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New car designs limit rescue abilities, led to local fatality By Crystal Benham crystal@thenewsstandard.com
BRANDENBURG — Modern vehicles that run on ethanol and have boron steel frames are creating problems with firefighters’ abilities to rescue car accident victims. One such instance led to a death in Flaherty last year.
During the monthly meeting of the Meade County Fire Protection District (MCFPD) held at Station No. 1 on Monday, fire chief Larry Naser reported he and assistant chief Terry Carter recently attended the Jefferson County Fire School and were made aware of a weakness in the district’s current
rescue tool system. “The new Toyotas, the new Mercedes Benzes, the Volvos and other small cars are now making a reinforced A, B, and C post for these vehicles,” Naser said. “And basically what they’re doing, is they’re putting in a solid boron steel rod in each of these posts. That’s great
from the standpoint of adding structural stability in the car; it’s bad for us because our tools won’t cut these posts.” Naser explained that an A post on a vehicle is the shaft of material that supports the windshield on a car, the B post is the shaft located behind the driver, and the C
post is located behind the back door. “The reason this is kind of an issue is because when we bought these tools eight years ago, nobody was putting boron steel in the A post, B post, or C post,” Naser said. Naser reminded the board of a car accident the Flaherty
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Volunteer Fire Department responded to last spring. “Flaherty Fire Department, back last spring, had an automobile accident involving a Toyota and (the driver) had one of these new cars,” he said. “Their rescue tools would not cut any part
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IDA wants to discuss Riverport lease woes By Laura Saylor editor@thenewsstandard.com
BRANDENBURG — Construction of the Buttermilk Falls road and of the Brandenburg/Meade County Industrial Development Authority’s (IDA) new building are a go, though land lease issues with the Riverport Authority need addressed. A meeting of the IDA was held Tuesday morning at city hall, during which chairman David Pace provided an update on the new road. Scotty’s Contracting, of Bowling Green, Ky., was the selected bidder for construction of the Buttermilk Falls road, after bids were opened and reviewed two weeks ago. The project was estimated to cost $1.9 million by the state — more than the IDA had hoped — but the bid awarded to Scotty’s was for $1.125 million.
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CLOCKWISE (From top left): The Pets In Need Society used “The Wizard of Oz” as inspiration for its scarecrow. A bride and groom pumpkin couple were crafted by Robin Dingus. Nearly a dozen scarecrows were on display at the River Heritage Music Festival. Gourds galore were hand-designed for the pumpkin-decorating contest.
The Meade County Museum and Arts Council (McMAC) Concert Series concluded its summer concert series with a special all-day event held Saturday at Riverfront Park in Brandenburg. The River Heritage Music Festival kicked off at 9 a.m. with a 5K walk/ run along beautiful Buttermilk Falls, and continued all day until the last banjo was cased after dusk. Food and craft vendors, pumpkinand scarecrow-decorating contests, a PeeWee Reese reenactment, and an incredible wealth of talented bluegrass musicians were all part of the festival. The Meade County Public Library and an array of local sponsors helped make the event a success. For more information about McMAC, visit the Web site at www.meadearts.com. For more pictures of the River Heritage Music Festival and for a list of contest winners, see Page A12.
Necessities of recycling detailed at Chamber of Commerce luncheon By Charlotte Fackler news@thenewsstandard.com
More than 60 members of the Meade County Chamber of Commerce attended its October luncheon, which was sponsored by the Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health Center and featured guest speaker Mark Gossett, director of the Meade County Recycle Center. Held Oct. 16 at the Farm Bureau Community Building at the fairgrounds, the luncheon was catered by Home Plate Family Restaurant. Paul Poole, president of the Meade County Chamber of Commerce, began the meeting by recognizing two upcoming community events: A
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Cities, county scurry to hold meetings, set tax rates By Laura Saylor editor@thenewsstandard.com
Muldraugh City Council and the Meade County Fiscal Court held special meetings this week to set 2008 tax rates, and Brandenburg City Council has called special meetings this afternoon and
Monday afternoon with the adoption of the 2009 motor vehicle tax rate and the 2008 real and personal tax rates on the agenda. All three entities scheduled the meetings after receiving their certified tax roll information — something some officials said they should
have received a long time ago. During last week’s regular monthly meetings of Muldraugh City Council and Fiscal Court, both parties asked questions regarding the delay in receiving tax roll certification, which in turn delays the amount of time the entities
have to set their respective tax rates. Meade County Judge/ Executive Harry Craycroft said during the Oct. 14 Fiscal Court meeting that he was unsure what the delay was, but he knew the tax roll had been sent Oct. 10. He said information about a delay
would have to be addressed to the county’s Property Value Administrator, Mark Straney. Meade County Sheriff Butch Kerrick was out of the office Oct. 17, though sheriff’s department employee Pam Knott was able to verify the county’s tax roll was sent
to the Kentucky Department of Local Government on Oct. 10 — the deadline to have the information sent to the Frankfort office. Knott said the tax roll certification was received Oct. 15. After a 4-3 vote, Fiscal
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Breaking ground for technology: New imaging center under way By Charlotte Fackler news@thenewsstandard.com David Gray, President of Hardin Memorial Hospital, welcomed more than 80 community members to a special groundbreaking ceremony held Monday at the future site of a new diagnostic imaging center in Brandenburg. Gray said the project — estimated to cost $5 million — is the largest single investment for health care in Meade County. “I hope the community views this in a positive way and knows we will continue our efforts in providing upto-date health care,” Gray said. He said plans for the imaging center began in January 2007, and State Rep. Jeff Greer (D—Brandenburg) signed initial paperwork in
Rescue From page A1 of the roof, or the A post, or B post, and it lead to a long extrication time and as a result of that and the injuries, the person did not survive the incident.” Naser said he didn’t expect the budget of new tools to be discussed immediately, but the matter will have to be discussed and researched for next year’s budget. “I’m not saying we are going to have to revamp the entire rescue system, but I’m saying we’re going to have to look at a better cutter because more and more of these cars are going to have (boron steel) in them,” he said. “I don’t want to be in a situation where we can’t get somebody out, because we now know the issue is there, and we can take prudent steps in our planning to fix that.” Naser explained the fire department will need a set
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LEFT: Meade and Hardin county chamber of commerce members and Hardin Memorial Hospital representatives break ground. ABOVE: A projected image of the Brandenburg Diagnostic Center was on display at the ceremony. March 2007. The project is now under way. The Brandenburg Diagnostic Center is designed to be a 6,500 square foot building that will provide a full array of imaging services, including MRI and CT scans, ultrasounds, digital mammography, bone densi-
tometry, and digital x-rays. A radiologist will be onsite to supervise and interpret studies performed at the center. All images will be stored on Hardin Memorial Hospital’s picture archiving and communication system. Medical office space will
be available for clinics by physician specialists. Meade County Judge/ Executive Harry Craycroft presented a Meade County flag to Gray, which may be flown on a flagpole in front of the new center. “This facility is a tremendous step forward in the
medical field for Meade County,” Craycroft said. “I have been very supportive of this project.” Brandenburg Mayor David Pace also spoke during the ceremony, and praised Hardin Memorial Hospital for its efforts. “I want to thank Hardin
Memorial for their many community efforts and their years of support to Meade County and Brandenburg,” he said. Brandenburg Diagnostic Center will be located at 100 Commerce Drive in Brandenburg, across from the Meade County fairgrounds.
of cutters that will generate 15,000 pounds of cutting power in order to cut through the boron steel. “James Reynolds from Fire and High Tech Rescue, the ones that we bought the tools from … they are looking at alternatives for us,” he said. Naser explained the fire department will be able to trade in its current tools for the more advanced tools they will need to be able to cut into the boron steel. The board decided to discuss the issue and the cost for the cutters with next year’s budget plan. Martin Bosemer, chairman of the board of trustees, further explained that not only is the steel used in advanced automobiles going to be a problem for the fire district, but firefighters will have to familiarize themselves and research the various types of fuels vehicles now require and whether or not they will be able to use water during a vehicle fire for a car powered by anything other than gasoline.
“The other thing ... as we go to more ethanol type fuels … you can’t use water with ethanol,” Bosemer said. “So there are other factors that are going to have to be looked at.” Naser explained the fire department has equipment on its trucks that generates foam that can be used to fight flammable liquid fires, such as ethanol fires. When the foam is sprayed on the fire, it cuts the oxygen out of the fire and the fire is quickly disposed. Water can be used on an ethanol fire; however, the foam puts out the fire more rapidly. Though the fire department has some access to the foam, it will re-address the issue for a possible increase in the amount needed. Bosemer went on to update the board on the progress of the new fire station. He stated in his report that Koetter, the construction company, and the MCFPD are still ahead of schedule and under cost. Bosemer said Koetter will begin painting and sealing the concrete blocks of the
building foundation, so the blocks will not draw moisture. Once the blocks are sealed, Koetter employees will begin working on the steel frame. Koetter has requested a detailed list of all interior furnishings, equipment and appliances and their measurements from the MCFPD by Nov. 1, 2008. The list is needed to ensure all outlets and power sources are installed accordingly.
Bosemer said the fire district has been blessed. “We’ve hit rock three times, but it’s been minor,” he said. “We haven’t had any exceptionally major problems.” The roof will be finished this week, then heating and air conditioning installation may begin. Bosemer said construction costs decreased since last month. “We have anticipated costs outside our contract,” Bose-
mer said. “We know where our contract is $131,310,000 less the things we took out, and there have been other things taken out.” Naser and other firefighters took a look at the list of appliances and furnishing and decided to cut back on items such as lockers, air compressor pipes, and chairs. Anticipated costs outside of the contract were initially estimated at $101,000, but have been cut to $44,800.
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“Originally we were hoping for $1.4 (million) then it went up to $1.6 (million and then $1.9 (million), and now it was let for $1.125 (million) ... so we saved a lot,” Pace said. Pace and Meade County Judge/Executive Harry Craycroft were uncertain when actual construction
would begin, though Pace said the project needs completed by September or October of 2009. Pace also said re-routing the road allowed it to be built on eight acres instead of the initial 16 acres. A drawing of the road will be presented at the next IDA meeting. After an hour-long closed session, Pace said a meeting will be held between the IDA and the Riverport Authority to iron out issues with the land lease agree-
ment. During the Oct. 7 Riverport Authority meeting, consultant Mike Flint suggested the Authority have a lawyer review the lease agreement for the land the riverport is to be built upon. During Tuesday’s IDA meeting, Pace said the lease has been in place since 2003, and he’s not sure why issues are arising with it after five years. “We want to resolve the agreement between the two (authorities),” he said.
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I would like to add my two cents worth to Jim Waters’ essay regarding Governor Beshear’s attack on gambling Web sites. He stated, “When it comes to personal freedoms, this is the time to hold ‘em, not fold ‘em.” I am what most would call a “fundamentalist” Christian. I believe that God does not want us to waste our lives on gambling, drinking, or any other morally questionable activity. We should redeem our time with worthwhile activities such as helping others, educating ourselves, and taking care of ourselves, our families, and our communities. Should our government enforce God’s law in these personal matters? My God gave me free will to choose to follow His law or not. America is supposed to be a free country. I have the freedom to live by my religious beliefs. I believe the only way to protect my right to live my religion is by protecting everyone else’s right not to.
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Sincerely, Sheri Lynn Luckett Brandenburg
It’s time for my first edi- Walton-Shirley, a cardiolotion of Kentucky’s “Lib- gist leading the charge for government-imposed erty’s Lovers and Losers,” a smoking ban in her previously known as “Freedom’s Bluegrass town. Her recent comments in a Q&A Friends and Foes.” Beacon with the Glasgow I changed the Daily Times shows name to allow for she’s more than willsome that might ing — almost eager change their “spir— to erode our liberit.” ties to get her way. Just because a Walton–Shirley public official makes believes governa boneheaded move, ment policy should should not relegate personal them forever to the Jim Waters replace responsibility and equivalent of carrying the mark of Cain by “trumps” individual liberty wearing the label of “a foe and property rights. What if Walton-Shirley of freedom.” Adlai Stevenson said, would channel her passion “For my part, I believe in the toward defending our freeforgiveness of sin and the doms and the Constitution? She shows little enthusiasm redemption of ignorance.” for those lofty ideals. I agree. You’re breaking my heart, Politicians seem to come with a gene that makes doctor. them prone to offering a nonsensical policy position Liberty Losers: Elected ofone day, that forces freedom ficials who avoid tough isto take a step back, but then sues. The Hopkins County Fisredeem themselves the next day with a policy that cou- cal Court recently voted to request the county’s health rageously advances it. Some recent examples of department to investigate the smoking-ban issue and both: bring suggestions back to Liberty Loser: Health nan- the court on how to pronies employing govern- ceed. Instead, county health ment’s power to dictate bureaucrats decided to crepersonal health habits and ate and enforce a countyrestaurant smoking poli- wide ban. These non-elected health cies. Glasgow’s “Chief Health nannies did an end run Nanny” is Dr. Melissa around the people chosen
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When technology becomes a life-threatening danger...
We’ve all heard the story of the driver of a hightech SUV who trusted the driving directions of his talking dashboard’s computer more than he trusted his own eyes, and drove his car into a lake. This anecdote pokes fun at our leaps in technology, but after this week’s fire district meeting, any humor to that joke is quickly withdrawn and replaced, instead, with fright. As the world charges full steam ahead into newer and newer technological advances, are we becoming blind-sided by how far we can go and what the next best computer-generated luxury can be, that we’re forgetting cardinal qualifiers for success, like safety, priority, and usefulness? Cars with boron steel frames may result in better gas mileage (which in turn reduces the amount of carbon emissions emitted) but at what cost do we put our safety at risk? If rescue teams’ tools are unable to penetrate these boron steel frames or firefighters are unable to quickly and effectively extinguish ethanol-operated car fires, was it worth it to have a DVD player hanging from the ceiling and a massage feature built into every seat? Can you imagine the mind frame of the emergency responders that are pouring every ounce of their bodies into saving a driver trapped inside his car, only to fail because their equipment was unable to cut through the metal? The benefits of technology are undeniable, but let us, the consumers — whom many manufacturers cater their machines to — not lose sight of the most important things in life. Let us demand safety first — and demand to be made privy of the repercussions of certain ingenuities — and allow the number of cup holders to be a secondary feature. If technology isn’t used to better our lives, then what do we keep it around for? CORRECTION: In last week’s article titled “Judge rectifies rumor, quarry withdraws” one of the Meade County/Brandenburg Industrial Authority appointees was mistakenly identified. The two recent appointees made by Meade County Judge/Executive Harry Craycroft are Gerry Lynn and Carl Austin.
by voters to make those decisions. They must be stopped. In the meantime, some local officials located their copies of the Constitution. “They apparently talked to someone in the state health department before proceeding with this,” said county Judge Donald Carroll, who mildly opposes this tactic. “I’d rather the elected officials do this.” So would our Founding Fathers, judge. Only they would do so with a little more fervor. Liberty Lover: Fiscally responsible judges. Kentucky’s new Supreme Court Chief Justice John D. Minton requested that Crit Luallen, state auditor, evaluate an ongoing plan to spend $880 million on 65 new judicial centers throughout the state. Plus, he wants to post spending for each judicial center project on the Administrative Office of the Courts’ Web site. Hail to His Honor! Minton is an excellent jurist with a stellar reputation for fairness and judicial integrity. But getting someone who’s willing to let the taxpayers see what they’re getting for their money? That’s priceless. Maybe we’ll discover why the state is spending
$19 million to build a 65,000 square-foot justice center in Boyd County in far-eastern Kentucky — population of only 49,371, down 0.8 percent since 2000 – while the price tag for the Boone County judicial center in one of the fastest growing areas of the state costs nearly $4 million less.
Liberty Lover: Governors who lead. I’ve been pretty hard on Gov. Steve Beshear lately for his policy follies, but I also believe he’s done some things right. After I criticized the administration in this column for dragging its feet in getting the state’s checkbook online, Frankfort announced that by January 2009, hardworking Kentucky taxpayers finally will be able to see online financial transactions involving their tax dollars. The governor gets credit — and with that higher approval ratings — for providing the needed leadership to make this a government not only “of, by and for the people,” but more accessible to them as well. 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.
State government in ‘relatively good health’ FRANKFORT — The news out of the Congressional Budget Office early last week was sobering: Over the last 15 months, retirement savings have lost about $2 trillion, or a fifth of their value. And that does not take into account the recent dramatic plunges in the stock market, which is now 40 percent lower than it was a year ago. As we wonder where all of this economic turmoil might end, there is at least a small silver lining for us in Kentucky: Our government is in relatively good health. While other states like California are facing desperate times and are looking to the federal government for assistance, Kentucky saw slight growth during the first quarter of the fiscal year, which began in July. The numbers are not what we need to maintain an already austere budget, but at least they are heading up while so many others across the nation are going down. The Road Fund, unfortunately, has not been so lucky.
Its receipts fell by 11.4 percent last month, and 4.6 percent overall for the first quarter. If this trend does not change, many road projects could be adversely affected. As difficult as this time has been for many Kentuckians, there has been some good news in recent days. Early last week, for example, the state issued nearly $400 million in bonds for projects the General Assembly approved earlier this year. That money, most of which will be used on our college campuses, will not only mean more jobs in the near future, but it also brought us positive attention nationwide because of the boost it gave the credit market. Governor Beshear announced several other initiatives designed to help. He first noted that state government, with 32,500 full-time employees in the Executive Branch, is at its smallest level in almost two decades, proof we’re doing more with less. He then said he would form an Economic Action
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Kentuckians can vote ‘in honor of a veteran’ during Nov. 4 election Program allows voters to remember a vet while performing civic duty Submitted by the Office of the Secretary of State
FRANKFORT — Tens of thousands of Kentuckians will be “voting in honor of a veteran” this fall, and there is still time for individuals to sign up to participate in the program before the Nov. 4, 2008 election. The “Vote in Honor of a Veteran” program is a program sponsored by the Office of Secretary of State Trey Grayson. “The enthusiasm for this
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groundbreaking ceremony for Hardin Memorial Hospital’s new Brandenburg Diagnostic Center, which will be located at 100 Commerce Drive in Brandenburg, and Barr Realty and Auction Company’s ribbon-cutting ceremony, which mark its relocation to 879 Hillcrest Drive in Brandenburg. The second of three county-wide tours that will welcome out-of-towners relocating to Fort Knox through its base realignment and closure (BRAC) was elaborated upon by Russ Powell, executive director of the chamber of commerce. The tours are held to inform and introduce residents of Washington D.C. and other metropolitan areas to Meade County — an area where they may choose to live should they transfer to Kentucky for their careers with the Fort Knox Human Resources Command. Forty-six people from St. Louis are expected to tour the county next week, and another group from Alexandria, Va., is expected to visit in the middle of November. “They have been thoroughly impressed with the community,” Powell said about the first group that toured the area in September. Leslie Fletcher, director of business development from Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health Center, expounded upon existing and new mental health services the facility offers for in- and outpatients. The center has expanded its adolescent and adult ser-
voting initiative is simply overwhelming,” Grayson said. “I am especially delighted for those veterans who deserve this honor and recognition. Their sacrifice protects our democratic process. Although we will never be able to repay them for their efforts, this is a small way that we can give tribute to their service for our country.” The program, an initiative designed to increase voter participation by honoring the service of America’s military men vices, and mobile access is now available for patients who do not have vehicle transportation. Gossett said he has been extremely pleased with the transition between Meade County Solid Waste and Waste Transport, Inc. — the company that took over the county’s trash collection on April 1, 2008. Gossett commended the efforts of both parties and expressed his appreciation toward Waste Transport, Inc., for hiring all of the county’s preexisting trash collection employees. Gossett said the Meade County Recycle Center is focused on encouraging the public to get involved with recycling efforts. “If you help us recycle, there will be a future for tomorrow,” Gossett said. “We are trying to make a nicer place to come for recycling. We’ve really worked hard on this.” Through grant money, the recycle center purchased an industrial paper shredder that is available for public use. The center is also in the process of working with the city of Irvington’s recycle program to establish Meade County as the regional office for recycling. Gossett provided those in attendance with the following information about the importance of recycling: •Americans use 50 million tons of paper each year, the equivalent of 850 million trees. •The energy saved from recycling a glass bottle will light a 100-watt bulb for four hours. •The average family discards 500 glass bottles, 500 aluminum cans, 850 steel cans, 1,800 plastic items, and 13,000 paper and cardboard products each year. •It takes 95 percent less
and women, has two main components. The first is personalized buttons citizens can wear on Election Day to honor their favorite veterans. Buttons can be acquired by visiting most local county clerks’ offices, or citizens may submit a request online at the Office of the Secretary of State Web site. To date, over 100,000 buttons have been distributed. In particular, the Vote in Honor of a Veteran buttons have been enormously popular with citizens, election officials, and veterans alike. In fact, thousands of additional buttons have
been sent to various veterans groups who have also asked to help promote the program. “I’m very much in support of it,” local AMVETS Post Commander Gene Hook told the Maysville Independent Ledger, when the program was launched shortly before the 2007 primary election. “I think it’s an exceptionally good idea.” The second component of the program allows individuals to honor veterans by visiting the tribute gallery, where visitors can read stories and tributes from the friends and families who have elected
to honor their loved ones through the simple act of voting. Citizens can also submit a written tribute about the individual that they have chosen to honor with their vote. Selected tributes will be posted in the online testimony gallery or collected for the archives of the Kentucky Historical Society. “I am hopeful that many more individuals will share their stories about their favorite veteran. I especially want to encourage veterans themselves to comment about their experiences on our tribute page. That is what makes this program unique; it al-
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lows us to preserve these memories for generations to come,” Grayson said. Grayson is optimistic the program will draw more attention to the general election. “We are hearing from a number of clerks and participants in the program that individuals stop and ask them about the buttons. It is a great opportunity to remind citizens to vote on Nov. 4, 2008.” For more information about the new program, to order a personalized button, or to leave a tribute to a veteran, please visit www.sos.ky.gov/veterans.
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Mark Gossett, director of the Meade County Recycle Center, discusses the importance of recycling and advancements made at the recycle center during the October Chamber of Commerce luncheon. energy to make aluminum cans from recycled cans than to make raw ones. •Recycling one ton of newspaper saves 17 trees and 7,000 gallons of water. •It takes 75,000 trees to produce the Sunday issue of The New York Times. •American’s represents only five percent of the world’s population, yet we produce over 50 percent of the world’s trash. Tips to bring about change Reduce: Use durable, reusable goods; buy loose items and foods instead of pre-packed ones; and buy used products at thrift shops. Reuse: Use glass jars, resealable containers, cloth-
ing, plastic shopping bags, and plastic cups more than once. Recycle: Newspaper, glass bottles and jars, aluminum and tin cans, plastic bottles, cardboard, and white paper are all easily recyclable. Items accepted at the Meade County Recycle Center include aluminum, antifreeze, batteries, brass, cardboard, copper, glass, magazines, milk jugs, newspaper, oil, paper, plastic containers, steel and white paper. The Meade County Recycle Center is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 270-422-2868.
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Elizabethtown, Ky., Kroger managers Chris Swearing and Mark Abshear presented a $20,000 to Gary Miles of America’s Second Harest of Kentucky Heartland Food Bank Service last month.
Last month, Elizabethtown Kroger managers Chris Swearinger and Mark Abshear presented America’s Second Harvest of KY’s Heartland (ASHKH) Food Bank Executive Director Gary Miles a check for $20,000. The funds were raised by the 14 Kroger stores located in Hardin, Meade, Taylor, Marion, Russell, Wayne, Muhlenberg, Warren and Christian counties; all of which are within ASHKH’s service area. This contribution was made as part of their “Bringing Hope to the Table” promotion in which the Kroger stores partnered with their vendors to raise the funds to help the food bank feed the hungry in central and south central Kentucky.
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Caution is key during upcoming trick-or-treat night Submitted by the National Safety Council
Halloween is a cherished tradition, but the excitement of the night can cause children to forget to be careful. There is no real “trick” to making Halloween a real treat for the entire family. The major dangers are not from witches or spirits but rather from falls and pedestrian/car crashes. Many communities officially designate a “Beggars’ Night” and assign specific hours for trick-or-treat activities. Both children and adults need to think about safety on this annual day of makebelieve. Motorists The National Safety Council urges motorists to be especially alert on Halloween; watch for children darting out from between parked cars; watch for children walking on roadways, medians and curbs; enter and exit driveways and alleys carefully; at twilight and later in the evening,
watch for children in dark clothing. Parents Before children start out on their “trick or treat” rounds, parents should make sure an adult or an older responsible youth will be supervising the outing for children under age 12; plan and discuss the route trick-or-treaters intend to follow. Know the names of older children’s companions; instruct your children to travel only in familiar areas and along an established route; teach your children to stop only at houses or apartment buildings that are well-lit and never to enter a stranger’s home; establish a return time; tell your youngsters not to eat any treat until they return home; review all appropriate trickor-treat safety precautions, including pedestrian/traffic safety rules; pin a slip of paper with the child’s name, address and phone number inside a pocket in case the youngster gets
separated from the group. Costume Design Only fire-retardant materials should be used for costumes; costumes should be loose so warm clothes can be worn underneath; costumes should not be so long that they are a tripping hazard, and falls are the leading cause of unintentional injuries on Halloween; if children are allowed out after dark, outfits should be made with light colored materials; strips of retro-reflective tape should be used to make children visible. Face Design When buying special Halloween makeup, check for packages containing ingredients that are labeled “Made with U.S. Approved Color Additives,” “Laboratory Tested,” “Meets Federal Standards for Cosmetics,” or “NonToxic;” if masks are worn, they should have nose and mouth openings and large eye holes.
Accessories Knives, swords and other accessories should be made from cardboard or flexible materials; bags or sacks carried by youngsters should be light-colored or trimmed with retro-reflective tape if children are allowed out after dark; carrying flashlights will help children see better and be seen more clearly. On the way Children should understand and follow these rules: Do not enter homes or apartments without adult supervision; walk, do not run, from house to house; do not cross yards and lawns where unseen objects or the uneven terrain can present tripping hazards; walk on sidewalks, not in the street; walk on the left side of the road, facing traffic if there are no sidewalks. Treats To ensure a safe trick-or-
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treat outing, parents are urged to: Give children an early meal before going out; insist that treats be brought
home for inspection before anything is eaten; wash fruit and slice into small pieces; when in doubt, throw it out.
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Court moved to keep property and motor vehicle tax rates the same as its been for the last three years: .216 cents per $100. “With economic times being the way they are ... people are struggling with gas prices, at the grocery store, the pharmacy and everywhere else just to survive,” Craycroft said. “I would recommend we keep the rate the same.” Craycroft followed up his statement by saying unless the national economy made significant improvements over the course of the year, “probably next year there will have to be an increase.” Magistrate Herbie Chism said maintaining the rate of .216 cents per $100 would bring $135,218 into the county, while taking the compensating rate of .233 per $100 — which he pointed out is recommended by the state — would bring in $297,387 and taking the four percent rate of .242 per $100 would generate $382, 711. Chism said last year’s projected county budget was $11,927,474 and this year’s is $12,560,595. “Where are we coming up with the difference in that if we’re only going to generate $135,218?” he asked. “Where is that money going to come from?” Craycroft said the main increase in the budget between this year and last was the $1million earmarked for the industrial park. “Considering that out and (the budget is) about what it was last year,” he said. He also said usually the projected budget is more than what is actually spent — a comment Chism agreed to, saying last year the county spent roughly $114,000 less than budgeted. “My only concern is there’s $633,421 more this year than there was last year, and we’re only going to generate $136,000 more by leaving the rate at what it currently is.” Magistrate Tom Goddard
voted in favor of maintaining the rate and said Fiscal Court should take a proactive stance instead of a reactive stance. Magistrate Steve Wardrip said he couldn’t justify voting to raise taxes until the budget was tightened up first, eliminating any “giveaways.” At the conclusion of discussion, magistrates Chism, Tony Staples and Randall Hardesty voted against keeping the same rate, saying they’d rather raise taxes in small increments at a time instead of instating a one big increase — which may be the case next year. The intangible personal property rate was unanimously passed at .38 per $100. Muldraugh City Council voted unanimously to set the city’s tax rate at .153 per $100. Mayor Danny Tate said last year’s rate was .184 per $100. Tate addressed another serious item on the agenda: a new engine malfunction with the city’s recently purchased fire engine. The apparatus has less than 10,000 miles on it, Tate said, and this is the second major engine failure the truck has experienced. The engine was out of commission for several weeks due an antifreeze leak. That problem was remedied at the manufacturer’s garage in September, though city works director and volunteer firefighter Anthony Lee said the fire truck broke down in the middle of the road during a house fire run last week. The new fuel injection pump that’s needed to fix the new problem is estimated to cost more than $5,000, Lee said, and the repairs will be made by Cummins. Council voted unanimously to use money from the city’s land development fund to pay for the cost. “We need to have a fire engine,” Tate said. “But where do we draw the line with spending all this money on this lemon?” Councilman Woodie Holston said the city needs to find ways to cut down on spending. Tate agreed but said there’s not enough money in the budget to begin with.
are biodegradable for easy disposal and packaged in recycled containers. In most cases, you can determine if a product is green by reading its label. Look at the list of ingredients to see if the product contains any potentially harmful chemicals such as chlorine or peroxy based bleach, ammonia, turpentine and lye. Many times a product will say it “kills germs” or disinfects. If a product claims this, look for its EPA registration number on the label. Green products are found at many national, natural and local stores. For more information on the benefits of green cleaning products,
contact the Meade County Cooperative Extension Service. Educational programs of the Cooperative Extension Service serve all people regardless of race, color, sex, religion, disability or national origin. Meade County Extension Homemakers upcoming events The Meade County Extension Homemakers are going on a county trip to Berea, Ky. on Oct. 23. The cost is $25 per person. We have 10 spots available. We will leave the Extension Office at 8 a.m. and return at 6 p.m. We will arrive at the Kentucky Artisan Center, tour and have
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lunch at the Café and Grill, then proceed to Old Town Artisan Village and College Square where we will tour and shop. It is sure to be an enjoyable day. If interested in going with us, please contact the Extension Office. Pecan sale The Meade County Extension Homemakers have begun their annual pecan sale. These are great for all your fall baking or just eating them as a snack. The cost is $7 for jumbo halves and $6.50 for pieces. You must pre-pay and pre-order in advance. The deadline to order is Oct. 22.
You may contact the Meade County Extension Office at 270-422-4958 or contact a homemaker for more details.
Homemaker Bazaar The annual Homemaker Holiday Bazaar will be held on Nov. 8 at the Meade County High School from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. If you are interested in purchasing a booth space, the cost is $25 per booth, but items must be handmade or homemade. There is a limited amount of booth space, so it will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. Contact the Extension Office for more information or an application.
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OBITUARIES
Fe P. Bohanan
Laverne Humphrey Pipes
Fe P. Bohanan, 95, of Radcliff, Ky., died Oct. 14, 2008, at the North Hardin Health and Rehabilitation Center in Radcliff, Ky. She had worked as a secretary for the United Nations. She attended church at St. John The Apostle Catholic Church in Brandenburg and at St. Christopher Catholic Church in Radcliff, Ky. She is survived by two daughters, Lourdes V. (Charles) Neal of Brandenburg and Marilyn Gonzalez of Antioch, Calif.; eight grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Cremation was chosen by the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.coffeyandchism.com.
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Gleanice Ann “Sammi” Corneilson
Gleanice Ann “Sammi” Corneilson, 52, of Radcliff, Ky., died Oct. 14, 2008, at her home. She was general manager of Golden Rainbow Mobile Home Park in Radcliff, Ky. She is survived by her husband, Philip J. Corneilson, Sr., of Radcliff, Ky.; one daughter, Jessica C. Bowman of Lawrenceburg, Ky.; one granddaughter, Mackenzie Bowman; her parents, Colleen Younger and David Nansen of Wyo.; and four sisters. Funeral services were held at 7 p.m. Oct. 17, 2008 at NelsonEdelen-Bennett Funeral Home in Radcliff, Ky., with Deacon Harry Prestwood officiating. The guest register may be signed at www.nebfh.com.
Barbara Joann Meeks 1946-2008
Barbara Joann Meeks, 62, of Irvington, Ky., died Oct. 19, 2008, at her residence. She was born Feb. 9, 1946, the daughter of George and Gladys Hisle Hilt. She was preceded in death by three grandchildren. She is survived by five children, Cindy (James) Tomes of Leitchfield, Ky., Jimmy (Kim) Schulz of Bloomington, Ill., Melissa Hart, Jodi (Teddy) Embrey and Danny Allen, all of Irvington, Ky.; her lifetime companion, Stanley Allen; a special friend, Shirley Capps; 21 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; four sisters; and one brother. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday from the chapel of the Hager Funeral Home with Rev. Johannesburg Boulware officiating. Burial in St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery. Online condolences at www.hagerfuneralhome.com.
George Kenneth Midgett George Kenneth Midgett, Jr. 38, of Irvington, Ky. died Oct. 19, 2008, at his residence. He is survived by his wife, Amanda Midgett; four children, Tommy, Kenny, Shawn and Rebecca; and his parents, Ken and Carol Midgett, all of Irvington, Ky. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 7 p.m. from the chapel of the Hager Funeral Home. Online condolences at www.hagerfuneralhome.com
Ola Mary Miller 1934-2008
Ola Mary Miller, 73, of Irvington, Ky., passed away at her residence on Oct. 11, 2008. She was born Nov. 18, 1934, to the late Curtis and Essie Blanche (Woods) Horsley. She was preceded in death by two sons, Denver and Danny Compton; and two sisters, Jo Ann Drane and Jean Johnson. She survived by her husband, Robert C. Miller of Irvington, Ky.; two children, Dale Edward Compton of Falls of the Rough, Ky., and Machelle Ann Ramsey of Bowling Green, Ky.; four stepchildren, Robert L. Miller of Huston, Texas, and John, James and Brian, all of Hawesville, Ky.; three sisters, Maxine Harned of Hardinsburg, Ky., Faye Nix of Irvington, Ky., and Helen Lowe; one brother, Wendell Horsley of Irvington, Ky.; 17 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held Oct. 18, 2008, at 2 p.m. EDT at Alexander Funeral Home in Irvington, Ky.
Louis Edward Tighe
Sgt. 1st Class (Retired) Louis Edward Tighe, 62, of Radcliff, Ky., died Oct. 17, 2008, at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown, Ky. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and was a supporter and friend to the Animal Refuge Center. He was preceded in death by his wife, Karen Tighe. He is survived by a sister-in-law, Jutta Knapp of Germany; his loving friends, Inge, Penny and Harold Edwards, Pam Harrison, Alex Kirtley, Beatrix Thompson and Juliana Brown; and his co-workers, Shirley, John, J.B. and many others. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Thursday at NelsonEdelen-Bennett Funeral Home in Vine Grove, Ky., with the Rev. Willie Scott officiating. Burial will be in the North Hardin Memorial Gardens in Radcliff, Ky., with military honors. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the Animal Refuge Center, P.O. Box 400, Vine Grove, KY 40175. Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The guest register may be signed at www.nebfh. com.
Gary Kenney Mason
Gary Kenney Mason, 53, of Rineyville, Ky., died Oct. 18, 2008, at the University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville. He was a member of Rineyville Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father, A. J. Mason. He is survived by his wife, Connie Mason of Rineyville, Ky.; three daughters, Shannon Taylor, April Adams and Heather Vanblijenburgh, all of Rineyville, Ky.; two sons, Shawn Burgess of Rineyville, Ky., and Robert Horwath of Vine Grove; his mother, Mary Mason of Rineyville, Ky.; one sister, Kay Gilroy of Rineyville, Ky.; two brothers, Dusty Mason of Rineyville, Ky., and Tom Mason of Evansville, Ind.; and ten grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Oct. 25, 2008, at Rineyville Baptist Church in Rineyville, Ky., with Rev. Mitch Ash officiating. Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The guest register may be signed at www.nebfh.com.
Laverne Humphrey Pipes, 81, of Brandenburg died Oct. 15, 2008, at the Corydon Health and Rehabilitation in Corydon, Ind. She was born Oct. 7, 1927, the daughter of Joseph Franklin and Maude Alice Portlock Humphrey. She was an avid bingo player. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alex Pipes; four sisters, Norma Smith, Beatrice Puskas, JoAnn Humphrey and Mary Humphrey; and one son-in-law, Buddy Reesor. She is survived by seven children, Ann (Gene) Smith, Carol (Bill) Marsh, Patty Reesor, Nick (Robin) Pipes, and Danny (Missy) Pipes, all of Brandenburg, Bill (Sharon) Pipes of Battletown and Bob (Cathy) Pipes of Shepherdsville, Ky; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Saturday from the chapel of the Hager Funeral Home with Rev. Dale Mings officiating. Burial was in Haynes Cemetery in Battletown. Online condolences may be left at www.hagerfuneralhome.com.
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Community Calendar The Community Calendar is a free service to community groups and organizations for event announcements. However, if you have an event where there is a charge listed, there will be a $7 flat fee for each time the announcement runs. No beauty pageants or yard sales. The News Standard office is located at 1065 Old Ekron Rd. Call 270-4224542 or e-mail submit@thenewsstandard.com. Deadline for Friday’s paper is 5 p.m. Tuesday. Oct. 20-31 EKRON ELEMENTARY “CANDY FOR CANS” Food collected will be taken to the Meade County Food Closet and Food Pantry. All donations will be greatly appreciated. Students bringing in non-perishable food items will be given a piece of candy for their efforts. Donations will be taken from 7:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. Monday-Friday in Ekron Elementary School cafeteria. Friday, Oct. 24 BLUEGRASS AND OLD-TIME MUSIC JAM Free Bluegrass & old-time music jam has moved indoors and will be held every Friday from 6 p.m. till 10 p.m. It will be held at the Vine Grove Community Center at 300 West Main Street. Come to play or listen. Open to the public with no amplifiers or alcohol allowed. For more info call Bobby Smith at 270-300-1316. FALL FESTIVAL Grace Freewill Baptist Church at 1349 Rineyville Road in Flaherty will be hosting a Fall Festival from 5 p.m. until dark. Games, prizes, cake walk and food. For more information, call 270-828-3120 or 270-828-5928. Saturday, Oct. 25 WOMEN’S EXPO 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Brandenburg Women’s Expo at the Meade County Farm Bureau Building Contact Donna Reed for more information at 270-422-4837. BROWN BAG DAY 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Brown Bag Day at The Meade County Clothes Closet. Bring a brown bag and fill up for $1. Friday-Saturday, Oct. 24-25 CAPS CHILI SUPPER 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Chorus Active Parents (CAPS) chili supper at the MCHS cafeteria including chili, hot dogs, peanut butter or pimento cheese sandwiches, dessert and drink. Entertainment provided by the MCHS chorus. HALLOWEEN FAMILY FEST 2008 Otter Creek Park Campground Every weekend throughout the month of October, Otter Creek will be hosting a family funfest at its campground. Entertainment, games, contest, tournaments, ghost stories, a bevy of Halloween activities and more every weekend! For more information, visit Otter Creek Park Web site at www.ottercreekpark.org, or call 502-574-4583. Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 25-26 FALL FOOD DRIVE The Meade County Clothes Closet and Food Pantry will have their annual Fall Food Drive. Non-perishable items only. For more information, call 422-2010.
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FAITH & VALUES Rejected spouse blames himself for breakup of marriage The News Standard - A7
Friday, October 24, 2008
QUESTION: When my an unfaithful spouse. The wife left me for another wounded partner — the man, I felt like the whole person who was clearly the victim of the other’s thing was my fault. I still feel that way. Focus on irresponsibility — is I had never even the family the one who suffers the greatest pangs of looked at another guilt and feelings of woman, yet here inferiority. I am taking the blame for her afHow strange that fair. Rationally, the one who tried to I know I’m behold things together ing very unfair to in the face of obvious James myself, but I can’t rejection often finds Dobson herself wondering, help it. Or can I? DR. DOBSON: It “How did I fail him? is the typical reaction of a I just wasn’t woman rejected spouse, like your- enough to hold my man. self, to take the full respon- I am “nothing” or he sibility for the behavior of wouldn’t have left. If only
I had been more exciting as a sexual partner — I drove him to it — I wasn’t pretty enough. I didn’t deserve him in the first place.” The blame for marital disintegration is seldom the fault of the husband or wife alone. It takes two to tangle, as they say, and there is always some measure of shared blame for a divorce. However, when one marriage partner makes up his mind to behave irresponsibly, to become involved extramaritally, or to run from his family commitments and obligations, he usually
seeks to justify his behavior by magnifying the failures of his spouse. “You didn’t meet my needs, so I had to satisfy them somewhere else,” is the familiar accusation. By increasing the guilt of his partner in this way, he reduces his own culpability. For a husband or wife with low self-esteem, these charges and recriminations are accepted and internalized as indisputable facts. You must resist the temptation to take all the blame. I’m not recommending that you sit around hating the memory of your wife. Bit-
terness and resentment are emotional cancers that rot us from within. However, I would encourage you to examine the facts carefully. Ask yourself these questions: “Despite my many mistakes and failures in my marriage, did I value my family and try to preserve it? Did my wife decide to destroy it and then seek justification for her actions? “Was I given a fair chance to resolve the areas of greatest irritation? Could I have held her even if I had made all the changes she wanted? Is it reasonable that I
should hate myself for this thing that has happened?” If you examine objectively what has occurred, you might begin to see yourself as a victim of your wife’s irresponsibility rather than a worthless failure at the game of love.
Dr. Dobson is founder and chairman of the board of the nonprofit organization Focus on the Family, Colorado Springs, CO 80995 (www. family.org). Questions and answers are excerpted from “Solid Answers” and “Bringing Up Boys,” both published by Tyndale House.
Muldraugh United Methodist Church has an interesting story to tell
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The family of Maria Webster Benham would like to thank all who were involved in her rescue on Sunday, October 12, 2008. A special thank you to Deputy Brandon Wright, who we were told helped stop the bleeding and kept her alive. Maria has still got several more surgeries ahead of her but with everyone’s prayers she will get through this terrible tragedy. If anyone knows or has heard of someone that was involved in this hit and run on Highway 1238, please contact the Meade County Sheriff ’s Dept. Thank you, Sincerely, The Benham and Webster Families.
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The Muldraugh United Methodist Church was hauled to Muldraugh brick by brick from Garnettsville, Ky., by way of a horse-drawn wagon. The process took two years and a lot of elbow grease to complete.
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Submitted by Melissa Molnar The history of Muldraugh United Methodist Church begins in Garnettsville, Ky,. where it was originally built in 1870. Members of the Muldraugh Methodist congregation needed a permanent building and obtained the Garnettsville church in 1928. Court Watts and William Kunnecke led the effort. During the next two years, Kunnecke’s sons, Jack and Richard, moved the large limestone blocks by horse-drawn wagon to Muldraugh after school. Stones in important locations were numbered so they could be reassembled in the correct order. After all this hard work, the Muldraugh United Methodist Church opened in 1930. The current pastor, Rev. Dan Paddack, will preside over the church’s homecoming Sunday service to be held Nov. 2 at 9:30 a.m. A potluck luncheon will follow at noon. Muldraugh United Methodist Church has experienced a revival during the last year, and welcomes all to join in music, memories, and good fellowship.
Hold tight to your religion, to your God “Therefore, brethren, stand fast and hold the traditions which you were taught, whether by word or our epistle.” —2 Thessalonians 2:15 (NKJV) We’ve all been thrilled by those classic cliff-hanger scenes in books or films. Our heartbeats quicken as we follow our hero over a rocky ravine, perhaps clinging to a tree root by the fingertips. He looks
down, and his grip tight- son’s life depended upon ens. Without a firm my grip. Other Divine hold, death is inevitimes my son has Guidance clung to me like table. The saying, “Hang glue so he wouldn’t on for dear life” takes get lost or feel on a literal urgency. afraid. We hold our breath, If we value what and our hero escapes we have learned in the knick of time. to be true about We cling to whatChrist, we will hold Dan ever we value, don’t Newton to these teachings we? At times I have with a firm grip. We held tightly to the must cling to the hand of my son as we truth because our lives are crossed a busy street. My at stake. If we are swayed
by every new philosophy, we may forget just how deep the dangerous canyon of misplaced loyalties is. If you just moved to our area, we invite you to visit with us at Grace Baptist Church. Our Sunday morning service starts at 11 a.m. We invite you to listen to our weekly Sunday radio program on WMMG from 9:30 to 10 a.m. Reverend Dan Newton is the pastor of Grace Baptist Church.
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There was a well-known Still hands went into the speaker who started off his air. seminar by holding up a “My friends, we have just $50 bill. In the room learned a lesson,” of more than 200, he Pastor’s he said. “No matter asked “Who would Spotlight what I do to it you like this $50 bill?” still want it because Hands started goit did not lose it’s ing up. value.” “I am going to This is also a lesgive this $50 to one son today for us. of you but first, let There are times in me do this.” our lives when we Randy He crumpled up get dropped, crumthe money in his Johnson pled, and ground hand. into the dirt by cir“Now who wants cumstances that it?” he asked. come our way. There are Still hands went up in the times we feel as though we air. are worthless. But no mat“Well, what if I do this?” ter what has happened or He dropped it on the will happen, you will never floor and ground his shoe loose your value. on it. Dirty or clean, crumpled “Now who still wants or creased, you matter and it?” he asked. are important, especially to
those who love you. John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son that whosoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life.” You may feel no one loves you or you may feel that you do not matter to anyone. But Jesus loves you so much he was willing to give his life for you, even while you were a sinner. Your worth isn’t measured by what you do, but by who you are. Jesus loves you just as you are, don’t ever forget that. Isn’t it time you acknowledged your worth and thanked God for His love for you? You are priceless! Randy Johnson is the pastor at Brandenburg Church of God.
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Deeds James K. Richardson and Debra Richardson and Robert T. Warren and Donna M. Warren to William Gary Mills and Gwen Mills (a/k/a Valarie Gwen Mills), tract one and two on Rhodelia Road, Payneville, deed tax $63. Ronald Henry, II to Jerry W. Wood and Kimberly S. Emmerling, contract for deed, lot 13 of Lost Acres Subdivision in Meade County. Jeffrey Craig Lusk and Brandi L. Lusk to Paul H. Horner and Marina Horner, 45 Shire Court, Vine Grove, deed tax $163.50. Charles E. Morgan and Linda L. Morgan to Israel Fox and Melissa Fox, 204 and 206 South Main Street, Muldraugh, deed tax $21.50. David W. Wright and Jennifer Wright to Joseph W. Wright, general warranty deed, deed I, II, and III, property located in Meade County, deed tax $60. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Washington, D.C., acting by and through the Federal Housing Commissioner, to Timothy D. Jackson, 365 Cherry Hill Road, Brandenburg. Marion Whelan and Harriet Rosalie Whelan to Roberto Garcia and Shannadean S. Garcia, a 1.512 acre tract located in Meade County, deed tax $24. Joseph W. Wright, a/k/a Joseph Wayne Wright and Arlene K. Wright, a/k/a Arlene Wright, to David Wright and Jennifer Wright, tract one and two, property located in Meade County, deed tax $109.50. John A. Sirianni and Bluegrass Holdings of Florida, Inc. d/b/a Bluegrass Holdings, Inc. and Captial One Bank and Meade County Attorney and William Stogsdill and Rachel Heavrin and Roger Kearton and Carolyn Bislik-Ferro and Doe Valley Association, Inc. and IRA Resource Associates, Inc., by Douglas P. Vowels, Master Commissioner, to Darryl L. Elledge, commissioners deed, lot 36, 165, 342, 350 of the Audubon Woods section, lot 527 of the Glenoaks Section, and lot 665 of the Wildflower section, all located in the Doe Valley Subdivision in Meade County. Estate of James A. Doll, Sr., by and through James A. Doll, Jr., executor, to BJ Espy Living Trust, by and through BJ Espy, Trustee, and Kenneth Heavrin, deed I, II, and III, property located in Meade County, deed tax $31.50. The Estate of Hazel Laverne Sipes, by and through Monica Ann Sipes, executrix, to Monica Ann Sipes, lot six in the Southern Park Addition, property located in Meade County. Melvin C. Day and Rose M. Day and Long Beach Mortgage Company and Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as trustee for Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 20052, by Douglas P. Vowels, Master Commissioner, to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as trustee for Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2005-2, 5265 Big Spring Road, Vine Grove. Gregory C. Gewin and Susan Gewin to Paul Millay and Shannan Millay, 2.749 acre tract located near Rhodelia, deed tax $165. Ollie James Clark, a/k/a Jimmy Clark, to Michael Clark, deed I and II, property located in Meade County, deed tax $69.50. Timothy Curran and Carolyn Marie Curran, and Matthew Curran to Timothy Curran, Carolyn Marie Curran, and Matthew Curran, lot four and five of Coffman Acres, Section One, property located in Meade County. Macedonia Christian Church, now Macedonia Christian Church of Battletown, to Cold Spring Baptist Church and Blue River Island Baptist Church, 0.882 acre tract in Battletown, deed tax $50. Wells Fargo Bank, NA, as Trustee for Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2001-C, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2001-C, by and through American Home Mortgage Servicing, Inc., a Delaware corporation, as Attorney-in-Fact, to Howard Kessinger, a 1.793 acre tract near Payneville, deed tax $29. The Estate of Donna Lynn Rogers, by Tracy Powers, Executrix, to Gregory G. Shoulders and Trina K. Shoulders, general warranty deed, 2115 Highway 79, Brandenburg, deed tax $85. Amy E. Humphrey and A. V. Larson to Charles J. Zimmerman and Linda M. Zimmerman, by and through their Attorney-In-Fact, Dorinda L. Yocum, tract 49 of the Robbins Estate in Meade County, deed tax $76. The Estate of Charles Eugene Smith to Richard M. Smith, general warranty deed, 18.282 acre tract located in Meade County. The Estate of Charles Eugene Smith to Judy Elizabeth Hicks, general warranty deed, 18.282 acre tract located in Meade County. PGL Builders, LLC to John DeVries and Kimberly DeVries, a 0.619 acre tract in Brandenburg, deed tax
$21. Earl M. Davis and Nancy E. Davis to Glynda Smallwood, property located in Meade County, deed tax $14.50. Pensco Trust Company, Custodian, FBO James H. Sturgeon IRA #ST406, to Michael E. Amos, lot 101 of Audubon Woods in the Doe Valley Subdivision in Meade County, deed tax $10. Pensco Trust Company, Custodian, FBO James H. Sturgeon IRA #ST406, to Michael E. Amos, lot 74 of Audubon Woods in the Doe Valley Subdivision in Meade County, deed tax $10. Michael A. Payne and Amanda B. Payne to Anthony J. Helton and Jennifer J. Helton, property located in Meade County, deed tax $172.50. Kevin A. Matthew and PHH Mortgage Corporation DBA Century 21 Mortgage, by Douglas P. Vowels, Master Commissioner, to Federal National Mortgage Association, commissioner’s deed, lot 195 of Hickory Hills in the Doe Valley Subdivision in Meade County. Sim W. Richardson and Rebecca W. Richardson to Jason R. French and Marissa A. French, lot seven of the Oakwood Subdivision II in Meade County, deed tax $24.50. Cynthia A. Fleming and Wayne J. Fleming to Cynthia A. Fleming and Wayne J. Fleming, 325 Rolling Hills Drive, Vine Grove. Hildegard M. Christopher, a/k/a Hildegaid M. Christopher, to Perry D. Padgett, lot eight of the Buck Knobs Subdivision in Meade County, deed tax $185. Dennis E. Raley and Ruth A. Raley to Dennis R. Raley, Jr., a part of a 4.461 acre tract located in Meade County. Estate of Ida Spink, by and through Randall Spink, executor, to Stephen Lambert, property located in Meade County, deed tax $111.50. James Gary Armstrong to Pinnacle Management Group, LLC, lots 151, 153, 57, 221, 222, 223, and 340 of Audubon Woods and lot 974 of Wildflower Ridge sections of Doe Valley Subdivision in Meade County. This deed was rerecorded to attach the correct address for lot 974. Lydia Wathen to Kevin Gallusser and Virginia D. Gallusser, tract one and two, property located in Meade County, deed tax $40. Steven D. Johnson and Beryl J. Johnson to Jeremy Miler, lot 37 of Primrose Estate located in Meade County, deed tax $61.
Quit Claim Deeds
Howard Kessinger and Patti Kessinger to Bart Stith, a 1.793 acre tract located near Payneville. William A. Stone to Norma K. Gossett, a 0.785 acre tract located in Meade County.
Building Permits 10/10/08 John (Chris) Mitchell, Martin Road, Vine Grove, single family dwelling, $150.60. 10/14/08 James Scott, Payne Road, Ekron, attached garage, $82.50. 10/15/08 Trading Post Homes, Fackler Road, Webster, doublewide, $82.50.
Septic Permits 10/08/08 Dan Hardaway and Amos Claycomb, Big Springs Road, Vine Grove. 10/15/08 Trading Post Homes, Fackler Road, Webster.
Retail Food Establishment 09/24/08 Flaherty Minit Stop 86 percent food service; 91 percent after immediate correction. 92 percent retail. Chicken temperature was at 130 degrees; immediately corrected; food uncovered in cooler; food stored near toxic item; no hair restraints; freezer in need of defrosting; paper products near toxic items; no soap at hand sink; water on floor in walk in cooler; fan grilles dirty in walk in cooler; mop on floor. 09/26/08 Brandenburg Primary 100 percent. 09/29/08 A & J Food Mart 89 percent food service; 92 percent retail. Second follow-up. Food service: hair restraint not worn in food prep area; condensation leak in bottom of prep cooler; build-up inside microwave. Retail: ice build-up in ice cream freezer. Both food service and retail: ice scoop improperly stored; dumpster lid not closed; outer opening unprotected at back door; which was not corrected after second follow up; five additional days were given to correct it. 10/01/08 Fox and the Hound Learning Center 95 percent. Freezer at five degrees. 10/01/08 Muldraugh Elementary 100 percent. Follow up from 09/22/08; wash temperatures were corrected.
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10/01/08 Payneville Elementary 100 percent. Follow up from 09/25/08; outer opening was repaired. 10/02/08 MCHS Freshman Academy 100 percent. 10/06/08 Fox and the Hound Learning Center 100 percent. Follow up from pre-opening. 10/06/08 A & J Food Mart 93 percent food service; 96 percent retail. Outer opening unprotected at back door corrected. 10/08/08 Golden China Buffet 89 percent. 94 percent after immediate correction. Dented cans found; corrected immediately; no conspicuous thermometer in prep cooler; several food items uncovered in walk-in cooler and freezer; 3-comp sink not set up properly; build-up inside ice cream cooler; build-up in bottom of stand up cooler. 10/09/08 Hillcrest Country Club 96 percent. Hamburger stored on shelf in refrigerator above other food items. Wall in men’s room in poor repair. Light shield in poor repair in food storage area. 10/09/08 Madison Mini Mart 99 percent food service; 93 percent retail; 98 percent retail with follow up. Food service: floor tiles at walkin cooler in poor repair. Retail: Elm Hill bologna expired Oct. 6; interior of cappuccino machine observed with build-up; floor tiles at walk-in cooler in poor repair. 10/09/08 Schnitzel Barn 99 percent. Freezer door in poor repair in storage room. 10/13/08 Hager’s Country Store 95 percent food service; 98 percent retail. Food service: pizza boxes stored on floor; napkins stored on floor; box of cups stored on floor; thermometers not found in all cold units; kitchen floor in and around food equipment unclean; lights in food area (kitchen) lacks endcaps on shields; no hair restraints worn in food prep area. Retail: box of cups stored on floor; counter in and around drink machine lacks frequent cleaning. 10/13/08 Children First 100 percent. 10/13/08 By-Pass Chevron 93 percent food service; 98 percent same day follow-up; 97 percent retail. Food service: corn dogs, beef fritters and chicken tenders in hot unit, all less than 140 degrees, voluntarily destroyed; floor tiles throughout facility in poor repair; wall under hand sink in restroom in poor repair. Retail: door glass on back storage cooler in poor repair; floor tiles throughout facility in poor repair; wall under hand sink in restroom in poor repair. 10/14/08 Doe Valley Express 97 percent food service; 97 percent retail. Food service: dumpster lids open; floors in behind food equipment unclean. Retail: sandwich cooler lacks thermometer; dumpster lids open. 10/14/08 Perna’s Place Country Café 91 percent. Small freezer containing cod lacks conspicuous thermometer; cold units in drink area lacks conspicuous thermometer; employee lacks hair restraint in food prep area; shelving rusty in walk-in cooler; 3 comp sink not set up during food prep; floors in and around food equipment unclean; floors in corners unclean; mop sink observed with build-up around faucet handles; mops stored in mop sink; air ducts in ceiling in food prep area have build-up and are rusty; clean drink cups stored on unclean trays. 10/15/08 Flaherty Elementary 95 percent; 100 percent after immediate correction. Dented cans found and immediately corrected. 10/15/08 Short Stop #29 92 percent food service; 89 percent retail. Food service: tongs not in head-at room temperature; drain board and 3 comp sink dirty; wiping cloths not in solution; microwave dirty; clean utensils stored on dirty shelf; coffee filters not covered in storage; floors dirty in storage area. Retail: thermometers missing; cans dusty on retail shelves; ice spout dirty; cabinet door in bad repair; drain board and 3 comp sink dirty; wiping cloths not in solution; microwave dirty; clean utensils store on dirty shelf; coffee filters not covered in storage; floors dirty in storage area. 10/15/08 Fox and the Hound Learning Center 100 percent. 10/16/08 Medco Center of Brandenburg 100 percent. 10/16/08 Flaherty Service Center 97 percent food service; 99 percent retail. Food service: no hair restraints; cappuccino machines observed with build-up (interior); fan grills in walk-in cooler observed with build-up; ceiling vents in food prep area observed with build-up. Retail: cappuccino machines observed with build-up (interior); fan grills in walk-in cooler observed with build-up.
Brandenburg Police Department 10/03/08 at 9:59 p.m. Joy Straney of Vine Grove was driving a
2000 Oldsmobile Alero and was exiting the parking lot at the corner of Main Street and Water Street. Bradley Olsen of Battletown was driving a 1981 Ford F150 and was traveling on Main Street getting ready to enter the access road to the parking lot. Olsen stated that he saw Straney coming and he stopped and Straney collided into the front of his truck. Straney stated that she was only traveling about 10 mph when the collision occurred. While Olsen was talking to someone else, he stated that he knows that you do not come in that way. The drive is not marked with any one way signs and is not striped. Straney left her vehicle where the collision occurred. Moderate damage to Straney’s vehicle; moderate damage to Olsen’s vehicle. No injuries reported. Report BPD08104 was filed by Officer Singleton. 10/02/08 at 3:40 p.m. Joseph Konkle of Battletown was driving a 1993 Chevrolet Lumina and was parked in the parking lot in front of Cox’s. Passenger was in the vehicle waiting. Unit one, which is unidentified, backed from a parking space, colliding into the front of Konkle’s vehicle. A license plate number was given, but when the number was run, it did not come back to the type of vehicle that collided into Konkle’s vehicle. Very minor damage to Konkle’s vehicle; no injuries reported. Report BPD08103 was filed by Officer Singleton. 10/10/08 at 11:40 a.m. Gwendellyn Embry of Brandenburg was driving a 2004 Nissan on Old Ekron. Jessie Edge of Guston was driving a 1999 Ford and pulled out of the Senior Citizen building, into the front of Embry. Embry collided with Edge, causing moderate to severe damage to both vehicles. Report BPD08107 was filed by Officer Young.
Meade County Sheriff Department 10/08/08 at 8:51 p.m. Mary Barns of Vine Grove was driving a 1996 Ford west bound on Woodland Road. She lost control in a left curve and traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck a tree. Moderate damage to her vehicle; no injuries reported. Report 08-0245 was filed by Officer Wright. 10/10/08 at 2:12 p.m. Edward Randolph of Martinsville, Ind. stated that he had stopped on Lonestar Lane at the stop sign to turn left into the east bound land of KY710. He said he did not see Gary Riddell of Guston who was driving a 1993 Chevrolet C/K 1500. Randolph pulled into the path of Riddell. The operators of both vehicles were checked at the scene by Meade County EMS. Both refused transport. A mailbox and post were damaged. Severe damage was done to both vehicles. Report 08-0239 was filed by Officer Cummings. 10/10/08 at 2:19 p.m. Barbara Dennison of Vine Grove was driving a 2000 Dodge Durango. Terry Aniballi of Guston was driving a 1996 Chevrolet Impala. George Abell of Ekron was driving a 1996 Ford Explorer. All three drivers were east bound on KY448. Unit X made a left hand turn, and all three drivers slowed. Dennison struck Aniballi in the rear, which caused Aniballi to hit Abell in the rear. Minor damage was done to Dennison’s and Abell’s vehicles; very severe damage was done to Aniballi’s vehicle. First aid was given by Meade County EMS and injured parties were taken to Hardin Memorial Hospital. Report 08-0240 was filed by Officer Robinson. 10/11/08 at 2:34 p.m. Michelle Schrader of Fort Knox was driving a 2005 Honda VTX. Brian Bays of Radcliff, Ky. was driving a 2007 Harley Davidson Street Bob. Both drivers were traveling north bound on Flaherty Road (KY144). David Barnett of Radcliff was driving a 2000 Honda Civic. Jackie Mills of Ekron was driving a 2005 Kia Optima. These two drivers were traveling south bound on Flaherty Road (KY144), as part of a funeral procession. When Bays observed the funeral procession approaching, he began to slow. Schrader failed to recognize that Bays had slowed and struck him, forcing him off the road. After impact with Bays, Schrader crossed the center line and sideswiped Barnett. She then struck Mills in the front end. Moderate damage was done to all four vehicles; first aid was given by Meade County EMS Med 2 and were taken to Hardin Memorial Hospital. Report 08-0241 was filed by Officer Foster. 10/11/08 at 5:38 p.m. Jolie Shots of Vine Grove was riding a bicycle east bound on Amanda Way. Thelma Vowles of Vine Grove was driving a 2006 Chevrolet Trail Blazer north bound on Thompson Lane N. Shots advised that upon approaching the intersection, she tried to stop but had no brakes. Shots entered into the intersection and col-
Friday, October 24, 2008 lided with Vowles. Minor damage was done to Vowles’ vehicle; first aid was given to Shots by Meade County EMS Med 2 and she was taken to Norton/Kosair/Alliant Hospital by helicopter/other air vehicle. Report 08-0242 was filed by Officer Foster. 10/11/08 at 6:20 p.m. Darrel Hiner of Brandenburg was driving a 1994 Chevrolet C2500 north bound on Shamrock Road when he lost control of the vehicle, exited the roadway, struck an earth embankment, then a tree, and overturned at least two times prior to coming to a rest. Officer’s opinion is that speed played a role in this accident. Very severe damage was done to Hiner’s vehicle; first aid was given by Meade County EMS and Hiner was taken to Hardin Memorial Hospital. Report 08-0243 was filed by Officer Foster. 10/11/08 at 9:00 p.m. Robert Hawkins of Bedford, Ind. was driving a 2008 Dodge and was stopped, waiting to make a left turn from east KY1638 onto Otter Creek Park Road. Shawn Hale of Vine Grove was driving a 2001 Volkswagen and was east bound on KY1638 behind Hawkins. Hale stated that lights from a sign on the side of the road distracted him and he did not see Hawkins stopped in front of him. Hale struck Hawkins in the rear. Moderate damage was done to both vehicles; first aid was given by Meade County EMS. Report 080244 was filed by Officer Wright. 10/12/08 at 3:37 p.m. Maria Benham of Ekron was driving a 2007 Honda motorcycle east bound on KY1238. The other unit, who was driving west bound on KY1238, is unidentified. According to Benham, the unidentified driver was pulling a trailer and the trailer came into her lane. She was struck in the left side, causing damage to the left engine guard and to her leg. Benham traveled off the right side of the road way and came to rest in the ditch line. The unidentified driver failed to stop. Moderate damage was done to Benham’s motorcycle. First aid was given to Benham by Meade County EMS and she was taken to University of Louisville Hospital by Helicopter/other air vehicle. Report 08-0246 was filed by Officer Wright.
District Court 10/15/08 Justin J. Powell, 18, careless driving; disregarding a stop sign; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs; 1st degree wanton endangerment; 1st degree possession of controlled substance; 1st degree promoting contrabandpled not guilty preliminary hearing 10/29/08. Frank D. Stanley, 22, reckless driving; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/ drugs; possess of open alcohol beverage container in a motor vehiclepled not guilty pretrial conference 10/29/08. Brenda Joyce Straney, 55, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs- pled not guilty pretrial conference 10/29/08. Quintezz Thompson, 23, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs; operating on suspended/revoked operators license- pled not guilty pretrial conference 10/22/08. Fredrick Destephen Mahone, 28, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs- pled not guilty pretrial conferece 10/22/08. Judy C. Watters, 53, reckless driving; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/ drugs- pled not guilty pretrial conference 10/29/08. Shanika M. Bell, 28, obstructed vison and/or windshield; no operators/moped license; failure to maintain required insurance/securitypled not guilty pretrial conference 10/22/08. Doulas W. York, 50, use/possess drug paraphernalia; fraffic in controlled substance within 1,000 yards of a school- pled not guilty preliminary hearing 10/27/08. Mary Darlene York, 48, use/possess drug paraphenalia; fraffic in controlled substance within 1,000 yards of a school- pled not guilty preliminary hearing 10/27/08 Jeffery Lane Robinson, 41, use/ possess drug paraphernalia; convicted felon in possession of a firearm- pled not guilty preliminary hearing 10/22/08. Joseph Patrick Eden, 45, failure to or improper signal; 2nd degree fleeing or evading police; resisting arrest; 1st degree trafficking contolled substance; possess controlled substance; use/possess drug paraphernalia; possession of marijuanapled not guilty preliminary hearing 10/29/08. Afton Leroy Smith, 41, 2nd degree assault; 4 counts of 1st degree wanton endangerment- continued 10/22/08. Ismael Rodriguez Carrasco, 37, receiving stolen property over
$300- pled not guilty preliminary hearing 10/29/08. Mario A. Aparicio-Ramirez, 47, receving stolen property over $300pled not guilty preliminary hearing 10/29/08. Sergio L. Martinez Suarez, 34, receving stolen property over $300pled not guilty preliminary hearing 10/29/08. Sarah Beth Gill, 24, fugitive from another state- continued 10/22/08. Anthony W. Harrington II, 18, 2nd degree criminal mischief- review 06/24/09. Michael P. Hall, Jr., 18, 2nd degree criminal trespassing; operating on suspended/revoked operators license- failure to appear. James McNaughton, 22, non support- pled not guilty pretrial conference 10/22/08. Angela Kaye Bennett, 33, theft by deception including cold checks under $300- pled guilty 10 days probated 2 years after serving 1 hour no public offense writes no checks. Joshua Keith Mead Eley, 29, theft by deception including cold checks under $300- pled not guilty pretrial conference 12/03/08. Sandra K. Shelton, 40, non support- pled not guilty pretrial conference 10/22/08. Rickey E. Wardrip, 49, 3rd degree possession of controlled substancepled not guilty pretrial conference 10/22/08. Hollie Renee Exler, 26, theft by deception including cold checks under $300- pled not guilty pretrial conference 10/22/08. William Albert Moore, 66, disorderly contuct- failure to appear. Betty L. Chism, 52, 3rd degree possession of controlled substancepled not guilty pretrial conference 10/22/08. Marsha Lee Cox, 39, 3rd degree criminal trespassing- pled not guilty pretrial conference 10/29/08. Trena Louise Keith, 39, endangering the welfare of a minor; failure to wear seat belts; failure to use child restrant device in vehicle- pled not guilty pretrial conference 10/29/08. Kelly Lynn Kennedy, 29, local county ordinance- pled guilty fine $25 plus costs. Mark Christopher Price, 38, theft by deception including cold checks under $300- failure to appear. David Mansfield, 31, theft by deception including cold checks under $300- pled not guilty pretrial conference 10/29/08. Brittney Larraine Staples, 24, theft by deception including cold checks under $300- pled not guilty pretrial conference 10/22/08. William Alfred Martin, Jr., alcohol intoxication in a public placefailure to appear. Aaron Thomas Jackson, 24, fugitive from another state- continued 10/22/08. Douglas L. Long, 20, use/possess drug paraphernalia- pled not guilty pretrial conference 10/22/08. Imelda Alcala, 48, theft by unlawful taking/shoplifting under $300- pled not guilty pretrial conference 10/29/08. Richard F. Ray, 38, theft by deception including cold checks under $300- pled guilty 10 days probated 2 years after serving 1 hour no public offense write no checks. Carolyn B. Richey, 35, 2 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300- pled not guilty pretrial conference 11/19/08. Joseph E. Harper, 42, local county ordinance; dogs to be licensed; dogs to be vaccinated- defer 12 months. Joann L. Dearborn, 37, 3 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300- continued 10/22/08. Frederick J. Jennette, 56, 2nd degree cruelty to animals- pled not guilty pretrial conference 10/22/08. Kenneth Phillips, 42, speeding 15 mph over the limit; failure to produce insurance card- continued 10/22/08. Daniel B. Phillips, 22, improper passing- defer 12 months. Terry Shawn Burgess, 37, disregarding a stop sign; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/ security; no/expired registration plates; operating on suspended/revoked operators license- pled not guilty pretrial conference 10/22/08. Robert K. Greenwell, 42, speeding 26 mph over/greater- pled not guilty pretrial conference 10/22/08. Mark W. Knott, 18, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs; license to be in possession; failure to notify address change to department of transportation- pled not guilty pretrial conferece 10/29/08. Eduardo Garcia, 27, improper turning; operating on suspended/ revoked operators license- failure to appear. Tom Harris, 38, fail to comply with order to remove health nuisances- pled not guilty pretrial conference 10/22/08.
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with 90 days license suspended; possess open alcohol beverage container in a motor vehicle- dismissed on commonwealth motion. Russell Wayne Williams, 47, failure to dim headlights- pled guilty fine $25; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugspled guilty fine $500 plus costs 6 months probated 2 years after serving 42 days 18 months license suspended; operating on suspended/revoked operators license- pled guilty 90 day probated 2 years no public offense no driving without valid license and insurance; possess open alcohol beverage container in a motor vehicle- pled guilty fine $25. Chad F. Ballestrazze, 18, speeding 10 mph over the limit- pled guilty fine $20 plus costs; reckless driving- dismissed on commonwealth motion. Nicole Marie McMunn, 33, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs- pled guilty fine $200 plus costs 30 days probated 2 years after serving 2 days enroll in KAPS 90 license suspended. Jeremy R. Clevers, 26, improper passing- pled guilty fine $25; improper lane usage/vehicles keep to right except to pass- pled guilty fine $25; reckless driving- dismissed on commonwealth motion; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs- pled guilty fine $200 plus costs 30 days probted 2 years after serving 4 days enroll in KAPS 90 license suspended. Mitchell David Mills, 55, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs- continued 10/22/08. Ray Thomas Johnson, 57, speeding 23 mph over the limit- pled guilty fine $30; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs- pled guilty fine $500 plus costs 6 months probated 2 years after serving 30 days enroll in KAPS with 18 months license suspended; failure to wear seat belts- dismissed on commonwealth motion. Jerry Byron Thomas, 52, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs- pretrial conference 12/03/08 jury trial 12/12/08. Kyle A. Farvour, 21, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs- continued 10/22/08. Michael F. Faro, 41, operating on suspended/revoked operators license- continues 1/28/09. Michael J. Roach, 20, speeding 12 mph over the limit; 3rd degree unlawful transaction with a minor; traffic in marijuana; deliver/possess to deliver/manufacture to deliver drug paraphernalia- pretrial conference 12/03/08 jury trial12/12/08. Kina Rhea Lucas, 42, 40 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300- continues 11/12/08. John E. Moore, 28, violation of Kentucky EPO/DVO- pled guilty 12 months probated 2 years after serving 30 days no public offense no contact or commication and stay 500 ft. away from Cassie Moore and her residence cannot possess alcohol illegal drugs/drug paraphernalia enroll in KAPS. Cristina L Glisson, 21, controlled substance not in original container; traffic in marijuana- continued 10/22/08. Tina Lynn Lucas, 44, 3 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300- failure to appear. Joshua Keith M. Eley, 29, 4 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300- continues 12/03/08. Cristina M. McCabe, 23, 2 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300-pled guilty 10 days probated 2 years after serving 1 hour no public offense writes no checks; no tail lamps; operating on suspended/revoked operators li-
cense- continues 10/22/08. Carolyn J. Richey, 35, 11 counts of theft by deception indlucing cold checks under $300- continues 11/19/08. Joann Louise Bearborn, 37, 5 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300- continues 10/29/08. Donnie Cole Allen, 22, speeding 15 mph over the limit; speeding 19 mph over the limit; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs; 2nd degree fleeing or evading police; possession of open alcohol beverage container in a motor vehicle; failure to or improper signal- continues 10/29/08. Pedro Trujillo, 19, fugitive from another state- extradition to Georgia; speeding 17 mph over the limit- pled guilty fine $30 plus costs; operating on suspended/revoked operators license- pled guilty 30 days probated 2 years after serving 11 days fine $100 no public offense not to operate a motor vehicle without valid license and insurance. James W. Bolin, 57, alcohol intoxication in a public place; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs- continues 11/05/08. Eric Lamont Ditto, 26, probation violation- re probate to KAPS program. Denise R. Davis, 38, probation violation- continues 11/12/08. Jeremy Sean Cummins, 34, probation violation- failure to appear. Estanislado Hernadez-Bautista, 29, probation violation- failure to appear. Brian Kelly Horsley, 35, 4 counts of probation violation- failure to appear. Danny Edward Embry vs. Pamela Gail Embry, held in contempt- 6 months jail. Pamela Gail Embry vs. Danny Edward Embry, held in contempt- 6 months jail. Samantha K. Forsyth vs. Jacob Lee Forsyth, held in contempt- 30 days probated. Bessie Jean Denkhoff vs. Donnie Wayne Ray, EPO entered- continues 10/29/08. Jennifer Kay Bush vs. Willism A. Blanton, Sr., DVO entered. Tami Lyn Elliott vs. Marty Gene Long, Jr., DVO entered. Cody Mitchell Hardesty, 20, cultivation of marijuana- continues 11/05/08. David Allen Morgan, 37, possession of controlled substance; use/possess drug paraphernalia; possessing license when privilages are revoked/suspended- continued 10/22/08. Cherie Rani Stull, 28, 3rd degree criminal trespassing; tampering with physical evidence- continues 11/05/08. William Calvin Willis, 34, flagrant non support; failure to maintain required insurance/security; no/expired registration plates; no/expired Kentucky resgistration receipt; operating on suspended/revoked operators license; no tail lamps- continues 11/19/08. Harry Phillip Carroll, 37, careless driving; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/ drugs- pretrial conference 01/07/09 jury trial 01/09/09. James Edward Popham, Sr., 44, reckless driving; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs- hearing 10/29/08. Tabitha G. Patenaude, 20, 2nd degree possession of controlled substance unspecified- continues 11/12/08. Albert A. Patenaude, 21, possession of marijuana; use/possess drug paraphernalia- continues 11/12/08. Amber M Patenaude, 18, cultivation of marijuana; 2nd degree possession of controlled substance/drug unspecified- continues 11/12/08.
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Codi L. Cundiff, 18, 2 counts of theft by unlawful taking/shoplifting; tampering with physical evidencepled not guilty preliminary hearing 10/22/08. Joshua Lee Daunis, 25, alcohol intoxication in a public place- pled guilty fine $25; 4th degree assault with minor injury- pled guilty 12 months probated 2 years after serving 10 days no public offense cannot possess alcohol illegal drugs/drug paraphernalia; disorderly conductdismissed on commonwealth motion; careless driving- dismissed on commonwealth motion; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs- pled guilty fine $200 plus costs 30 days probated 2 years after serving 2 days 90 days license suspended. Natalie Hart, 19, 3rd degree unlawful transaction with a minor; 3rd degree criminal mischief- dismissed on commonwealth motion. Christopher L. Cribbs, 22, disorderly conduct; operating A.T.V. on roadway- dismissed on commonwealth motion. Kristina L. Spencer, 34, operating on suspended/revoked operators license- continues 11/19/08. Amy Marie Shutt, 26, 2 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300- continues 11/05/08. Brandon Tyler Buchanan, 26, 4th degree assault/child abuse- pretrial conference 12/03/08 jury trial 12/08/08. Robert A. Warren III, 21, operating on suspended/revoked operators license; possessing license when privileges are revoked/suspenedcontinues 11/12/08. Jason Wayne Stearman, 31, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs- pled guilty fine $100 plus costs; possession of marijuana- pled guilty 6 months probated 2 years after serving 15 days no public offense cannot possess alcohol illegal drugs/drugs paraphernalia enroll in KAPS waive rights to search and seizure; use/possess drug paraphernalia- pled guilty 6 months probated 2 years after serving 15 days no public offense cannot possess alcohol illegal drugs/drug paraphernalia waive rights to search and seizure. Barry Wayne Baugh, Jr., 25, alcohol intoxication in a public placepled guilty fine $25 plus costs. Jason O’Neal Mode, 37, 2 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300- failure to appear. Christopher W. Addington, 21, receiving stolen property under $300- pled guilty 12 months probated 2 years after serving 10 days no public offense no contact or cummincation and stay 500 ft. away from Justin Vanille. Robert Leeland Burba, 42, criminal littering- continued 8/26/09. Devon Phillip Lacefield, 18, theft by unlawful taking/shoplifting under $300- continues 10/29/08. Donald H. Hayes, 64, 4th degree assault/domestic violence with no visible injury- defer probation 6 months no contact or commincation with Rhonda Gouvas. Hobart Allen Yeager, 23, possession of marijuana- continues 10/29/08. Tina Diane Sowders, 32, dogs to be vaccinated against rabies- pled guilty fine $25 plus costs; dogs to be licensed- dismissed on proof shown. Robert D. Boehler, 24, 4th degree assault/domestic violence with minor injury- continued 10/22/08. Codi L. Cundiff, 18, local county
ordinance- continued 10/22/08. Chanda Leilani Brian, 27, theft by deception including cold checks under $300- failure to appear. Tammie Gail Benham, 35, 3 counts of theft by deception including cold check under $300- continues 10/29/09. Malisa Linette Coombs, 42, theft by deception including cold checks under $300- defer probation 12 months. Shelly Denise Samuels, 29, improperly on the left side of the road; disorderly conduct; resisting arrest; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs- continued 10/22/08. James Keith Vincent, 48, cultivation of marijuana- continues 11/12/08. William Chad Brown, 18, disregarding stop sign- dismissed on commonwealth motion. David Wayne Brown, 26, disregarding stop sign; operating on suspended/revoked operators licensecontinued 10/22/08. Melodie Jo Gunning, 44, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs- pled guilty fine $200 plus costs 30 days probated 2 years after serving 2 days 90 license suspended. Stevens R. Gaydos, 20, speeding 15 mph over limit; license to be in possession- continues 10/29/08. Stacie Lea Wilkerson, 33, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs- pretrial conference 12/03/08 jury trial 12/08/08. James D. Higbee, 42, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs- pretrial conference 12/03/08 jury trial 12/12/08. Thomas ray Alvey, 35, speeding 15 mph over the limit- pled guilty fine $30; improper lane usage/vehicles keep to right- dismissed on commonwealth motion; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs- pled guilty fine $500 plus costs 6 months probated 2 years after serving 10 days enroll in KAPS 18 months license suspended; rear license not illuminated- pled guilty fine $25; possess open alcohol container in a motor vehicle- pled guilty fine $25. Travis Lawson Alexander, 35, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs- pretrial conference 12/03/08 jury trial 12/12/08. Rickey N. Mullikin, 46, operate with inactive/cancelled/revoked motor fuel tax license; violation part 390 federal safety/general policy; part 393 federal safety/parts needed for safe operation- continued 10/22/08. Anthony W. Harbin, 45, operate with inactive/cancelled/revoked motor fuel tax license; violation part 390 federal safety/general policycontinued 10/22/08. Bruce A. Shultz, 44, improper registration of commercial vehiclecontinued 10/22/08. Melinda Gay Thomas, 47, careless driving; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/ drugs; improper lane usage/vehicles keep to right except to pass; driving to slow for the traffic conditions; failure of owner to maintain required insuance/security; no/expired Kentuckyregistration receipt; failure to wear seat belts- continues 11/12/08. Donald E. Patton, Jr., 18, speeding 26 mph over/greater- pled guilty fine $30; careless driving- dismissed on commonwealth motion; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs- pled guilty fine $300 plus costs with 90 days license suspended. James R. Zigler, 56, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs- pled guilty fine $200 plus costs 30 days probated 2 years after serving 4 days enroll in KAPS
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The purpose of this meeting is to obtain easements from property owners and sign up customers for the Wolf Creek/Rhodelia Water Extension Project. If you own property in the following area you should attend this meeting: 1. Hwy 228 north of Pine Ridge Road in 3. Hwy 376 northeast to Hwy 144 in Payneville Battletown to Hwy 114 in Andyville. 4. Hwy 230 2. Hwy 144 southwest through Rhodelia into 5. Hwy 259 Breckinridge County to Hwy 376. 6. Hwy 886 Water connection charge is $632.00. For more information contact Joe Bartley at the Meade County Water District at 422-5006 or Squire Randall Hardesty at 496-4241.
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BUSINESS No holds ‘Barr-ed’ for landmark realty, auction service
Friday, October 24, 2008
A10 - The News Standard
By Laura Saylor editor@thenewsstandard.com Stephen Barr has sold a lot in his day. Serving as a certified auctioneer (yes, he knows how to “chant”), broker, and one of the front men of Barr Realty and Auction Company, he’s sold everything from houses and estates, to farm equipment, timber, ostriches, antiques, and even a skating rink. He makes certain the company stays true to its motto: “Selling everything under the sun.” The business offers complete real estate services and professional auctioning from its office locations in Brandenburg and Hardinsburg, Ky. The Breckinridge County office is operated by Stephen’s brother, Mark, who started working with the family owned business in 1971 at the age of 21. Mark’s son, Jamie, has been following the family tradition for 12 years. “It’s something that we both grew up around,” Stephen said. “We grew up in it. We didn’t know anything else.” Barr Realty and Auction Company originated in Brandenburg 40 years ago when Stephen’s father, Alfred Barr — a Rhodelia native — founded it. “He was an electrician and had worked selling insurance … so that may be why he started (the company),” Stephen said. While Alfred worked on growing his one-man show into the full-blown operation it has become today, his wife, Amelia, held her own raising six children. Stephen said she played a supportive role during the initiation of her husband’s realty and auction business, though most of her help was “background work.” All six Barr siblings are licensed realtors or are involved in the business in some way. When Stephen and Mark took the reins after Alfred’s passing in 1983, they had a well-established, community-based business as their sound foundation, and strove to offer the highest quality, professional service around. “I am proud of the fact
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that we have always been able to be big community supporters in our church, schools and the Meade County Fair when called upon,” Mark said. Stephen said the diverse nature of the job is an aspect that keeps him interested and passionate about the business. “You get to travel and see a lot of people, and every deal you do is different,” Stephen said. “Each real estate project is unique … and at auctions you never know what you’re going to get. Some items bring in a whole lot more than you’d think. You’re surprised a lot.” Stephen said some of the most unforeseen high-bidding he’s witnessed comes at auctions that entail land for sale that adjoins several neighbors’ properties. “We have a rough idea of what it’ll go for … but then (adjacent property owners) all want a piece of it so you never know what it’s going to go for,” he said. Barr said auctions have become a popular way to settle estates and sell other properties and possessions because of the fairness of their format. “(Auctions) are a good way to go because everything gets put out there on the table and everyone has a fair opportunity,” Stephen said. “The competition between buyers works for the seller’s benefit, too.”
With Fort Knox’s base realignment and closure (BRAC) a hot topic in the area during the last few months, anticipation of hundreds of families moving into the county continues to make headlines in local and statewide media on a regular basis. Stephen said his business has received phone calls from potential transplants showing interest in moving to Meade County, though the numbers haven’t rolled in as predicted. One of the biggest draws that does bring out-oftowners to Meade County is the school system, he said, and the essence of living in the country, but not being “too far from town.” “People also like how friendly it is out here, how everyone’s willing to help someone out,” Stephen said. He also said despite the housing and economic nightmares that are plaguing the national market, the local community is in a fairly safe spot. “We’re fortunate in that we’re more insulated from the national scene,” he said. “You hear about the worst of it hitting New York, Florida and California, but because of the nature of our community we don’t see the biggest hits. We don’t see the high gains, either, but more importantly we don’t take the big hits.” Barr Realty and Auction
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Company recently celebrated another milestone in its fortuitous career: a ribbon-cutting ceremony that formally welcomed the business to its new location at 879 Hillcrest, near the Meade County Fairgrounds. The ceremony was held Wednesday at noon and was attended by dozens of local chamber of commerce members, including Brandenburg Mayor David Pace. “This is a milestone for the company for both offices in Brandenburg and Hardinsburg ... the new Brandenburg office is a nice facility,” Mark said. For more information about Barr Realty and Auction Company, contact the Brandenburg office at 270422-2222 or the Hardinsburg office at 270-547-2136. For information about services offered, or to take a tour of real estate listings, visit the Web site at www. barrrealtyauction.com.
LEFT: The Barr family congregated for a commemorative photo after celebrating another milestone. Pictured from left to right are Matthew Pike, Lloyd McCollum, Paula (Barr) McCollum, Daphne Barr, Stephen Barr, Amelia Barr, Mark Barr, Jamie Barr, Karen (Barr) Money, Marie Barr, Teresa (Barr) Pike holding Brianna Hacker, and David Pike. ABOVE: Amelia Barr cuts the ribbon during the grand opening of the new Brandenburg location of Barr Realty and Auction. LEFT: Amelia Barr holds the bow after the ribbon cutting. BELOW: (From left to right) Jamie, Stephen and Mark Barr pose with staff members Chuck Doan and Brent Fentress at the office’s new location.
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 Laura Saylor at 270-4224542 or by e-mail at editor@ thenewsstandard.com.
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The Vine Grove Chamber of Commerce recently hosted its fall benefit auction. Chamber president Elizabeth Atcher (left) thanked Steve Walton and Donna Spankenburger from Action Auction, and chamber executive director Donna Broadway (right), during a ceremony to recognize the auctioneers of the event.
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AGRICULTURE Local farmer puts know-how to use on and off the field
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Friday, October 24, 2008
By Laura Saylor editor@thenewsstandard.com
As if tending more than 1,000 acres of farm land, raising 250 cattle and employing a half-dozen farm hands doesn’t keep Garrett farmer Fred L. Sipes busy enough, he’s engaged in several local organizations that utilize his agricultural know-how, and allow him to give back to the local community. Born and raised in Meade County, Sipes grew up around the farming lifestyle, and by high school knew it was a way of life he wanted to pursue. “Once you’re around it long enough, it gets in your blood,” Sipes said. “I’d always been around farming ... so right after high school I went and leased some land.” Sipes’ initial plot grew amply over the years to the four farms he now has tobacco, corn, soybean and cattle on. Though Sipes gained hands-on experience during his younger years, the majority of his success has derived from self-education. “My dad had farmed a little, but I mostly just taught
myself,” he said. Work days — which are every day — often begin before sunrise and conclude well past sundown. During January and February, Sipes has his hands full with calving season, which soon turns into the busy spring planting season. The droughts that plagued the area during the last two summers have tested many farmers’ will, and forced many to spend the summer months simply trying to keep their heads above water. September and October entail cutting and curing his acres of tobacco, and by the end of the year, Sipes is hauling off the fruits of his labor and selling his cattle at stockyards. “There’s not a lot of time to do too much else (when you farm), but it’s what I love doing,” Sipes said. New to the game plan this year was several acres of dark air-cured tobacco that’s typically used for chewing tobacco. The crop is particular to areas of western Kentucky, though Sipes was successful growing it for the first time this year. In the minimal amount of spare time he gets, Sipes
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LEFT: Garrett farmer Fred Sipes keeps busy running his tobacco and cattle farm, but keeps busier serving in local organizations like 4-H and the county’s Young Farmer program. ABOVE: Sipes employs several farm hands that help with the busy planting and harvesting seasons. stays active assisting with the local 4-H swine program. He also serves the board of directors for the local Young Farmer Program, is active in the Meade County branch of the Kentucky Farm Bureau organization, and plays a supporting role during livestock shows and several other activities at
Comfort exists, as well, in knowing that a helping hand from a good neighbor is never too far away. “We (farmers) help each other out when we can,” Sipes said. “There’s not that many of us around, so we need to help out whenever and however, and we do.”
me out most days ... and it would be hard to do all of it without their help.” Though the hours are long, the seasons are longer, and the to-do list never ends, Sipes has found himself employed in a lifestyle that suits his work ethic and allows him the freedom to be his own foreman.
the Meade County Fair. Lending a helping hand to Sipes’ relentless schedule are the five farm hands he brings in during the most hectic times of the year. Two arrive in May and three more in the late summer to help with the fall harvest. “They’re hard working,” Sipes said. “They wear
Fall gardening cleanup controls spring diseases
You can reduce the risk fected with root knot nemaof some common problems tode or Fusarium and Vertinext year by getting rid of cillium wilt diseases. Be sure to put these infected leftover plant debris CEA for plants where they in vegetable, flower and fruit gardening Agriculture cannot be recycled into the garden. areas this fall. Gardeners who Several diseasedecide not to recausing fungi and move old plants bacteria spend the should till gardenwinter on plant deing areas to break bris, and can cause dead materials into diseases the followsmaller pieces and ing growing season. Proper garden sani- Andy Mills then work them into the soil. Plant debris tation can combat decomposes more such diseases as early blight, mildews, gray mold rapidly when buried, than fungus and various root rot when left on the soil surface. This reduces populations of and wilt problems. To combat diseases, re- disease-causing organisms move all plants, except that could promote probwinter vegetables or cover lems next year. Planting a cover crop to crops, from the garden. It is especially important to com- maintain and rejuvenate the pletely clean out and de- soil is another way to get stroy all diseased plants in your vegetable garden off to vegetable gardens and fruit a good start next year. A cover crop will help preplantings. Carefully dig up and remove decompos- vent erosion of enriched toping roots to keep them from soil, keep rains from leachreleasing disease-causing ing minerals from the soil, microbes into the soil. Also, prevent compaction and remove spent blooms and stop growth of weeds that foliage from flower gardens can serve as overwintering and mummied fruits on are sites for insects and diseases. around trees and grape- A cover crop will also add organic matter, both from its vines. Garden debris is a won- roots and when tilled into derful addition to a compost the garden soil. Successfully growing a pile. A good pile will heat up and completely decompose cover crop requires proper the remains in a few years. crop selection, correct timThis process will destroy ing and good management most disease-causing organ- techniques. You will reap the benefits of cover crops in isms. If heat development is not future vegetable harvests. For more information, possible in your composting process, dispose of plants in- consult “Home Vegetable
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Properly disposing of garden debris and removing nonwinter plants from gardens can help make next year’s growing season easier and healthier for plants. Gardening in Kentucky” (ID-128) and “Home Composting: A Guide to Managing Organic Wastes” (HO-75). These publications and other gardening materials are available from the Meade County Cooperative Extension Service and by selecting “Publications” from “Focus Sites” on the College of Agriculture home page at www.ca.uky.edu. MIG welder project for Meade County 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 Oct. 22, 2008, and Dec. 5, 2008. Preapproval 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
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Dec. 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. 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.
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Friday, October 24, 2008
Artist draws her inspiration from Kentucky's beauty
Stained glass artist Maria Sams doesn’t have to look far for creative ideas. The Miami native draws inspiration from the beauty surrounding her 35-acre farm in Estill County. “All I have to do to find inspiration for my work, is look out the window or take a short walk through the woods,” she says. It hasn’t always been that way. When she arrived here 27 years ago with her husband, a full-blooded Blackfoot Indian, she felt maybe they had come to the end of the earth. Their first home was in a remote section of the county and was a challenge to reach by car and on foot, but that’s what her husband wanted. “It was his idea to come here, but I’m glad we did, because now I’d never want to leave this beautiful place,” said the soon-to-be 50-yearold. Sams, who has remarried since the death of her husband and is the mother of four, has added her own touch of beauty with her handiwork. Working out of a converted greenhouse adjacent to her older two-story frame home near the Estill-Lee County line, Sams designs and creates items ranging from colorful butterflies and stars to windows, doors, and majestic pieces of art for churches. Most of the creations are
available in her shop, The Glass Garden, at 400 Beattyville Road, or can be ordered online at www.glassgarden.org. Some items are available at Damselfly Studio & Gallery in Midway. Sams credits her parents with recognizing her talents early on and providing learning opportunities. She still has her first drawing, a cat sketched at age three. Her Mom “bragged to everybody about that cat,” said Maria. As a second grader, she was enrolled in a program at the University of Miami for artistically inclined children. “My mother showed such patience. She would take me every Saturday and sit outside waiting for me,” she said. By age 15, she was attending Taller Sinco, a school of designing art in her mother’s native Columbia, South America. Upon returning to Florida two years later, she was exposed to the art of stained glass for the first time. She relished the freedom to express herself through that medium. “I discovered that stained glass was my medium of choice, but I love pottery and textiles, too. I love doing designs with center focal points,” she says. Maria later became a teacher herself, sharing her talents
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LEFT: Maria Sams works on a design in her shop. ABOVE: The Glass Garden is housed in a converted greenhouse. An upstairs apartment has been added for guests attending retreats. at Hazel Green Academy from 1997 to 2002. More recently, she has been conducting workshops at her studio. She has added an apartment above the studio for people who want to learn how to cut glass and stain at occasional weekend retreats. Attendees get an opportunity to watch Maria at work, designing her own patterns using the copper foil technique. “Most lamps are made using the technique that was invented by Tiffany,” she said. If they’re lucky, they may also get to see her creating her most expensive piece, a church window carrying a $4,000 price tag and requiring about two weeks of work. In addition to creating new pieces, Maria’s talents are often in demand for restoration work, a task that sometimes makes her uneasy.
“I was up on scaffolding in Lexington doing repair work on a window that had been shot by vandals. It was not in the best of neighborhoods and there were shell casings lying all around. Kind of scary,” she says. The scariest thing facing Maria over the next few weeks, will be fulfilling all the orders coming in for Christmas gifts such as lamps, sun catchers, jewelry boxes, clocks, night lights, butterflies and stars. But, the busy season will soon pass, allowing her to get back in the woods and find inspiration to create new pieces reflecting the beauty and harmony of Kentucky. Columnist Don White has served as editor at several Kentucky newspapers. His Kentucky Traveler features are published throughout the state. Contact him at www.thekytraveler.com.
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ON DECK Oct. 24 HOMECOMING Varsity Football North Hardin
Oct. 25 Cross Country North Hardin Invitational @ North Hardin TBA Oct. 27 SPMS Girls Basketball West Hardin 5:30 p.m. JV Football Owensboro
Last Friday just wasn’t Meade County’s night. During the 48-0 loss to host, the Owensboro Red Devils, the Greenwave football team simply couldn’t catch a break. With 2:54 remaining in the second quarter, the Red Devil’s senior star running back, Yorel Shemwell, broke through the Greenwave defense and was on his way to a 37-yard touchdown scamper. But Meade County’s last line of defense, a diving senior safety, Casey Dame, popped the ball out of Shemwell’s hands. The ball floated gently to the ground and bounced right back into the hands of
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Cross Country Conference @ Brandenburg Telephone Company TBA Oct. 31 Varsity Football @ Connor 7:30 p.m. CROSS COUNTRY RESULTS Results from the elementary cross-country meet Boys Team 1st Flaherty 2nd Ekron Girls Team 1st Flaherty 2nd David T. Wilson 6th grade boys 1st Jesse Whelan 2nd Austin Carl 3rd Timothy Quiggins 5th grade boys 1st Seth Davis 2nd Jacob Robertson 3rd Gabriel Riggs 4th grade boys 1st Levi Hall 2nd Ethan Davis 3rd Bryan Patterson 6th grade girls 1st Mary Kate Powers 2nd Michaela Hurd 3rd Emily Thompson 5th grade girls 1st Danielle Fabel 2nd Sierra Watkins 3rd Olivia Honaker 4th grade girls 1st Meg Geren 2nd Maggie Millay 3rd Nichole Belcher Full results on B!0 BASKETBALL RESULTS Results from Oct. 18th DTW Green, 21 Payneville Blue, 12; DTW Blue, 19 Payneville Blue, 8; DTW Blue, 16 Flaherty 1 DTW Green, 34 Ekron 2, Battletown, 19 Flaherty 2 Ekron 1, 14 DTW Red, 16 Ekron 1, 14 DTW Gold, 12 For More results see B2.
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The Red Devils burn up scoreboard By Ben Achtabowski sports@thenewsstandard.com
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Football team matches up with district rival on homecoming. B3
Shemwell as if it was his plan the entire play. Without breaking stride, the running back strutted into the end zone untouched, unharmed and lucky. One quarter later, Meade County finally looked like it was going to break that nasty goose egg illuminating the scoreboard. During the first few minutes of the second half, Greenwave junior quarterback Tyler Mattingly dropped back and dumped off to senior fullback Alex Furnival on a screen play. Furnival followed his blockers and cut back to the middle of the field where he ran for 59 yards. The only problem — the Greenwave was 60
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3rd Region Volleyball Tournament
JUST OUT OF REACH
Lady Waves’ season ends at region tourney
Motocross holds season finale Motocross rips up fair grounds this weekend
By Ben Achtabowski sports@thenewsstandard.com
By Ben Achtabowski sports@thenewsstandard.com
The Lady Waves’ trail to a regional championship was in their favor, but it still wasn’t easy. With a bye in the first round playoffs the Meade County volleyball team found itself on the opposite side of the tournament bracket as heavy region favorite Owensboro Catholic. However, the trail to the championship was cut short on Tuesday night when the 3rd Region Tournament host Lady Waves faced a very hot team in the Apollo “E-gals” (21-18). “They knocked out the number one team in our region — Owensboro High School,” said Meade County head coach Michele West. “So they were one of the top teams in tournament. We knew they were going to be
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Waves’ look back at a great season By Ben Achtabowski sports@thenewsstandard.com After the season-ending loss to the Apollo Egals on Tuesday, emotions were pouring and consoling hugs between teammates were prominent all around the Lady Waves bench. Despite the heartache of a tough loss, the Lady Waves capped off a successful, well-accomplished season. “The girls did excellent this year,” Meade County head coach Michele West said. “It’s awesome,
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Casey Dame strips the ball out of Yorel Shemwell’s hands during last Friday’s game at Owensboro High School.
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TOP: Tiffany Filburn tries to tip the ball over the net. ABOVE: The Lady Waves walk off the court after the loss.
Johnson looking to join Cale DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Rich- are chasing something. You know, ard Petty and the late Dale Earn- we have got a great opportunity to hardt are known for winning the do a lot of things. most NASCAR Cup titles “I feel like that we and myNASCAR in series history. self, probably primarily, gave Suddenly, Jimmie Johnaway two championships in son is in a position to grab 2004 in 2005, and I feel like that a little NASCAR lore himwe had a big learning curve at self. that point and I’d like to someJohnson, just 33 years how get those championships young, is a mere four back. I feel like if we can go on races away from joining to win a couple more champiBuddy Cale Yarbrough as the onships and maybe be status Shacklette quo.’’ only driver in the history of the series to win three consecutive It was 30 years ago that Yarbrough titles. strung together three straight years “I mean, we are chasing. We are of success (1976-78) and became the running like hell,” said Chad Knaus, first — and only — driver to do it. crew chief for Johnson. “I don’t Others had won more, but none know what we are chasing, but we had done it three times in a row and
the last driver to put himself in a position to achieve the feat was Johnson’s teammate, Jeff Gordon, who won back-to-back titles in 1997-98, but ran sixth in the title Chase in 1999. Now owner Rick Hendrick is back and knocking on the door of history again, but this time with a different driver in Johnson, who is just one of two drivers to have won two Chase races this season. “Overconfident would be a mistake,” Johnson said. “That’s the thing that we really want to focus on not doing and we need to carry the momentum and have it work in the right direction for us and we
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The roar of dirt bike and four-wheeler engines will be heard for the last time this year, as Motocross the 2008 @ Kentucky Meade County Fair MotoFair Grounds cross series, “Shredding Saturday and Sunday up the Bluegrass,” will conclude with its final races this weekend. “We usually do a two-day event for the last race of the year,” said motocross coordinator Travis Howlett. “We should have a good turnout.” The series began in early August and held six race weekends throughout the fall. “The fist race we had about 150 people out there,” Howlett said. “This weekend we expect at least 100 racers.” The series supports racers of every level, giving fouryear-old beginners and seasoned professionals the opportunity to compete in the sport. “We’ll have young kids out there racing, which is always fun to watch,” Howlett said. “But we also have guys out there in their 50s. On of the riders, Rodney Carrier (of Lebanon Junction, Ky.) is in his 40s and he beats all the younger guys.” Along with different class heats, this weekend’s race will also feature two special races in the utility class and pit bike class, both of which are open to riders over 16 years of age. “It’s kind of fun. You get to see some of the dads or older guys out there racing,” Howlett said. “It’s just something special we do at each event.” Gates will open at 7 a.m. on Saturday and practice will begin at 10 a.m. Races are slated to start around noon. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children (ages 6-10) Entry fees are $25 and $20 for each additional class. Also, overnight camping will be permitted. There will be no RV hookup and no open campfires. For additional information go to the event’s Web site at www.kyfairmotocross.com. Check next week’s issue of The News Standard for pictures and results of the event.
SPORTS
Friday, October 24, 2008
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Long time rival brings playoff Looking implications to homecoming
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By Ben Achtabowski sports@thenewsstandard.com
Celebrating homecoming, facing a perennial district rival, and playoff seeding are just a few reasons why a Greenwave win against the North Hardin Trojans tonight is so crucial. After a devastating 48-0 loss to Owensboro High School last week, the Meade County football team will have to quickly regroup and prepare for what could possibly be its biggest game of the season, thus far. “If this team can’t get up for a game against a big rival for a No. 2 seed, I don’t know what will,” Meade County football head coach Larry Mofield said. “North (Hardin) has been a rival long before I got here, long before these players were born, and will continue to be a rival. If both teams were 0-9, it would be a big game. If both teams were 9-0, it would be a big game. You could throw the records out the window when we play.” Both teams come in at 3-4, and are tied for a No. 2 seed in the district playoffs behind first place Greenwood. Season records may not be profoundly emblematic of a teams quality, especially with Meade County and North Hardin — both of which have had grueling schedules. “They play a tough schedule like us,” Mofield said. “Their 3-4 record isn’t indicative of how good of a team they are. They could easily be 6-1 or 7-0. “It’s ironic we are both 3-4, but it seems like every year this game has some sort of playoff implications.”
The Trojans bring a team full of good athletes to Hamilton Field tonight, including senior quarterback standout, LaRod King. He has signed with the University of Kentucky to play football next fall and Mofield knows how much of a weapon he can be. “I think he likes to throw, but he can run too,” he said. “(King’s) going to play wide receiver in college, but he’s a good high school quarterback. He makes good decisions and runs hard.” Meade County’s coach knows King isn’t the only threat. “Not only is (King) athletic, but they have about 45 other kids who are athletic,” he said. One athlete who plays a major role in the Trojans offense is senior running back Austin Berry. “He’s quick and fast,” Mofield said. “He’s a key player for them.” Senior Justin Berry is King’s go-to wide receiver. “(North Hardin) is solid up front,” Mofield added “They have a big offensive line. Defensively, a player to look out for is (senior defensive end) Ashton Little. He’s very good. They’re just solid all around. They don’t have any weaknesses and if they do, they are able to overcome miscues with athleticism.” While the Trojans can bank on athleticism the Greenwave will have to depend on execution. After last week’s loss, Mofield feels the team can’t stray away from its game plan. “We had five turnovers on Friday night,” he said. “The previous three games we had three — one each game. Friday night was
very similar to the first three games we played this year. And I don’t know what it was.” Turnovers along with missed assignments have plagued the Greenwave team all season. Missed assignments have turned into big plays for opponents. “The big key we’re missing right now is doing things right,” Mofield said. “We talk a lot about ‘just do your job.’ If there are 11 players out there doing their job, they can do amazing things.” On the bright side, the Greenwave passing game improved last week. Junior quarterback Tyler Mattingly threw for a career high 140 yards. “Our protection was good,” Mofield said. “They gave Tyler a lot of time to throw the ball. We had over 300 yards of offense.” But this game comes down to execution on both sides of the ball for the Greenwave. Aside from playoff implications, the game also celebrates Meade County’s homecoming game, which is sometimes an unwelcomed diversion to Mofield and his players. “Most of the time I talk about homecoming distractions,” he said. “Right now, I haven’t talked much about it. We’re so focused on trying to right the ship. But I’ll remind the kids about the pitfalls of homecoming week. “This game is huge. Winner gets a home playoff game, whoever wins gets the No. 2 district seed. We’ve got to come out with some fire and intensity.” Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. tonight at the Meade County High School.
need to be confident in what we are doing and the equipment we are taking to the track. But we can’t be cocky. Cocky, we are going to get our hand slammed in the door. It’s just not what we are about and how we operate right. “We are going to go in with plenty of confidence. We feel very good about what we are doing and where we are at right now. But the hungrier we can stay — to go out and have performances like we did this weekend — that’s what is going to make this thing right, and that’s how we would want to win a championship. So the perfect world is do it two or three more times and just lock it up and go to Homestead and hang out, and that would be the perfect world. Is that going to happen? Doubt it. But I’m not preparing for it. We are striving for that, but we want to win out and do all that we can, but the guys are awfully damn tough to beat.’’ Johnson’s the one who’s tough to beat with just four races left in the season. Since The Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series title started, Johnson has never finished outside of the top-10 and he’s won four times over the series’ last eight races. He ran second in The Chase opener at New Hampshire, fifth at Dover, ninth at Talladega, sixth at Charlotte, and won at both Kansas and Martinsville. “Truly getting back in championship form was the hardest for us,” Johnson said. “We got off to a start we were not accustomed to that start of the
season, and that was frustrating. But it made our team stronger, and made the relationships stronger inside the team and makes me really proud today to be where we are at knowing that we flatout sucked at start of the season. There were times where we were terrible. “So to fight through that is a lot of fun and I can say that for the first time in my career, I feel more comfortable in this position — in leading and being on top — than I ever have. I think that comes from experience and also just being confident in my race team and what we are doing. If you look at other pro athletes, there are a few that can do it and can stay on top. We all want to be that guy, and hopefully I can do it and I’m trying to do all that I can and I know my team. But you watch somebody like Tiger Woods, Lance Armstrong, you go through guys that have just dominated year after year, it’s out there. Some people can do it. And I would love to be that guy in NASCAR racing.’’ Johnson holds a 149-point lead over Greg
Biffle, a 152-point lead over Jeff Burton and a 198-point lead over Carl Edwards heading into Atlanta this weekend. Stops remain at Texas, Phoenix and Homestead, which are all places where Johnson has won besides Homestead. But they’re not counting their chickens just yet. “I think it’s real easy in this industry to get complacent,” Knaus said. “People that stay in a job for a long period of time — you win races and get comfortable, and it’s easy to get complacent. And the one thing we strive on at Hendrick Motorsports is to make sure that we staff up with personnel that are competitors. “If you’re a true competitor, you are never satisfied and you always want more. You can call it greed or whatever you want, but it’s the competitive nature that we have at Hendrick Motorsports that makes us do what we do. As far as being frontrunner, we are happy to be in the position we are in, but there’s no room for complacency. We have to continue to push and go for more wins.’’
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good.” The Lady Waves (22-8) came out on fire in the first game to win 25-20, but lost the next two games 25-16 and 25-17. “The pressure got to us a little bit and we fell apart there at the end,” said senior defensive specialist Julia Powers. “But I don’t think they’re any better than us. I think we could have beaten them and we proved that in the first game.” In the first game, the two teams battled back and fourth, until the Greenwave went on a seven-point streak to take a commanding 10-3 lead. After senior outside hitter Claire Cannady recorded a point from the back line, the Lady Waves struggled to score again during the next five volleys. Junior middle hitter Bliss Powers put Meade County back on track with a kill to regain the serve at 14-9. But the feisty E-gals fought back to narrow the lead, 19-17. After an Apollo timeout, senior setter Maris Harreld served an ace to extend the lead, 23-17. The Lady Waves eventually went on to win the first game. “I think everybody comes out so intense and so fired up for that first game,” Cannady said, who ended the night with 30 digs and one assist. “Everyone comes out ready to go. Then you have that threeminute break in between
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they won district and they kept improving the whole season.” The year began with a lot of unknowns: a new coach, a new group of senior leaders, and a handful of unproven underclassmen. The season ended with 22 wins, an undefeated district run and a district championship — one of the best seasons in Meade County volleyball history. “The season started out a little rough,” said senior outside hitter Claire Cannady. “We had new coaches, and the seniors had big shoes to fill from last year. But we worked so hard. We just worked so hard all throughout the season … I couldn’t be more proud of this team.” The senior class has been repeatedly commended for stepping up its game tremendously throughout the season.
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LEFT: Claire Cannady digs a ball during the Lady Waves region tournament game.
ABOVE: Bliss Powers tips the ball over an Apollo defender.
games. Everyone calms down a bit and we didn’t keep going and keep fired up … We tried to keep everyone fired up. If we would have kept that momentum into the next game, I think we could have taken this game and the region.” As Cannady said, the Lady momentum waned in the second game causing the Lady Waves to fall behind quickly, 4-0. During the next 12 points, both teams traded the lead five
different times. There were seven lead changes through the entire second game. Apollo eventually pulled away and won 25-16, forcing a third game. “I think we had some bad breaks with passes,” West said about the second game. “Then they were cooled down by some of the calls that didn’t go their way. It just kind of got them down. That pulls them down and it’s hard to shake
off.” In the deciding third match, the E-gals had a slight momentum advantage after rolling off five straight points at the end of the second game. Again, the third match started with both squads bouncing the lead back-and-forth. There were five ties in the first 10 points of the game, until Apollo took its first lead of the game with a kill, 5-6. The E-gals broadened their lead
Led by Cannady, the team boasted five seniors: outside hitter Megan Fackler, setter Maris Harreld, defensive specialist Julia Powers, and outside hitter Chelsea Stinnett. “They will be missed,” West said. “They were great players and I’m sure some of them are going to play college ball.” One of the biggest adjustments made this season was Fackler’s move from right side hitter to left side hitter. “Megan Fackler switched complete sides of the court,” Cannady said. “That’s huge and a big move. She was great and didn’t have any problems.” Also, Harreld aided the Lady Waves claim the 9th District Tournament Championship. “Maris (Harreld) had to step in during the district tournament as our setter,” Cannady said. “She did a great job too. I’m so proud of her.” Along with senior leadership, the team’s underclassmen proved their
dedication time and time again. One of the brightest stars was sophomore middle hitter Tiffany Filburn. She led the stat line with kills and aces through almost every game. Another middle hitter who dominated the net, was junior middle hitter Bliss Powers. “Bliss Powers really improved a lot. She became a great player for us,” Cannady added. As each week progressed, players grew more and more at home in their positions, until the team molded together into one fluid, well-rounded team that struck fear in opposing teams. “We had a rough start, but toward the end we really came together as a team,” Powers said. “We learned how to work as a team and that definitely brought as far as we did.” The season was also quite an educational experience for the coach. “The season went really well. I learned a lot this year,” West said, who
completed her first year as a head coach. “The kids, the parents, and the whole community really was great and made it a great learning experience. They were so supportive of the team.” With five seniors graduating, some would believe that next year would be a rebuilding year, but that’s quite the contrary. Next year may be a reloading year. “We have some awesome players coming back,” West said. “Like Erin Sireno, Bliss Powers, Tiffany Filburn. Then we have some great players coming up from JV that people haven’t even seen, like Blair Brangers, Scarlet Powers and LeAnna Luney, just to name a couple of them.” With a ferocious arsenal moving up the ranks, the Lady Waves will be poised for another shot at a region championship. “I’m ready to come back next year,” Filburn said. “I’m ready to win region and get some revenge.”
19-10, which lead to a Lady Waves timeout. After the break, Harreld served five straight points for the Lady Waves to cut the Apollo lead to four, 19-15. She ended the night with 24 assists, 11 digs and one ace. Four points was the closest the Lady Waves would come, as the E-gals pulled away with a 25-17 victory. The win earned Apollo a spot in the regional final game against Owensboro Catholic, which was played last night. “Apollo was a very good team,” Cannady said. “We could have beaten them, though.” Powers also felt the Lady Waves were the better team. “It hurts more knowing that
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we could have beat them,” Powers said. “But it’s OK. We had a great season and I know the girls will get back next year.” Sophomore middle hitter Tiffany Filburn had 11 kills, five digs and three aces. Senior outside hitter Megan Fackler added three digs, two assist, two blocks, and an ace. Though the loss was hard to swallow — especially for such an explosive and athletic group of players — the Lady Waves felt content knowing they left it all on the court. “I thought we played awesome,” Filburn said. “This was probably one of our best games of the season. It was just a great game on both sides of the net.”
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Drought causes deer migration Submitted by Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Department
FRANKFORT — It seems like we haven’t had a decent rain in months. August rainfall was the third lowest for that month since 1895. September posted a similar record. Throughout the state, moderate to severe drought conditions are causing streams to dry up, leaves to turn and fall earlier than usual, and deer hunters to ask questions about how this drought will affect their season. Drought can affect deer movement. Deer are usually able to meet most of their water needs with the moisture contained in plants they eat, as well as dew licked from forage in the morning. But when drought sets in, plants dry up and deer must rely more on other water sources. “Standing water is important now since we have drought,” said David Yancy, a wildlife biologist in the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources’ big game program. “They’re not going to strike out crosscountry, but if there’s a watering hole in their core home range, they’re probably using it more now.” Hunters should target watering areas like ponds,
creek bottoms and even small pools left in nearly dried-up streams. Drought conditions can actually make these areas easier to find. “With a drought, you know where the deer aren’t going to be,” said Tina Brunjes, big game program coordinator for Kentucky Fish and Wildlife. “You’re going to be able to identify where there’s good forage and standing water, versus a year where everything is green. It makes your scouting job a little easier.” The fact that leaves are falling off trees earlier than usual can also make a gun hunter’s job easier. However, bowhunters may need to look harder to find stand sites with foliage, and may need to pay more attention to camouflage. “The sooner the leaves fall off, the better, because you can see deer,” Brunjes said. “But this is a mixed blessing for bowhunters. You can see better, but the deer can also see you better.” Some hunters may be concerned that the drought could actually kill deer who can’t find enough water. However, even severe droughts don’t usually impact deer numbers in the eastern United States. “They don’t generally die
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Droughts can affect deer movements, so hunters should target watering areas like ponds, creek bottoms and even small pools left in nearly dried-up streams. of drought here like other places,” explained Brunjes. “If deer can’t get to water for a couple of days, they can die of thirst. But that doesn’t typically happen in the east. A place like Kentucky has few square miles without some source of water – a pond, a creek or a livestock trough.” Concentrate on these areas and you could make
this year’s drought work for you. Kentucky’s statewide archery and crossbow deer seasons are going on now, with early muzzleloader season coming up Oct. 1819. For complete season dates and hunting regulations, pick up a copy of the 2008-09 Kentucky Hunting & Trapping Guide, available wherever hunting licenses are sold.
Anglers need new permit for commercial roe-bearing fishing Submitted by Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Department FRANKFORT — Commercial anglers who fish for roe-bearing species such as paddlefish and shovelnose sturgeon must now purchase a Roe-Bearing Fish Harvester’s Permit before the roe-bearing commercial fishing season opens this fall. “This new permit system is in conjunction with a set of new regulations to better manage the paddlefish commercial fishery,” said Benjy Kinman, director of fisheries for the Kentucky Department of Fish and
Wildlife Resources. “Kentucky Fish and Wildlife has worked closely with the commercial fishing industry on strategies to sustain the harvest of the species and simultaneously maintain the livelihood of the commercial anglers. Most importantly, a minimum size limit and harvest season have been established.” The permit must be purchased in addition to the Kentucky commercial fishing license. “You must possess a Roe-Bearing Fish Harvester’s Permit to harvest, transport or sell roe-bear-
ing fish or their roe,” said Gerry Buynak, assistant director of fisheries for the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. “Without this permit, commercial anglers must release all shovelnose sturgeon and paddlefish they catch.” The permit costs $500 for eligible resident commercial anglers and $1,500 for eligible non-residents. “These permits will only be sold to eligible commercial anglers between Oct. 6 and Nov. 5, 2008,” Buynak said. “They may be purchased in person at the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife
Headquarters in Frankfort or mailed in to us. They must be postmarked by Nov. 5.” The new permit went into effect Sept. 12. The commercial fishing season for shovelnose sturgeon opens Oct. 15, 2008, and closes May 15, 2009. The commercial fishing season for paddlefish opens Nov. 1, 2008, and closes April 30, 2009. With the exception of the Ohio and Mississippi rivers, paddlefish may be harvested by trotlines in all waters open to commercial fishing from Nov. 1, 2008 to May 31, 2009.
Fish & Wildlife is looking for K-9 recruits Submitted by Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Department
FRANKFORT — The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources’ Law Enforcement Division is looking for a different kind of recruit. Only those with four legs and a tail need apply. The division’s K-9 unit needs four new donated dogs to add to its patrol. Nine dogs currently assist
Kentucky conservation officers with their duties. “They track the human scent, locate guns or bows and locate hidden game,” said Second Law Enforcement District Capt. Howard Hodges. “They might track an Alzheimer ’s patient who has walked off, or a poacher who has run off.” Donated dogs should be retrieving breeds such as Labrador retrievers,
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between the ages of one year and fifteen months old. Potential dogs should have energetic, playful temperaments and should be in good physical condition with no medical problems. “They need to be highstrung, active dogs,” said Hodges. “They need to have a lot of play in them.” The department’s K-9 unit started in 2000. Dogs
go through 10 weeks of initial training, as well as continuous training while on patrol. The dogs have assisted with rescue efforts, tracked poachers and uncovered evidence discarded by wildlife violators. If you have a dog that you think would make a good K-9 unit patrol dog, contact the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Information Center at 1-800-858-1549.
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Strange but True By Samantha Weaver
•It was French existential philosopher and author Jean-Paul Sartre who made the following observation: “To believe is to know you believe, and to know you believe is not to believe.”
•The opossum is the only marsupial that is native to the continent of North America.
•If you’re like the average American, you’ll eat about 35,000 cookies in your lifetime.
•Ever wonder why blue jeans are blue? When they were first designed, by Levi Strauss, the people most likely to wear them were those who did a great deal of manual labor. Strauss rightly assumed the work was likely to be dirty, so he dyed his new trousers indigo to help hide stains.
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•Regular airmail service by the U.S. Post Office began way back in 1918. The first route was between Washington, D.C., and New York City, with a stop along the way in Philadelphia.
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•The name of the North American reindeer known as “caribou” comes from the Native American language Micmac. The word translates roughly as “snow shoveler.”
•Thought for the Day: “Everyone is a genius at least once a year. The real geniuses simply have their bright ideas closer together.” -- Georg Christoph Lichtenberg © 2008 King Features Synd., Inc.
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By Henry Boltinoff © 2008 King Features Synd., Inc.
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) The high standards you set for yourself don't always translate into the behavior you expect of others. That relationship problem can be resolved if you're more flexible and less judgmental.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Not enough party bids to satisfy the Bovine's fun-loving side this week? Go ahead and throw one of your own. Then prepare for some serious work coming up early next week.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A new and intensely productive cycle is about to kick in. Be careful not to get too stressed out, though. Make time to restore your energies by relaxing with family and friends.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) This could be a good time to share some of your plans with those closest to you. Their comments could give you some added insight into how you might accomplish your goals.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) An attack of self-doubt might be unsettling for the usually super-assured Feline. But it could be your inner voice telling you to hold off implementing your plans until you've reassessed them.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) This is a great time for you to reward yourself for all your hard work by taking a trip you haven't spent months carefully planning, to somewhere you never thought you'd be going.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Some misunderstandings resist being resolved. But your sincerity in wanting to soothe those hurt feelings wins the day. By month's end, that relationship should begin to show signs of healing.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A hectic job schedule begins to ease just in time to blow off all that work-generated steam on Halloween. A family situation runs into an unexpected complication.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A cutting remark in the workplace needs to be handled with finesse. Remember: How you respond could determine the depth of support you gain from colleagues.
Last Week’s Solutions
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Once again, that Capricornean stubborn streak sets in and could keep you from getting much-needed advice. Fortunately, it lifts by week's end, in time to make an informed decision.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A surprise trip early in the week could lead to other unexpected offers when you return. Word to the wise: Avoid talking too much about this until you've made some decisions.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Learning dominates the week for perspicacious Pisceans, who are always looking to widen their range of knowledge. A series of important joblinked commitments begins late in the week.
BORN THIS WEEK: Your sense of humor generates good feelings and good will everywhere you go. © 2008 King Features Syndicate, Inc.
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1145 Allen Road on 2 acre wooded lot in Meade County. 10 minutes from Ft. Knox and Doe Valley Golf Course. 1,800 sq ft on main level, 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, large family room, eat-in kitchen, formal living/dining rooms, oversized 2-car garage, concrete drive, 1,000 sq ft wrap-around deck, mature landscaping, garden pond, and patio; ceramic tile in entry, halls, kitchen, baths, and utility room. Finished lower level 910 sq ft, 2 bedrooms, full bath, large living room, separate drive and garage, perfect for in-law quarters. A steal at $239K.
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2004 – 3 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS WITH TILE FLOORS IN KITCHEN & BATHROOMS, NEW FAUCETS, NEW PAINT. HOME IS SETTING ON 1.8 ACRES WITH A STORM SHELTER, 1 CAR ATTACHED AND 2 CAR DETACHED GARAGE. 2 CAR DETACHED GARAGE HAS HEAT, INSULATION, ELECTRIC, CABLE & PHONE HOOKUP. COUNTY WATER & SEPTIC, PAVED ROAD FRONTAGE. KITCHEN APPLIANCES ARE INCLUDED! ONLY 1 MILE FROM BRANDENBURG AND 15 MINUTES FROM FT. KNOX.
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1300 sq ft doublewide for only $49,900. 3 bedroom, 2 bath delivered and set up. Locally built with a 7 year warranty. Call Now! EZ Credit. 1-800-645-6448.
Lot 8 - 1.638 acres $25,900
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Lot 42 - 1.224 acres $13,900
We buy and sell land BELIEVE IT OR NOT! Not all of the mortgage industry is having trouble! Lenders want 1st time homebuyers, FHA and VA homebuyers! Don’t miss this opportunity because of the national news. Call 859-296-4495, Pro-Mortgages LLC, EHL.
LOOKING TO BUY HOMES 3 BEDROOM 1+ BATH. cesd@insightbb. com or 270-828-8370. 1300 sq ft doublewide for only $49,900. 3 bedroom, 2 bath delivered and set up. Locally built with a 7 year warranty. Call Now! EZ Credit. 1-800-6456448. 28 acres in Meade County. Good for camping getaway. All woods, good hunting, on Pine Ridge near Battletown. Only $39,500. Call Marion at 668-4035. HOUSE FOR SALE BY OWNER. 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Home 1600+ square feet- 170 Circle K, Brandenburg. $149,900 * Low Down * Easy Qual * 270-828-8370 * cesd@ insightbb.com. www.cesdevelopments.net. HUNTER’S DREAM (the following properties may be divided) 112 acres in Breckinridge County. $168,000. 367 acres in Lewis County off Interstate 65. $675 an acre. 88.9 acres in Ohio County. $1400 an acre. We pay cash for farms or land. Call Marion at 668-4035 or www.mwlandforsale.com.
270-547-4222 Thinking about selling your farm give us a call we pay cash, quick closing New Price $64,900. Nice 3 bedroom, 2 bath modular home, spacious rooms, nice view on almost an acre in Breckinridge County. Owner Financing Available. No Credit Checks. Open 7 days a Week.
32 acres off Paul Alexander Rd in Custer, nice, level, with barn and spring $59,900. Owner Financing Available. No Credit Checks. Open 7 Days a Week. Hunter’s paradise in Breckinridge Co. 12 to 53 acres, some open and wooded, some all woods, plenty of deer and turkey, year round creek, $1,000 down. Owner Financing Available. No Credit Checks. Open 7 Days a Week. Call our friendly sales associates today! We’re open 7 days a week, and visit our website at www.ky-landco.com. For many more listings, call 866-865-5263!
Lot 51 - 1.232 acres $13,900 INDIAN OAKS SUBDIVISION Lot 10 - 3.46 acres $25,500 Lot 14 - 2.5297 acres $17,000
MEADE SPRINGS Lot 29 - 4.092 acres $35,000 Lot 30 - 4.988 acres $42,000 On Meade Springs Road
Lot 9 - 6 acres $30,000 OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE 270-668-4857
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Lot 50 - 1.27 acres $14,400
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32 acres near Webster. All woods. Has electric available. Nice home site and good hunting!
Lot 49 - 1.296 acres $14,500
Nice 3 bedroom, 1 bath vinyl siding house with garage. In town. 812 Park Ave. in Irvington. $54,900. Owner Financing Available. No Credit Checks. Open 7 days a Week.
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32 acres and 20 acres in Breckinridge County. County water. Electric available. Perfect for crop, pasture or horses.
Lot 48 - 1.572 acres $15,290
Lot 15 - 2.5399 acres $17,000
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Lot 28 - 1.696 acres $19,600
130 acres off 86, near Hardin and Breckinridge County, open and wooded with county water, excellent building sites, choose your tract size $1,000 down. Owner Financing Available. No Credit Checks. Open 7 days a Week.
1-6 ACRES in Meade County near Fort Knox. Ok for single or doublewides homes. County water and electric available, owner financing. 7.7 ACRES, near Irvington, beautiful home site. Ok for horses. $24,500. Must see to appreciate. $500 Down.
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www.kentucky-land.com WOODED BUILDING LOTS, located near Otter Creek Park, in Forest Ridge Estates, county water, streets will be paved, “restricted to houses”. $24,900 Financing Available for Everyone! www.kentucky-land.com, 270828-2222. BUILDING LOTS in Milstead Estates, located near Flaherty in Hwy 144, city water available, streets will be paved “restricted to houses.” $29,900. Financing Available for Everyone! www.kentucky-land.com, 270828-2222. HOME IN VINE GROVE, 3 bedroom, 1 ½ baths, city water and sewers, completely remodeled with new kitchen, new bathrooms, new drywall, new laminated hardwood floors and carpets, located in Vine Grove on Shelton Street. $74,900. Financing Available for Everyone! www.kentucky-land. com, 270-828-2222. 6.4 ACRES, on Hwy. 228, 6 miles from Brandenburg, city water available, lays nice for a home or mobile home. $34,900 Financing Available for Everyone! www.kentucky-land. com, 270-828-2222. 16x80 Mobile Home and Land, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, city water, with 2.5 acres of land, located off U.S. 60 and Hobbs-Reesor on Sunset Drive. $54,900 Financing Available for Everyone! www.kentucky-land.com, 270828-2222. Mobile Home on nice lot near Rough River Lake, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, city water, very clean and nice with new hardwood laminated flooring through-out the home. Located off Hwy. 401 and Centerview-Rough River Road. $49,900 Financing Available for Everyone! www.kentucky-land.com, 270828-2222. 5 ACRES set-up for Double-Wide Home, with city water, septic, electric, located between Otter Creek Park and Doe Valley off Hwy. 1638 and Hwy. 933 in the Woods. $39,900 Financing Available for Everyone! www.kentucky-land. com, 270-828-2222. 1 TO 6 ACRE LAKE front lots on Rough River Lake, city water, long lake frontage, in a new development. Starting @ $22,900 Financing Available for Everyone! www.kentucky-land. com, 270-828-2222. 1.3 WOODED ACRES off Buck Grove Road at Eagle’s Nest, city water good septic evaluation, nice property for your home or mobile home. $24,900 Financing Available for Everyone! www.kentucky-land. com, 270-828-2222. 4 acres, water well, lays excellent, located on Shumate Road near Ekron. $24,900 Financing Available for Everyone! www.kentucky-land. com, 270-828-2222. MOBILE HOME and land off U.S. HWY 60 and Hobbs-Reesor Road. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, city water, on nice private one acre lot. $49,900. Financing Available for Everyone! www.kentucky-land. com, 270-828-2222. Land and Mobile Home near Flaherty, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, city water, very nice and clean, with new kitchen cabinets, new flooring, new paint, on 2.1 acres of land, located off Hwy. 1816 on Lake Drive. $54,900 Financing Available for Everyone! www.kentucky-land. com, 270-828-2222.
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YOUTH Students’ technological savvy tried and true at showcase Friday, October 24, 2008
B10 - The News Standard
By Laura Saylor editor@thenewsstandard.com
The commons area of Stuart Pepper Middle School was transformed into a futuristic scene Tuesday evening as students representing every school in the district displayed their technological savvy during a special event that spotlighted their knowhow in the world of computers. The Sixth Annual Student Technology Leadership Program (STLP) Showcase was held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and allowed parents to get a first-hand look at projects and presentations students have been working on for several months. The STLP is a statewide learning program that encourages students of all grade levels to use technology as means for academic success. The program was established in 1994 by the Kentucky State Advisory Council, and re-
gional competitions are held leading to a final state competition. “(Students) can do a wide variety of projects,” said Diane Schwartz, STLP coordinator at Muldraugh Elementary School. “They can choose anything from digital art to digital writing, video editing … anything they’d like to do.” Students presented their work on Tuesday to spectators and inter-district judges who graded their projects on the depth of information provided, how well the students understood the material they learned, and how eye-catching or creative the project was. “The judging tonight gives us an idea of where the kids can improve for the regional competition,” Schwartz said. The regional competition will be held Nov. 18 at the University of Louisville and the state competition will be held May 21 at Rupp Arena
in Lexington. “Our project was about the Olympics, and we had fifthand sixth-grade students represent different countries around the world … and compete in races for medals,” explained sixth-grade student Kaitlyn Toney. Toney worked on her project with fifth-grader Dakota Clemmons and third-grader Hannah Johnson. The group researched information about the various countries that competed in the Olympics, and compiled the data into a PowerPoint presentation. Their project included information regarding countries’ capitals, religions, official languages, populations, key imports and exports, and maps. All three students are in the midst of their first year as STLP members. “It sounded like fun and a lot of people I know were in it,” Johnson said. “I wanted to learn more about computers since you
Brandenburg Primary Fall Festival Brandenburg Primary School students, families, and other residents of Meade County enjoyed a funfilled evening at the school’s fall festival, held last Friday evening. Students came dressed in various Halloween costumes, ready for the action. From the music contest and “sock-it to the teacher,” to spray-painted hair and tattoos, children and adults of all ages contributed to the activities, prizes and refreshments.
use them in high school a lot,” Clemmons said. During the showcase, STLP Cyber-Reporters wandered the room, taking pictures and writing stories about the event. Cyber-Reporters receive their assignments from editors. Their work is then published in various forms of print, or is posted on the Internet. STLP Cyber-Reporters are Zachary Mofield and Emily Parker from Brandenburg Primary; Bobby Cundiff, Cayla Prather, and Josh Story from Battletown Elementary; Ashley Padgett and Erica Kessinger from Payneville Elementary; Austin Frost from Ekron Elementary; Ashlyn Mills and Hannah Skaggs from Stuart Pepper Middle School; and Darra Johnson and Abbey Fackler from Flaherty Elementary. Lead editor is Michelle Eigenheer, and other editors are Kaylena Mills, Jessi Dennis and Hannah Clark.
Flaherty No. 1 in cross country
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TOP LEFT: Clay Vessels, a kindergarten student at Brandenburg Primary, and his mother, Shannon, attempt to get a hole-in-one in Putt-Putt golf. BOTTOM LEFT: Macy Alexander, a second grader, and her grandmother, Patti Alexander, enjoy creating their own sand art. ABOVE: Second grader Zachary Adkins catches a fish at the “fish pond.”
‘Pee Wee’ comes home By Crystal Benham crystal@thenewsstandard.com
Ekron Elementary School students were visited by a special Ekron native last Friday. Harold Henry “Pee Wee” Reese — reenacted by Dick Usher of the Kentucky Humanities Council (KHC) — shared his life’s story of how he grew from a small town marbles champion, to a major league baseball star. Reese may be recognized nationally for his enthusiastic support of teammate Jackie Robinson — the first African American professional baseball player — but to most Meade County residents, he was the first and only resident of Ekron to become a professional athlete, historical figure, and a Baseball Hall of Fame inductee. Usher began the assembly at Ekron Elementary School describing how Reese received his nick name, as a champion marbles player. “A ‘pee wee’ is a little marble,” Usher said. “Soon, everytime I’d come around a corner, people would say
‘here comes pee wee.’” Usher said once Reese became a short stop for the Brooklyn Dodgers, he discovered all baseball players had nick names, and the name “Pee Wee” stuck with him. Using bold actions to enhance the story, Usher went on to tell students about Reese’s struggles with World War II and what it was like leaving his wife, Dottie, and new-born daughter, Barbara, to enlist in the Navy. Once Reese returned to the Dodgers in 1945, the team went on to play in 10 pennant races against the New York Yankees. The Dodgers lost nine out of those 10 pennant series, earning one World Series win in 1955. Three years later, in 1958, Reese ended his baseball career at age 40, and in 1984 Reese was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. When Usher concluded the story of Reese, Ekron students thanked him with a standing ovation and took the opportunity to ask questions about Reese’s baseball career.
Oct. 27 - Oct. 31 Primary & Elementary
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Stuart Pepper Middle
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Meade County High
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Dick Usher uses dramatic affects to tell Reese’s story.
Week 1
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LEFT: First grade student Todd Kessinger holds a handheld microscope to the skin of a gourd and studies its texture on a computer screen.
6th grade boys 1st Jesse Whelan, Flaherty 2nd Austin Carl, West Point 3rd Timothy Quiggins, Flaherty 5th grade boys 1st Seth Davis, Muldraugh 2nd Jacob Robertson, Ekron 3rd Gabriel Riggs, Flaherty 4th grade boys 1st Levi Hall, Flaherty 2nd Ethan Davis, Muldraugh 3rd Bryan Patterson, Flaherty 6th grade girls 1st Mary Kate Powers, David T. Wilson 2nd Michaela Hurd, Flaherty 3rd Emily Thompson, Flaherty 5th grade girls 1st Danielle Fabel, Flaherty 2nd Sierra Watkins, Flaherty 3rd Olivia Honaker, David T. Wilson 4th grade girls 1st Meg Geren, Flaherty 2nd Maggie Millay, Ekron 3rd Nichole Belcher, David T. Wilson Top 20 Boys 1st Seth Davis, Muldraugh 2nd Jacob Robertson, Ekron 3rd Jesse Whelan, Flaherty 4th Austin Curl, West Point 5th Gabriel Riggs, Flaherty 6th Jake Beavin, David T. Wilson 7th Tyler Curry, Ekron 8th Gavin Priddy, West Point 9th Ezra Meador, Cloverport 10th Hunter Robertson, Ekron 11th Timothy Quiggins, Flaherty
12th Tyler Dowell, David T. Wilson 13th Jon Woods, Flaherty 14th Cody Walter, Ekron 15th Brandon Frost, West Point 16th Christian Lamar, Cloverport 17th Weston King, West Point 18th Nick Smith , Cloverport 19th Levi Butler, Flaherty 20th Levi Hail, Flaherty Top 20 Girls 1st Danielle Fabel, Flaherty 2nd Sierra Watkins, Flaherty 3rd Mary K. Powers, David T. Wilson 4th Meg Geren, Flaherty 5th Michaela Hurd, Flaherty 6th Emily Thompson, Flaherty 7th Adalia Frye, Flaherty 8th Adrienne Poole, David T. Wilson 9th Olivia Honaker, David T. Wilson 10th Kelsey Sutton, David T. Wilson 11th Emma King, David T. Wilson 12th Kristen Peters, David T. Wilson 13th Madison Haynes, Flaherty 14th Jaycee Serrano, David T. Wilson 15th Lauren Claycomb, Ekron 16th Maggie Millay, Ekron 17th Alyssa Hannah, David T. Wilson 18th Brilynn Henderson, Cloverport 19th Lexie Perguson, Ekron 20th Addi Lynch, David T. Wilson Boys Team 1st Flaherty 2nd Ekron Girls Team 1st Flaherty 2nd David T. Wilson
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YOUTH The Librarian's Corner: Libraries and the economy
Friday, October 24, 2008
The News Standard - B11
Submitted by the Meade County Public Library With rising gas prices and the recent tumbles in the stock market, it’s safe to say that we’re in tough economic times. From clipping coupons to switching over to energy efficient light bulbs, people are taking control of their finances and saving money. Add another cost saver to the list: The Meade County Public Library. More people are utilizing the services at the Meade County Pubic Library (MCPL) and it’s showing in numbers. This past Tuesday, more than 750 people entered the library. That’s an average of 68 people an hour. According to the American Library Association, more Americans, overall, are visiting their local libraries with a 10 percent increase in visits nationwide. The popular National Public Radio (NPR) show, "All Things Considered," ran a story this summer on the use of libraries economically tough times and found that a library’s role in the community increases when times are tough. From books to movies to video games, Meade County residents can sign up for a library card to receive these items for free. We don’t have the book you’re looking for? We can order it through a service called “Interlibrary Loan.” This is a free service that borrows items from another library in the state. We have a wide selection of books and DVDs that would rival any popular book or movie store. We provide free Internet access, including wireless. Stop by the library to check your e-mail, search for a job, or do your homework. Are you unsure of how to use the Internet? Sign up for a computer class at the front desk and a staff member will teach you everything there
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is to know about the World Wide Web. Programs play a major role in the services provided at the library. In October, the children’s librarians had more than 60 programs for children of all ages. Yoga is offered every Wednesday in the Library Annex at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Several book clubs are offered at various times throughout the month, and we are constantly planning new events and programs to serve the community. Andrew Carnegie — founder of the public library — once said, “A library outranks any other thing a community can do to benefit its people.” The MCPL is here to be a service to the residents of Meade County, and our goal is to provide programs to help you get through this tough economic time. Coming soon, the library will host several programs geared toward surviving and thriving the financial crisis. We will have presenters speak about managing money, living a frugal lifestyle and more. Beginning in November, the Meade County Public Library will be hosting individualized career consultations. Are you looking for a new job or hoping to start a
CLOCKWISE: (From top left) The Meade County Public Library sponsored a trivia contest to celebrate the release of Brisingr (Inheritance, Book 3) by Christopher Paolini. The winner was Madeline Drew from Brandenburg. BLAST Champion Levi Miller holds the rocket he created. Payneville Elementary School students jump on pop bottles to shoot off their rockets. Princess Addison shows off her pretty nail polish.
new career? Learn skills to set yourself apart from the competition in a competitive job market and receive guidance in developing your resume, searching for jobs online, writing a cover letter, creating a portfolio, and completing a mock interview. Come by the library to sign up for an appointment to meet with a career counselor who will discuss your goals and help you land the job of your dreams. Stop by the library today. You will be amazed at all of the FREE services we offer. For more information, contact the MCPL at 270-422-
2094 or check us out online at www.meadereads.org. Library Update Princess Program More than 60 princesses and their royal parents came to the library for a "Princess Meeting" on Oct. 14. The princesses painted their nails, colored pictures and listened to stories about princesses. Join us for the next Princess Meeting on Nov. 11 at 6 p.m. when we will be learning how to braid hair. BLAST Students at Payneville Elementary had a blast with the library’s BLAST program. More than 70 participants
Mock election gives SPMS a voice in election Submitted Article Stuart Pepper Middle School's social studies class will be joining the National Student/Parent Mock Election (NSPME) to vote for their candidates of choice on Oct. 30, five days before eligible students and the rest of America select the next President of the United States. This national voter
education program for students and their parents gives young Americans the chance to make their voices heard in the electoral process. Every U.S. student, parent and educator is invited to participate free of charge at www.nationalmockelection.org. “In the classrooms of today, are our future Presidents, members of Congress, governors and judges – but
most importantly, these young people are the voters of tomorrow,” said NSPME President Gloria Kirshner. “Whether we are sending these children to the White House or to the polls, we hope to give them a deep understanding of ‘government of the people, by the people, and for the people.’” “The Mock Election giving students of all ages and their
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Stuart Pepper Middle School social studies students will be joining the National Student/Parent Mock Elections (NSPME) to vote on Oct. 30.
parents the opportunity to vote for president, members of Congress from their own state and districts, and governors of their states when there is a contested race,” she said. “In so doing, they learn many valuable lessons, foremost of which, is what they can hope to contribute to our democracy by voting.” A second ballot invites students to learn about and vote on the major issues, including the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and America’s troubled economy. Another ballot invites a comparison of some of the country’s most popular past presidents and lets students vote for the ones they would choose today if they were still with us. Kirshner noted that the Mock Election has assembled a “vast curriculum of materials that teachers may use at their discretion pertaining to our democracy and political institutions, our civic responsibilities and efforts to strengthen our schools." Students can register now at www.nationalmockelection.org to cast Presidential ballots on Oct. 30.
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lullabies, and getting ready to go to sleep. This month’s theme will be “Things That Go Bump in the Night” as we will only be a few days away from Halloween. Quilting Club Call-out Meeting Whether you are an experienced quilter or want to learn, join us Nov. 12 at 2 p.m. in the library annex for a callout meeting. We will have several quilts on display. Please let us know if you will be attending by signing up at the MCPL front desk. For more information contact the library at 270-422-2094.
Bulldog Strut Walk-a-thon
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David T. Wilson Elementary School students and staff recently participated in another successful "Bulldog Strut" Walk-a-thon. The weather was extremely cooperative as students and staff walked numerous times around the school’s track. This event is held each year to help raise money for student supplies and to fund celebrations within the school.
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made rocket ships and shot them into the air using PVC pipe, tubes, and a two-liter bottle. Levi Miller was the champion rocket designer, with his spaceship going the highest of them all. Want to learn how to try this at home? Visit the library’s blog at www.meadereads.blogspot. com for instructions. Bedtime Story Children ages 2-5 are invited to come in pajamas and bring a stuffed animal to our monthly "Bedtime Story" night on Oct. 28 from 6:30-7 p.m. in the library annex. We will be reading bedtime stories, listening to
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Melanie Grammer Redmon and Phillip Redmon are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Ellie Nicole. Ellie was born on Sept. 8, 2008, at 6:28 p.m. She weighed seven pounds, 2.3 ounces, and was 19.5 inches long. Proud grandparents are Brett “Boe” and Debbie Grammer and Dennis and Joan Redmon. Proud greatgrandparents are Mae Lacy, Horace Lacy, Ronnie Grammer, Stella Redmon, and Shirley Fraze.
Faithlynn Marie Wilkins Kayla Wilkins and Corey Whitaker of Midway are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Faithlynn Marie Wilkins. Faithlynn was born on Oct. 1, 2008, at 12:53 p.m. at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown, Ky., weighing six pounds and one ounce. She was 17 1/2 inches long. Her grandparents are Melissa Wilkins of Midway, James R. Wilkins of Ekron, Rebecca Adams of Hazard, Ky., and Andy Whitaker of Brandenburg. Great-grandparents are James and Shirley Wilkins of Midway and Jack and Mary Carter, also of Midway. Greatgreat grandparents are Virginia Barr of Midway and Orville Swift of Battletown.
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Lisa Carol Ulman, 48, of Brandenburg, daughter of Lily Rose Benham and Peter Matthew Welch, to Bradley James Alexander, 44, of Brandenburg, son of Carolyn Ann Raley and James Vernon Alexander. Emily Elizabeth Hobbs, 25, of Ekron, daughter of Jennifer King Hobbs and James Bernard Hobbs, to Kyle Andrew Lee, 24, of Elizabethtown, Ky., son of Charlotte Sue Harden and Kenneth Fredrick Lee. Rebecca Kay Benham, 48, of Brandenburg, daughter of Alta Marrgwen Smith and Roy Dean Benham, to Danny Glen Gibson, 63, of Rineyville, Ky., son of Nancy Margaret Hash and Len Wood Gibson. Judy Smith Brettschneider, 58, of Floyds Knobs, Ind., daughter of Evelyn Mabel Martin and Leyden Eugene Smith, to Charles Eugene Roberson, 71, of Floyds Knobs, Ind., son of Margaret Leota Bernardi and Roy Roberson.
Donating stuffed animals for a cause
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The Brandenburg Moose Family Center recently distributed stuffed animals to the Meade County EMS, Meade County Sheriff’s Department, Kosair Hosptial, and Breckinridge Memorial Hospital to use when children are involved in tough situations or who are sick.
ABOVE: Aimee Rose (center) with Betty Haney (left) and Marquita (far right), are staff members at Breckinridge Memorial Hospital. BELOW: (Left to right) Chris Haynes, Mary Cooper, Aimee Rose, and Brenda. Mary and Brenda are staff members at Kosair Hospital.
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Traci Nash and Mike Nash of Guston are proud to announce the birth of their son, Michael Seth Francis Nash. Seth was born on July 2, 2008, at 10:37 a.m. He weighed seven pounds, six ounces, and was 19 inches long. Proud grandparents are Lee and Sue Richardson of Brandenburg and Charlie and Margie Nash of Guston. Proud great-grandparents are Oval and Edna Hobbs of Guston and Juanita and the late Vernon Richardson of Ashland, Ore.
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Cayla LeeAnn Rollins newest member of Sigma Alpha Lambda
Sigma Alpha Lambda is proud to announce that Cayla LeeAnn Rollins of Ekron has recently been recognized as a member of Sigma Alpha Lambda, National Leadership and Honors Organization at the University of Louisville. Sigma Alpha Lambda is organization dedicated to promoting and rewarding academic achievement and providing members with opportunities for community service, personal development, and lifelong professional fulfillment. Congratulations to Cayla LeeAnn Rollins. Cayla is the daughter of Jeffrey and Mary Johnson of Ekron and sister of Joseph and George Rollins. She is a 2003 graduate of Meade County High School and is a currently a senior at the University of Louisville majoring in Health Education. Her family wishes her all of the best in her continuing success and are very proud of her.
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