacktop road. 32 acres and 20 acres in Breckinridge County. County water. Electric available. Perfect for crop, pasture or horses. 32 acres near Webster. All woods. Has electric available. Nice home site and good hunting! We pay cash for farms or land. Call MW 270-668-4035 www.mwlandforsale.com LOTS FOR SALE ENGLISH ESTATES Lot 8 - 1.638 acres $25,900 Lot 28 - 1.696 acres $19,600 Lot 42 - 1.224 acres $13,900 Lot 48 - 1.572 acres $15,290 Lot 49 - 1.296 acres $14,500 Lot 50 - 1.27 acres $14,400 Lot 51 - 1.232 acres $13,900 INDIAN OAKS SUBDIVISION Lot 10 - 3.46 acres $25,500 Lot 14 - 2.5297 acres $17,000 Lot 15 - 2.5399 acres $17,000 MEADE SPRINGS Lot 29 - 4.092 acres $35,000 Lot 30 - 4.988 acres $42,000 On Meade Springs Road
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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. AL-ANON meets every Sunday and Tuesday, 8 p.m., Alcohalt House. For more information, call 497-4885. THE OPEN DOOR ALTEEN group meets Thursday at 8 p.m. at The Alcohalt House. For more information, call 4974885. REPORT A CRIME, new tip line 270-422-HOPE (4673), the tip line is totally anonymous, and your identity cannot be revealed. 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, 270547-4569 or 270-4974885.
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TOPS Buck Grove Baptist Church. Every Tuesday at 6 p.m. For more information, please call Lena at 422-2692. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS and Narcotics Anonymous Meetings held at the Acceptance Place 1370 Hwy. 79 in Irvington, Ky. Alcoholics Anonymous meetings held every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday nights at 8 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous meeting held Monday nights at 8 p.m. For more info, call 270-547-0347 or 270547-0445.
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Procrastination elimination
Procrastination is a word we think we have more that can often describe time than we actually do. the work ethic of teenag- By taking the initiative to ers and young adults; it dive into a project right away, you’ll save definitely describes Youth yourself headaches, mine. Procrastination is Columnist and in some cases lower grades. How the negative habit many times have of putting someyou had a teacher thing — which, for allow two weeks to teens, is usually work on a project, homework or a class and waited until project — off until a the night before it’s later time. My true due to start panickprocrastinating naTiffany ing and scrambling ture came to light Swink to throw something during a recent jourtogether? nalism workshop I While it may be attended at IU. During the workshop, true that “all work and we were told to write a no play makes Jack a dull story during a “what’s in boy,” it’s still a good idea the bag” activity. Our as- to “work” before you signment was to elaborate “play.” Whether it’s cleaning on a personal experience we had with whatever was your room, doing chores inside the bag; the object around the house, finishturned out to be a softball. ing your homework, or We were given a day and a any other task that you just don’t feel like delving half to finish our stories. I spent the first day and into, make yourself take most of the second day the first step. Try to think of a mothinking about what to write. On the second day, tivating factor to push I finally settled on a topic. you to reach the project’s I knew I could get the as- completion: A good grade, signment completed, but a reward, or a sense of acI also knew I would be a complishment. If you can’t think of a little pushed for time. I began to hurriedly motivating factor, then at write my rough draft that least remind yourself how morning, and eventu- good it will feel to have ally finished it by lunch, completed the task at hand though I spent more time — then you can sit back with your feet up, while writing than eating. I barely squeezed in your friends are pulling enough time to type the their hair out because they paper between speeches waited until the 11th hour. Procrastination is a bad and my other class assignments. As soon as I clicked habit to develop, and a “print,” my professor said difficult one to quit. It’s it was time to log off and far better to address any shut down the comput- signs that you might be a ers for the day. I made the procrastinator now, rather deadline by a split second, than when you are older but I could have avoided and may have the responstressing out — and prob- siblity of maintaining a ably making a few typos family, job or career. When you get your next — if I wouldn’t have proclass project, know your crastinated. If procrastinating usu- deadline, stay focused, ally only makes things and ignore that “there’s worse, why do we do it so always tomorrow” voice in your head. Think of the often? It’s easy to have an “I’ll benefits of getting the job start on it tomorrow” at- done now. Don’t wait, and titude, usually because don’t procrastinate!
SPMS: Promoting a healthy mind, body By Crystal Benham crystal@thenewsstandard.com The faculty and staff of Stuart Pepper Middle School (SPMS) decided to introduce students to a positive, educational and healthy fundraiser. According to Jennifer Saylor, SPMS assistant principal, it was eighth grade language arts teacher, Robin Greenwell, who composed the idea, “Healthy Mind/ Healthy Body.” The purpose the program — which was held, Oct. 2 at SPMS — was to promote wellness and education, along with optimistic attitudes for students and faculty. Students had family and friends pledge money for them to read and exercise. The event was held all day with a rotation schedule for the students, faculty and staff that consisted of 30 to 50 minutes of reading alter-
nated between 50 minutes of various activities such as walking. The school held a reward dance at the end of the day, which featured the musical talents of DJ Marc Adams, a Meade County High School agriculture teacher. The dance included up-beat music with step-moves to keep the students active. Students who raised more than $50 were allowed to attend, while other students enjoyed an educational movie and popcorn in the classrooms. “We didn’t want to penalize the students for not participating or for not raising over $50 … we wanted to keep (the fundraiser) positive,” Saylor said. “We wanted everyone to have fun.” SPMS students raised over $8,000 for school funds. Saylor said the faculty and staff hope to have the fundraiser again next year.
MCHS Marching Band prepares for Grand Nationals
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On Sept. 27, the Meade County High School Marching Band traveled to Indianapolis, Ind., to the new Lucas Oil Stadium to participate in a sound check music festival for Bands of America. The band was invited to attend in order to check out the acoustics of the new stadium prior to participating in the Grand Nationals, which will be held Nov. 13 through 16. Band members were in awe of the stadium, and looked and sounded great. The band also received feedback from one of judges after their performance, which was very informative for them. The band ís next competition is on Oct. 18 at Grayson County.
Beshear proclaims ‘Walk to School Month’ Submitted by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet FRANKFORT — Gov. Steve Beshear today proclaimed October as “Walk to School Month” in Kentucky, an important part of his initiative to support healthy lifestyles and provide opportunities for children to safely walk and bike to school. “This month is designated for families, schools and communities to work together to create safe routes for walking and bicycling for our children,” said Beshear. “It emphasizes the importance of issues such as physical activity among children, pedestrian safety, traffic congestion and concerns for the environ-
Payneville Elementary 1st Grading Period (2008-2009) 6th Grade A’s Mike Krimm Jolon Thomas A’s and B’s Ashley Brown Blake Deal Kayla Dowell
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Kaitlin Fackler Paige Kenny Erica Kessinger Taryne Knott Levi Miller Jesse Moore Tristan Morris Brian Popham Tanya Scott Cody Tate Lauren Vaughn Shelby Wootten
dren.” During the signing, Gov. Beshear announced a $176,000 investment for construction of sidewalks along Steadmantown Lane (KY 2822) at Lakeview Park in Franklin County. The project includes new sidewalks near four major subdivisions and will allow area children safe pedestrian access to Elkhorn Middle School and Franklin County High School. The 3,500-foot sidewalk installation will connect to the existing walkway on US 460. Transportation Secretary Joe Prather encouraged communities to participate in Safe Routes to School. “The program provides improvement projects that
benefit our communities and underscores the importance of a safe, healthy and attractive environment while encouraging youngsters to get more exercise,” said Prather. Safe Routes to School projects, administered by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, are designed to encourage students in kindergarten through eighth grade to walk or ride bicycles to school, increasing their exercise and reducing motor vehicle traffic. For information about Walk to School Day visit www.walktoschool.org. More about Kentucky’s Safe Routes to School program is available at www.saferoutes. ky.gov.
5th Grade A’s and B’s Sarahbeth Cox Jordan Gonzales Jenny Grant Kody Hardesty Corey Johnston Lily Schneider Nicholas Shemwell Sam Stivers Sioux Thomas 4th Grade
A’s and B’s Amber Chism Hannah Clark Elizabeth Fackler Austin Gouvas Logan Greco Seth Griffin Tyler Hall Dillan Jupin Brianna Kenny Garett Poole Katlyn Swink
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On Oct. 2, Stuart Pepper Middle School hosted its "Healthy Mind/Healthy Body" program to promote wellness, education and positive attitudes for students and faculty. Students who raised $50 or more in pledges for reading and exercise were treated to a "Rewards Dance" at the end of day.
ment.” Beshear encouraged communities around Kentucky to join in celebrating International Walk to School Day on Oct. 8. More than 5,000 schools across the United States are expected to participate, as will children and adults in 40 other countries around the world. “This celebration is part of the larger picture for communities all across the state, supporting the Safe Routes to School program,” said Beshear, during a proclamation signing at Elkhorn Middle School in Frankfort. “Our administration is committed to supporting the efforts of communities in providing safe, healthy and attractive environments for our chil-
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small magazines, Ann’s goal was realized in a big way in 1978 when Warner Books published her first novel. “A Forbidden Yearning� is a historical romance focused on the settling of Kentucky. Over the next three decades, her published works would include another historical romance novel, nearly a dozen fiction books for young readers, and more recently, four inspirational fiction novels. Her only work of non-fiction, “Angels At The Crossroads,� was published in 2006. At age 60 she has gained a measure of notoriety for all the aforementioned, but also for writing “The Outsider,� a historical Christian fiction novel published this fall. The book with the colorful cover featuring a beautiful Shaker girl was ranked at number 20 for Christian fiction books in September. The book may be new to
Compared to most successful authors, Ann Gabhart has always been the outsider. A high school dropout and mother of two at 19, she seldom expanded her horizons beyond the small Kentucky farm where she was raised. She did finish high school through correspondence courses. Another course, in writing, was discovered on the back of a magazine. In her youth, Ann was such a big fan of the Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew mysteries, that at age 10, she decided to write a mystery of her own. That started her down the writing trail she’s traveled ever since. Although little in Ann’s background suggested she would become a published author, she always had that dream and goal before her. While she enjoyed being a farm wife and mother, she never stopped working toward her goal of seeing her work in print. After several of her articles and stories were published in
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By Jorena D. Faulkner With the arrival of fall, the over-abundance of winter squash can be a virtual cornucopia of culinary happiness, with recipes that vary from sweet to savory. Over the years, the spaghetti squash has become one
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LEFT: Ann Gabhart stands in front of her farm home. ABOVE: Gabhart’s book is on display at Joseph Beth Booksellers in Lexington. the market, but not to its author. “I wrote ‘The Outsider’ 25 years ago, but they (the editors) didn’t like it,� she said while sitting on a sofa in her rural Anderson County home. “My editor came to see me after my first inspirational novel, ‘The Scent of Lilacs,’ came out. I told her about the Shakers having a village in Mercer County and how I had
written a book about them. “I had to dig it out of my closet and do a major rewrite for the inspirational market, but they liked it so well that I’m now under contract to do a second one,� she said. The Shaker books require tons of research to make them historically accurate, making for a very time-consuming endeavor, according to Gabhart. “Angels At The Cross-
of my favorite squash, due to the versatile nature of its flesh. With the consistency and texture of spaghetti and its healthy and heart smart nature — rich in nutrients such as folic acid, potassium, vitamin A, and beta carotene — spaghetti squash is a mere 75 calories per 8 cooked ounces and can stand alone as a main course or a side dish. Also known as veggie spaghetti, noodle squash, and sharkfin melon (its native country is China), it can be baked, boiled or steamed. The variety of preparation options is virtually endless — in a soup or as a pasta substitute in macaroni and cheese, spaghetti squash is a healthy alternative. Spaghetti Squash Preheat oven to 375 degrees. 1 large spaghetti squash 1/2 red pepper 1/2 yellow or orange pepper 1/2 purple onion 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 cup shredded Parmesan reggiano fresh cracked black pepper salt extra virgin olive oil Wash the outside of a large spaghetti squash well and
roads,� which is Jerry Shepherd’s story of redemption and love, required little research, but a lot of listening. Jerry, a Kentucky native, had been singing alongside Gabhart’s husband in a quartet for four years. During long bus rides, he would share bits and pieces of his tumultuous life of wrongdoing and eventual redemption. “‘Angels At The Crossroads’ is the fastest I’ve ever
written a book,� said Gabhart, who describes herself as a category fiction writer. “I like writing and reading fiction, because it makes you see things in a different way. You think deeper thoughts, and your mind is opened to new ideas. It’s just a way to go into another world.� The success of “The Outsider� has opened up a whole new world for Gabhart. The once painfully shy country girl is traveling and speaking often to groups about the book. “I’m over the nerves and ready to get into even more speaking. If they boo and hiss, so what?,� she said. With the glowing reviews and popularity of her new book, booing and hissing isn’t likely. Besides, that would not be a nice thing for book lovers to do to an insider. Don White is a former editor at several newspapers in Kentucky. His Kentucky Traveler features are published throughout the state. You may contact him and read his features on line at www.thekytraveler.com
poke several holes in exterior of skin, or cut in half, remove seeds and place face down on a baking pan lightly brushed with extra virgin olive oil. Place in a 370-degree oven for approximately one hour. If you baked the spaghetti squash whole, you will need to remove from the oven and allow to cool before deseeding. While spaghetti squash is baking, julienne 1/2 red, yellow and/or orange pepper and 1/2 of a purple onion. In a deep sautĂŠ pan on medium-high, add two to four tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and two tablespoons of minced garlic and sautĂŠ. Add red, yellow and/or orange pepper to the pan and reduce heat to medium low. Allow the peppers, onion and garlic to cook until softened, and set aside. Once the spaghetti squash is done (and all seeds/pulp removed), return sautĂŠ pan to medium heat and scrape the inside of the rind to release the long squash strands from the exterior shell into the pan. Incorporate squash “noodlesâ€? into garlic, pepper and onion mixture. Add one cup of grated Parmesan, salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste. Serve and garnish with fresh shredded Parmesan reggiano. For an alternate taste, add crumbled feta cheese, black olives and a splash of lemon juice. To submit your own recipe, e-mail jorena@thenewsstandard. com.
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