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Leo’s and Jason’s Barbershop has been a local staple for more than 40 years, offering customers personal attention and service a ‘cut’ above the rest.
A near-fatal accident left one Kentucky woman with severe memory loss, and a life lesson on the importance of family and being happy.
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Going out with a bang The Lady Waves upset North Hardin in an overtime nail-biter before closing out their season on Wednesday.
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County schools strive for perfection in CATS scores By Crystal Benham crystal@thenewsstandard.com
The Kentucky Commonwealth Accountability Testing System (CATS) scores were recently released, and some Meade County schools received significantly higher scores than others. CATS is a testing system
formed by the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) that was created to improve teaching and student learning, according to the KDE. CATS includes multiple forms of testing: The Kentucky Core Content Test, alternate assessments for students with severe disabilities, writing
portfolios and forms of ondemand writing. Within the last school year, the state has added PLAN testing for 10th graders, which is a pre-ACT test designed to help increase students’ ACT scores. The ACT is now also a requirement for all 11th graders, regardless of a possible post secondary
education. CATS scores also calculate the percentages of nonacademic areas — drop out rates, retention rates, transitions to adulthood, and graduation rates — as they pertain to both middle and high schools. Since the implementation of CATS in 1998, Kentucky
schools have strove to reach 100 percent proficiency levels — as defined by the Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) — with all students by the year 2014. Stuart Pepper Middle School (SPMS) was recently recognized for its remarkably high test scores. The students scored 96.8 percent
overall, compared to the state average of 79.9 percent. SPMS principal Kellianne Wilson said the school is aiming for perfection next year. “There are only four middle schools in the state that
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Council goes with P&Z, denies rezoning request
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City may become visiting site of historical warship museum By Jorena D. Faulkner jorena@thenewsstandard.com
BRANDENBURG — Members of city council unanimously voted to uphold a decision rendered by the city’s Planning & Zoning Committee to deny the rezoning of property located on Old Ekron Road in Brandenburg — located between The News Standard office and the Meade County Cooperative Extension Office — from agricultural to commercial. “The recommendation from Planning & Zoning was to deny the request to go to commercial (C2) and leave (the property) agricultural,” Brandenburg City Mayor David Pace said. During the monthly meeting held Oct. 13 at City Hall, representatives of the agriculturally zoned property, including owner Randall Bradley, challenged the finding of the Planning & Zoning Committee to no avail, as Brandenburg residents Steve and Susan Givans — whose THE NEWS STANDARD/LAURA SAYLOR
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The Meade County Public Library recently welcomed its new director, Rachel Baelz, who hopes to upgrade the library into a new building in five years. “We could use the room,” she said. “We have a lot of programs to offer.”
Judge rectifies New library director is set on expansion rumors, quarry withdraws By Laura Saylor editor@thenewsstandard.com
Over the last few years, libraries have shed the stigma of dusty books and “no talking” signs, and have morphed into community centers — places were fun, knowledge and technology converge. The Meade County Public Library is the
epitome of the new school of libraries: There are no librarians with tight hair buns and spectacles, and checking out books is just one of the multitude of resources available. A fresh asset that is helping the library prosper and pushing its programs into every genre, is its new director, Rachel Baelz. “It was a wonderful opportunity, and it’s wonderful to be here,” Baelz said. “(The Meade County Public Library) has a reputation of being great … and the staff here is amazing.” Baelz is a Corydon, Ind., native whose mother, Barbara Priest, was part of the teaching staff at David T. Wilson Elementary School in Brandenburg for more than 20 years. “I went to preschool in Meade County, so I had little bit of a connection with the community at an early age,” Baelz said. She held her first library job in high school, when she was employed after
school, at the Harrison County Library. A bona fide book lover, Baelz also enjoyed occupying a role that allowed her to stay connected to the community. While pursuing journalism and political science degrees at Indiana University of Bloomington, she continued to work at libraries, eventually landing an internship at the Kentucky Center for the Arts. Baelz and her then-fiance, Stanley (also a Corydon, Ind., native), moved to New Hampshire after college. She enjoyed working in public relations with the New Hampshire Special Olympics, but soon realized how much she missed being surrounded by books. “That’s when I decided to go back and get my Master’s (degree) in library science,” she said. Baelz served as the library director in Newfields, N. H., while she attained her
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Property tax rate setting delayed as PVA office barely makes deadline, Judge says By Laura Saylor editor@thenewsstandard.com
Meade County Judge/Executive Harry Craycroft remedied two rumors he said had been traveling throughout the county at the opening of the October Fiscal Court meeting. Held Tuesday evening at the courthouse, Craycroft said rumors of the county falling into debt due to reckless spending were false, and that a recent auditor said Meade County was in “great shape” — a comment Craycroft said
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Breast Cancer Awareness: Hosparus worker a guiding light in dark times
Editor’s Note: This is the third of a three-part series that will run through October, and feature local individuals affected by breast cancer. By Jorena D. Faulkner jorena@thenewsstandard.com
“Care, Comfort, and Counseling” are familiar words that have become a way of life for Amanda Brown, who is a volunteer with the non-profit organization Hosparus of Central Kentucky; and she has shared that life saving concept with the innumer-
able families she has helped to transcend grief throughout the almost two decades of her community service. A Brandenburg native, Brown has been volunteering at Hosparus — once known as Hospice of Central Kentucky — located in Elizabethtown, Ky., for 19 years and has seen more than her share of the healing effect a volunteer can have upon a family experiencing the most grievous time of their life: The pending death of a loved one. In 1989 — with three older
children, a one-year-old son on her hip, and a nursing degree from Elizabethtown Community College (ECC) under her belt — Brown found herself looking for fulfilling work that would keep her closer to home than a traditional nursing career. It was during a nursing class that Brown said she was initially introduced to the concept of Hospice. “I had a nursing degree and I wanted to stay with nursing, health and people — and (Hospice) seemed to take care of it all,” Brown said. “I went to
Hosparus worker Amanda Brown, of Brandenburg, has learned how difficult it can be to lose patients time and time again to cancer and other illnesses.
(ECC) and one of our last classes was on death and dying. We had a priest come in who, ironically, became our pastor at St. John’s years later, and he came to talk to our nursing class about death and dying. I thought the concept was so rewarding for the volunteer, plus I feel as if it helps the patient and the family so that they can stay home in their own environment.” Brown underwent hours of mandatory training in order to
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Public asks council to crack down on ‘unfit’ houses in Muldraugh By Laura Saylor editor@thenewsstandard.com
MULDRAUGH — Longtime resident Irvin Davis reminded city council about its pledge to clean-up the city’s appearance by asking owners of homes “unfit for human habitation” to rectify their properties during the public session of the October city council meeting. Held Monday evening at city hall, Davis asked Mayor Danny Tate what progress had been made since the council began pursuing owners of the city’s run-down properties. Davis said one particular residence next to his property is “a complete eyesore” and lowers the value of his property. Tate said certified letters had been sent to several homeowners, making them legally notified that they must show progress toward cleaning up their homes or properties within a certain amount of days. Tate said some residents have disposed of junk in their yards, and began add-
Light From page A1 prepare for the experience of volunteering for Hosparus. “(Hosparus) gives volunteers classes on how to interact with the patients, about policy — what you’re allowed to do and what you’re not allowed to do,” Brown said. She also said receiving the call that a volunteer is needed to assist can require patience, and at other times, volunteers may find themselves in a long-term care situation. “There may be several months that you may not have a patient,” she said. “But I had one patient for over three years, because the husband was taking such good care of his wife — he took such good care of her that she kept on living — they wouldn’t discharge her. They were a part of our family by the time it was over with.” Brown said she began to focus on “respite” care early on — whereby the volunteer sits with the patient one-onone, while the family receives a full break from care giving — and said she considers it an honor to spend such valuable time with the patient. “I feel as if (death) is such an intimate part of life — the end of life,” Brown said. “Sometimes you’re assisting
ing new siding or painting their homes, though he said he would schedule a meeting with building inspector Melvin Atcher to “get the ball rolling.” “Some of these houses are unfit for human habitation, and they’re health hazards … and they drag down the value of my property and the look of the town,” Davis said. Police Cpt. John Stinebruner was unanimously approved (councilman Ed Carroll was absent from the meeting) to fulfill the police chief position that has been vacant since former chief Jimmy Miller was fired last month. Tate recommended Stinebruner for the promotion, and council moved to accept, though councilman Donnie Basham encouraged Tate to adequately review other applicants’ resumes to avoid any accusations of nepotism. Tate said he had received applications from interested parties, though he felt none were qualified enough to present to the safety committee.
Stinebruner will begin serving as police chief on a six-month probationary period. Progress toward opening an impound lot behind the fire department suffered a setback, when city hall received no bids from any towing companies interested in hauling confiscated vehicles to the lot. Council initiated discussion about implementing an impound lot several months ago as a way to generate funds for the police department. Tate hoped to begin accepting cars by Nov. 1, though the lack of bidders was a blow. “I’d like to stay local and hire somebody in town … but there’s two people out in the county that were interested,” Tate said. In attendance was a representative of Long’s Auto and Wrecker Service — located on Dixie Highway in Muldraugh — who said he would take a look at the bid after councilman Louis “Woodie” Holston asked if the company was interested in the contract.
Council was unable to have ers across the region; it’s havthe first reading of Ordinance ing trouble finding a supplier No. 285, which would es- to provide salt for roadways tablish property tax rates for during the upcoming winter 2009, because Meade County months. “The (salt) shortage is hitis one of only two in the state not yet certified. City clerk ting everybody,” Lee said. Caroline Cline said until city “The (Meade County Road Department) hall receives doesn’t think its informathey have any tion from the available … county propRadcliff and erty value Louisville administraaren’t selling tor’s office, any this year Muldraugh is like they used left at a stand to.” still. Lee said “It causes he found us to take —Irvin Davis, one supplier, the compenthough it is sating rate, Muldraugh resident located sevbecause they eral hours don’t give us away, north the time to hold the special meetings to of Columbus. “I guess if worse comes to increase the rate if we wanted to,” Tate said. “But it’s out of worst, I have some salt and our hands until we hear from pepper shakers at home we the (property value adminis- could use,” Lee joked. Council unanimously aptrator). Public Works Supervisor proved to purchase a $3,000 Anthony Lee said the city was three-phase generator — in the same boat as many oth- something Tate, Lee and
councilman Ron Heschke said the city was in need of during the power outages caused by last month’s violent wind storm. Heschke gave a final update on Muldraugh City Fest, saying the city made a small profit, though the festival is all about the people. “The point every year is not to make money, but to do something that will bring the people out … and the community together,” Heschke said, who was the lead organizer of the event. He profusely thanked everyone who volunteered their time to make the event a success, and said he hopes next year’s festival will be even better. Fire Chief Danny Dresel said the fire department will host a fire prevention assembly at Muldraugh Elementary School next week. He said the department has been holding the event for 18 years, and over that period of time the percentage of fires caused by children in Muldraugh has decreased 90 percent.
the family more than the patient.” Although Hosparus volunteers are not allowed to provide medical care — such as administering medications — Brown said the Hosparus organization offers families utilizing their services a full arsenal of assistance, including social workers to assist with evaluating the home situation, registered nurses and grief counseling. Brown knows first-hand about the sudden loss of a loved one and the ensuing grief. Having lost a son — Cale — she said everyone needs someone to talk to after such a life-altering event. “Hosparus offers a support group after the death, that I feel is excellent,” she said. “Grief counseling is critical to the healing process. Everyone needs someone to listen to them and realize what we’re going through in our anger, is normal. Sometimes it can sneak up on you years after the event … but that’s okay. The Lord has got big shoulders. He says ‘be angry all you want to, I can handle it, I can hold you up.’” Caring for a terminal patient is something Brown said takes a lot of insight, life experience, and a realistic perception to the death process. “I think of life experiences — and the patient is so ill,” Brown said. “The family (is sometimes) ready for them to
go. You can talk to the family. It’s not that they do not love (the patient) anymore, or that they don’t want to take care of them anymore — but they get tired … they’ve already said their goodbyes. We’ve had some tragedies in our family, and I feel like you just know there’s a time to go. “You feel rewarded for feeling as if you have done as much as you can and have made an impact on the patient and the family. It’s such a personal time to be invited into someone’s home, when someone is so ill like that. You see a lot of family dynamics at a time like that — but if you can help them a little, that’s what it’s all about. I feel like you have to be objective about (death), because if you don’t and you get so attached to the patient that you can’t function, then you’re not doing anyone any good.” Brown said remaining in a rational mode is essential to effectively balancing a home life and her volunteer work. “You can’t completely quit thinking about (your patients) when you come home,” she said. “They’re still on your mind … but you still have to be able to put it to the side – still care — but you still have to go on with your life.” Having nearly two decades of experience helping families with terminally ill loved ones has impacted Brown for the long-term she said, and she pointed out that
many families she has helped as a Hosparus volunteer, still reside in her memory … and her heart. “The gentleman I had that I took care of his wife for over three years,” she said. “I was like a ‘visitor’ for three years. This gentleman and his wife (we are not allowed to release names) … my son was little at the time and he would sometimes go with me to visit them. After his wife died, he would come to my house to see my son. We
had a wedding anniversary and he came to the house for the anniversary and to visit my son. So, I think that was a touching experience.” As a final note, she offered four pieces of sound advice to those who may be considering becoming a Hosparus volunteer. “Don’t get too involved … but be involved,” she said. “You have to be compassionate and patient — and I feel like you have to have a spiritual side. My faith has been
the only thing that’s gotten me through it.” The resounding after-effect of her work is in knowing she has — in part — helped a family in need during their darkest hour. “This is what we’re here for,” Brown said. “To help other people and to take care of people.” For more information on becoming a Hosparus volunteer, visit the Web site at www.hosparus.org or call 800-264-0521.
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Submitted by the Meade County Area Technology Center On Oct. 3, five Meade County Area Technology Center welders, welding instructor David McCoy, and principal Faye Campbell set out on a three-hour-long journey to Somerset Community and Technical College in Somerset, Ky., for the Woodrow Scott Welding Competition. The event is by invitation only and is set up for a team of five welders. The event had five categories of competition: Mig, Stick, Flux Core, Tig aluminum, and Oxy-fuel cutting. These categories are scored individually and then combined for an overall team score. Eleven schools from central and eastern Kentucky, two of which were technical colleges, participated in the competition. When the tournament concluded, Meade County had two first place winners: Jimmy Crase in Flux Core, and Zac Crutcher in Oxy-fuel Cutting; one third place winner: Ryan Speaks in stick; and, two fourth place winners: Ethan Straney in Mig and Michael McCoy in Tig Aluminum. The overall team placed first. First, second, and third place contestants received trophies and prizes. The team received a trophy and a Victor cutting torch set. “I was very proud of these students,” McCoy said. “Their professionalism, work ethic, and determination contributed to their success. I have good students every year, but this year’s seniors, as a whole, are very motivated and anxious to get out in the workforce. I am looking forward to seeing this class compete in several competitions this year.”
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Friday, October 17, 2008 Letters to the Editor In general, when I’m thinking about opinions, I remember the old phrase: “Everybody has one.” This opinion column got me thinking while I was enjoying a good cup of coffee last Saturday morning. I most definitely want to address Ms. Faulkner’s column. Frankly, I found her comments very disturbing and truly unprofessional. Most teenagers want to come to our event because it is fun, and they truly enjoy themselves while wandering through the maze and the rest of our haunted attraction. The majority of teenagers are not hooked on drugs. They get a natural high laughing, screaming, running and playing in this hour-long event. Most children are not raised in glass bubbles. They are currently in reality, as sad as it may be at times in this world. Our Meade County “hot spot” is a place where people of all ages come to enjoy themselves each year. Our police officers that work for us will tell you how safe our event is for unattended teenagers. These same teenagers are unattended at Meade County ball games, dances and the Meade County Fair. The column was a little over the top. Blood, guts, and gore are a reality in most scary movies in this decade. I truly have no control over the changing times and do agree with Ms. Faulkner about too much realistic violence. A good old-fashioned scare is not what people want when attending a Halloween event. I personally do not understand how she lays her head down at night after the brutal attack of a reputable community event that holds pleasure and fun for our children. We give them jobs and something to do on the weekend to keep them from partying and getting into trouble. Ms. Faulkner’s segment of the evening news did include “Frankenstein,” “The Birds,” and “Wolfman.” She was too zoned out from the start to see and enjoy the old favorites from the old horror films that we feature at this event. This led me to believe she must still be living in the “Twilight Zone” after all these years.
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Gov. plays bad hand when gambling with freedom I agree with the old Ger- hope Wingate opens the man proverb: “There is no door for them to trample on better gambling than not to individual liberties in order to satisfy their spendgamble.” I don’t go to casiBluegrass ing addictions. Gamblers, of nos, where the only Beacon course, want consure bet is that the tinued access to the odds are stacked sites on the goveragainst me. nor’s list. I don’t gamble onBut all Kentuckline, either. The odds ians, gamblers and of addiction and povnon-gamblers alike, erty are far greater should take issue than those of finding with the governor’s a pot of gold at the end of some Internet Jim Waters actions for several reasons: gambling site. But those are personal choices that Gov. Steve Freedom is threatened Derek Hunter, of the MeBeshear wants to take away. Like an errant lover steal- dia Freedom Project, stated ing away in the middle of that the Internet represents the night to spend some time “the last, best example of a with his mistress, last month truly free market left in this Beshear snuck around to find country.” Once the government a judge who would help him seize 141 Internet gambling starts down this path, where will it end? sites. We must resist the temptaOn Monday, the Bluegrass Institute sponsored a summit tion to use the force of governin Frankfort to expose this ment to impose our moral will on others. political adultery. It worked. I acknowledge there must At a hearing Tuesday, Franklin Circuit Court Judge be limits, even on the Web. Thomas Wingate wisely Child pornography, for exput the brakes on the state’s ample, should be banned lawsuit, indicating a ruling and its creators thrown in jail or worse. This despicable, would come next week. harmful practice inhibits the choices of others. The nation watches However, we better not Money-hungry politicians
Sincerely, Matt and Jan Powell Meade County Editor’s Note: The viewpoints column is a column that reflects the opinion of one person and does not reflect the beliefs of the entire staff at The News Standard. Last week’s opinion piece regarding Halloween was meant to scrutinize what society perceives as “scary” in the present day as opposed to years ago, and did not intend to conjure illwill toward any local business. The News Standard retracts any statements that may have done so. On behalf of Kerry Vowels, Jerome Morgan, Chris Hulsey and Cole Mullins — employees of Meade County EMS — we would like to acknowledge the heroic efforts of Deputy Brandon Wright. We know that in working with the public the words “thank you” and “‘atta boy” don’t come very often, if they are ever said at all. We believe that Brandon deserves both, for his quick thinking and fast action saved the life of our patient. He took his oath into police duties to serve and protect, and took it to a whole new level. Had he not placed a tourniquet on our patient’s leg to stop the bleeding, she would have died from her injuries. We wanted to make sure he gets the credit that he deserves. Brandon saved a life and we think he needs the recognition and commendation for his actions above and beyond the call of duty.
gamble our freedom away by allowing the government to choose what Web sites we access — even for activities some find objectionable but that don’t harm others. If we allow this, it won’t be long before it will be hard to differentiate our capital from Beijing. Due process and public input is missing Using the Legislature to achieve his goal, lacks appeal for Beshear since he failed to get the 2008 version to approve his top campaign issue: Putting expanded-casino gambling on the ballot. Yet, the governor should at least be forced to seduce the people’s representatives before taxing, seizing, regulating or doing anything else aimed at eroding our Internet freedoms. Instead, he wants to use the courts. I believe enough Kentuckians understand the threat posed by intrusive politicians with the force of government at their beck and call is much greater than that of a poker addict spending his Saturday afternoons parked in front of his Mac. Hypocrisy is rampant Beshear calls these Web sites “leeches on our com-
munities.” But it wasn’t moral turpitude that caused our casino-promoting governor to say that. Instead, these sites threaten in-state gambling interests. That’s why I disagree with the Poker Players Alliance. Its Kentucky director, Rich Muny, said that his association — with 16,000 members in Kentucky alone — would prefer the state regulate and tax online poker instead of deeming it illegal. Of course, many companies would opt for that policy in order to know where the safe zones exist for setting up shop free from government hassle. With that approach, however, the Berlin Wall would never have fallen. Those bound behind that wall would have said, “We’re satisfied because at least we know where the barbed-wire fence, guard towers and land mines are.” When it comes to personal freedoms, this is a time to hold ‘em, not fold ‘em. Jim Waters is the director of policy and communications for the Bluegrass Institute, Kentucky’s free-market think tank. You can reach him at jwaters@ freedomkentucky.com. You can read previously published columns at www.bipps.org.
Human failings, illusions to blame for current crises
Sincerely, Meade County EMS Paramedics Kerry Vowels, Chris Hulsey, Jerome Morgan and Cole Mullins
The Bush years will be remembered for the cruel triumph of realism over illusion. One of the era’s great illusions was spun by President Bush — that the force of freedom was so irresistible, it would prevail in a place like Iraq, even in the absence of law and order. Bush himself eventually realized his mistake. The second illusion — fed by anyone who possibly could get rich from it — is bursting now. Wall Street is experiencing a terrible reckoning: No, interest rates can’t be held at unsustainably low rates — 1 percent in 2003 — without stoking wasteful investments; no, housing prices won’t always go up; no, home loans can’t be extended to people with shaky credit histories on scandalously easy terms — no money down! — with the expectation that they’ll be paid back; no, fancy financial instruments and computer models can’t eliminate risk; no, firms can’t exist on massive debt — now-bankrupt,
Lehman Brothers had debts 35 times its capital — without courting disaster. It’s a sign of how fragile the entire financial edifice had become a decline in housing prices of about 20 percent could precipitate the current near-meltdown. It’s easy to blame greed, as John McCain is doing at every opportunity, since it’s a given. Greed is endemic to the human condition, even if it is most visible on Wall Street. Lehman Brothers CEO Dick Fuld made $22 million last year, leading his firm toward the abyss, while Wall Street doled out $23.9 billion in bonuses in 2006. But everyone else joined in the wide-ranging bonanza. As financial guru Ric Edelman writes, “The insurers got rich selling policies with fat premiums, brokerages got rich selling new securities, lenders got rich selling more loans than ever, builders, real estate agents, title settlement companies, appraisers, inspectors — everyone got rich from the ensuing real estate boom.” He could have included
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the politicians who enabled AIG was rendered illiquid the irresponsible lending by so-called mark-to-market of Fannie Mae and Freddie accounting rules that say assets must be marked Mac because they knew these “govNational down to their value in the current marernment-sponsored Review ket, even if they are enterprises” — since ultimately worth bailed out by the more. This was a government at a poreform adopted in tential cost of $200 response to the Enbillion to taxpayers ron scandal that has — would line their worsened the curcampaign coffers. rent crisis. Fannie and Freddie Winston Churchill were the “patient Rich Lowry famously said that zero” of the finandemocracy is the cial contagion, encouraging and blessing the worst system except all the “subprime” loans that were others. The same could be a toxin spread throughout said of capitalism. the financial system. There is no way to elimiMany Republicans, in- nate all the human failings cluding McCain, wanted — greed, exuberance, shortFannie and Freddie re- sightedness, fear and igformed. As a largely Dem- norance — that created the ocratic cash cow, it was predicates of this crisis and protected by Democrats, are fueling it now. If we preenamored of its mission of tend there is, we only foster extending homeownership another illusion. Rich Lowry is editor of the to those who — it turns out National Review. Write to the — couldn’t afford homes. In this environment, it’s National Review at National hard to resist calls for more Review, 215 Lexington Avregulation. But it has to be enue, New York, New York intelligent and measured. A 10016, or visit www.nationalbasically solvent company, review.com.
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Third consecutive veteran earns high school diploma By Jorena D. Faulkner jorena@thenewsstandard.com
BRANDENBURG — A veteran who was unable to complete his education due to active duty service has, once again, received his high school diploma thanks to legislation contained in House Bill 60. During the monthly meeting of the Meade County Board of Education held Tuesday at the Board of Education, superintendent Mitch Crump said the bill was one of the most “heartfelt” pieces of legislation passed by the Kentucky General Assembly as he presented veteran Carroll Ernest Bewley with his diploma. “We do appreciate your service to our country,” Crump said. “We appreciate the sacrifices you made at an early age. You need to be commended … you need to be recognized and that is what we’re doing here tonight. Freedom is not free and the service that you guys provide for us every day — then and now — is what makes this country the greatest country on earth.”
Crump commended Bewley for his service during the Korean Conflict — Bewley served from 1960 to 1964 — and presented him with his diploma as onlookers applauded his educational achievement. Newly appointed Fort Knox Garrison Commander, Col. Rick Schwartz, who was in attendance along with school liaison officer for Fort Knox, Becky Laux, also presented Bewley with a commemorative military coin in recognition of Bewley’s accomplishment. Col. Schwartz addressed the board in regard to the Meade County School District’s recent sign-on with the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Students, and thanked the local community and school district for their effort and support in easing the transition of military students. “This is a wonderful partnership we have between the military and Fort Knox and the local community schools,” Schwartz said. “You all are playing a vital role in balancing our Army. “When we arrive in com-
munities like this and you wrap your arms around soldiers and families and children … it makes it comfortable. It makes all of these challenges we go through worthwhile.” Schwartz said his family chose to come back to the area because it felt a sense of love in the community, and thanked the board for its involvement in contributing to the support of soldiers and their families. He also said Meade County is a “vibrant, thriving place to be.” “You have about 240 ‘Army strong’ kids in your schools,” he said. “While we’re gone — you have our children. Thank you for being committed to taking care of our families and children.” Also addressed during the meeting was the recent release of the district’s CATS (Commonwealth Accountability Testing System) test scores. Meade County Schools Director of Personnel, Paul Poole, and Peggy Darnall, coordinator for student services, provided the board with a packet explaining the cur-
rent standings of the district and the projected goals of the program within Meade County schools. “We have really seen significant improvements and a strong sense of accountability,” Darnall said. For an overview of the Meade County School District CATS results and an indepth discussion of CATS related issues, please see the front page story “County schools strive for perfection in CATS scores.” Other agenda items include: •Approval of accounts payable payroll, Construction Fund payments, employee payroll for Oct. 17, school food service payroll. •Review of monthly financial statements. •Overview of the superintendent’s personnel report. •Approval to contract for orientation and mobility services due to the need to accommodate student(s) who are visually impaired. •Approval to contract for interpreting services due to the need to accommodate student(s) who are hearing impaired. •Approval to purchase
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War veteran Carroll Ernest Bewley (left) is presented with his diploma by superintendent Mitch Crump. four new buses: Three regular and one handicapped. •Approval of a change order for the Ekron Elementary renovation/addition. •Approval of BG-1 for Flaherty Primary to be sent to the Department of Education.
4-H archery teams takes first, second honors at state shooting sports competition Members of the of the Meade County 4-H Archery Team set their sights on winning top place at the Kentucky 4-H State Shooting Sports Competition, and many did just that. Kayla Dowell took individual first place honors with a total score of 61 points, and the four-person team of Dowell, Samantha Weick, Fred Barham and Alex Lee claimed second place in the nine- through 11-year-old team division with an overall score of 174. The state competition was held at Bluegrass Sportsman’s Club in Wilmore, Ky., on Sept. 20. Coaches Stephanie Lee and Patti Kessinger held a special banquet for the team at Brandenburg Huntin’ and Fishin’ on Oct. 10. “We wanted to celebrate the great year the kids had, and thank Bill (Boyer, owner of Brandenburg Huntin’ and Fishin’) for all he’s done to support us,” Lee said.
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Pictured above, in no particular order, are members of the 4-H archery team: Kayla Dowell, Samantha Weick, Fred Barham, Alex Lee, Alicia Lee, Amber Kessinger, Zack Brown, Josh Metten, Cameron Shireman, Sara Chism, Joey Wardrip, Aurora Laslie and coaches Stephanie Lee and Patti Kessinger.
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new degree through South Connecticut University’s online program. A true outdoorswoman who loves hiking and kayaking, Baelz was married in New England — after Stanley proposed to her during a hike on Mt. Washington — though she always knew she and her husband would return to their Kentuckiana home. “We knew we wanted to move back, but we thought we’d spend a few more years in New Hampshire,” she said. “Then my mom told me about the job opening in Meade County … and it all kind of happened pretty fast. It just seemed like the perfect opportunity.” Baelz said her husband is proud of Meade County’s football program and jokes with friends, saying the couple moved back to Kentucky so their future children could be part of such a well-known football team. Baelz began her new position as library director at the Meade County Public Library on Oct. 1, and has been riding cloud nine ever since. “There are so many programs going on and so many wonderful people that work so hard here … that it’s been amazing for the last two weeks,” she said. Baelz said the children’s librarians, Donna Fackler and Megan Stith, have more than 60 events lined up throughout the month of October. “It’s incredible how much they do,” she said. In addition to implementing new programs, such as a mother and daughter book
club, Baelz said her major goal is to move the library into a new building by 2013. “We’re kind of limited in space here, and limited in how much we can expand,” she said. “I would love to see us in a new building five years from now.” Baelz said the expansion will allow the library to offer more programs at the same time — many after school — giving local youth of all ages a place to go that is safe, promotes learning, and best of all, is free. Fackler said the news of a new building within a few years was “absolutely awesome,” and Baelz will be a huge asset to the library and Meade County as a whole. “She is one of the most open-mined people I’ve ever met, especially walking into what could have been a stressful situation with so much going on here,” Fackler said. “She’s just great. Though the library organizes so many different activities for the community to enjoy, Baelz said reading is a fundamental necessity that branches out into the various programs offered. “Reading is so important, and it’s important for children to develop good reading habits at a young age,” she said. “Some of the programs we have begin with infants; you really can’t start too early. And with the other programs that go on, the learning doesn’t stop with books.” For more information about upcoming events at the library, and for library resources and hours of operation, visit the library at 400 Library Place in Brandenburg, visit the Web site at www.meadereads.org, or call 270-422-2094.
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Fifth Annual River Heritage Music Festival kicks off Saturday Submitted by the Meade County Tourism
Music will fill the air along the banks of the Ohio River when the fifth annual River Heritage Music Festival takes place Oct. 18 at the Riverfront Park in Historic Downtown Brandenburg. “A great way to enjoy a day of music and fun,” is the way Jennifer Bridge, president of the Meade County Museum & Arts Council, describes the festival, the final event in this year’s concert series organized by the council. This year’s River Heritage Music Festival will include: •Music by six musicians and bands that will play sets from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. •A “visit” by baseball great and Meade County native Pee Wee Reese. •Pumpkin- and scarecrowdecorating contests. • A 5K run/walk. •An arts and crafts village and food vendors. Like the other concerts in this year’s series, the festival will be admission free, according to Bridge, thanks to the underwriting provided by 26 sponsors.
Denies From page A1 property runs along the rear of the proposed commercial rezoning location — voiced their concern over the increase of businesses in an area that is predominantly residential. “Mr. Bradley was a very good neighbor … I have nothing against him at all,” Steve Givans said. “I’m just looking down the road. Who knows if this city council or this mayor — 10 years from now — is not even in office. If this piece of property is zoned commercial, it can be sold and resold … and there it is at my back door. There are eight homes surrounding that property; it’s residential. If there’s a change, it should be from agricultural to residential.” Bradley said he is having difficulty selling the property as a residence due to its precarious location between two commercial zones, and felt he would fare better odds of selling the property if its location could be rezoned as commercial. The property was originally zoned as agricultural more than 40 years ago, and representatives for Bradley — which included his son and son-in-law — noted the dramatic change in the landscape over the ensuing years, as well as the fact a book store had previously been operated from the location, potentially deemed a necessary change in the zoning of the property. “The reason I want the change is I’m trying to sell it,” Bradley said. “I thought that might help sell it.” Pace said that a developmental plan for the property is generally submitted along with a request for a zoning change from agricultural or residential, to commercial, and that neither city council nor the Planning & Zoning Commission had received such documentation. City council — with a motion by councilmember Bruce Fackler, seconded by councilmember Maggie Love — upheld the determination and recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission and requested Bradley construct a developmental plan to readdress the issue of rezoning upon completion and submission of the document. Also present at the meeting was Bill Morgan representing the USS LST-325 (Landing Ship Tank) Ship Memorial, Inc., out of Evansville, Ind., who approached the council with a proposal for a visit by the historical war ship — which is one of only two remaining LSTs with the capability to traverse inland rivers and coast lines — in the fall of 2009. The 1943, flat-bottomed, amphibious vessel was salvaged from a scrap yard in
“The fact that families of all sizes will be able to attend without cost makes the River Heritage Music Festival a truly family-friendly event,” she said. Music Returning to the festival for its fourth year will be Tommy Brown & Country Line Grass, from Taylorsville, known for their traditional, mountainstyle bluegrass music. They will be the concert’s final act, going on stage at 5 p.m. New this year are: •Foggy Dew Players, an American folk group with members from Brandenburg, Hodgenville, and other nearby communities, that will play at 11 a.m. •Carefree Highway, a Paducah-based bluegrass band well known for its vocals and instrumentation, that will play at 1 p.m. •Mitch Barrett, a Berea resident who combines contemporary, acoustic, pop, and folk music, will play at 2 p.m. •Paul Priest & Friends, a Brandenburg-based band that is making a name for itself in bluegrass music, that will play at 3 p.m.
•Curley Maple, a string jam band from Athens, Ga., which draws its inspiration from bluegrass, folk, Texas, Canadian, and Irish music, that will play at 4 p.m, Their performances will take place at the amphitheater at Riverfront Park. Concertgoers will have to provide their own seating, so they should remember to bring lawn chairs, blankets, or what-have-you, Bridge said. In case of rain, she says the musicians will perform at the gazebo in the park.
Crete, Greece, and has undergone consistent renovations and restorations since its acquisition in November 2000, and currently serves as a historical museum thanks to the efforts of the memorial organization. According to Morgan, the organization conducts several navigational tours with the LST-325 annually, visiting towns along the waterways of the United Stated — to include the Ohio River and Mississippi River. Morgan said the perks of becoming a beneficiary city of a route stop during the tour are vast, and include increased revenue to the scheduled stop site due to the influx of visitors from surrounding areas — Morgan pointed out that in a mere four port excursion, the ship drew more than 44,000 visitors — to the educational benefits provided and coordinated with local school systems. “It’s an absolute draw,” Morgan said. “People will travel forever to see this ship because it’s the only opportunity most people are going to have to see this type of ship with a lot of action.” The 328-foot long, 50foot wide mobile maritime museum was involved in a multitude of World War II offenses to include landing at Omaha Beach and Normandy. Morgan said the city would need to submit a proposal packet of interest to the captain and the board of directors of the memorial organization to request consideration to become a stop. The proposal would include a one-year plan to host the event, to include negotiations for the city to handle the advertising of the event. Morgan suggested to run the commemorative docking of the ship along with other events — such as a 40s era festival or military week. “We can have an entire military week,” he said. “We can have entertainment — something going on most of the time. (The possibilities) are wide open. We can involve the city, the county, the chamber of commerce, the VFW and also the schools. It’s a great history lesson.” City council unanimously agreed the proposal might prove beneficial to the community and approved a motion to proceed with the development of a committee to draft and submit a proposal of interest. “It sounds like a great opportunity,” Fackler said. Other agenda items include: •Pace released information pertaining to the Nov. 1 initiation date of the Meade County Solid Waste and City of Brandenburg six-month trial period for residents to take household waste to the Meade County Solid Waste and discard of such items for free. •Council approved a mo-
tion to purchase a Crown Victoria from Ray’s Ford to close out a pending police vehicle bid. •“Christmas by the River” planning will begin the week of Nov. 20. •The new city maintenance building is “ahead of the game,” according to public works director T.J. Hughes. •Trick or Treat hours have been set at 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for both the city and the county. •There will be a groundbreaking ceremony by Hardin Memorial Hospital at the proposed location of the new imagining center slated for construction on Commerce Drive on Oct. 20 at 12:30. •The city will accept an award from the Kentucky League of Cities on Oct. 16 for 20 years of membership. Councilmember Steve Crebessa will accept the award on behalf of the council. •Police Chief Jeff Cox said the Citizens on Patrol (COP) are looking for volunteers and will be drafting a media release seeking interested parties over 18 years of age. •A business license was approved for Margaret’s Restaurant at 519 Lawrence Street in Brandenburg.
Pee Wee Reese visit On stage at noon will be Dick Usher, from Benton, Ky., who will do his impersonation of the legendary Pee Wee Reese, who was born in Meade County in 1918 and died in Louisville in 1999. Harold Henry Reese got his famous nickname “Pee Wee” from a marble he used when he was a boy. The name fit because he did turn out to be a man of modest stature, but by every measure of an athlete — teamwork, leadership, determination, winning, grace under pressure — Reese was a giant.
At 19, and by then living in Louisville, he quit his job with a telephone company to play professional baseball for the Louisville Colonels. By 1940, he had reached the big leagues, playing for the Brooklyn Dodgers at storied Ebbets Field. As captain, shortstop, and lead-off man, he led the Dodgers to seven pennants and, in 1955, a World Series win over the New York Yankees. Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1984, his plaque there also records the powerful example he set when Jackie Robinson joined the Dodgers in 1947 as the major leagues’ first black player. Reese’s support of Robinson was instrumental in breaking down baseball’s color barrier. Usher, who plays Reese in a one-man show, is part of the Kentucky Humanities Council’s Kentucky Chautauqua, which presents historically accurate impersonators of intriguing people from the state’s past. Contests Entries in the pumpkinand scarecrow-decorating
contests will be on display from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Entries in the pumpkin contest are limited to one per person. Prizes will be awarded in five age categories: Three to five years, six to eight years, nine to 12 years, 13-17 years, and adult. Sponsors of the pumpkin contest are the arts council, the Meade County Extension Homemakers, Roberts Family Farm, Fort Knox Federal Credit Union, and McDonald’s of Brandenburg. Sponsors of the scarecrow contest are the arts council, the Extension Homemakers, Dairy Queen, Meade County Farm Bureau, and Meade County Judge-Executive Harry Craycroft. 5K competition Walkers and runners will compete for glory and trophies in a 5K race that will take them along the path of Historic Buttermilk Falls Recreational Trail, which begins in Riverfront Park. Categories for both walkers and runners will be age 17 and younger, adult female, and adult male. Registration will take place
at the park from 8:15 to 8:45 a.m. The fee is $10, with the first 50 registrants receiving a souvenir t-shirt. The 5K’s sponsor is the Meade County Wellness Task Force.
Vendors An arts and crafts village in the park will be the site for two dozen vendors who have registered for the festival. It will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. According to Bridge, a wide range of items will be for sale, including paintings, wood sculptures, bird houses, floral arrangements, jewelry, and hand-made apparel. Food vendors also will be on hand, she says, and will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and the Meade County Farmers’ Market will operate at the park from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Information Information about the River Heritage Music Festival can be found online at www. meadearts.com., or contact Jennifer Bridge at 270-4224958 or Meade County Tourism at 270-422-3626 or tourism@bbtel.com.
Dwayne Wertz band celebrates 10 year anniversary
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Dwayne Wertz and fellow band members have been performing every Tuesday at the Meade County Senior Citizens Center since October of 1998. Staff Report
The Dwayne Wertz band celebrated its 10 year anniversary Tuesday morning at the Meade County Senior Citizens Center in Brandenburg. Band front man Dwayne Wertz, an Indiana native, has been playing and singing for more than 60 years. He performs around the area, playing the lead and bass guitars and also singing familiar country western songs. The band was honored with a standing ovation at the Senior Citizens Center Tuesday morning, and with a small party that was enjoyed by everyone in attendance. “We just like playing,” Wertz said. “I don’t know if I have another 10 years in me, but I hope so.” Band members are drummer Stanley Edge, bass guitarist David Dowell, and fiddle player Leonard Bowens. Several other local musicians perform with the band regularly at the Senior Citizens Center and other venues around the county.
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William Eugene Pile
Aileen Bennett Yturralde
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Aileen Bennett Yturralde, 103, of Radcliff, Ky., died Oct. 8, 2008, at North Hardin Health and Rehabilitation Center in Radcliff, Ky. “Mrs. Angel,” as she was affectionately known, was a lifetime member of Fort Knox Order of Eastern Star # 439. Her other memberships included Stithton Baptist Church in Radcliff, Ky., and Carlisle Avenue Baptist Church in Louisville. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Angel Yturralde. Visitation was from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Sunday and beginning at 1 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home. There was an Order of Eastern Star service at 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Oct. 13, 2008, at NelsonEdelen-Bennett Funeral Home in Radcliff, Ky., with Rev. Brian Voelker officiating. Burial will be in the North Hardin Memorial Gardens in Radcliff, Ky. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the “Angel Fund” in memory of Angel and Aileen Yturralde, Glendale Children’s Home, 2125 Gilead Church Road, Glendale, KY 42740.
William Eugene Pile, 73, died at his residence in Custer, Ky., on Oct. 9, 2008. He was born on March 1, 1935, in Breckinridge County the son of the late William Leslie Pile and Alda West Pile. He was a member of Liberty Chapel Church and enjoyed collecting knives, woodworking and leather crafting. He was a preacher and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his wife, Janice Pile, who died Feb. 26, 2008. He is survived by one son, Dennis (Lori) Pile of Custer, Ky.; one sister, Anna Lois Jarboe of Louisville; one nephew, Wes Jarboe of Louisville; one great-nephew; and one greatniece. Visitation was from 2:30 p.m. CDT until 8 p.m. CDT on Saturday and after 10 a.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Funeral services were held from the chapel of the TrentDowell Funeral Home on Sunday at 2 p.m. CDT with Brother Jimmy Sutton officiating. Burial was in the Custer Cemetery with military honors performed by the Hardinsburg Veterans of Foreign Wars. The online guest register may be signed at www.trentdowell.com.
Samuel Perry Perkins
Samuel Perry Perkins, 68, of Vine Grove died Oct. 6, 2008, in Hardinsburg, Ky. He was retired from the United States Army where he served in Korea and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He retired from civil service and was a heavy equipment operator. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lillie Hill and Thomas Edward Perkins; and one brother, Thomas Perkins. He is survived by his wife, Marliese Perkins of Vine Grove; one son, John E. (Rikki) Perkins of Columbia Falls, Mont.; one daughter, Rebecca (John) Maddox of Louisville; and two grandchildren, Ryan and Charlie Perkins. Visitation was from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Sunday and after 9 a.m. on Monday at the funeral home. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Oct. 13, 2008, from the chapel of Coffey & Chism Funeral Home in Vine Grove with Pastor Patricia Smith officiating. Burial followed in the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central in Radcliff, Ky., with honors. Condolences may be expressed online at www.coffeyandchism.com.
Wallace Ann Richardson Cox 1936-2008
Wallace Ann (Richardson) Cox, 72, of Brandenburg passed away on Oct. 10, 2008, in Harrison County, Ind. She was born on Saturday, March 28, 1936, in Midway to the late Marie and Wallace Richardson. She was a retired school bus driver for Meade County School District. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Gene Cox; two brothers, Joseph E. Richardson and Wade Richardson; and one sister, Daphine Larimore. She is survived by three children, Becky (Bob) Brewer of Loveland, Ohio, Tracy (Terrie) Cox of Louisville, and Kerry (Ginny) Cox of Brandenburg; one sister, Loys D. Tobin of Louisville; five grandchildren, Chad Cox, Joseph Cox, Lauren Cox, Blake Cox and Sarahbeth Cox; and one great-grandchild, Rachel Anne Cox. Visitation was at Bruington-Jenkins-Sturgeon Funeral Home on Saturday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and after 9 a.m. on Sunday. Services were held at Ekron Baptist Church on Sunday at 2 p.m. with Rev.Charles Blanc officiating. Burial will follow in Richardson Cemetery. Online condolences may be left at www.bjsfunerals.com.
Rita May Graham
Rita May Graham, 82, of Radcliff, Ky., died Oct. 8, 2008, at her daughter’s home in Woodbridge, Va. She was a member of St. Christopher Catholic Church in Radcliff, Ky. She was preceded in death by her son, Brian Kevin Graham; her parents, Clarence and Edna Royer Valimont; three sisters, Ethel Dunlap, Violet Billotte and Marian Hess; and four brothers, Clyde, Richard, Bernard and Ronald Valimont. She is survived by her husband, William H. “Bill” Graham of Radcliff, Ky.; one daughter, Janice Marie (LaMar Willis) Graham of Woodbridge, Va.; two grandchildren, Brianna Farr and Joshua Farr, both of Woodbridge, Va.; one brother, Eugene S. Valimont of Clearfield, Penn.; and three sisters, Ruth T. Plubell of Karthaus, Penn., and Velda A. Stevens and Mary Lee Fulesday, both of Clearfield, Penn. Visitation was on Sunday from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. and on Monday beginning at 9 a.m. at Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home in Radcliff, Ky. There was a prayer service at 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. The Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m. Oct. 13, 2008, at St. Christopher Catholic Church in Radcliff, Ky., with the Rev. Stan Osborne officiating. Burial was in the North Hardin Memorial Gardens in Radcliff, Ky. The guest register may be signed at www.nebfh.com.
Danny Ray “Hoodman” Hood Danny Ray “Hoodman” Hood, 48, of Sonora, Ky., died Oct. 8, 2008, at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown, Ky. He was preceded in death by his father, Dock William Hood; and one brother, Kenny Hood. He is survived by one daughter, Holly Danielle Hood of Lakeland, Fla.; two sons, Danny Ray Hood, II of Sonora, Ky., and Christian Duckett of Hodgenville, Ky.; his mother and stepfather, Mamie and John Moody of Abeline, Texas; his fiancé, Tammy McMillan of Sonora, Ky.; a stepdaughter, Arika McMillan of Sonora, Ky.; six brothers, Raymond Hood of Rector, Ark., Dennis Hood of Clarkson, Ky., David Hood of Little Clifty, Ky., Roger Hood of Abeline,Texas, Lonnie Hood of Marmaduke, Ark., and Rick Hood of Taft, Calif.; and two sisters, Louise Bickel and Sharon Ezell, both of Abilene, Texas. Cremation was chosen; services will be private. Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The guest register may be signed at www.nebfh.com.
Margaret Robinson 1911-2008 Margaret Robinson, 96, of Dyer, Ky., died on Oct. 9, 2008, at Breckinridge Memorial Hospital. She was born in Hardin County, Ky., on Dec. 29, 1911 to the late Park and Nannie (Hicks) Gregory. She was a member of the Constantine United Methodist Church since 1944 and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Custer Chapter #456 since 1952. She was preceeded in death by her husband, Roy Lee Robinson; three brothers, Shelby, Homer and Malcom Gregory; and one sister, Geneva Ramsey. She is survived by one son, Donnie (Sue Margaret) J.D. Robinson of Irvington, Ky.; and two grandchildren, Donnette Robinson of Irvington, Ky., and Debbie Robinson of Elizabethtown, Ky. Visitation was from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. EDT on Oct. 11, 2008, at Alexander Funeral Home. Services were held at 2 p.m. EDT on Oct. 12, 2008 from the chapel of the funeral home with Bro. Burl Fentress and Timmy Ramsey officiating. Burial was in Cedar Hill Cemetery in Irvington, Ky.
Ronald Esmer Johnson Ronald Esmer Johnson, 69, of Vine Grove died Oct. 7, 2008, at the Helmwood Healthcare Center in Elizabethtown, Ky. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and a veteran of the Vietnam War. He had been a member of the Big Spring Masonic Lodge since Aug. 18, 1973, and was a member of the Big Spring Baptist Church in Big Spring, Ky. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cora Pearl Prather and Paul Jones Johnson; two brothers, Walter Jones Johnson and Lloyd Randall Johnson. He is survived by his wife, Lou Johnson of Vine Grove; two sons, Paul (Jamie) Johnson of Ekron and Mike (Donna) Johnson of Flaherty; one daughter, Kim (Steve) Bowen of Ekron; one brother, Ray Darrel Johnson of Louisville; nine grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and cousins; and special friends, Lavon and Jerry O’Dell. There was a Masonic service at 7 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Oct. 9, 2008, at Buck Grove Baptist Church in Ekron with Bro. Dave Campbell officiating. Burial was in the Big Spring Baptist Church Cemetery in Big Spring with military honors. Condolences may be expressed online at www.coffeyandchism.com.
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Friday, October 17, 2008
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 270-422-4542 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. 17-18, and Oct. 24-25 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. HOMEMAKERS ANNUAL PECAN SALE You can place your order at the Meade County Extension Office located at 1041 Old Ekron Road or contact a Homemaker. Deadline to order is Oct. 22 at 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17 ROCK RIDGE BLOCK WATCH BAKE SALE 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Cox’s Variety and Garden Center For more information, call 270-828-6651. CORYDON JAMBOREE 7:30 p.m. EST Featuring the legendary “Stamps Quartet” from Nashville, Tenn. For tickets or more information, call 1-812-366-3393 or 1-270-422-3122. Saturday, Oct. 18 RIVER HERITAGE FESTIVAL 9 a.m. to dusk, Riverfront Park, Brandenburg Sunday, Oct. 19 ARROWHEAD SHOW 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Flaherty Fire Department at the corner of HWY 1600 and HWY 144., Call Marion Ray at 270-828-3001. Monday, Oct. 20 FIRE DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES 7 p.m. the third Monday of each month at Fire Station No. 1. Tuesday, Oct. 21 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. QUARTERLY SALEM ASSOC. WMU MEETING 7 p.m. Muldraugh Baptist Church The speaker will be Donna Pearson, two-time cancer survivor and author. Visitors are urged to attend. Childcare provided. Refreshments will be served. Please call June at 422-3820 for more information. Wednesday, Oct. 22 COMMUNITY TURKEY AND DRESSING DINNER P.L. Casey Center, 303 Hillview Drive, Irvington, Ky. Every Wednesday from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Meals may vary. All are welcome. Thursday, Oct. 23 EKRON SBDM MEETING 3:45 p.m., Meetings are held in the Ekron Elementary School library. MEADE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY Lapsit Program 10:30 a.m. Free and open to the public. Meade County Public Library, 270-422-2094.
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2008-2008 Gabriel Mark Kish, infant son of Loura and Sgt. Bryan Kish of Fort Knox, Ky., died Oct. 9, 2008, at Ireland Army Community Hospital in Ft. Knox, Ky. He is survived by his loving brother, Bishop Kish; and his grandparents, Ellen and Clyde Ondrak and Thomas and Mary Jo Kish. Services will be private. Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The guest register may be signed at www.nebfh.com.
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Friday, October 17, 2008
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Action, not anger, is key to disciplining teens
QUESTION: Generally to school, I would discover speaking, what kind of disci- the utensils missing. There I pline do you use with a teen- was with wet hair or “fuzzy” ager who is habituteeth, trying to locate ally miserable to live Focus on the confiscated items the family in her bathroom. with? DR. DOBSON: The It was no big deal, general rule is to use but it was irritating action — not anger at the time. Can you — to reach an underidentify? standing. Any time I asked Danae a you can get teenagers dozen times not to do to do what is necesthis, but to no avail. James sary without becomThus, the phantom Dobson struck without warning furious at them, you are ahead of the ing one cold morning. game. I hid everything she needed Let me provide a few ex- to put on her “face,” and then amples of how this might be left for the office. My wife told accomplished. me she had never heard such •In Russia, I’m told that wails and moans as were utteenagers who are convicted tered that day. Our daughter of using drugs are denied plunged desperately through driver’s licenses for years. It bathroom drawers looking is a very effective approach. for her toothbrush, comb and •When my daughter was hair dryer. The problem never a teenager, she used to slip resurfaced. into my bathroom and steal •A family living in a house my razor, my shaving cream, with a small hot-water tank my toothpaste or my comb. was continually frustrated by Of course, she never brought their teenager’s endless showthem back. ers. Screaming at him did no Then after she had gone good. Once he was locked
behind the bathroom door, he stayed in the steamy stall until the last drop of warm water had been drained. Solution? In mid-stream, Dad stopped the flow of hot water by turning a valve at the tank. Cold water suddenly poured from the nozzle. Junior popped out of the shower in seconds. Henceforth, he tried to finish bathing before the faucet turned frigid. •A single mother couldn’t get her daughter out of bed in the morning until she announced a new policy: The hot water would be shut off promptly at 6:30 a.m. The girl could either get up on time or bathe in ice water. Another mother had trouble getting her eight year old out of bed each morning. She then began pouring bowls of frozen marbles under the covers with him each morning. They gravitated to wherever his body lay. The boy arose quite quickly. •Instead of standing in the parking lot and screaming at students who drive too fast,
school officials now put huge bumps in the road that jar the teeth of those who ignore them. It does the job quite nicely. •You as the parent have the car that a teenager needs, the money that he covets, and the authority to grant or withhold privileges. If push comes to shove, these chips can be exchanged for commitments to live responsibly, share the workload at home, and stay off little brother’s back. This bargaining process works for younger kids, too. I like the “one-to-one” trade-off for television viewing time. It permits a child to watch one minute of television for every minute spent reading. The possibilities are endless and they depend not at all on anger, threats and unpleasantries. Dr. Dobson is founder and of the nonprofit organization Focus on the Family, Colorado Springs, CO 80995 (www.family.org). Questions are excerpted from “Solid Answers” and “Bringing Up Boys.”
Wolf Creek Baptist Church celebrates 187 years
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The Stateline Quartet performed at Wolf Creek Baptist Church last Sunday in honor of the church’s 187th homecoming. Once the services ended at noon, the congregation and its guests enjoyed a potluck dinner prepared by members of the church.
God has always been portrayed in scripture as having a soft spot in his heart for the orphan and the widow. Jesus and Mary, who probably lost Joseph when Jesus was young, knew first-hand what it was like to be an orphan and a widow. It is not surprising, then, that one of the things Jesus promised his disciples at the Last Supper — overcome with fear of being abandoned — was not to leave them orphaned, but to send them the Holy Spirit as a comforter. Many people over the years have been “orphaned” in the literal sense of the word, either through abandonment, kidnapping or death. I cannot begin to imagine how traumatic that would be for any child, es-
pecially those old enough to know what is going on. Even more people have been “orphaned” in a figurative sense. They have been divorced by their spouses, left as widows and widowers by untimely deaths, jilted by fiancés or dumped by close friends or “significant others.” Having had no choice in what happened, they are left traumatized. They carry those hollow feelings in the pit of their stomachs. Their hearts ache. Their minds bounce between denial, bargaining and anger. Their obsessive thinking about it nearly drives them crazy, as they try to make their way to acceptance. Some never recover from their feelings of being abandoned. Abandonment issues are very powerful issues in the lives of many people. It’s the fear of being alone and fear of not being able to handle
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Wolf Creek Baptist Church celebrated its 187th anniversary on Oct. 12 with a special musical performance during its Sunday worship service, and a potluck dinner that was enjoyed by congregation members. The Stateline Quartet, a wellknown gospel group, sang during the service. The historic church, which is pastored by Bro. Roy Padgett, is a piece of Meade County history, and continues to be well-supported by its faithful members.
what life throws at them. As during the Christmas holisocial beings, created for in- days, when the loss, grief terconnection, fear of losing and loneliness of many come those connections into sharp relief. Encouraging run deep. Genesis Prayer is someWords tells us the very first times about the only sin ever committed lifeline many people involved a denial of have during these that simple fact. traumatic times. For What can we do some, prayer helps when we have to about as much as face a major severanything, especially ing of the connection the kind of prayer Ronald between our self and that asks for a reconKnott a loved one? Some ciliation with reality. people go for years But isn’t that the best believing that if they just kind of prayer — the kind don’t like it enough, they that asks God to help us acwill earn a reversal of that cept his will, instead of askfact. When that doesn’t hap- ing God to change his will? pen, they end up carrying Mary, the “sorrowful” an oozing sore of bitterness mother, who herself was left for years and years — some- widowed and childless, is a times to their graves. perfect model for those who One of the most moving feel abandoned by those outreaches to these people they love. that I’ve ever heard of, are the “Blue Christmas MassFather Knott, a Meade Counes” that are offered by a ty native, is a priest from the growing number of parishes Archdiocese of Louisville.
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1. Is the book of Esther in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. Who killed 69 of his brethren, but spared Jotham, for he hid himself? Abimelech, Jeroboam, Uzziah, Horam 3. From Proverbs 25, “Who so boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without ...”? Meaning, Hope, Breeze, Rain 4. Who was the wife of Ananias who died along with her husband after lying about an offering? Jezebel, Anna, Sapphira, Jael 5. Which two foods were said to flow in the land of Canaan? Peaches/Cream, Figs/Apples, Milk/Honey, Manna/Bison 6. What were the Israelites, as slaves of Egypt, forced to make? Bread, Bricks, Staffs, Spears
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BUSINESS Leo’s and Jason’s Barbershop ‘cuts up’ for customers
Friday, October 17, 2008
A8 - The News Standard
By Jorena D. Faulkner jorena@thenewsstandard.com For centuries, folks have sat around barbershops and salons across the world “cutting up” and catching up with the latest “buzz” around town. As the proverbial social watering hole for those needing a quality coif throughout Meade County, you can bet your bottom dollar you’ll get your money’s worth at Leo’s and Jason’s Barbershop. For more than 40 years — 44 to be exact — current co-owner and operator Leo Greenwell has been at the top of his game when it comes to providing customers with quality services and more personality than a pompadour on Elvis. Having lived in Brandenburg his entire life, Greenwell said barbering came calling at an early age. “I was born on a farm,” Greenwell said. “Everything I did on that farm was hot, cold, dirty, wet, nasty and stinky. The first time I got to go to the barbershop and get a haircut, it was wintertime. The barber was wearing a clean smock, he was inside where it was warm, and he got paid cash. The next time I went back and got a haircut it was July — hotter than seven kinds of hell outside — and I went to the same shop. It was air-conditioned … the guy still had on clean clothes … and I paid him in cash. I said, ‘this guy’s got a racket and I’m going to barber school’ … and I like to talk — I love to tell tales — so I went to barber school.” After receiving his training at the Kentucky Barber College, Greenwell worked at another shop for decades, finally opening his own business seven years ago with Leo’s Barbershop at 301 Broadway in Brandenburg. It was at that time, a young Breckinridge County up-start barber by the name of Jason French — who was
tired of working factory jobs and attended Tri-City Barber College — joined forces with Greenwell … and the rest is history in the making. “I worked in a factory and just realized I didn’t want to do that anymore … started doing this and really enjoyed it,” French said. “My great uncle is a barber, so it’s kind of like a family business I guess.” Both agree the camaraderie, laughter and close contact with the community through their clientele guarantee the shop never sees a dull moment. As a matter of fact, Greenwell avers that if you want to know what’s going on in town, the barbershop is the place to be. Both Greenwell and French humorously bask in the shops reputation. “We know what’s going to happen … before it happens,” Greenwell said laughing. “We start a lot of it,” French said jokingly. For a mere $9 per cut, you can get a taste of the “friendliest atmosphere in town” according to Greenwell. Although French and Greenwell operate as a “traditional” barbershop, the duo considers themselves more of a cosmetology team, rather than a simple “strap and razor” shop. “It’s a traditional shop,” French said. “We’re not too over the top.” “It’s a ‘country’ barbershop,” Greenwell added. Having recently transferred the legacy and the shop’s primary ownership to French, Greenwell said he’s only “part-time” now and spends a considerable amount of time volunteering for various organizations, to include being auctioned off as one of the “Five Bachelors” during a recent benefit to raise money for the mentally challenged. Both Greenwell and French are heavily imbued in assist-
ing many community efforts, however, remain humble via their good natured humor. Jokingly referred to as “the foreigner” by Greenwell (thanks to his Breckinridge County roots), French said the barbershop is a “happy place to be.” “He’s an import,” Greenwell said grinning. “I like horses and he likes ball. We got all the bases covered.” Greenwell said the laughter and good humor — not to mention value and incomparable service — is what good business is all about. “I love talking to different people every day,” Greenwell said. “He has a different way of going about it and doing it,” French said. “But it’s the same thing for both of us … it’s the people. (Greenwell) gets it going … and I feed off of him a lot of the time.” “I’m his leader,” Greenwell laughed. Along with his wife, Marissa, and one-year-old son Simon, French has laid his
Unique Creations opens at new location, adds a ‘Primitive Corner’ Staff Report The News Standard
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TOP LEFT: Jason French (left) and Leo Greenwell tote expert barbering skills and an unparalleled sense of humor. TOP: Leo’s and Jason’s Barbershop has been located at 301 Broadway in Brandenburg for more than seven years. ABOVE: Greenwell, who has been in the barbering business for more than 40 years, said he loves talking and loves to “tell tales.” 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.
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Meade County business owner Marie Wernz recently teamed up with local entrepreneur Gary Thomas to open a newly renamed store — Unique Creations with a Primitive Corner — on Sept. 1. Featuring the same quality products as the original Unique Creations, such as hand made, one-of-a-kind items and cornhole supplies, the new store is the only one of its kind in the county to offer customers a full line of primitive folk-art items and collectibles. “We’re very excited,” Wernz said about the expanded venture.
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ABOVE: “Unique Creations with a Primitive Corner” is the only store in the county to offer customers a full line of primitive folk-art items. LEFT: The new store is located at 520 E. Broadway in Brandenburg (previously Brandenburg Florist) and is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. THE NEWS STANDARD/JORENA D. FAULKNER
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stake at the shop — taking the laughter all the way to the bank. “I’m going to do this as long as I’m able … I don’t see myself retiring,” French said. “It’s just too fun.” As a father of three (two sons and a daughter) Greenwell said after surviving a five-way bypass and several tragedies — including an accident that nearly took both of his sons’ lives almost 18 years ago — he’s learned life is all about living … and living to tell the story. “I haven’t got nothing to hide … my life is an open book,” Greenwell said. “I’m going to barber until I die. And that … is what it’s all about.” Leo’s and Jason’s Barbershop is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. and on Saturday from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. For more information, stop by the shop at 301 Broadway in Brandenburg, or call Greenwell or French at 270-4224606.
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AGRICULTURE Fall is the right time of year to give care to perennials
The News Standard - A9
Friday, October 17, 2008
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 270-422-4958 for further details.
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As a general rule of thumb, perennials that bloom in the spring, such as daylilies, peonies, and bearded iris (pictured above), should be divided in the fall. tions, tree leaves will only color to the extent that they are genetically capable of doing so. Since fall is the best time for planting trees and shrubs, why not take a look at the nursery in the next few weeks to select particular trees or cultivars of trees that exhibit good fall color. If you decide to plant some trees or shrubs this fall, here are a few helpful hints. Fall is the best time to transplant trees and shrubs in Kentucky. Broad-leafed evergreens and conifers do best when planted in early fall, while deciduous trees will do well if transplanted a little later in mid-autumn. For most trees, select a site that is well drained. If your site is not well drained, consult with your local nursery professional or county agent for a recommendation of trees that will tolerate poorly drained sites. When digging the planting hole, remember that you
By Carole Goodwin CEA for 4-H Youth
Through 4-H, young people not only have the opportunity to make a positive difference in their communities, but they can impact their state and nation by becoming a delegate to National 4-H Congress. The 2008 National 4-H Congress will take place from Nov. 28 to Dec. 2 in Atlanta. National 4-H Congress has helped develop the leaders of tomorrow for the past 86 years. It began as an educational tour to the Union Stock Yards in Chicago during the International Livestock Exposition. During this time, youths met to exchange ideas and receive recognition for their accomplishments and community service. The conference has continued over the years based on the Cooperative Extension Service’s belief that young people can be significant partners in addressing the issues that face our nation, especially
those issues directly affecting youths. Currently, delegates from 46 states and two U.S territories address these issues in seminars and discussion groups. During the conference, they receive motivation to become successful, contributing members of society from nationally known speakers and by attending workshops that focus on leadership and teamwork. Each delegate is also a part of a team that completes a community service project. At the conference, participants have the option to contribute money to the conference’s charity, Habitat for Humanity. With the money delegates raised last year, they were able to finance the construction of 4-H’s first Clover House, a Habitat for Humanity home in the Atlanta area. This year, they hope to donate money to build another home. Selection as a delegate to congress is one of the top ac-
complishments a young person can achieve in 4-H. Applicants must be at least 14 years of age and not older than 19 and have reached at least the bronze level of the 4-H Honors Program. Those who advance through the application process will then be interviewed by an honors committee in their area. Each year, Kentucky sends about 25 delegates to the event. This year, 26 youths from all areas of the state have been chosen as delegates. Applications for the 2009 National 4-H Congress are due to the state by Dec. 15. Interested persons can receive an application from their local 4-H agents. For more information on National 4-H Congress or the 4-H Honors Program, contact the Meade County Cooperative Extension Service at 270-422-4958. Educational programs of the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service serve all people regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, disability or national origin.
Commodities Kentuckiana Livestock Market - Owensboro, KY Market Report per CWT for Monday, October 13, 2008 Receipts: 267 head Compared to last week: Feeder steers 3.00-5.00 lower. Feeder bulls 3.00-5.00 higher. Feeder heifers steady. Slaughter cows 2.00 lower. Slaughter bulls steady. Slaughter Cows: % Lean Weight Price High Dressing Lo Dressing Breaker 75-80 1075-1465 45.00-51.50 40.00-44.00 No Report Boner 80-85 920-1430 41.00-48.50 49.00-50.00 37.00-42.00 Lean 85-90 740-1125 34.00-38.00 29.00-32.00 No Report Slaughter Bulls: Y.G. Weight Carcass Boning % Average Dress Lo Dress 1 1780-1995 78-80 58.00-62.00 No Report 2 1725-1750 76-77 55.00-59.00 No Report Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1-2 Wt Range Price 300-400 83.50 400-500 83.50-87.50 500-600 78.00-82.00 600-700 79.00-87.50 700-800 70.00 Feeder Steers Medium and Large 3 Wt Range Price 400-500 70.00-75.00 600-700 66.00 Feeder Steers Large 1 Wt Range Price 400-500 76.00 Feeder Bulls Medium and Large 1-2 Wt Range Price 300-400 92.00 400-500 77.00-84.50 500-600 74.00-84.50 600-700 73.00-80.50 900-1000 69.00 Feeder Bulls Medium and Large 3 Wt Range Price 500-600 76.00-77.00 700-800 62.00
Feeder Bulls Small 1 Wt Range Price 400-500 75.00-76.00 500-600 65.00-76.00 600-700 72.00 Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1-2 Wt Range Price 300-400 85.00-89.00 400-500 79.50-86.50 500-600 72.00-78.00 600-700 72.50-78.50 Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 3 Wt Range Price 300-400 76.00 400-500 70.00-76.00 500-600 70.00 600-700 69.50 Feeder Heifers Small 1 Wt Range Price 200-300 72.00 300-400 65.00 400-500 66.00-72.00 500-600 72.00-72.50 Feeder Heifers Large 1 Wt Range Price 500-600 68.00
Bred Cows: Medium and Large 2: Cows 6-8 years old and 4-7 month bred 530.00-710.00 per head. Cows and Calves: Medium 2: Cows 4-5 years old with 100-125 lbs calves at side 650.00-735.00 per pair. Small and Medium 2: Cows 8-10 years old with 150-250 lbs calves at side 480.00-610.00 per pair. Stock Bulls: No Test Calves: Baby Beef: 110.00 per head. Weanded Beef: 160.00-185.00 per head. Owensboro Grains: Owensboro Market Report per bushel for Wednesday, October 15, 2008 Soybeans: 8.55
Corn: 3.58
of wind, staking of young trees is generally not recommended. Research has shown that movement of the tree’s trunk after planting, will stimulate more root growth than if the trunk is immobilized by staking and tying. Apply two or three inches of mulch after planting, but keep the mulch pulled away a few inches from the base of the tree. Even a few inches of mulch at the base of a tree can encourage disease problems by keeping the trunk too wet. Keep newly planted trees well watered until the ground freezes, and water again as the ground is allowed to thaw. No fertilizer should be applied the first year of growth. Grain Growers will administer technology program The Meade County Grain Growers have limited Tobacco Settlement funds for Technology Program.
MIG Welder Project for Breckinridge Co. Farmers The Meade County Agriculture Development Council approved tobacco settlement money to help fund a welding program for Meade Farmers. Pre-approval process — if you are interested in applying for the Mig Welders project, — you must apply in person at the Meade County Extension Service between October 22, 2008 and Dec. 5, 2008. Pre-approval applications can be picked up during the hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 pm. Pending review and approval by the committee, you will receive notice by December 19, 2008 if you have been approved. Ranking for the program will be based on answers to pre-approval questions. The program will consist of 30 hours of classroom and hands-on training with mig welders to be conducted at the Meade County Area Vocational School. The training dates will be in January and February 2009, and specific dates will be announced once you have received notification of your acceptance into the program. To participate in the program, once you have been accepted, your cost share registration fee for this program will be approximately $350. You will receive in return for you full participation, A Miller 180 Auto Mig Welder plus materials such as a helmet, pliers and gloves for your own use.
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.
Falling Oaks Estates – Charlie Pile Rd. 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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want the hole to look more like a pie pan than a stew pot. Wide and shallow is preferred over narrow and deep. The plant should be transplanted to grow at the same depth in the soil as it was growing in its container or the nursery. Making the hole wide will help breakup compacted soil and allow the tree’s root system to quickly become established. A minimum width for the planting hole would be two or three times the diameter of the tree’s root ball, even wider is preferred if the soil is heavy or compacted. Back fill the hole with the same material removed from the hole. If higher quality soil or a peat/soil mixture is used for filling the hole, the tree’s roots may become concentrated in this area and not expand out into the surrounding soil. Such a plant will be less drought tolerant and may be prone to blow over during heavy wind. Speaking
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Fall is the best time ac- fore re-growth occurs in the cording to Rick Durham, spring. When digging perennials, University of Kentucky loosen the soil around Extension Hortithe plant with a culture Specialist, to divide and add Cooperative shovel or garden fork Extension to allow the plants to your landscape to be lifted with a plants. good portion of its Divide perenroots system. Shake nial to keep them or work the root ball healthy. Are the with your fingers to perennials in your dislodge as much soil landscape in deas possible. This will cline? Are they allow you to see the blooming less than they used to Andy Mills growing parts of the plant, newer growth even though you is usually toward the fertilize and water them regularly? Is the outside of the clump. Next, foliage stunted and do the pull or cut the clump apart leaving a mixture of old and plants lack vigor? It may be that your plants new growth with each divihave become too crowded sion. Trim back the foliage and are in need of divid- to 2-3 inches and remove ing. Most perennials need any broken or excessively to be divided every three to long roots. Plant the divifive years, some even more sion at the same depth as it was previously growing. often. Keeping plants grow- You will likely have extra ing vigorously by dividing plants so share or exchange them is one way to prevent some with neighbors or problems with insects and friends. After planting, apply disease. Vigorously growing plants are often able to a layer of organic mulch tolerate or resist attack by and keep the plants well pests. Digging and divid- watered for several weeks ing perennials regularly until roots have become would be a cultural prac- established. Fertilize the tice in line with Integrated transplants only sparingly Pest Management, or IPM until growth resumes. Some — an approach that allows plants will respond with inhomeowners to have a nice creased bloom the followlooking landscape using a ing season, others may take a season or two to return to minimum of pesticides. Fall and spring are the their full potential. Select for fall color in times for dividing most perennials. As a general rule, trees before planting. Will perennials that bloom in there be color on deciduthe spring, such as daylil- ous trees this fall? Betting ies, peonies, and bearded on this is more certain than iris, should be divided in playing the lottery. Deciduous trees always exhibit the fall. Perennials that bloom in some fall colors as leaves the summer and fall, such lose their green chlorophyll. as chrysanthemums, hos- The degree of color depends tas, and asters, should be on many factors including divided in the spring. The environmental conditions technique is pretty much during the growing season the same regardless of the and as time approaches for time of the year. Dividing dormancy. Also, genetics of is best done as plants end the particular tree is very their growth and begin important. Even under the dormancy in the fall or be- best environmental condi-
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Deeds
Aloysius Pike and Mary Loreda Pike to Leon Pike and Debra Pike, general warranty deed, a 3.022 acre tract near Payneville. Henry L. Padgett and Mary J. Padgett to Donald Padgett, a 18.212 acre tract near Flaherty. Charles R. Granholm and Pennie L. Maus-Granholm to Kelly Roberts and Jessica Brown Roberts, Lot 43A of Rivers Edge Subdivision in Meade County, deed tax $77.50. Rufus C. Joyner, a/k/a Rufus C. Joyner, III, and Tambra Joyner, a/k/a Tambra A. Joyner, to NCR Clark, LLC, lot three Kirchdorfer Road Brandenburg, deed tax $20. Nancy Davis to Courtney D. Walker-Champagne and Christopher J. Champagne, 579 Emmer Drive Brandenburg, deed tax $139. Robert D. Martin to Robert D. Martin and Magalene N. Sills, lot 31 and 32 of Oakwood Subdivision in Meade County. Wanda Mehler to Brenda S. Fentress, a part of tract 12 section four in Wildwood Park in Meade County. Roger W. Allen and Aileen G. Allen to Marty Kurtz Claycomb and Cathy Claycomb, parcel one and two in Meade County, deed tax $38.50. Williams Brothers Logging, LLC, to Steve Redmon Construction, Inc., a Kentucky Corporation, property in Meade County, deed tax $24. Pinnacle Management Group, LLC, a Florida Limited Liability Company, to C2 Real Estate Wealth, LLC, lot 120 of Doe Valley Greens Brandenburg, deed tax $100. Pinnacle Management Group, LLC, a Florida Limited Liability Company, to Henry Millwood and Donelle Millwood, lot 449 of Doe Valley Greens Brandenburg, deed tax $100. Pinnacle Management Group, LLC, a Florida Limited Liability Company, to F. Randall Holbrook and Anita
Holbrook, lot 223 and 340 of Audubon Woods, Brandenburg, deed tax $100. Doe Valley Association, Inc. to Pinnacle Management Group, LLC, warranty deed, lot 565 of Glenoaks Section, lot 794, 836, 906, and 735 of Wildflower Ridge Section, and lot 232 of Pine Point Section, all in the Doe Valley Subdivision in Meade County, deed tax $45. Lots Lots, LLC to TMN Services, LLC, as Trustee of Land Trust No. 080806, 36 parcels; lot 242, 188, 186, 352, 353, 327, 345, 299, 274, 269, 219, 215, 144, 126, 104, 98, 110, and 82 of Audubon Woods Section, lot 392 of Doe Valley Greens Section, lot 584 of Glenoaks Section, 381 of Greenbriar Section, lot 518 of Havenwood Section, lot 162 of Hickory Hills Section, lot 375, 372, 357, 277, 94, 72, and 5 of Pine Point Section, lot 969, 960, 838, 756, 757, and 703 of Wildflower Ridge Section, all in the Doe Valley Subdivison in Meade County, deed tax $111.
Quitclaim Deeds Dana Dodson, f/k/a Dana Pennington, to Christopher Pennington, lot 4A of Parkway Place in Meade County. Marian Nevitt to Hank Nevitt, lot 21 and 22 of Buckner Heights in Meade County. Ronald A. Kruse and Pamela S. Kruse to Ronald A. Kruse and Pamela S. Kruse and Gregory A. Threlkel, lot 23 of Doe Valley Park Estates, Section one in Meade County.
Building Permits 10/06/08 Barbara Bell, Fort Avenue, Vine Grove, pole barn, $27.50. 10/07/08 Nancy Davis, Oakhill, Brandenburg, single family dwelling, $155. 10/07/08 Nancy Davis, Coyote Run, Brandenburg, single family dwelling, $155. 10/7/08 Joseph Wright, Fred Fackler Road, Brandenburg, single wide, $55.
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Brandenburg Police Department 10/06/08 at 3:22 p.m. Tammy Weick of Payneville was parked in the drive thru window at First Federal Bank in a 2004 Honda. Christian Eiden of Vine Grove was pulled up in the parking lot, to the right of Weick, in a 2006 Ford. As Eiden started backing out, he collided with Weick, causing very minor damage to his vehicle and minor damage to Weick’s vehicle. No injuries reported. Report BPD08106 was filed by Officer Young. 10/07/08 at 1:40 p.m. Jeffrey Young of Brandenburg was driving a 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 PU. As he was turning left from KY448 onto KY1692, Mildred Thomas of Webster was going straight in a 1991 Chevrolet Corsica. Thomas approached hillcrest at the intersection and applied the brakes. She skid on the wet roadway and failed to stop before colliding into Young, who had the right of way to turn. Thomas struck Young’s vehicle with her front driver’s side wheel into the bedside of Young’s vehicle. Heavy rainfall caused the slippery surface. Minor damage to both vehicles; no injuries reported. Report BPD08105 was filed by Officer Cox.
Meade County Sheriff Department 10/03/08 at 7:18 a.m. Theresia Reed of Vine Grove was driving a 2005 Chrysler Town and Country Minivan while traveling north bound on Rabbit Run Road. She failed to see a horse standing in the roadway and collided with it. Moderate damage was done to her vehicle. Reed was taken to Ireland Community Hospi-
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tal. Report 08-0228 was filed by Officer Foster. 10/03/08 at 11:40 a.m. Paula Young of Hudson, Ky. was driving a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Media Medley of Irvington was driving a 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix. Both were traveling east bound on Owensboro Highway with Medley behind Young. Young stopped in traffic due to actions of vehicles ahead of her. Medley was unable to stop in time and collided into the rear of Young’s vehicle. Moderate damage to Medley’s vehicle, minor to moderate damage to Young’s vehicle. No injuries reported. Report 08-0229 was filed by Officer Foster. 10/03/08 at 7:40 p.m. James Holman of Custer, Ky. was driving a 1984 Ford Bronco II while traveling west on KY144 and ran off the roadway subsequently overturning. Holman left the scene of the accident and was found hiding in a vehicle east of the accident. Driver was suspected of drinking and a test was given at the scene, resulting in a reading of .143. Severe damage to Holman’s vehicle. No injuries were reported. Report 08-0230 was filed by Officer Ponder. 10/04/08 at 6:20 a.m. Andrew Poole of Brandenburg was driving a 1995 Mazda Protégé while traveling north on KY933. He was preparing to execute a right hand curve in the roadway when Poole stated that a deer ran into the roadway. He attempted to avoid the deer, ran off the road and struck a rock wall. Minor to moderate damage to Poole’s vehicle. No injuries reported. Report 08-0231 was filed by Officer Ponder. 10/04/08 at 8:55 a.m. James Johnson of Radcliff, Ky. was driving a 1989 GM Sonoma. Cassandra Wilfong of Vine Grove was driving a 1993 Mercury Sable. Both were traveling west on KY144 when Johnson went to pass Wilfong. Johnson stated that while passing,
Wilfong attempted to make a left hand turn into a private drive, and he stated that she did not apply a turn signal. Wilfong stated that she did apply her turn signal and that when she turned left, Johnson attempted to pass her and hit her vehicle. Moderate damage to Johnson’s vehicle. Moderate to severe damage to Wilfong’s vehicle. No injuries reported. Report 08-0232 was filed by Officer Robinson. 10/04/08 at 10:44 p.m. Danny Baker of Leitchfield, Ky. was driving a 1994 Chevrolet Camero. Jerry Jeffries of Vine Grove was driving a 1993 Dodge 2500 Van. Both were traveling east on US60. Jefferies was stopped in traffic, preparing to make a left turn onto Thompson Lane North. Baker failed to stop and struck Jefferies in the rear of his vehicle. Severe damage to Baker’s vehicle. Minor to moderate damage to Jefferies vehicle. No injuries reported. Report 08-0233 was filed by Officer Ponder. 10/07/08 at 1:48 p.m. William Kaelin of Guston was driving a 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 PU. James Hazelwood of Muldraugh was driving a 2003 GM Sonoma. Both were traveling north bound on Brandenburg Road with Kaelin directly behind Hazelwood. Hazelwood began to slow due to the actions of vehicles ahead of him. Kaelin was unable to stop prior to colliding with Hazelwood in the rear of his vehicle. Minor to moderate damage to Kaelin’s vehicle. Moderate to severe damage to Hazelwood’s vehicle. No injuries reported. Report 08-0234 was filed by Officer Foster. 10/07/08 at 4:35 p.m. Robert Hubbard of Battletown was driving a 2002 Ford east bound on KY228 when a deer ran into the roadway in front of him. Hubbard lost control while trying to avoid the deer, overturning his vehicle in the roadway. Severe damage was done to his vehicle.
Hubbard was taken to Harrison Memorial Hospital by Meade County EMS. Report 08-0235 was filed by Officer Wright. 10/08/08 at 6:12 a.m. Joseph Milliner of Leitchfield, Ky. was driving a 1999 Ford Ranger and was approaching the stop sign at KY1882 and KY144. Milliner went to stop and slid past the stop sign due to slick road conditions. He struck Laura Malone of Elizabethtown, Ky., who was driving east bound on KY144 in a 1993 Honda Accord. Minor to moderate damage to Milliner’s vehicle. Moderate damage to Malone’s vehicle. No injuries reported. Report 08-0238 was filed by Officer Graham. 10/08/08 at 8:04 a.m. Sherrilyn Pentland of Muldraugh was driving a 2008 Dodge Caravan. Robert Christopher of Ekron was driving a 2007 BMW 335I. Prior to the accident, Pentland had made a right turn from Garnettsville Road onto US31W, north bound. Christopher had made a left turn from KY1638 onto US31W, north bound. Pentland’s front left bumper collided with the right rear quarter panel of Christopher’s vehicle. Pentland advised she could not see Christopher because it was dark out and the vehicle was gray. Minor to moderate damage was done to both vehicles. No injuries reported. Report 08-0236 was filed by Officer Foster. 10/08/08 at 1:30 p.m. Anthony Ruelas of Vine Grove was driving a 2003 Honda Civic south bound on Old Ekron Road. Ruelas advised that he lost control on the rain slick roadway in a curve. He left the right side of the roadway and struck a fence, damaging four poles and approximately 40 feet of four strand barbed wire fence. Ruelas and his four juvenile passengers were not injured. Moderate damage to Ruelas vehicle. Report 08-0237 was filed by Officer Cummings.
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Matt and Leah Perna celebrate 25 years Matthew and Leah Perna will celebrated their 25th anniversary on Oct. 15, 2008. They were married in Santa Rosa, Calif. The Perna’s are the proud parents of four children, Remle (Perna) Wilkerson of Brandenburg, Shay Perna of Brandenburg, Mackenzie Perna of Louisville, and Lizzie Perna of Louisville. They are also proud grand-parents of two grandchildren, Brody and Julia Wilkerson, both of Brandenburg.
Births
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Conner James Persful
Conner James Persful was born at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown, Ky. on Sept. 12, 2008 at 4:58 p.m. weighing six pounds, 15 ounces, and was 20 inches long. His proud parents are Ashley Walton and Jory Persful, both of Elizabethtown, Ky., and his grand-parents are James and Melanie Walton of Brandenburg, Randy and Venita Rider of Guston, and Tom Persful of Big Springs, Ky.
Achievement
Honor Flight Two local WWII Veterans, Richard Lawson and Lloyd Sedoris, went on the Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. on Oct. 8, 2008. Lawson and Sedores toured in the nation’s capital, visited the WWII Memorial, as well as other places of interest.
Marriage Licenses Kathryn Viola Dore, 51, of Greenville, S.C., daughter of Kathryn Sara Blondun and Arthur Jesse Avery, to Loyd Daniel Landrum, 63, of Greenville, S.C., son of Virginia Agnes Harris and T.J. Landrum. Jennifer Rose Knott, 32, of Battletown, daughter of Margaret Rose Kendall and Michael Atwood, to Steven Wade Henderson, 42, of Battletown, son of Charlotte Sue Demarsh and Wade Eugene Henderson.
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Georgia Hager hosted the October meeting of the Garrett Homemakers Club of the Kentucky Extension Homemakers Association. The meeting was called to order by our president, Jane Warford. Roll call was answered by relating what each person likes about autumn. The majority enjoyed the beautiful colors, the cooler weather, and the pumpkins, gourds, and mums. All members were present. The minutes were read and treasurer’s report given. Debbie Foushee gave the “Thought of the Day” and devotion, and Mary Ann (Doc) Lancaster read an article entitled “God’s Pharmacy” which reminded us He made the animals, fist, and gardens before man. It also compared characteristics of fruits and vegetables to the human body, such as a tomato and the human heart, of which both have four chambers and are red. Research shows tomatoes are loaded with lycopene and are indeed pure heart and blood food. Thus, He provided what we would need before we were born. During the business meeting, Artie Howell asked for members to make reservations for “White Christmas” at Derby Dinner Playhouse on Dec. 11. She also reminded us it was Spouse Abuse Month and asked the ladies to drop off donations for the women’s shelter. A sneak peek was given of the Meade County ABOVE: Debbie shows off her acceafghan to be sold sories during October’s Homemaker by the Homelesson given by Jane Warford. makers. It can be pre-ordered at BELOW: Artie Howell, member the Extension Of- of the Garrett Homemakers Club, fice for $40 and was auctioneer for the day during will be available October’s meeting held at Georgia for sale at other Hager’s home in Flaherty. upcoming events. This will make a wonderful holiday gift. The majority of members voted to have a cookie exchange at our December meeting. Other events discussed were the Berea trip Oct. 23, the Women’s Expo Oct. 25, and the annual Christmas Bazaar Nov. 8. Members were reminded that either crafts or baked goods are needed for the bazaar. Following lunch prepared by Georgia, October’s lesson was given by Jane Warford: Accessories, the finishing touch. Everyone had a fun time reminiscing about past styles and trying on different accessories such as scarves and gloves. Finally, a white elephant auction took place, with “Artie the Auctioneer.” She was very good at coaxing bidding wars and higher prices for the many great bargains. A number of members went home with more than they came with. The November meeting will be hosted by Jane Warford at her home on Nov. 12. If you are interested in joining our club, please call our president, Jane Warford at 270-8288128. Submitted by Annette Hornsby.
Genealogy News
Meade County Daughters of the American Revolution meet
The Meade County Library has many of the resources for family tree climbers, Lisa Hardin told the Ambrose Meador Chapter, NSDAR, Oct. 5, 2008 at Buck Grove Baptist Church. Hardin is certified by the DAR to help women fill in their applications. She added that the Meade County Library is one of eleven in Kentucky with Kentucky death records in a set of books. She is the manager of the library in charge of the genealogy section. There are both written and computer resources available, and she often receives requests and information from people out-of-state on Meade County connections. The members also learned about the new test for naturalization by taking a sample of the old test and the new one. It was agreed that the new test required much more knowledge of the United States than the old one. The next meeting, scheduled for Nov. 3, at 7:30 p.m. at the Brandenburg United Methodist Church, is on the educational contests the DAR sponsors. Parents of children k-12 who want their children to participate in the contests are invited to attend. Home school parents are especially urged to see the contest rules and try the patriotic language arts handouts. A nursery will be provided.
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Don and Dell Crawford are the October winners of The News Standard’s monthly gas card drawing! John O’Bryan of Brandenburg did the honors of drawing the winner as sales representative, Remle Wilkerson, witnessed. To enter our monthly gas card drawing, submit your family and friends’ birthday, wedding, and birth announcements for free! The next drawing will be held Nov. 1, 2008.
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Gun show ‘blasts’ off the weekend Everything from flamethrowers to flintlock pistols were on hand at the Knob Creek Machine Gun Shoot and Show.
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DISTRICT CHAMPS The Meade County Volleyball team won the 9th district volleyball tournament on Tuesday night and will play host of the 3rd region tournament next week. The regional draws will take place on Sunday. Turn to page B2 for a full recap of the district tournament and check next week’s issue of The News Standard for full coverage of the regional tournament. ON DECK Oct. 17 Varsity Football @ Owensboro
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Oct. 24 HOMECOMING Varisty Football North Hardin 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25 Cross Country North Hardin Invitational @ North Hardin TBA CROSS COUNTRY RESULTS
Seniors bid a fond farewell to Meade County soccer field
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Greenwave rocks Fort Knox By Ben Achtabowski sports@thenewsstandard.com In a one-and-done scenario such as the playoffs, all that matters is recording a win and moving on to the next game. That’s all the Meade County Greenwave soccer team cared about last Sunday — to win and move on. It may have not been the prettiest win, or the most dominating, but the third seed Greenwave team won its 10th district quarterfinal game against the sixth seed Fort Knox Eagles, 3-1 “A win is a win,” said soccer head coach Matt Pollock. “That’s definitely the case tonight. We’ll
GREENWAVE TAKES ON E’TOWN
The Greewave headed into the 10th district semifinals game, recap B3.
take it and move on.” The Greenwave clearly outmatched the Eagles, but never really found an offensive stride during the first half. For most of the first half, the battle for ball possession hovered around midfield. Finally, in the 26th minute, sophomore midfielder Cody Clements crossed the ball to top of the 18-yard box. Junior Zack Brown settled the ball and got a clean shot off that found the left
side of the net, putting Meade County up, 1-0. During the remainder of the half, however, the Greenwave struggled to find its offensive flow. “The first half we were in a little funk and we weren’t moving the ball great,” said junior striker Logan Raley. “We came out in the second half and started to move the ball around a little better.” The rejuvenated Greenwave came out of halftime, “running on all cylinders.” Ten minutes in, the Greenwave struck again. Raley won a battle in the deep
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DISTRICT DELIVERY Underdog Lady Waves promised first-round victory and delivered
By Ben Achtabowski sports@thenewsstandard.com Kira Hesse is a woman of her word. Last Thursday after the season finale game, the senior striker vowed that her 10th district quarterfinal playoff game against North Hardin, would not be her last game as a Lady Wave. She and the No. 5 Meade County soccer team delivered her promise in dramatic fashion, beating the No. 4 seed North Hardin Lady Trojans, 5-4, in overtime on Tuesday night at Central Hardin High School. “I just wanted to stick to my word and play hard,” Hesse said. “The whole team had a great effort tonight. This is unbelievable. I’m so proud, not only for
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20th place Meade County Boys Team
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19:05.82 124 Joseph Humphrey 19:28.26 135. Travis Beck 19:45.53 153. Ben Sheeran 20:45.44 Sixth place Meade County Girls Team 24. April Level 21:18.96 40. Cynthia Smith 22:06.39 42 Kim Dukes 22:09.26 53 Tiffany Brown 22:32.34 50. Stephanie Dukes 23:27.47 111. Natash Kelch 25:39.68 112. Stormy Estep 25:46.06 DRIVING DIRECTIONS Directions to Owensboro High School from Meade County High School for tonight’s game at 8 p.m. Head north on KY-70/Old State Rd. toward Greer St. Turn left at Greer St. Turn left at High St/Ky-448. Make a slight left at KY-79 continue to follow KY-79/ Old US 60 Rd. Continue to follow KY-259/US-60. Turn left at US 231/US-60. Turn left at Federica St/US-431. Owensboro High School is 1800 Frederica St/US-431.
‘Wave look to continue streak tonight By Ben Achtabowski sports@thenewsstandard.com
Oct. 11 results of the Lexington Catholic Invitational
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Jonah Cundiff heads a corner kick during Sunday’s 10th district quarterfinals game.
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TOP: Chelsea Fochtman attacks a North Hardin defender’s clearing kick during a district quaterfinals game. ABOVE: Kira Hesse shoots the ball and scores early in Monday night’s game.
Edwards Chase Championship hopes dewindle after poor week DAYTON BEACH, Fla. — If up, causing severe damage to driver Carl Edwards isn’t able both their cars and title hopes. to win the NASCAR Sprint Edwards compounded the Cup Series championfracture later that day NASCAR when he left a sarcasship this season he’ll easily be able to look tic note with Kevin back on one week in Harvick’s pilot after The Chase that he’d Harvick criticized just as soon have Edwards’ “pansy’ back. driving — a strategy That week was Oct. of staying in the back 5-11. and out of the way, On Oct., 5, Edthat failed. Buddy wards’ mistake at TalFour days later, Shacklette ladega took out both things got worse when him and Chase teammate, Harvick and Edwards were Matt Kenseth, in a 12-car pile- witnessed scuffling in the NA-
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The Meade County Greenwave football team has put together quite an impressive winning streak. After starting 0-3, the team refocused to string along three wins, including two in district. The team enjoyed a bye week during fall break last week, and now travels to Owensboro High School tonight. Will the down time affect the momentum the team has built over the previous three weeks, or will it give them a much-needed break from the overtime battle it endured with Apollo two weeks ago? “We gave them Friday off, but other than that, we’ve had practice all week long,” Meade County head coach Larry Mofield said. “They have worked hard and they will be ready for the game.” Without seeing game-speed action for two weeks, the Greenwave may take a while to get back their “sea legs.” Whether it will be a few plays or two quarters is unknown to Mofield. “Anytime you have a week off, you worry about the timing and Meade County Athletics sync of the players,” he said. “I hope it doesn’t Greenwave take them too long Football at to get back their timOwensboro ing, because Owensboro will jump on you H.S. quick.” 8 p.m. The Owensboro Red Devils are a quality team, maintaining an undefeated 6-0 record on the season. They are ranked fourth in Class 5-A, according to Associated Press polls. The Red Devils have a powerful offense, which is led by senior running back, Yorel Shemwell, who rushed over 100 yards each game except for one. He also leads the team with touchdowns. “They spread the offense from sideline to sideline,” Mofield said. “They like to create running lanes for their fast players. Shemwell is fast and a good ‘back. But the whole team is good. What makes a good player are the players around him, and they have some good players around him.” Owensboro is fast and athletic, but they are also a fairly young team. In fact, they start four sophomores, including quarterback Kal Prince. “He’s a good quarterback with a strong arm,” Mofield said. “He also can run and makes good decisions. They are young, but speed isn’t affected by youth. You can be young and fast.” Speed and athleticism aren’t unfamiliar for the Greenwave. During the first two weeks of the season, they faced quick teams in Fern Creek (ranked ninth in Class 6-A) and John Hardin (Ranked second in Class 5-A). “It’s nothing we haven’t see before,” Mofield said. “Owensboro always brings an athletic team to the field. It won’t be different this year.” Meade County has improved with solid numbers on the ground, and its offense
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From page B1 myself, but my teammates. No one even expected us to win this game.” Earlier in the season, the Lady Trojans trounced Meade County, 4-0, and were heavy favorites heading into the tournament game. But the feisty Waves forced an overtime after junior forward Chelsea Fochtman floated a ball over the outreached hands of the Trojan’s goalie, Hannah Jefferies, to make the score 4-4 with three minutes left in the game. “That was probably the best goal I’ve had in my entire soccer career,” Fochtman said. “(Junior forward) Paige Long has stated that I’m the most “unlucky” striker. She says I have the most shots on goal, but they never go in. So, I would say this goal was lucky.” Luck or not, the Lady Waves clearly had the momentum when the teams headed into two, 10-minute overtime halves. During the first half of the overtime, Meade County kept the ball mostly in the offensive end of the field. The Lady Waves had two corner kicks early in the overtime, but were unable to capitalize on them. The Lady Waves caught a break midway through the first overtime, when Lady Trojan, senior forward Ashley Corum, received a red card for hastily charging junior defender Jessica Morgan after a hard foul. During the remainder of the game, North Hardin had to play with 10 players. Meade County took advantage of the call and scored two minutes later with 1:50 left in the first overtime half. Sophomore Kristin Benton’s breakaway shot ricocheted off the right side post and into the back of the net for the eventual game-winning goal, 5-4. The first half of the game was just as wild as the second half and overtime.
ABOVE: The Lady Waves pose after the overtime victory againist the North Hardin Lady Trojans. Head coach Dan Shook gave every player a rose after the winning effort. RIGHT: Junior forward Chelsea Fochtman slide tackles a North Hardin defender. Fochtman scored the game tying goal with three minutes left in regulation. THE NEWS STANDARD/ BEN ACHTABOWSKI
The Lady Waves struck early with one minute and 18 seconds into the game, when Fochtman centered the ball to Long, who shot it pass North Hardin’s first goalie of the game, Katie Edwards. Forty seconds later, senior Sarah Castillo got her first of two assists of the night, when she passed to senior midfielder Amber King for a game tying goal, 1-1. Three minutes later, Hesse kicked the ball from 20 yards out. The ball curved, hit the post and
banked into the back of the net to give the lead back to Meade County, 2-1. “I thought it didn’t go in,” Hesse said. “I was walking away and then some of the girls started screaming. I guess it pinged off the post and rolled in.” The next two goals were North Hardin’s, who looked as if they were going to run away with the game. Corum had a goal with 31:32 left in the first half to tie the score, 2-2. There were four goals scored within the first nine minutes of the game. “The first half was just
Volleyball team captures district title Staff Report The News Standard The Meade County Lady Waves volleyball team beat the 9th District Volleyball Tournament host Hancock County in two games (2522 and 25-21) on Tuesday. The victory gave the Lady Waves their second straight district championship. Senior outside hitter Claire Cannady paced the Lady Waves with 20 digs, five kills and one ace. Tiffany Filburn had another outstanding game with six kills, four aces, two digs and two blocks. Junior middle hitter Bliss Powers added five kills,
three digs and two blocks, while senior setter Maris Harreld chipped in eight assists, four digs and two blocks. Harreld, along with Powers and Filburn, were named to the All-Tournament Team. First round knockout The Meade County Lady Waves disposed its 9th District Tournament, firstround opponent the Grayson County Lady Tigers, on Monday. The Lady Waves swept the Lady Tigers in two games, 25-13 and 25-23. Filburn led the team with nine kills, four aces and one dig. Cannady helped the team out with 20 digs,
three kills and one ace, while senior outside hitter Chelsea Stinnett added 13 digs, four kills and two aces. Harreld also added 15 assists and three digs. Lady Waves end their regular season The Lady Waves finished out their regular season with a 19-9 overall record after beating former district foe Fort Knox (25-8 and 25-9) last Thursday. Filburn had seven kills and two digs, while senior setter Shelby Chism added six assists, two kills, two digs and one ace. Stinnett had eight digs and three aces, and Cannady chipped in with 11 digs and three kills.
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so back and fourth,” Shook said. “We’ve never played in a situation like that and I don’t think North (Hardin) has either. Even the ref said, ‘I can’t believe this game.’ That certainly puts the pressure on you, but the girls handled it so well.” Fochtman recorded her first goal of the night when Benton centered the ball six yards in front of the goal. Fochtman deflected the ball into the left side of the net to make it a one-goal game, 4-3. One of the biggest Lady Waves changes from the
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Soccer season ends with heartbreak By Ben Achtabowski Sports@thenewsstandard.com
Heartbreaker. That was he only word that could describe the Greenwave’s 1-0 loss to the Elizabethtown Panthers on Tuesday night during the 10th district semifinals. “It’s real frustrating,” Meade County head coach Matt Pollock said. “It’s just a heartbreaker. We’ve lost to these guys several times over the last few years in the district and it seems we lose by one goal every time. So it’s just frustrating to lose to them again.” The No. 3 seed Greenwave team had over 76 minutes of success at keeping the score 0-0 against the No. 2 seeded Panthers team. But with 3:38 left in the game the Panthers finally broke the suffocating Meade County defense to score the lone goal of the night. “I’m bummed out,” said senior defender Jordan Wise. “This is my senior year, my last game, and it would have been nice to end it with a win over (Elizabethtown). But little things happen. There’s nothing you can prevent.” The goal came off an Elizabethtown corner kick that was directed toward a large swarm of players in the Meade County 18-yard box. After two blocked shots, Elizabethtown freshman forward Todd Lucus slipped one pass the Greenwave defense and into the net. “All the defense was trying to break it up,” said junior goalie Jordan Compton. “It hit the inside of (junior defender Gabe Buttram’s) foot and there was nothing we could do. It was just one of those goals that can’t be stopped.” The underdog Greenwave
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Harvick then shoved Edwards onto the hood and a Harvick crew member got Edwards in a headlock. Officials from NASCAR called the incident a nonissue. “We know where each other stands and that’s it,” said Edwards of the incident. “Be careful who you want to pick a fight with,” Harvick said later. “If you want to pick a fight with
hopes to pick up a better passing game. “If we run the ball effectively, I would hope it will free up the passing game a little bit,” Mofield said. “I really would like to see the passing game get going. We
From page B1 right side part of the 18-yard box. He then attacked the net and slipped the ball by the Fort Knox goalie. The goal later proved to be the game-winner, 2-0. “You’re usually not going to get that shot,” said Raley about the harsh angle of it. “I was looking to go to feed to Zack (Brown) in the 18 area, but the shot opened up on the near post and I took it. That’s something I’ve never done before.” The two-goal cushion was quickly diminished with 14:35 left in the game when Fort Knox senior forward Chris Deleon pooched the ball over junior goalie Jordan Compton’s head. Senior defender Jordan Wise tried to kick the ball out of the goal, but was too late as the ball hopped over the goal line to cut the Greenwave lead in half, 2-1. The play was set up by a controversial call on the other side of the field a minute earlier. Senior midfielder Jonah Cundiff had a breakaway shot that was deflected
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team quickly put the crowd on upset alert during the first half after Compton had several spectacular saves and the relentless defense stopped a highly potent Panthers offense. Meade County’s defense was much of the reason why the Greenwave remained in the game. “The defense stepped it up,” Wise said. “Especially after losing to them on our home field during the regular season. We knew we would be back here playing them, so we just came out ready to beat them.” The Greenwave lost to the Panthers 3-1 on Sept. 4. Since then, the team had a lot of time to prepare for its inevitable matchup with Elizabethtown in the postseason. “Our main focus was to lock down their offense,”
Pollock said. “Especially the center of the field on their attack. We tried to take (junior midfielder Jack Goblirsch) out of the picture. We did a pretty good job of that and got them frustrated.” Elizabethtown outshot Meade County 19-3 while Compton racked up eight saves. With the loss, the Greenwave ended its season with a respectable 11-7-2 record. “At camp, at (the University of Kentucky) it was the first time we played together.” Wise said. “We really didn’t know each other, but all through the year we grew together; we learned how to play off each other. We ended up being a pretty good team. This was a really good season and it’s the best season I’ve had since I’ve been here.”
the wrong person, sometimes it turns around and bites you, no matter how big and tough you think you are.” Harvick thrives on that type of controversy — as he has brushed with others in the past — while Edwards seemed almost embarrassed by it. Two days later things went from bad to worse for Edwards when a failed ignition caused him to fall 16 laps behind at Lowes Motor Speedway last weekend and finish a disappointing 33rd. “There’s only one thing to
do and that’s to learn from everything this week,” Edwards said. “That’s for sure. I can guarantee you that if I had the week to do over again, the last seven days would be a lot different. “But you just have to do what you think is right at the time and move on after that. It seems the more I do or say this week, the worse off I am, so I just wanted to get to the end of the race and go do some testing and go race at Martinsville. I’ve never been so excited to race at Martinsville in my life.” Edwards once held the points lead in The Chase, but after 33rd and 29thplace finishes, he sits fourth in the points battle and needs Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Burton and Greg Biffle to have a little bad luck if he’s going to catch up in the final five races of the season. Edwards trails Johnson by 168 points, while Burton is just 69 back and Biffle is 86 back. “It’s not good,” Edwards said. “I think we’re still fourth, though, so there are only three guys in front of us. We’ll be all right. There’s no other way to put it. It’s just a bad week. That’s all there is to it. “We saw it happen with Kyle (Busch) the first few races. I think everybody understands that you can lose a ton of points — 200 or 300 in a space of a few weeks — and we all know that can happen. This thing is far from over. We don’t ever give up, that’s for sure, but we needed to do better than this.’’
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by the Fort Knox goalie out of bounds. It appeared that the Greenwave should have had a corner kick, but the sideline judge awarded the Eagles a goal kick. “If he hadn’t have saved it, it would have went in,” Pollock said. “That was my argument, but they took the ball down and got a goal on us. That was a great shot on goal and we really got our attack going after that.” Throughout the remainder of the game, the Greenwave dominated the game and scored an insurance goal with 12:18 left. Again, Clements found Brown inside the 18-yard box for his second assist of the night. Brown chipped it over a charging Eagles goalie for the third and final goal of the night. All three goals were hard-earned for the Greenwave, who faced a Fort Knox team that packs a lot of defenders on the field. “Their style is hard to score on,” Raley said. “They kind of mushroom everyone in the back. When they put that many people back there you have to get a quick attack and catch them off guard to score.” Meade County outshot the Eagles 16-9, while Compton added seven saves for the Greenwave.
Assistant coach Jerry Nelson consoles senior midfielder Ryan Fackler after the 1-0 loss to Elizabethtown on Tuesday night. It was the Greenwave’s third straight one-goal postsesaon loss to Elizabethtown.
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aren’t going out there in a no huddle offense and no ‘backs in the backfield, but we are going to continue to throw the ball around.” “We are going to pass on what people will call running downs. If its third and one we may pass it. The key is to stay unpredictable. You don’t want the defense to know what you’re doing at all times.”
One thing that will be predictable is the way the Greenwave will have to play to be successful on the field Friday night. “Really it comes down to us executing,” Mofield said. “It’s nothing different from week to week. If we execute we have success.” The game is slated to kick off at 8 p.m. eastern time at Owensboro High School.
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All’s not lost on senior night By Ben Achtabowski sports@thenewsstandard. com
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The seniors of the Meade County Lady Wave soccer team held its final battle on their home field last Thursday against foes from across the Ohio River. The hard fought game ended in a 4-3 loss to the New Albany (Ind.) Bulldogs, but the Lady Waves didn’t walk away disappointed. “This was one of the best senior nights we have had,” said senior midfielder Kira Hesse. “It was awesome. The girls stuck together and the seniors led the way. We played very well. Even though we lost, we played one of our best games and we really worked together.” The Bulldogs are one of the best teams in their Indiana region. They’ve posted 103 goals and allowed only 19, so Meade County head coach Dan Shook knew just what kind of opponent New Albany was going to be. “We had one of our better games of the year (last Thursday),” Shook said. “We played a tough team.” The Greenwave scored the equalizer with 14:36 left in the first half when junior forward Paige Long chipped in a rebound shot. The game remained knotted up into halftime. In the second half, the Lady Waves jumped out to a two-goal lead after Long attacked again off a rebound shot from junior striker Chelsea Fochtman to score the go-ahead goal, 2-1, in the 16th minute. Five minutes later, senior midfielder Ashley Lazaros scored on a direct kick just outside the 18-yard box, which hooked passed the Bulldogs’ goalie to give Meade County a 3-1 lead. “I was really proud of the effort,” Shook said. “We were tied going into the half, then we found ourselves in with a two-goal lead in the second half. They really executed well
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Sophomore forward Kristin Benton crosses the ball. and the passing game was much improved.” New Albany came charging back by scoring three unanswered goals in the second half. The first two goals were within two minutes of each other — one on a corner kick and another on a penalty kick. The Bulldogs then scored the winning goal with 8:19 left in the game when senior goaltender Stephanie Menser made a diving save, but was unable to block the rebound shot. “It gets a little nerveracking back there (in the goal),” Menser said. “But it was just a great game. You couldn’t ask for a better group of girls to play with. They worked their butts off the whole game.” Meade County was outshot 14-11, while Menser made 11 saves. Despite the loss the players walked off the field with smiles on their faces. “I was very proud that they came of the field not that upset,” Shook said. “They knew they played well and fought hard against a really good team. They battled all game and didn’t quit.
“The seniors reacted well, too. You never want to lose on senior night, but they played so well.” The senior class consisted of four players and one team manager: Midfielder Kelsey Stanley, team manager Jessica Walters, Lazaros, Hesse, and Menser have all been mainstays of the soccer program, according to Shook. “They have developed into strong players,” Shook said. “(Hesse’s) game has developed so much since she started. It’s really true that all the seniors have become better players over the years. Stanley has made great strides this year too. She has been a solid player for us.” The games may have come and gone for the 2008 Lady Waves seniors, but the memories will always stay, while still having hope for creating future memories. “I’ll miss everything about (playing for the Lady Waves),” Menser said. “Especially playing with the girls. It’s going to be different not playing with them, but we’ll be back for the alumni game, that’s for sure.”
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Seniors pose with their families during senior night last Thursday. TOP LEFT: Kelsey Stanley and Bertha Fenech. TOP RIGHT: Ashley Lazaros with Sue Lazaros. SECOND FROM TOP: Kira Hesse with Kim and Dean Hesse. THIRD FROM TOP: Stephanie Menser with Betsy and Mark Keys and David Menser. ABOVE: Jessica Walters with Elizabeth and James Resor.
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Editor’s note: Bill Boyer is an avid hunter, and owner of Brandenburg Huntin’ and Fishin.’ This week highlights the second of two articles regarding tips for getting ready for bow hunting season. If you would like to add tips, information, or your own hunting stories, e-mail sports@thenewsstandard.com.
Getting calm So you’ve practiced with all of your gear on in numerous different shooting positions, and you know your bow is shooting well. Now, how do you defeat your own body’s production of adrenaline? We’ve all felt it — that fast-pulsed rush and shortness of breath we call “buck fever.” If you’re like most of us, you have a hard time controlling your excitement as you draw on a buck or bull. While the rush is never something you can completely get over (personally, I wouldn’t want to), there are ways to keep it at a manageable level so you can make an accurate shot. Try to get out several times during winter to hunt predators, varmints and small game with a bow — not because it is an effective way to hunt, but because it helps to simulate big-game hunting situations. This type of practice is as “real world” as it gets. In the summer, try hunting carp with a bow and
arrow. While carp don’t quite get the heart pumping as much as a pope and young bull, they will make you concentrate, pick a spot and get a clean release in a short time span before the fish swims off. These are all desirable skills to hone before the big-game season rolls around. Another great technique is running a 3D course. If you live in a rural area, this can be done by setting up a course on your own property, or during off-hours at a local club. When you reach a shooting station, allow yourself five to 10 seconds to catch your breath, nock an arrow and get off a good shot. Retrieve your arrow and set off for the next target. The combination of physical exertion and time constraints helps simulate actual hunting — especially elk hunting — and will not only get you in shape, but will make you a much better shot under pressure. Pre-season de-scenting Really, removing human scent from your clothing and equipment should go without saying, but many bow hunters are either not aware of their own human scent or choose not to believe it matters. Believe it. Scent control matters. Deer, elk, and bears have first-rate noses. That fact simply cannot be debated, and their sense of smell is much stronger than any human’s nose is capable of
detecting. If hunters fail to do everything possible to prevent detection by smell, their hunt is most likely to turn into yet another A.C.T. (Almost Came Together) story. There are two main ways to de-scent. The first involves washes, and the second utilizes activated carbon clothing. Between the two, preference is the latter, for its performance and simplicity, but either gets the job done. Concerning washes, it is opinion that an entire gamut of products needs to be used to be effective, including those to use on your body and working outward. Start with scent-eliminator shampoo and body soap before the hunt. Wash clothes in scent-eliminating clothes wash and liberally use scent killer spray while afield. Watching many keen-nosed deer around over the years attests to the effectiveness of this threepart system. The second method is quite a bit simpler and equally effective. Start with the shampoo/body wash, and then wear a full set of activated carbon clothing. The nice thing about activated carbon clothing is it’s easy to maintain — simply throw it in the dryer for a half-hour and it is ready to start absorbing odors again. This procedure needs only to be done every couple of weeks. Regardless of what type
of scent elimination strategy you employ, just make sure to keep your clothes scentfree. Even if you have descented or are wearing carbon, your hunting clothes should not be worn until you are afield. If you wear your clothes on the way to the field, you are more than likely going to pick up a lot of unnatural odors along the way. Gas, exhaust, greasy food odors from truck stops — all kinds of smelly things surround hunters on the way to the field. The best method is to treat your clothes — either with wash or in the dryer in the case of carbon — and place them immediately into a scent-proof plastic bag, and only put them on when you have reached your destination and are outside the vehicle.
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Cover scents You may also consider dryer sheets thrown in the dryer as an effective alternative to the decenting process. If you do not de-scent before scents are used, you will “cover up” even more scent to make the deer more cautious. So, keep it in mind, and keep it simple. Use only a single form of cover scent on your de-scented clothing and equipment. The use of multiple cover scents will also put Bullwinkle on alert. Take the time to be “descent.”
Kentucky state parks offer discounts to active, retired military and veterans Submitted by the Office of Kentucky State Parks
FRANKFORT — Active and retired members of the military and veterans can take advantage of discount rates with the Kentucky State Parks “USA Military Pass” program from Nov. 2, 2008 to March 31, 2009. The program is available to those on active military duty, retired members of the military, veterans, members of the National Guard and reservists. Proof of military service is
required at check-in. “We’re very proud of our current and former members of the military and want to show our appreciation with this discount,” said Gov. Steve Beshear. “During these economic times our state parks offer a great deal to families looking for a break. And of course, there’s no charge to enter our parks so they make a great place for picnics and hikes as well.” With the USA Military Pass, lodge rooms are available for $44.95 a night;
one bedroom cottages for $74.95 a night; two bedroom cottages for $84.95 a night and three bedroom cottages for $94.95 a night. Tax is not included in these rates. The Kentucky State Parks have 17 resorts that offer golf, fishing, hiking on scenic trails, beautiful scenery and full service restaurants. Many resorts are near or include historic sites and museums and offer programs during the fall and winter such as elk tours, eagle watching tours, entertainment, and
nature programs. This offer may not be good in conjunction with some other special discounts or packages. The discount is based on availability and may exclude special events and holidays. For more information about state parks, visit www.parks.ky.gov or call 800-255-7275. The parks are also offering lodge rooms for $50 a night Sunday through Thursday with a coupon that’s available on the Web site through Dec. 30, 2008.
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By Samantha Weaver •As we get closer to the election on Nov. 4, it might be a good time to remember the following observation from American author Norman Mailer: “I don’t trust a man who uses the word evil 18 times in 10 minutes. If you’re half evil, nothing soothes you more than to think the person you are opposed to is totally evil.” •You may not be surprised to learn that Arthur Davidson, co-founder of the Harley-Davidson motorcycle company, died in a motor vehicle accident. You may be surprised to learn, however, that the accident involved a car, not a bike. •Those who study such things claim that bats always turn left when exiting a cave. •If you’re a pet owner, it will come as no surprise to you that the animals we love can sometimes wreak havoc on our homes and possessions. In order to quantify that damage, a survey was recently conducted to determine which dogs are the most destructive and cost the most money in repairs to or replacement of damaged goods. It’s interesting to note that size didn’t seem to have much effect; the breed that currently holds the Guinness world record for the tallest dog, the Great Dane, topped the list of destructive canines, while the smallest breed in the world, the Chihuahua, came in second. •Thought for the Day: “Calamities are of two kinds: misfortunes to ourselves, and good fortune to others.” -- Ambrose Bierce (c) 2008 King Features Synd., Inc.
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A colleague might offer to open a door for you professionally. But before you walk through it, be sure this "favor" isn't attached to an obligation you might find difficult to discharge.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your creativity, your persistence and your reliability could lead to a major career shift. Be sure to use that other Taurean trait, your practicality, when discussing what the job offers.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A changing situation might require some adjustments you might not have been prepared to make. However, flexibility in this matter could be the best course to follow at this time.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You're in a period of fluctuating moods, which is not unusual for the Moon Child. Your emotions stabilize by the 26th. Meanwhile, try to hold off making major decisions until then.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) That keen sense of perception helps you hunt down those minute details that others overlook. And, of course, your Leonine ego will accept the expected praise with good grace.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Be careful not to be confrontational when raising a work-related issue. Better to make a request than a demand. And, of course, be prepared to back up your case with facts.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Your ego might be hurt when a colleague turns down your offer to help. But accept it as a rejection of your offer, not of you. A friend from the past could re-emerge by week's end.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A flow of positive energy turns a work project you didn't want to do into something you actually love doing. Now, take that attitude into your social, intimate life -- and enjoy what follows.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Working hard to meet your professional goals is fine. But don't neglect your private life, especially where it concerns your more cherished relationships.
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CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) "Patience" remains the key word in dealing with an emotionally sensitive situation involving a close friend or family member. Help comes your way by week's end.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) With new information coming in, it's a good time to rethink some of your goals without taking suggestions from others, no matter how well-meaning they might be.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Making progress on your project is relatively easy in the early part of the week. A problem could arise midweek. But all goes swimmingly once it's resolved.
BORN THIS WEEK: Holding fast to your principles, no matter what, inspires others to follow your example. (c) 2008 King Features Synd., Inc.
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YOUTH Otter Creek Park hosts annual Halloween Family Fest
Friday, October 17, 2008
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By Crystal Benham crystal@thenewsstandard.com Throughout the month, Otter Creek Park (OCP) is hosting its eighth annual “Halloween Family Fest,” a festive family event that is sponsored by Meijer. Each weekend — beginning on Friday night and ending Saturday night — OCP employees and volunteers host several events for adults and children of all ages. Last Friday, the weekend kicked off with “campfire bingo.” According to Jack West, director of adventure programs, campfire bingo is popular with campers regardless of age. “I counted 120 people playing bingo (with) 13 games of bingo … it’s a lot of fun,” he said. On Saturday morning, children gathered at the Eagle Pass Pavilion for a scavenger hunt around the campground. Campers were given a list of items to collect and were instructed to gather as many items as possible and return to the pavilion by 11 a.m. All participants were rewarded with bags of treats. Following the scavenger
hunt, campers participated in a cornhole tournament and OCP volunteers hosted a “Crafts for Kids” event, which took place at the pavilion. From 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., children donned their Halloween costumes and went trick-or-treating from campsite to campsite, while park rangers blocked the roadways to ensure safety. “The adults sit outside of their campers with their candy bowls,” West said. “You can trust that the campers are going to be trustworthy with candy … it’s a safe place to trick-ortreat.” Throughout the day, campers set out tables full of goodies for the “Goblin Yard Sale” and decorated their campsites with Halloween items for the “Campsite Decorating Contest,” which was judged by West and two campground hosts. First, second, and third, place winners all received Meijer’s gift cards. “Halloween Family Fest” also included the “Best Camp Out Dessert Contest.” Participants made homemade desserts, which were placed on display for
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LEFT: Children participated in the Otter Creek Park 8th Annual Halloween Family Fest on Oct. 10-11. ABOVE: Campers decorated their campsites for Halloween to compete in the “Campsite Decorating Contest.” The competition was judged by director of adventure programs, Jack West, along with two campground hosts. The first, second and third place winners each received gift cards from Meijer’s, who sponsors the event each weekend throughout the month of October. everyone to taste. Campers judged the contest by filling out ballots for “most original dessert” and “best dessert.” All participants received coupons for one free night’s stay at OCP. As night fell, OCP volunteers gathered campers for the final event — a “haunted hayride.”
West said many of the volunteers who created the haunted hayride are Meade County High School students. “We love our volunteers and we appreciate our volunteers,” West said. “We’ve actually had two of our volunteers here (James and Jeannie Wilson of Ir-
vington) win ‘volunteer of the year’ awards out of all metro parks (in the state) … without our volunteers (Halloween Family Fest) would not be possible.” OCP will continue to host “Halloween Family Fest” on Oct. 17-18 and 24-25. There is no fee to participate. Campers must
pay general campsite fees and non-campers must pay the standard day site fee. To volunteer at Otter Creek Park or for more information about upcoming events or prices for Halloween Family Fest, contact the OCP main office at 502-574-4583.
Meade County High School Marching Band: Rockin’ and rollin’ to nationals By Crystal Benham crystal@thenewsstandard.com
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Members of the Meade County High School Marching Band practice for the upcoming Grand Nationals to be held in Indianapolis.
Lady Waves Elementary Basketball Saturday league results WEEK 4, OCT. 4 3RD AND 4TH GRADE TEAMS
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Payneville Blue, 12, Payneville Gold, 4; Scorers for Payneville Blue: Sierra Cain, 2, Ashley Brown, 4, Kelsey Hurt, 4, Kasey Milke, 2. Scorer of Payneville Gold: Whitney Morgan, 4. DTW Green, 22, Battletown, 8; Scorers for DTW Green: Kristen Peters, 6, Addie Lynch, 4, Majjie Durbin, 4, Hannah King, 2, Darby Stull, 4, Sadie Hobbs, 2. Scorer for Battletown: Emma Lee Payne, 8. DTW Red, 9, Batteltown, 18; Scorers for DTW Red: Marty Mattingly, 3, Jessa Pollird, 4, Kellen Gable, 2. Scorers for Battletown; Emma Lee Payne, 16, Abby Vallandingham, 2. DTW Red, 2, DTW Green, 16; Scorer for DTW Red: Marty Mattingly, 2. Scorers for DTW Green: Kristen Peters, 4, Addi Lynch, 2, Taylor Cucino, 4, Maggie Durbin, 2, Hannah King, 2, Natalie Reichmuth, 2.
Flaherty 1, 27, Ekron, 0; Scorers for Flaherty 1: Brooke Spears, 4, Elissa Youart, 14, Kaylin Logsdon, 2, Raven Vega, 7. Flaherty 1, 22, Ekron 1, 4; Scorers for Flaherty 1: Elissa Youart, 15, Kaylin Logsdon, 4, Paige Puckett, 1, Raven Vega, 2. Scorers for Ekron 1: Abby Myers, 2, Jeny Hayes, 2. Ekron 1, 12, Ekron 2, 8; Scorer for Ekron 1: Abby Myers, 10, Kayla Cook, 2. Scorers for Ekron 2: Alexis Beckham, 2, Alma Embry, 6. DTW Blue, 18, Flaherty 2, 7; Scorers for DTW Blue: Sharon Brown, 2, Caroline Smith, 4, Mary Basham, 6, Abby Lindsey, 6. Scorers for Flaherty 2: Kaylee Compton, 2, Riley Wilson, 5. Flaherty 2, 9, DTW Gold, 24; Scorers for Flaherty 2: Riley Wilson, 7, Destiney Hayes, 2. Scorers for DTW Gold: Karissa Hardersty, 6, Cassidy Adams, 8, Karissa Reader, 6, Autumn Nichols, 4. DTW Blue, 2, DTW Gold, 6; Scorer for DTW Blue: Mary Basham, 2. Scorers for DTW Gold: Autumn Nichols, 4, Cassidy Adams, 2
With the Grand National High School Band Competition in Indianapolis quickly closing in on the Meade County High School (MCHS) Marching Band, perfection is what Bruce Soderstrom, director of bands in Meade County, and his band members are working toward. According to Soderstrom, the band has performed much better this season compared to last year. “We’ve been placing first in the (5A) class; they call it ‘reserved grand champion,’” Soderstrom said. “(Thus far) we are in second place overall, regardless of class.” Soderstrom said the band
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also received the highest music score on all four music pieces performed at its last four competitions. “(The band members) are extremely focused … they are rehearsing and making progress every time,” Soderstrom said. Earlier this year, the band seized on the opportunity to travel to Indianapolis, to perform a “sound check” at the new Lucas Oil Stadium (also known as the Indianapolis Colts Stadium). “I guess (the experience) was bittersweet at first,” said Cameron Yundt, a junior at MCHS and one of the band’s field commanders. “We were so used to the RCA Dome, but we got to see how we will sound for nationals … and we sounded great. They had
a judge there that listened to us play, and he let us know what we needed to work on.” Yundt said the early rehearsal at the dome helped prepare band members for the upcoming Grand National competition. “That kind of (took) the nerves out it and (now) we know what to expect,” she said. “I think everybody’s really confident.” The band has four more competitions this season. On Saturday, the band will travel to Grayson County and on Oct. 25 it will perform in the “Quarterfinals” (regional finals). The “Quarterfinals” is known as a qualifying round, according to Soderstrom. The top eight high school bands with the top scores will be selected as
the state semi-finalists and will advance to nationals in November. MCHS will host the 3A class competition on Nov. 1 showcasing the top 16 bands in the state at Hamilton Field. Last year, the band hosted the 4A competition with more than 4,000 attendees crowding the stands. “Unfortunately, we will not be there (to see the competition),” Soderstrom said. “We will be at our own (5A) competition at Papa John’s Stadium.” The Grand National High School Band Competition will be held Nov. 14 in Indianapolis. More than 90 high school bands will march their way into the Lucas Oil Stadium to compete for the championship title.
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YOUTH The Librarian's Corner: Reading week success stories
Friday, October 17, 2008
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Fall Reading Week was a great success this year at the Meade County Public Library (MCPL) during the week of Oct. 6-10. The Game Krazy video game van, based out of Radcliff, Ky., kicked off the week. Gamers came together to spend an afternoon playing the latest video games and systems. This week during "Story Hour," preschoolers got into the Halloween spirit by listening to “The Magic Hat” by Mem Fox, making finger puppets and masks, and practicing for Oct. 31 by trickor-treating at the library annex. On Oct. 8, the MCPL hosted more than 30 Harry Potter fans with a day at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Students were sorted into houses, visited shops in “Diagon Alley,” and attended Hogwarts classes such as “Muggle Studies" and “The Care of Magical Creatures.” A rousing Quidditch practice session rounded out the event. Fall Reading Week concluded at the Meade County Public Library with "Fear Factor Friday" on Oct. 10 and "Super Scary Spongebob on Oct. 11. During "Fear Factor Friday," participants braved challenges that included a treasure hunt in “rancid meat” and played a game that involved pawing through kitty litter. The library’s Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches also made an appearance for
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cockroach races. Kids also fished for pumpkins, played Halloween bowling, and enjoyed other crafts and games. Upcoming Events at the Meade County Public Library Oct. 18, 1 p.m. Hannah Montana Super Saturday at the MCPL Annex. Fans of singing sensation Hannah Montana come together for a fun afternoon of crafts, games, and prizes. Showcase your singing talents with karaoke. In November, the Meade County Public Library will be hosting a “What I’m Thankful For” contest this November. Three categories will be available to children through 6th grade. Details will be available soon, but children should start thinking of things they are grateful for. Nov. 4, 6 p.m. The Adult Book Club will be reading “Shop on Blossom Street” by Debbie Macomber. Copies
CLOCKWISE: (From top left) Hogwarts students shop for school supplies, pick up their wands, and get ready to start their classes. Story Hour participants proudly show off their finger puppets. Will Jones (holding trophy) became the Fear Factor champion by meeting every challenge. Trevor Trent, 2, receives instruction on how to launch a rocket from children’s librarian Donna Fackler, during Sponge Bob Square Pants activity.
are available at the front desk of the library. Nov. 13, 6 p.m. The Meade County Library is hosting a Mother Daughter Book Club at the Main Street Café. We will be reading
“Bloomability” by Sharon Creech. Copies are available at the front desk of the library. Nov. 19, noon. The Meade County Pubic Library is hosting a lunch book discussion in
the annex. Bring your lunch and a drink and we’ll provide dessert. We are reading “Patriot Hearts” by Barbara Hambly. Copies are available at the library front desk. Nov. 20, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Beading Class. Learn how to make jewelry and crafts with beads. Perfect for Christmas presents. Only 15 slots available. Sign up by calling the library at 270-422-2094.
Game On: Parents find surprising, hidden benefits of video games By Megan Stith MCPL Children's Librarian
To some, video games and books may seem like two things that do not mix. Many parents may have had the experience of telling their children to put down the game controller and pick up a book. However, in this high tech age, video games can actually help contribute to lit-
eracy, problem solving, and social skill development. As gaming continues to grow in popularity, more and more books are branching out into video game versions that supplement their stories and spark an interest in reading. Several games based on series of books such as “Harry Potter” or “39 Clues” bring the plot beyond the confines of the page and into an inter-
active world that encourages players to become a character in the story. Players learn that actions have consequences, as well as learn how to make decisions by developing strategies in their games. Literacy also extends beyond books and into the virtual world where gamers turn to “blogs” for strategy tips, news on the latest releases, and other technology
resources. The skills they develop online and through games help make them computer literate and allow them keep up with the rapid changes in technology that will only continue in the future. Gaming also encourages social development, as many games are intended to be played in community with other gamers who may live
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ate lifelong library patrons. While reading books is still extremely important, video games played in moderation can be helpful supplements to educational programs. Whether you are new at gaming or a seasoned player, check out the Meade County Public Library for a vast selection of popular video games to help improve your reading and technological literacy.
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down the road — or across the globe. Many libraries are hosting game night programs which reach out to teens who may otherwise rarely visit their library. The MCPL recently held a “Video Game Blowout” which one player hailed as “the most fun I ever had at the library.” This helps connect players with their peers and is an opportunity to cre-
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FEATURE Amnesia-inducing incident leads to an unforgettable life B12 - The News Standard
Friday, October 17, 2008
A near-fatal accident helped one Kentucky woman learn the difference between money and family at a young age
Nancy Aileen, the last of nine red-haired children born to Dan and Stella Combs was six when she was struck by a car near Bulan, Ky., a small coal-mining town outside Hazard, Ky. The impact sent her tiny body careening down the roadway, leaving her unconscious. When she awoke four days later, there were no memories of the mishap, nor was she able to recognize her parents, siblings, or anyone else visiting her Hazard Hospital room. Now 65 and living in southern Ohio with husband Larry Davy, Nancy looks back on the accident as a life-changing event. “The family of the young man that hit me practically lived at the hospital, and I just fell in love with the father, Ott Begley. “After nine days in the hospital, I was released, but couldn’t walk. The doctors wanted to keep a close eye on me, so arrangements were made with the Begley family for me to stay with them in Hazard, Ky., until they were confident of my recovery. “The Begley home was a modern, comfortable house. Life there was wonderful and I was the only small child.”
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After suffering from amnesia as a child, Nancy Aileen learned the truth about her family after being taken in by the family that caused her near-fatal accident. After a couple of months, doctors determined their patient could return to her home in Bulan. “I was back in a school and a home I didn’t remember, surrounded by lots of small children, a coal stove, food of a poor family, washing in a tub, and all the things that go with a lack of education and money” Well aware of their daughter’s unhappiness, the Combses made an arrangement with the Begleys for Nancy to spend weekends with them. “I cried every time I had to go back home,” she said. Eventually, she was allowed to live with the Begleys and visit her home on weekends. “I guess you might say
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this was something like a divorce from the whole family with visitation rights.” In later years, Nancy would come to appreciate and better understand the hardships of her parents, both of whom ended their education in grade school. “During my growing up, I went back to Bulan for visits and began to know my family,” she said. She learned her mother’s love for her ran deep, but let her daughter go so she would have an opportunity the family could not provide. “Today I realize how difficult that was for her and am very grateful. I learned to love my mother very much, and we became extremely close over the years. “Adoption was something the Begleys wanted, but that was not on my mother’s list in any man-
ner so they just had legal custody. “My father was not one to show feelings, so I never got close to him, but respected him; and we had good communication, at least from me. “I found he was actually a very funny man who had a horribly difficult childhood, so that explained a lot to me.” Having experienced both poverty and wealth in her youth, led Nancy to place great value on her own education, which now includes attendance at seven colleges and universities, the last being Ohio State, where she studied horticulture. She earned a degree at a college in Arizona, where she moved with her four children following the breakup of her first marriage. Nancy passed on her em-
easy enough to create, it’s the menu that’s left me stumped. I knew I wanted to stay within the cheesy parameters of “vampire blood punch” and “spider leg hors d’oeuvres,” but I wasn’t sure what would be easy to fix, delicious to eat, and also a transportable finger food that guests could conveniently carry around on a plate as they roamed from room to room. My sister came to the rescue and e-mailed me photos and recipes for some scary treats that she served at a Halloween party last year. From “Mad Scientist Brains and Crackers” to “Fried Eyeballs,” her helpful recipes look the part, and appear easy to serve and replenish.
Halloween ‘Supr-eyes’
By Laura Saylor I’ve decided to throw a Halloween party, and while the scary decorations and crafty costumes are
Spider Web Dip Blend together eight ounces of cream cheese with an eight ounce jar of salsa. Spread the mixture in the bottom of a pie pan. Spread 1/2 cup of guacamole on top, leaving a one inch border around the edge, so the salsa mix layer shows through. Put two tablespoons of sour cream in a plastic sandwich bag. Cut off the tip of one of the corner’s of the bag and pipe circles of sour cream over top the guacamole. Run the tip of a knife across the circles to create a spider web design. Serve with tortilla chips and pretzels.
phasis on education to her children. Her eldest daughter obtained her doctorate from Yale in 1992 and has gone on to be a highly respected teacher of psychology at a university in Scotland. While living in Arizona, Nancy met and married Ohio native Larry Davy. After living in North Carolina and Pennsylvania, they have found true happiness in southern Ohio, according to Nancy. Their place just north of the community of Peebles includes a unique business dubbed “Knot Normal,” where they sell one-of-akind crafts, mostly wooden items handmade by Larry. A work-in-progress over the past four years, the grounds include a large outhouse with a skylight, and a new home the couple began living in earlier this
month. They say their neighbors, many of whom came by for a christening party when the outhouse was completed, are what make their home special. Although their new dwelling is very small and humble, Nancy says it’s a reminder of home. “This is what life is all about ... being happy, having good neighbors, not striving to make lots of money. “I went all across America looking for home, and I’ve found it here. “This is my Hazard, just on the other side of the river.” Columnist Don White has served as editor at several newspapers in Kentucky. His Kentucky Traveler features are published throughout the state. Contact him at www. thekytraveler.com
Fried Eyeballs Slice several strips of bacon, precooked, in half and wrap them around whole water chestnuts and/or pineapple chunks. Secure the bacon around the water chestnuts and pineapple with a toothpicks. Cook the “eyeballs” under a broiler for a few minutes, until the bacon is done. Mad Scientist Brains and Crackers Use store-bought or homemade shrimp or ham dip, and pile it onto the center of a platter. Smooth it over, and use a butter knife to trace a line down the middle of the dip, separating the two “hemispheres.” Surround the “brain” with crackers. Worm Slime Slush Combine four cups of water with four cups of sugar, boil gently, uncovered, for about 10 minutes. Add a packet of lime-flavored gelatin and stir until the powder is dissolved. Add three more cups of water, one large can of pineapple juice and juice from two lemons. Let the concoction freeze overnight. To serve, let it thaw slightly, and toss in a handful of gummy worms. To submit your own recipe, e-mail jorena@thenewsstandard.com.
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