2008.11.07 The News Standard

Raising the ‘Barr’

‘FFA-bulous’ fanfare

Barr Automotive maintains an old-fashioned, quality first rapport that keeps customers happy and their vehicles purring like kittens.

The Meade County FFA recently received an elite three-star award, and continues to raise its levels of excellence through tireless work and dedication.

Business, A10

Agriculture, A11

Looking to win The girls and boys cross country teams earned solid finishes at last week’s home meet, and both are keeping their sights set on a trip to the state finals.

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Three-star general visits Knox, gives update on BRAC

By Crystal Benham crystal@thenewsstandard.com

HISTORY IS MADE KENTUCKY MCCAIN 57% OBAMA 41%

MEADE ADE CO.

A three-star general visited Fort Knox last Friday, to elaborate upon the Base Realignment And Closure (BRAC) project occurring at the Army installation and how surrounding communities will benefit economically from the expected long-term affects.

Lt. Gen. Ben Freakley — commander of Army Accessions Command at Fort Monroe, Va. — is supervising the initiation of the three-story Human Resources Center of Excellence complex at Fort Knox which consumes almost 900,000 square feet and is projected to house roughly 4,000 employees.

“Right now our assessment is we are going to start off with 1,200 job opportunities once this building is finished,” Freakley said. “This building will hold multiple headquarters for the Army

MCCONNELL 53% LUNSFORD 47% *GUTHRIE 53% *BOSWELL 47%

MCCAIN 59.7% 9 7% OBAMA 38.8%

AMERICA OBAMA-BIDEN 349 ELEC. VOTES MCCAIN-PALIN 147 ELEC. VOTES

PRESIDENT-ELECT SEN. BARACK OBAMA

*531 OF KENTUCKY’S 3,541 PRECINCTS VOTED IN THIS RACE

By Laura Saylor editor@thenewsstandard.com

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Kentucky counties now eligible for disaster assistance Submitted by the Office of the Governor

FRANKFORT, — Gov. Steve Beshear received word (on Wednesday) from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) that farmers in all 120 counties in Kentucky are now eligible for emergency loans due to drought and high winds that occurred in Kentucky in 2008.

“I am pleased that U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Ed Schafer recognized the financial hardships our farmers are facing following two consecutive years of drought and compounded by the disastrous winds experienced this September,” Beshear said. “This disaster aid will help lessen the impact on our farm families and rural communities.”

On Sept. 19, Gov. Beshear sent a request to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Ed Schafer requesting that USDA disaster assistance be made available to farmers across the Commonwealth due to crop losses resulting from widespread drought conditions that began in early 2008 and continue

See DISASTER, A4

United States elects first African-American president

GUTHRIE 50.9% BOSWELL 49.1%

Community members pleased, disappointed with outcome of state and national elections

Lt. Gen. Ben Freakley (right) stands with local contractors and Fort Knox public affairs personnel near the construction site of the new Human Resources Center of Excellence.

Election is one for the record books

MCCONNELL 53.4% LUNSFORD 46.6%

Meade has lower turnout than last presidential election

See GENERAL, A2

Volume 3, No. 5

At the crack of dawn Tuesday morning, Meade Countians flocked to local schools and other polling places to cast their votes in a presidential election that was bound to create history, no matter what the outcome. With either the country’s first AfricanMuldraugh City American president or the nation’s first female Council members vice president prepared to take oath, voter turnouts were expected to reach record highs, though Curtis Kelly that prediction fell short in Meade County.

134 votes The county clerk’s office lists 17,642 registered Louis W. voters, 11,463 of which voted in the Nov. 4, 2008 “Woodie” Holston election. The 64.98 percent voter turnout is lower 134 votes than the general election held four years ago.

“We had about a 66 percent turnout for the 2004 Patricia Reese election,” said county clerk Katrina Fitzgerald.

130 votes Some voters waited in line up to 50 minutes, she said, though no major problems with voting Kenneth H. Toler 121 votes machines was brought to the office’s attention.

“Some people only vote every four years, so of Joseph E. Noon Sr. course, some people weren’t so familiar with the 115 votes machines,” she said.

Campaigns for the presidency and Kentucky Ronald M. Heschke seats have been contemplated and deliberated 113 votes by the general public for several months, with some name-calling and personal attacks by politicians becoming more and more stringent during the final days before the Nov. 4 election.

See ELECTION, A5

“The road ahead will be long. Our climb will be steep. We may not get there in one year or even in one term. But, America, I have never been more hopeful than I am tonight that we will get there.

“I promise you, we as a people will get there.

“There will be setbacks and false starts. There are many who won’t agree with every decision or policy I make as president. And we know the government can’t solve every problem.

“But I will always be honest with you about the challenges we face. I will listen to you, especially when we disagree. And, above all, I will ask you to join in the work of remaking this nation, the only way it’s been done in America for 221 years — block by block, brick by brick, calloused hand by calloused hand.”

—Excerpted from Sen. Obama’s victory speech

SEN. JOHN MCCAIN “Tonight, more than any night, I hold in my heart nothing but love for this country and for all its citizens, whether they supported me or Senator Obama, I wish Godspeed to the man who was my former opponent and will be my president.

“And I call on all Americans, as I have often in this campaign, to not despair of our present difficulties but to believe always in the promise and greatness of America, because nothing is inevitable here.

“Americans never quit. We never surrender.

We never hide from history, we make history.”

—Excerpted from Sen. McCain’s final campaign remarks

Psychologists say post-election ‘blahs’ will pass Submitted by UK Office of Public Relations Another election has come and gone, and some people may be swearing they’ll move to Canada — or at least the next county.

But a University of Kentucky psychologist suggests those folks may want to wait

a while before calling the movers.

“My wife is the same way.

She says, ‘If my candidate doesn’t win, we’re moving to Canada,’” says Nathan DeWall, a professor in the UK Department of Psychology.

“Initially, disappointed voters may have the attitude, ‘I’m going to be sad for as long as

my candidate’s opponent is in office,’” he said.

“In reality, people bounce back very quickly after disappointments. In a week, or a month, they’ll be fine,” DeWall says.

DeWall attributes the emotional recovery from backing losers in elections to a person’s “psychological immune

system.”

“This is a response in the body that helps cheer us up.

It gets at the core of mental well-being,” he said.

“The psychological immune system allows us to be resistant against being steeped in a negative

See BLAHS, A4

Veterans Day ceremonies to honor those who gave all

By Laura Saylor editor@thenewsstandard.com

As the fanaticism and fury of the Nov. 4 election begins to wane, Americans prepare to commemorate another special day in the country’s history: Veterans Day. Several local ceremonies will be held around the county, some beginning as early as today. City and county offices will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 11 in honor of the

Veterans Day ceremony at MCHS—Ceremony will be held today at 1:30 p.m. at the Meade County High School. Call 270-422-7515 for more information.

Veterans Day ceremony in Brandenburg—Ceremony will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Meade County Courthouse. Members of the local VFW Post 11404 will attend. For more information call, 270-422-5184.

Veterans Day “Purple Heart” event in Muldraugh—Sixth grade students will assist in retiring a tattered American Flag in front of the post office. Call 502-942-2730 for more information.

Veterans Day Ceremony and parade in Vine Grove—Parade will begin 10 a.m. Saturday at Optimist Park, with a ceremony commencing at 10:30 a.m. Call 270-877-2422 for more information.

holiday.

Ceremonies will be held at the Meade County High School and the Meade County courthouse. A

special “Purple Heart” event will be held at the Muldraugh Post Office during which Muldraugh Elementary School sixth-grade stu-

dents will help retire an American flag and assist in raising a new one — all in honor of American veterans. A parade and ceremony is also scheduled to be held at Vine Grove Optimist Park.

The country’s first Veterans Day was held in 1919 as “Armistice Day” to commemorate the

See HONOR, A9

VIEWPOINTS

Friday, November 7, 2008 Editorial

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‘Now is our time’

As former presidential candidate Sen. John McCain said during his adjourning speech, it is only natural to have strong feelings — whether positive, negative, or even the feeling of uncertainty — in regards to the recent election. But, no matter what those feelings may be, it is important to take a step back, focus on the hardships our country is facing, and realize that hope and faith formed the backbone of this country and hope and faith are what we — as Americans — must utilize to help fight and reshape our country’s current turmoil.

“Understanding the challenges that tomorrow may bring” is crucial in rebuilding our economy, as presidentelect Barack Obama said during his victory speech.

We must come together, form a coalition and “help restore our prosperity, defend our security in a dangerous world, and leave our children and grandchildren with a stronger, better country than we inherited,” as McCain said.

Americans should be proud of this historical election; proud, that we lived to see an African-American president elected; proud, that we could have elected the oldest president and the first female vice president in the history of the United States; proud, that as Kentuckians, our Republican Senator Mitch McConnell is now regarded by news media across the nation as “the most respected Republican voice in all of Congress;” and proud, that no matter who was elected as president, his agenda will include much-needed change to restore the state of our country.

No matter our difference in political beliefs, race, ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation, “We are and always will be the United States of America,” as Obama remarked in his speech. Our government is still a government “of the people, by the people, and for the people,” and “We still make a difference. We rise and fall as one people,” he said.

No matter what your vote, opinion, or beliefs are, this is a hopeful time for our nation and the great state of Kentucky. Our country, our state, and our community is struggling, but we made our voices heard on Tuesday. It is important to remember that our voices are what make the difference, are what make this country great, and are what will spur resolution and reformation.

Remember that we are “one nation, undivided, for which it stands.” Remember our founding fathers and the changes our ancestors brought to this country, but most of all, remember that now is our time. It is our chore to ensure that our schools prosper, our jobs are rebounded, our soldiers are provided for, and our country is refurbished and remains the greatest country on earth.

We must stand by in support of our new president and demand he and all our nation’s leaders pledge to see our country through the challenges it faces, and ensure America’s freedoms remain imperishable.

The ‘depressing’ truth about economic myths A myth usually contains problem. But not greedy a kernel of truth. But that Wall-Streeters as much as compares with putting a Frank and his leftist pals such as U.S. Sen. drop of poison in a glass of water — it Bluegrass Chris Dodd would like you to believe. may be mostly waBeacon Dodd, chairman of ter, but drinking it the Senate Banking will kill you.

Committee, received The “kernel of the most from Fantruth” this week: nie May and Freddie Greed contributed Mac PACs and emto the recent finanployees — $133,900 cial crash. But to call since 1989, reports it the primary cause the Center for Reequates to myth.

Politics And to use such Jim Waters sponsive Web site, openseclaims as an excuse for the most intrusive level crets.org.

Rather than voting for of government intervention this country has seen since the recent $700-billion bailthe Great Depression of the out, members of Congress should have moved to im1930s is worse.

The whole truth: It was peach Frank, Dodd and othleft-wing politicians such as ers who caused great harm Massachusetts Rep. Barney to our country. I’m very Frank who used the force unhappy with the members of government to intimi- of Kentucky’s delegation date mortgage giants Fred- in Washington, who at the die Mac and Fannie Mae, very least, are guilty of aidpressuring them into loan- ing and abetting politicians ing money to credit-chal- looking out for their own lenged borrowers. They got interests rather than the taxmortgages that may have payers.

I recently called out Kenmatched their dreams, but failed to reflect the reality of tucky congressman Ben Chandler for his stance on their checking accounts.

Now, Barney and friends getting rid of private ballots want taxpayers to bail out in labor-union elections — the “card check” issue. But them and their buddies.

Turns out, greed was the he and fellow U.S. Reps. Ed

VA domiciliaries get scrutinized for safety Veterans Post Freddy Groves

The Department of Veterans Affairs’ Domiciliary Rehabilitation and Treatment program is for veterans who can take care of their own daily self-care, but need treatment for medical, psychiatric, vocational, educational or social dysfunctions because of substance abuse, mental illness or homelessness.

The VA says that the domiciliaries give care in a “safe, secure, semi-structured homelike environment.” The “community method” of integrated therapeutic programs is used by “interdisciplinary teams,” meaning that the care involves using all types of resources to bring about the needed changes.

This is all well and good, but the Office of the Inspector General for the VA took a close look at basic issues of safety, security and privacy, and uncovered problems. Then the IG went back and checked for compliance.

Most of the facilities — 94 percent — had at least one issue with security or safety.

The audit concluded

that three issues need to be addressed: 1. Procedures for unannounced room inspections, to include checks for contraband and for controlled substances that should be locked up.

(Ninety-two percent of the patients have substance abuse issues.)

2. Additional safety and privacy for all the veterans, but especially women (4 percent of the population). The audit revealed that not all domiciliaries have locks on bedroom and bathroom doors for women. In two facilities, access into rooms could be made through ceilings.

3. Some facilities are not reporting their progress in meeting guidelines, which makes it difficult to determine if corrective actions have indeed been taken.

Earlier this year, funds were provided to quickly implement key-card systems, but it wasn’t done in all facilities.

As of now, there are 49 domiciles, with plans to open four more next year.

Whitfield and Geoff Davis deserve praise for voting “no” on this bailout.

Yes, the big spenders who voted “aye” say: “We had to do something.”

But “something” never seems to include policies that involve courageous political decisions such as cutting spending, promoting transparency and ticking off powerful politicians.

Can’t you imagine a senior senator standing in front of his Senate-club members and saying: “Gentlemen, I know we’re late for our golf games. But there are only a limited number of taxpayer dollars, and if we spend $700 billion of them on this bailout, it means cutting something else. What’s that going to be?”

Dead silence cloaks the Senate chambers.

Then this response: “Why do we have to cut something? Can’t we just spend more?”

“Brilliant” the senators roar in unison.

The truth: History repeats itself.

Similar dynamics occurred during the 1930s.

The truth: Those policies didn’t get the country back to work and prospering.

Rather, they prolonged the pain — turning a recession into an economic depression. In 1933, one of every four workers remained unemployed. In 1938, one in six still couldn’t find a job.

Even on the verge of World War II, one in seven U.S. workers were still out of work.

Big-government types offer lots of talk but little proof to accompany claims that the New Deal’s government-backed programs and experiments brought the country out of its economic malaise.

The Congress didn’t stop FDR. And desperate for “change,” the people, as Hillsdale College economics professor Ivan Pongracic states, “were willing to consider adopting full-blown socialism in the 1930s as a way to deal with the downturn.”

That’s the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth.

Jim Waters is director of policy and communications for the Bluegrass Institute, Kentucky’s free-market think tank.

You can reach him at jwaters@ freedomkentucky.com. Read previously columns at www. bipps.org.

Scholarship programs shed light on college prep FRANKFORT — The school year may just be getting fully up to speed, but for many high school seniors planning on going to college next fall, the groundwork for a successful transition is already well underway.

This can be an anxious time for families in this situation, especially when it comes to financial considerations in light of today’s economy. Fortunately, Kentucky offers several options designed to help in that regard.

The most widely known is perhaps the Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship, or KEES. With it, high schoolers begin earning money for college when they are freshmen, depending on how good their grades are. When factoring in the bonus for a high ACT score, students could potentially earn up to $10,000 for pursuing a postsecondary degree in Kentucky.

Starting this year, students who qualify for a free or reduced lunch at any time during high school

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could earn extra money for scoring well on Advanced Placement tests. A new law also extends the time students can use KEES if they enlist in the military first, while another will ease academic requirements for students starting college next year.

KEES began a decade ago, when the General Assembly began dedicating 100 percent of the state’s lottery proceeds to that program, two others offering grants to qualified students and a literacy initiative. Combined, they have received more than $1 billion since 1998.

Locally, our students appear to be taking full advantage of KEES, according to a report last month from Kentucky Lottery officials. In Meade County last year, 444 college students received $588,010.

KEES represents 45 percent of the state’s lottery proceeds after a $3 million annual deduction for literacy programs. The other 55 percent is set aside for the College Access Pro-

gram (CAP), which offers affordable. Its first report is financial aid to qualified due by mid-January, with a students attending a public more in-depth version due college or university; in September. and the Kentucky Legislative Since the 1997 reTuition Grant (KTG) forms of our postUpdate program, which does secondary schools, the same for students enrollment at our attending a private or public colleges independent college and universities or university. There has grown about a were 330 Meade third, with nearly County college stu213,000 students on campus last dents who obtained one of these grants Jeff Greer fall.

It won’t be easy last year. to raise those numOne of the state’s top long-term goals is to bers, but I believe we are at double the 400,000 bacca- least moving in the right laureate degrees Kentuck- direction despite the ecoians had in 2000 by the nomic downturn the nation year 2020. We are making is suffering through.

If you have any thoughts positive progress with the halfway point a little more on what more could be done, than a year away, but sig- feel free to let me know. I nificantly more will need to can be reached by writing to be done to achieve the goal. Room 351E, Capitol Annex, To reach that point, we will 702 Capitol Avenue, Frankneed to build on our efforts fort, KY 40601.

You can also leave a mesto ease the financial crunch sage for me or for any legfamilies face.

To address that, Governor islator at 800-372-7181. For Beshear appointed a work- the deaf or hard of hearing, ing group late last month the number is 800-896-0305.

I hope to hear from you whose sole goal is to find ways to make college more soon.

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Next generation of 511 offers enhanced travel information, services Submitted by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet FRANKFORT — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s (KYTC) 511 travel information system just got a face lift.

Now, in addition to timely and accurate roadway information, travelers can view real-time traffic cams, obtain weather information or even subscribe to an RSS

feed to receive travel alerts via e-mail or text messaging. It’s all part of KYTC’s continuing effort to keep travelers safe, aware, and cutting edge.

Travelers can log on to the 511 system at www.511. ky.gov. An interactive map is provided with information related to construction, incidents or accidents, traffic alerts, and roadway conditions.

As flu season nears, take time to vaccinate It’s that time of year again approved for use in healthy — time to get your family’s people ages 2-49 who are not pregnant. flu shots.

Both types of vacThe best way to cine contain the prevent or lessen Health three types of influthe severity of the Update enza virus that sciflu is to get a flu entists estimate will shot every fall. On circulate in a given average in the U.S., year. up to 20 percent of Anyone who the population gets wishes to reduce the flu, and children their chances of getages 6-10 have the ting the flu can be highest rates of invaccinated, but it is fection. In fact, chilMelissa D. recommended that dren are up to three Kinnard the following groups times more likely get vaccinated each to get the flu than year: adults.

•Children ages six months Flu vaccination usually begins in September, or as to 19 years •Pregnant women soon as vaccine becomes •People ages 50 and oldavailable. Vaccine manufacturers are estimating that er •People of any age with 146 million doses of influenza vaccine will be produced certain chronic health conin the U.S. during this year’s ditions •People who live in nursflu season.

There are two types of flu ing homes or other longvaccine: the flu shot, which term care facilities •People who live with or is an inactivated (or killed) vaccine which is given with care for those at high risk a needle in the arm, or the for flu complications If you are severely allergic nasal spray flu vaccine, which is a live, weakened to eggs, have ever had a sevaccine that is sprayed up vere reaction to an influenza vaccination, or are younger the nose.

The shot is approved than six months of age, you for use in people over six should contact your physimonths of age, including cian before receiving a flu people with chronic medi- vaccination.

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Blahs From page A1 emotion,” DeWall says.

Another UK psychology professor, Suzanne Segerstrom, said studies have shown the length of depression after a disappointment often depends on whether the individual was optimistic to start with.

“Some people argue that

Disaster From page A1 today.

He further amended his request to include disaster assistance related to wind damage that occurred on Sept. 14, 2008.

Hurricane force winds flat-

Weather information is also available through the weather radar or, for a closer look, local Weather Bug cams. Visitors can choose different versions, including a map view, satellite, terrain or hybrid view.

Visitors can link to traffic information services in urban and surrounding states, view tourism information, find rest areas and weigh stations, learn important

driving tips, link to the Kentucky State Police or Vehicle Enforcement Web sites, or even report a pothole.

KYTC’s 511 telephone service has also been updated. The new system uses text-to-speech technology, which allows the user to either speak to maneuver through the system or use the phone keypad.

Additional available options include traffic infor-

mation by region, and the ability to summon roadside assistance from the KYTC SAFE patrol. SAFE (Safety Assistance for Freeway Emergencies) is a free service for stranded motorists. Another menu option allows the user to provide comments and suggestions for the 511 system.

“Our 511 system has proven to serve our travelers well over the years,”

Secretary of Transportation Joe Prather said. “All of our services, whether it’s construction, maintenance, SAFE patrol, licensing, or 511, are all conducted with one goal in mind — to help keep our motorists safe.”

Kentucky’s 511 system was implemented in late 2002, and through the years has been updated as technology and interest in the system evolved.

Baptist Women’s Day of Prayer held at Riverfront Park Members of the Salem Women on a Mission Association of Meade County met at the riverfront in Brandenburg last Friday for the annual Baptist Women’s Day of Prayer.

The event has been held on the first Monday in November for more than 30 years.

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The Salem Women on a Mission Association of Meade County, a chapter of the Baptist Women’s Association (BWA), congregated Monday at noon at Riverfront Park in Brandenburg to take part in the Baptist Women’s Day of Prayer. Members were given sack lunches and Pastor Tom Bridges, of Ekron Baptist Church, blessed the meal before the program began with an introduction from Katrina Crutcher, a member of the Salem Chapter BWA. According to Crutcher, the BWA is split into seven Continental Unions in 132 countries with 229 national Baptist Women’s organizations. Salem members were split into four groups, and each group was given a prayer guide and asked to pray for four continental partnerships: Africa and Latin America; Europe and the Southwest Pacific; the Caribbean and North America; and Asia and North America.

Catherine Aldridge, the longest active member of the Salem Chapter, said the program has taken place on the first Monday in November for more than 30 years. ly has plenty of flu vaccine in stock. You can receive your flu shot on a walk-in basis while supplies last.

Please contact the Health Department at 270-422-3988 for pricing and insurance acceptance information.

when you expect the best, you’re setting yourself up for disappointment. That’s not what I’ve found,” Segerstrom says.

Instead, she said, research indicates people who generally are optimistic recover more quickly from disappointments than those whose outlook is pessimistic.

“Being pessimistic didn’t protect people,” Segerstrom said.

DeWall said the time it

takes people to recover from disappointments also may be affected by whether they already were depressed or had low selfesteem.

DeWall bases that view on research into individuals’ responses to personal rejection in social situations.

“Those people may not have as strong a psychological immune system, so it can take them longer to bounce back,” he said.

tened crops and damaged orchards across the commonwealth. The devastating wind damage compounded the effect of the two consecutive years of drought conditions Kentucky farmers have experienced.

In response to Gov. Beshear’s request, the USDA reviewed the Damage Assessment Reports

and other related information for all 120 counties and determined that all counties sustained sufficient production losses to warrant a Secretarial disaster designation.

For more information on drought assistance, visit your local USDA/Farm Service Agency office or visit the USDA’s Web site at www.usda.gov.

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State legislators, Muldraugh and Brandenburg mayors and city council members, and several Meade County magistrates and officials dined at Doe Run Inn Wednesday night during a special event organized by State Rep. Jeff Greer (DBrandenburg). After a tour of Fort Knox Thursday morning, the party was slated to attend a meeting at Lusk Mechanical to discuss the initiation of a new program called “Helmets to Hard Hats” that encourages businesses to hire military personnel. See next week’s issue of The News Standard for a full article about the program, and what it means for local soldiers and Meade County businesses.

Illegal criminal activity happening in your neighborhood? Do you look the other way for fear of retaliation from the criminal element? Well, fear no more, the Meade County Sheriff’s Department has set up a phone tip line for you to call to report drug and criminal activity in your neighborhood. The tip line is totally anonymous, and your identity cannot be revealed. The Meade County Sheriff’s Department is committed to fighting the drug and criminal problem in our community, but we need your help. Please help by reporting any and all suspicious activity in your area.

The new tip line is 270-422-HOPE (4673).

NEWS Prepare for an increase in food costs

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PRECINCT

THE NEWS STANDARD/LAURA SAYLOR

CITY COUNCIL CITY OF BRANDENBURG

A101 Muldraugh (1242) A101 Muldraugh (eSLATE) (TOTAL) A102 Woodland (1242) A102 Woodland (eSLATE)

254 64 318 271 12

6 3 9 2 0

0 0 0 1 2

1 0 1 0 0

(TOTAL) A103 Grahamton (1242) A103 Grahamton (eSLATE) (TOTAL) B101 Weldon-Doe Run (1242)

383 170 2 153 90 1

3 1

0 320 231 283 251 389 382 3 143 100 135 99 160 152

35 188 345 128

0 1 1 0

0 3 3 0

34 177 298 123

40 140 274 124

37 172 279 115

39 138 280 130

52 212 365 165

61 213 439 345 188 138

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3 1 0 1 2 1

421 274 311 138 723 247

398 185 216 106 507 211

394 263 297 124 684 244

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U.S. REP. in CONGRESS

Louis W. “Woodie” Holston (NPC)

Irvin Davis (NPC)

Ronald M. Heschke (NPC)

Curtis Kelley (NPC)

Kenneth H. Toler (NPC)

Ralph Lee (NPC)

CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MULDRAUGH

2nd Cong. Dist.

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Philip Durbin (NPC)

Joseph E. Noon Sr. (NPC)

John H. Carlberg Sr. (NPC)

Pamela Troutman (NPC)

Patricia Reese (NPC)

Rose Betlej (NPC)

Joyce McHolan (NPC)

Ronnie Joyner (NPC)

Scotty Applegate (NPC)

Bruce Fackler (NPC)

Margaret Ann Love (NPC)

Polls opened at 6 a.m. on Tuesday, with the heaviest voter traffic occurring in the morning and over the lunch hours.

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help some of us learn to cook and lose some weight.

But, people with less money typically have to spend a greater percent of their income on food.

For the next few years we can expect that food banks and supplemental food programs will see an increased demand for their services.

If you would like to learn more about how to stretch your food dollar or how you can help those who are hungry, contact the Family and Consumer Sciences Extension agent at the Meade County Extension office at 270-422-4958.

Source: Janet Tietyen, Extension Specialist for Food and Nutrition, UK College of Agriculture

HURRY IN FOR LAST MINUTE SAVINGS!

Carol Nelson (NPC)

Belinda Blanc Cross (NPS)

John B. Inman (NPS)

Jeff Greer (D)

Carroll Gibson (R)

David E. Boswell (D)

S. Brett Guthrie (R)

Bruce Lunsford (D)

John McCain

General Election Meade County Recapitulation Sheet November 4, 2008

Sarah Palin (R) Barack Obama Joe Biden (D) Ralph Nader Matt Gonzalez (I)

“Some of the commercials seemed out of hand,” said Meade County resident Shawne Brown. “Instead of putting the other guy down ... (politicians) should be talking about what they’re going to do, what positive changes they’ll bring for the greater good of the public.

It’s easy to just bad-mouth somebody else.”

Browne said she is a registered Republican, though she voted for some Democratic candidates for the first time on Tuesday.

“I’ve heard a lot of people say they’re not sticking with their party (this election),” she said. “And a lot of other people I know have changed their minds a lot throughout all the (campaigns).

“I’m happy with how the Kentucky elections came out ... Nationally, I’m ecstatic.

We need somebody who’s (going to) give this country

Mitch McConnell (R)

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Chuck Baldwin Robert Thornsberry (C) Bob Barr Wayne A. Root (L)

an about-face and I’m excited that Obama (is) the guy that’s going to do it.”

Saul Sheffield, a 36-yearold Payneville resident, voted for the first time on Tuesday, and said this was the first election that captured his interest and urged him to vote.

“The Kentucky politicians are what got me going,” he said. “With jobs, the economy ... I want to know my home and my home state are taken care of with everything going on.”

Sheffield said he was disappointed with the outcome of the presidential election, saying Sen. John McCain’s military service is why he was initially likened to the Republican candidate. As a former soldier, Sheffield said he was proud of McCain’s dedication to his country.

Polls closed at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, and Fitzgerald reported that most of the vote tallying within the county was completed by 8:30 p.m.

Tuesday night.

Patricia J. Lusk (NPC)

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to rising fuel costs and increased cost inputs for farmers. Corn, wheat, and soybeans are predicted to be in tight supply with no cushion to offset a poor harvest. Grain supplies impact other parts of the food supply chain.

For example, a 50 percent increase in corn prices would likely result in a 1 percent increase in food prices. The cost of food as a percentage of food expense is currently 19 percent.

That figure is expected to rise to nearly 30 percent in the next five years.

Clearly, American food consumers will need to make some adjustments in the way they spend food dollars. Choosing to eat in, instead of out, may just

Kimberly L. Millay (NPS)

We have been blessed half spent on food away with relatively affordable from home. Our food supfuel and housing in the past ply, shopping habits, cookand American ing skills, and social consumers have Extension norms have changed enjoyed a safe significantly over the Service and plentiful food past 50 years. supply at a very We now spend reasonable cost. about half as much of The United our available income States Department compared to 80 years of Agriculture ago. In fact, there has (USDA) Economic been a steady decline in food expenditures Research Service with the percent diptracks the food Jennifer ping below 10 for the expenditures of Bridge first time in 2000.

U.S. consumers. In Both public and 1929, we spent 23 percent of personal dispos- private economists now able income on food with 3 predict a rise in food pricpercent allocated for eating es for the next few years.

Forecasts range from 5 to out.

In 2007, we spent only 9 percent per year through l8 percent of discretionary 2012.

The trend is attributed funds on eating, with about

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OBITUARIES

Friday, November 7, 2008

John T. “Jake” Harper, Jr.

David Lee McIntosh

David Brent Hughes, Sr.

John T. “Jake” Harper, Jr., 85, of Vine Grove, died, Oct. 30, 2008 at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown, Ky. He was a member of Vine Grove Baptist Church and a veteran.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jane Hager and John T. Harper, Sr.; two brothers, Ed Harper and “Bob” Harper; five sisters, Beulah Harper, Pearl Miller, Mary Higbee, Nell Quisenberry and Katherine Hughes.

He is survived by his wife of sixty-two years, Estelle Cruse Harper; a daughter and son-in-law, Suzanne and Greg Shircliff of Elizabethtown, Ky.; two sons, Gary Harper and Vicki of Elizabethtown, Ky. and John G. Harper of Rineyville, Ky.; six grandchildren, Nealia Harper, Kelly Harper-Kelley and her husband Richard, Derek Vowels and his wife Amber, Sarah Vowels, Ryan Harper and Stella Harper; six great grandchildren, Shelby, Addison, Gabrielle, Caden, Ava and Sarah Michelle; and two sisters, Hallie Humphrey of Pekin, Ind. and Margaret Morris of Lexington, Ky. The funeral service were held Nov. 3, at Vine Grove Baptist Church with Chaplain Larry Vance officiating. Burial was held at the Vine Grove Cemetery in Vine Grove.

Arrangements were held at Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home in Vine Grove.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Vine Grove Baptist Church Renovation Fund, 408410 W. Main St., Vine Grove, KY 40175.

The guest register may be signed at www.nebfh.com.

David Lee McIntosh, 45, of Vine Grove passed away suddenly on Oct. 24, 2008.

He was preceded in death by his father, Bob McIntosh.

He is survived by his loving wife, Missy McIntosh of Vine Grove; two sons, David Lee Raymond McIntosh of Vine Grove and Joseph David McIntosh of Owensboro, Ky.; two daughters, Katie Rena McIntosh and Lauren Lee McIntosh both of Louisville; his mother, Sandra Cook of Indianapolis; a brother, Robby McIntosh of Louisville; and three grandchildren.

Funeral services were held, Oct. 28, from the chapel of Coffey and Chism Funeral Home in Vine Grove, with Randy Case officiating. Burial followed in the Elizabethtown Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a memorial fund set up through Wilson-Muir Bank, 123 West Main Street, Vine Grove, KY 40175 in memory of David Lee McIntosh.

David Brent Hughes, Sr., 54, of Elizabethtown, Ky., died Nov. 03, 2008.

He was preceded in death by his father, Alfred Hughes.

He is survived by his wife, Donna Sue Grubbs Hughes; three children, David Hughes, Aaron Hughes and Abigail Hughes all of Elizabethtown, Ky.; his mother, Glenda Hughes of Murray, Ky.; one sister, Donna Gail Futrell of Murray, Ky.; and a brother, Barry Hughes of Tuscaloosa, Ala. There will be a memorial service at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8 at Gloryland Harvest Church, 757 S. Woodland Dr., Radcliff, KY. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. on Saturday at the church.

The family requests no flowers or food. If anyone feels led to contribute, any monetary gifts will be greatly appreciated by the family.

The guest register may be signed at www.nebfh.com.

Richard Lee Smith

Richard Lee Smith, 68, of Vine Grove, died Nov. 2, 2008 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Louisville.

He was a member of the Military Order of Purple Hearts Heartland Chapter 767 and the North Hardin Lions Club.

He is survived by his wife, Elke Smith of Vine Grove; a daughter and son-in-law, Christina and David Gray of Crestwood, Ky.; a son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Deanna Smith of St. Louis, Mo.; four grandchildren, Kaitlynn Smith, Kyle Smith, Stuart Gray and Erin Gray; two sisters, Teresa Markers and Mona McGraw both of Arkansas; three brothers, Charles Smith, John Smith, and James Smith all of Missouri; his stepmother, Margaret Smith, his very special friends, Roberal and Carolyn Oliver of Mount Washington, Ky.; and a host of other friends.

Funeral services were held Nov. 5, 2008 at Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home in Vine Grove. The service will be conducted by the Military Order of Purple Hearts. Burial are held today at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central at 2:30 p.m., Nov. 7, 2008 with military honors.

The guest register may be signed at www.nebfh.com.

Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

George E. Rider

George E. Rider, 89, of Brandenburg, passed away Oct. 30, 2008, at his residence.

He was born Sept. 4, 1919 in Winchester, Ill. to the late Orville and Ethel Rider. He was preceded in death by eight siblings; William, Harold, Robert, Donald, Clayton Leroy, Grace, Catherine, Wanda, Ruth and Fern.

He was retired from Olin Chemical Corporation, Doe Run Plant and a member of Ekron Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Goodman Rider; daughter, Anna Green (Bill) of Brandenburg; three sons, Donald “Deanie” Rider of Brandenburg, Bobby Rider of Omaha, Neb. and Randy Rider (Venita) of Brandenburg; sisters, Helen Coates of Brandenburg and Melba Six of Decatur, Ill.; 11 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Nov. 1, from the chapel of Bruington-Jenkins-Sturgeon Funeral Home with burial in Ekron Baptist Church Cemetery.

Pallbearers were David Elliot, Jack Rider, Kyle Rider, Eric Rider, Paul Rider, and Clint Rider.

Community Calendar

The Community Calendar is a free service to community groups and organizations for event announcements. However, if you have an event where there is a charge listed, there will be a $7 flat fee for each time the announcement runs. No beauty pageants or yard sales. The News Standard office is located at 1065 Old Ekron Rd. Call 270-422-4542 or e-mail news@thenewsstandard.com.

Deadline for Friday’s paper is 5 p.m. Tuesday.

Friday, Nov. 7 FALL FESTIVAL Ekron Elementary School Fall Festival 5-8:00 p.m.

4TH ANNUAL VETERANS DAY PROGRAM Meade County High School. All veterans are invited.

Reception is at 1 p.m. and program is at 1:30 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 8 FREE COMMUNITY HEALTH SCREENING Harrison County Hospital 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. by appointment only in Rehabilitation Services. Call the Wellness Line at 812-738-7869 to schedule an appointment or for information.

HOMEMAKER’S HOLIDAY BAZAAR 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Meade County High School in the cafeteria.

Santa is scheduled to arrive at 10 a.m. Cookbooks, cutlery, fresh pecans, crafts, gifts, etc. Lunch will be available for purchase.

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR Bethel Methodist 120 Bethel Church Rd., Brandenburg. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE Designs by Mary, 134 Broadway, Brandenburg. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 270-422-4020.

VETERAN’S DAY PARADE AND CEREMONY Parade at 10 a.m. and conclude at the Vine Grove Optimist Park where the ceremony will commence at 10:30 a.m.

For information, contact Donna Broadway at 270-877-2422.

COAT GIVE-AWAY Community-Wide coat give-away 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Glad Tidings Christian Center Café. Variety of sizes, first-come, first-served. A free chili lunch will be served.

Call 270-422-2020 for more information.

ATLETICO FLAMES FUTBOL TRY-OUTS The Atletico Flames Futbol Club of Elizabethtown will be holding try-outs for soccer teams. Go to www.atleticoflames.

Lonnie Keith Thomas Mr. Lonnie Keith Thomas, 52, of Brandenburg, died Nov. 3, 2008, at the University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville. Mr. Thomas was preceded in death by his mother Catherine Emily Allen Thomas and a brother, Ricky Thomas.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Thomas, of Brandenburg; daughter, Melissa (Paul) Frazier of Ekron; three grandchildren, Mikaela, Sarah and Sidney; his father, Lon Thomas, Jr. of Brandenburg; three sisters, Debbie Bush, Penny Towers, and Cindy Scott, and three brothers, Terry Cain, Mark Thomas and Jeff Thomas.

Funeral Services will be held today at 11 a.m., Nov. 7, from the Chapel of the Hager Funeral Home, with the burial in Garnettsville Cemetery in Brandenburg.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the American Diabetes Association. Online condolences may be left at www.hagerfuneralhome.com.

Ronald R. Hawkins Ronald R. Hawkins, 55, of Red Oak, Iowa, passed away Oct. 29, 2008 at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital.

Ronald Ray Hawkins was born May 29, 1953 in Kentucky. He was raised in Brandenburg and graduated from Meade County High School. Ron attended the Nashville Auto Diesel College and was a mechanic.

He was united in marriage to Patricia Lindquist on June 3, 1972 in Red Oak, Iowa. They lived in Omaha for a short time before moving to Red Oak. Ron worked for Missouri Valley Machinery from 1972-1974, Kirk National Leasing from 1974-1989, NSK from 1989-2004, and the City of Red Oak from 2004 until the time of his death.

He was a member of the National Riffle Association, an avid gun collector, and a target shooter. He also loved politics and his dogs.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Ernest and Ivy (Bullard) Hawkins.

Survivors include his wife, Patricia “Trish” Hawkins of Red Oak, Iowa; a son, Sam Hawkins and his fiancé, Amanda Miller of Omaha, Neb.; a daughter, Jennifer HawkinsEden and her husband, Joshua of West Des Moines, Iowa; a grandson, Carter Eden of West Des Moines, Iowa; a sister, Geri Hawkins of Austin, Texas; a brother-in-law, Don Linquist and his wife Tina of Red Oak, Iowa; sisters-in-law, Penny Torczon of Red Oak, Iowa and Peggy Embree of Montana; many nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held Nov. 3, 2008 at the NelsonBoylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel with Pastor David MacDonald officiating.

Burial was in the Evergreen Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were made by Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel.

A memorial fund is being established in Ronald’s name.

Robert James Westcott Robert James Westcott, 89, of Radcliff, Ky. passed away Oct. 30, 2008 at his residence.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Victoria Elaine, and his parents Lucian and Mabel Westcott.

He is survived by his wife, Jeanette Yates Westcott, of Radcliff, Ky.; two sons, Wesley Westcott of Radcliff, Ky. and Thomas Westcott, of Hodgenville, Ky.; three grandchildren; six great grandchildren; two sisters, Wilda Walker of Concord, Ohio and Evelyn Banis of Mentor, Ohio.

Funeral services were held Nov. 1, from the chapel of Coffey and Chism Funeral Home in Vine Grove, with Brother Jerry Bell officiating. Burial followed in the Vine Grove Cemetery.

THE MEADE COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS ANNUAL MEETING November 18, 2008 • 2:30 P.M. at the Center.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR NEXT TWO YEARS. ONLY MEMBERS ALLOWED Any questions, call:

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Monday, Nov. 10 “PURPLE HEART DAY” CELEBRATION Honoring American Veterans 1 p.m. at the Muldraugh Post Office.

All Veterans and the community are invited and refreshments will be served following the ceremony. The event will take place in front of the Muldraugh Post Office, 114 South Main Street.

For more information please contact Postmaster Lillian Conklin at 270-942-2730.

MULDRAUGH CITY COUNCIL 6:30 p.m. the second Monday of each month at Muldraugh City Hall.

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Tuesday, Nov. 11 VETERAN’S DAY FREE ENGLISH CLASSES 7 p.m. Buck Grove Baptist Church, 255 Buck Grove Road No registration required.

Free nursery care available for students during class.

For more information, call 270-828-3365 or 270-828-6320.

MEADE COUNTY FISCAL COURT 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Meade County Courthouse.

MEADE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION 7:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Meade County Board of Education building.

Wednesday, Nov. 12 NUTRITION CLASS The Meade County Health Department will have nutrition classes taught by a registered dietitian. Initial class is at 1 p.m.

Follow-up class is at 3 p.m.

Registration is required 24 hours in advance.

Please call 800-280-1601, ext. 1035 for more information.

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FAITH & VALUES

Friday, November 7, 2008

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Be delicate when telling adopted child about birth parents

QUESTION: What should ical parents are dead. you tell an adopted child 2. State plainly that the about his or her biological biological parents were unparents in “closed” able to care for their adoption situa- Focus on baby themselves. tions? How do you the family 3. Tell the child nothanswer his tough ing is known about the questions about biological parents, but why he wasn’t that he was secured wanted, etc? from an agency dediDR. DOBSON: cated to finding good I’ll give you an anhomes for babies. swer written by a Dr. Levine preferred Dr. Milton Levine the first approach beJames in a vintage parDobson cause “the child who enting book titled is told that his biologi“Your Child from 2 cal parents are dead to 5,” and then I’ll comment is free to love the mother on his recommendation. Dr. and father he lives with.

Levine was associate profes- He won’t be tormented by sor of pediatrics, New York a haunting obligation to Hospital, at the time. He search for his biological parlisted three possible ways to ents when he’s grown.” tell an adopted child about He continued, “Since the his origin, as follows: possibility of losing one’s 1. Tell the child his biolog- parents is one of childhood’s

greatest fears, it is true that the youngster who is told that his biological parents are dead may feel that all parents, including his second set, are pretty impermanent. Nevertheless, I feel that in the long run the child will find it easier to adjust to death than to abandonment.

To tell a youngster that his parents gave him up because they were unable to take care of him is to present him with a complete rejection.

He cannot comprehend the circumstances, which might lead to such an act. But an unwholesome view of himself as an unwanted object, not worth fighting to keep, might be established.”

I disagree with Dr. Levine at this point. I am unwilling to lie to my child about anything. I would not tell

him that his natural parents were dead if that were not true. Sooner or later, he will learn that he has been misled, which could undermine our relationship and bring the entire adoption story under suspicion.

Instead, I would be inclined to tell the child that very little is known about his biological parents. Several inoffensive and vague possibilities could be offered to him, such as, “We can only guess at the reasons the man and woman could not raise you. They may have been extremely poor and were unable to give you the care you needed; or maybe the woman was sick; or she may not have had a home. We just don’t know. But there is one thing we do know. She must have

Not a good idea to ‘judge a book by its cover’

“He has gone to stay at a sinner’s house!”

—Luke 19:1-10 “You can’t judge a book by its cover.” We have all heard this warning about disappointing contents coming in beautiful packaging. All of us, no doubt, have been fooled into buying a book with an attractive cover or rented a movie with a great-sounding trailer that turned out to be “garbage.”

In the religious world, “you can’t judge a book by its cover” is true as well.

Many, no doubt, have been fooled by “religious types” with their great made-forTV images, who were really nothing more than “wolves in sheep’s clothing.”

In the spiritual world, “you can’t judge a book by its cover,” is true as well, in a very different sense. The story of Zacchaeus is a case in point. On the outside, he

appears to be a rotten low- heart.” Nowhere do we see life sinner, but he turns out this more clearly than in a to be a humble, generous side-by-side comparison of and religious man.

Zacchaeus and those “You can’t judge a Encouraging who judged him. book by its cover” On one hand, the Words in his case either.

Pharisees appeared Externally, Zacto be holy, upstandchaeus was a ing members of the sawed-off, greedy, community.

Unlittle crook in the derneath, however, eyes of his homethey were rotten town folks. He was to the core. Jesus up to his eyeballs in called them “whiteRonald an extortion racket washed tombs that Knott under the auspices looked good on the of the hated Roman outside, but inside government. were filled with stench and He was one of those tax rottenness.” collectors hired by the ocOn the other hand, Zaccupying Roman authorities chaeus appeared to be a to squeeze money out of rotten, no-good, sinner in his fellow Jews, especially the eyes of all the people. the poorest of the poor, to Jesus, however, because he line the pockets of the Ro- had the ability to see into man Emperor, as well as hearts, did have the abilhis own. He appeared to be ity to judge a book by its one rotten little scumbag. cover.

In the Old Testament we When he looked up in the read, “People see exter- tree and saw Zacchaeus, he nals, but God sees into the saw a lot of goodness down

deep inside this little man.

“People see externals, but God sees into the heart.”

Since we can only see people’s outsides, while God can see into people’s hearts, Jesus warned us not to judge each other. We never know for sure what’s going on inside people. It’s a sound spiritual practice, therefore, to give each other the benefit of the doubt.

I have spent most of my ministry reaching out to people whose magnificent goodness was hidden under some pretty awful appearances. Some of the meanest “Christians” I have ever met have been those “pillar of the church” types, while some of the most devout Christians have been those who have been rejected or hurt by church people.

loved you very, very much -— enough to give you life and to make sure you were raised in a loving home where you would be taken care of. We’re so thankful that the Lord led her to let us raise you.”

QUESTION: I understand your emphasis on a child being taught to respect the authority of his or her parents, but doesn’t that coin have two sides? Don’t parents have an equal responsibility to show respect for their children?

DR. DOBSON: They certainly do. The self-concept of a child is extremely fragile and it must be handled with great care. A youngster should live in complete safety at home, never being belittled or embarrassed de-

liberately, never punished in front of friends, never ridiculed in a way that is hurtful. His strong feelings and requests, even if foolish, should be considered and responded to politely. He should feel that his parents “really do care about me.”

My point is that respect is the critical ingredient in all human relationships, and just as parents should insist on receiving it from their children, they are obligated to model it in return.

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.

BIBLE TRIVIA

by Wilson Casey

1. Is the book of Gomorrah in the Old or New Testament or neither?

2. From Matthew 24, Heaven and earth may pass away, but Jesus’ “what” shall not? Life, Children, Love, Words 3. From what type of person did Saul seek relief when an evil spirit tormented him? Harpist, Sorceress, Madman, Soldier 4. What two weapons did David use to kill Goliath?

Spear/Rock, Sword/Mallet, Sling/Stone, Axe/Knife 5. The grain of what seed did Jesus liken to the kingdom of heaven? Mustard, Barley, Apple, Corn 6. What daughter of Leah was defiled by Shechem?

Bathsheba, Dinah, Elisabeth, Anna ANSWERS: 1) Neither; 2) Words; 3) Harpist; 4) Sling/ Stone; 5) Mustard; 6) Dinah For more trivia, log on to www.TriviaGuy.com.

Father Knott, a Meade County native, is a priest from the Archdiocese of Louisville.

Muldraugh United Methodist celebrates homecoming Members of the Muldraugh United Methodist Church enjoyed live music, lunch, and each other’s company at a homecoming held Nov. 2.

Special music was provided by Dan Molnar on the bagpipes and a vocal duet by Rev. Dan Paddack and Melissa Molnar.

A luncheon was served after the service, during which attendees shared memories and stories from the past.

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ABOVE: Judy and Bobby Hubbard enjoy the luncheon that was provided after the homecoming service at Muldraugh United Methodist Church on Nov. 2. RIGHT: Dan Molnar played the bagpipes during a special celebration was held at Muldraugh United Methodist Church last Sunday.

Don’t fear a strike out “He will not be afraid of evil game of life, you should not tidings; His heart is steadfast, let the fear of failure keep trusting in the Lord.” you from taking your —Psalm 112:7 swings.

Divine (NKJV) Today, ask God for Guidance the courage to step His adoring fans beyond the boundcalled him the “Sularies of your selftan of Swat.” He doubts. Ask Him to was Babe Ruth, the guide you to a place baseball player who where you can realset records for home ize your full potenDan runs and strikeouts. tial — a place where Babe’s philosophy Newton you are freed from was simple. He said, the fear of failure.

“Never let the fear Ask Him to do of striking out get in your His part, and promise Him way.” that you will do your part.

That’s smart advice on Don’t ask Him to lead you the diamond or off. to a “safe” place; ask Him to Of course it’s never wise lead you to the “right” place to take foolish risks (so and remember: those two buckle up, slow down, and places are seldom the same. don’t do anything when it Reverend Dan Newton is comes to the game of life) the pastor of Grace Baptist But when it comes to the Church.

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Deeds

C.E. Smith and Sons Corporation to William Drury, Sr. and Virginia L. Drury, property located in Meade County.

Donald L. Stanfield to Stone Holdings, LLC, by and through Alec G. Stone, member, 311 Meadowview Drive, Brandenburg, deed tax $50.

Gary L. Hartlage and Sarah Hartlage to Stanley K. Slinker and Jennifer Slinker, 32 Summitt Drive, Brandenburg, deed tax $220.

Lenora A. Johnson to Kevin P. Shaughnessy and Lois JeaneenStivers, lot seven in Poole Estates located in Meade County, deed tax $130.

Fred L. Vowels, aka Freddie L. Vowels to G&F, Inc., A Kentucky Corporation, by and through Steven R. Crebessa, parcel one and two, property located in Meade County, deed tax $30.

The Estate of Charles Eugene Smith to Charles E. Gene Smith, tract three, property located in Meade County.

James Keith Smith and Janice Smith to A.Q. Construction, Inc., a Kentucky Corporation, lot 31 of Skees Farm Division located in Meade County.

A.Q. Construction, Inc., a Kentucky Corporation, to Eileen E. Shacklett and James A. Shacklett, lot 31 of Skees Farm Division located in Meade County, deed tax $187.50.

Steve Redmon Construction, Inc. to Ellis Ray Joiner and Monica Stoker, 475 Lake Drive, Vine Grove, deed tax $111.

Joyce F. Kirk to Michael Ray Miller, Sr. and Sabrina Miller, 86 Warren Court, Vine Grove, deed tax $80.

TMN Services, LLC, as Trustee of Land Trust No. 080806 to Equity Trust Company Custodian FBO Albert C. Lee #80788, lot 299,274, 269, 219, 144, 82, and 277 of Audubon Woods section of Doe Valley Subdivision located in Meade County, deed tax $420.

William K. Davis to Edward C. Staton, lot 34 of The Knobs Subdivision located in Meade County, deed tax $27.50.

Malinda Board to Donnie R. Hardin and Daisy L. Hardin, property located near Guston.

Quit Claim Deeds

Doug Jones, Jr. and Ann L. Jones to Douglas L. Jones, Jr. and Ann L. Jones, lot 11 of Doe Haven Estates located in Meade County.

Joseph C. Clark to Kimberly Clark, tract one and two, property located in Meade County.

Joseph C. Clark to Kimberly Clark, a 2.5 acre tract located in Brandenburg.

Roger Risen and Elizabeth Risen to Ronald L. and Barbara J. Greenwell Trust, by and through Barbara J. Greenwell, Trustee, parcel 11 of Haynes Estates located in Meade County.

Anna Margaret Stull, by Diana Stull O’Bryan, her attorney in fact, to John Mark Stull and Patricia Stull, property located in Meade County.

Building Permits

10/23/08 John (Chris) Mitchell, Clarkson Road, Vine Grove, pole barn $27.50 10/27/08 Kenneth Wayne, Evan Road, Vine Grove, garage $27.50.

10/27/08 Donnie and Daisy Hardin, Hwy 60, Guston, barn.

10/28/08 Trading Post Homes, Redhawk, Guston, doublewide $82.50.

10/29/08 James R. Greenwell, Rabbit Run Road, Vine Grove, single family dwelling $228.82.

Septic Permits

10/28/08 Trading Post Homes, Red Hawk Drive, Guston.

10/28/08 Mark Powers, Simpson Lane, Brandenburg.

Retail Food Establishment Report

10/24/08 Dollar General, 4413 Flaherty Road, Vine Grove. 95 percent, 100 percent after same day follow-up. Dented cans voluntarily destroyed.

10/24/08 Beehive Assisted Living, 103 Commerce Drive, Brandenburg. 98 percent. Oven door missing, employee needs hair restraint.

10/27/08 Roberts Family Farm, 125 Kennedy Road, Guston. 98 percent. Food item improperly stored.

10/27/08 Bewley’s Shell, 2960 Brandenburg Road, Brandenburg.

94 percent food service. 100 percent retail. Food service: food item not at proper temperature, corrected immediately, no hair restraints worn in food prep area.

10/27/08 Main Street Café, Inc., 235 Main Street, Brandenburg. 92 percent, 97 percent after same day

follow-up. Hot food item at improper temperature, corrected immediately, ice improperly stored, no hair restraints worn in food prep area.

10/28/08 Little Dave’s Down on the River, 155 Main Street, Brandenburg. 95 percent. Build-up inside of microwave, build-up on shelving in back, build-up in bottom of some coolers/freezers, build-up on floors, light shield in poor repair in kitchen.

10/28/08 Meade County High School, 938 Old State Road, Brandenburg. 100 percent.

10/29/08 Kroger, 568 River Ridge Plaza, Brandenburg. 96 percent food service. 97 percent retail.

Food service: sanitizer not working properly at 3-comp sink. Retail: no thermometers in some cold units, build-up in bottom of some cold units, vents and tiles stained.

10/29/08 Otter Creek Tavern, 6860 Flaherty Road, Vine Grove.

92 percent. Steaks and pork chops not being thawed properly, cutting boards not cleanable, handle missing on upright freezer, interior of walk-in two double doors bare wood, ceiling tiles in food prep area in poor repair, dumpster lids open, double doors on walk-in not closing properly, wall by hand sink paneling cracked in poor repair in food prep area.

10/29/08 Sweet Dreams Ice Cream and Arcade, 125 Old Mill Road, Brandenburg. 100 percent.

10/30/08 Domino’s Pizza, 757 By-Pass Road, Brandenburg. 93 percent. Wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer, no back flow preventer on mop sink in back, hand sink faucet leaking, mops improperly stored.

10/30/08 Miguel’s Mexican Restaurant, 634 River Ridge Plaza, Brandenburg. 96 percent. Cutting boards in poor repair, build-up in bottom of some cold units, build-up on floors.

Brandenburg Police Department 10/30/08 at 5:02 a.m. Talena Kuprion of Brandenburg was driving a 1996 Ford F250. Frances Fischer of Webster was driving a 1994 Mazda Miata. Fischer was stopped for north bound red light. Kuprion stated that she could not get stopped in time before colliding into the rear of Fischer’s vehicle. Moderate to severe damage to Kuprion’s vehicle. Severe damage to Fischer’s vehicle.

No injuries were reported. Report BPD08113 was filed by Officer Whited.

Meade County Sheriff Department 10/22/08 at 8:35 a.m. Lorrie Hall-Stallworth of Brandenburg was driving a 2007 Nissan Altima.

Donna Sanders of Brandenburg was driving a 2004 Ford Mustang. Both were east bound on Old Mill Road with Hall-Stallworth directly behind Sanders. Sanders was stopped in traffic due to vehicles in front of her. Hall-Stallworth was unable to stop prior to collision with the rear of Sanders’ vehicle. Severe damage to both vehicles. First aid was given

by Meade County EMS and injured parties were taken to University of Louisville Hospital and Hardin Memorial Hospital. Report 08-0255 was filed by Officer Foster.

10/22/08 at 12:50 p.m. Michael Smith of Elizabethtown was driving a 2005 Ford Police Interceptor south bound on KY1051 when a deer ran into the side of his vehicle.

Moderate to severe damage to his vehicle. No injuries were reported.

Report 08-0257 was filed by Officer Graham.

10/22/08 at 1:56 p.m. James White of Ekron was driving a 2001 Ford Escort north on KY448. Rosemary Donnelly of Brandenburg was driving a 2005 Toyota Prius south on KY448. Both vehicles collided on or near the center line. White advised that he observed Donnelly in his lane of traffic and he attempted to slow to avoid collision. Donnelly advised that White appeared to be attempting to make a left turn into a driveway and entered into her travel path, thus causing collision. No debris on roadway to indicate exactly where the accident occurred on the roadway. No witnesses to the actual collision. It is the opinion of this investigator that White may have caused the collision. This opinion is based on the point of impact and location and type of damages sustained by each vehicle. Severe damage to both vehicles. No injuries were reported. Report 08-0256 was filed by Officer Foster.

10/24/08 at 4:05 p.m. Alexandria Ellis of Vine Grove was driving a 2003 Pontiac Sunfire. William Sloan of Westview, Ky. was driving a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 PU. Ellis was stopped at the stop sign of Hobbs Reesor Road preparing to cross highway US60. Sloan was west on US60 approaching the intersection of Hobbs Reesor Road.

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Sloan had his right turn signal on, stating he was signaling motorists behind him that a vehicle was slowing to make a turn. Ellis believed that Sloan was making a right turn and proceeded to cross US60, failing to yield the right of way to Sloan. Sloan continued west on US60 and struck Ellis’s vehicle.

Moderate damage to Ellis’s vehicle and minor to moderate damage to Sloan’s vehicle. No injuries were reported. Report 08-0258 was filed

by Officer Ponder.

10/25/08 at 9:12 a.m. Charles Bosley of Brandenburg was driving a 2003 Chevrolet Blazer. Bobby Pendleton of Hardinsburg, Ky. was driving a 2001 International Pro Sleeper. Both drivers were east bound on KY1051 with Bosley directly behind Pendleton. Upon approaching a flagman in a construction zone, Pendleton activated his right turn signal. He then received a signal from the flagman to proceed with his turn. Due to construction zone activity, coupled with Pendleton having a large vehicle, Pendleton pulled to his left in preparation to execute his right turn. Bosley could not see the flagman, due to the size of Pendleton’s vehicle, and proceeded to pull alongside of him.

As Pendleton made his right turn, he entered into the path of Bosley, forcing him to stop. Pendleton then struck Bosley’s vehicle. Minor to moderate damage to Bosley’s vehicle. Very minor damage to Pendleton’s vehicle. No injuries were reported. Report 08-0259 was filed

by Officer Foster.

10/26/08 at 12:31 a.m. The Meade County Sheriff’s Department was notified of an accident having occurred at 1175 Rock Ridge Road, Brandenburg. Prior to officer’s arrival on scene, they received information that the involved vehicle had fled the scene. Investigation led the officer to Wilkerson Transport Company of Edmonton, Ky. Officer spoke to David Osborne, of Brandenburg, who was driving the 2004 Dodge Transport, via telephone and he verbally admitted to his involvement in the accident advising that he simply lost control of the auto.

Minor to moderate damage was done to Osborne’s vehicle. No injuries were reported. Report 08-0263 was filed by Office Foster.

10/26/08 at 3:32 a.m. Suzette Allen of Brandenburg was driving a 2007 Ford west bound on Rock Ridge Road. Allen left the right side of the roadway and struck a tree, then traveled back onto the roadway. Allen overcorrected and traveled back off the right side of the roadway, coming to a rest on the right shoulder of the road. Moderate damage to her vehicle. First aid was given by Meade County EMS. Report 08-0260 was filed by Officer Wright.

10/28/08 at 9:00 p.m. Rhonda Clark of Guston was driving a 1995 Chevrolet Camaro north on Midway/Payneville Road when her right front tire blew out, causing her to lose control of her vehicle. She ran off the roadway and struck a tree.

Minor to moderate damage to her vehicle. No injuries were reported.

Report 08-0261 was filed by Officer Ponder.

10/28/08 at 10:18 p.m. Mariah Kruse of Brandenburg was driving a 1995 Ford F150 south on Hwy933 with her mother when a car coming towards her had its bright lights on. Kruse hit the shoulder of the road because of the bright lights and went off into the ditch, striking

four guide wires for a RECC utility pole and then struck at tree. Minor to moderate damage to her vehicle.

No injuries were reported. Report 08-0262 was filed by Officer Matti.

District Court 10/29/08 Mark Edward Whelan, 35, careless driving; operating on suspended/revoke operator’s license; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs- pled not guilty pretrial conference 11/5/08.

Afton Leroy Smith, 41, 2nd degree assault; 4 counts of 1st degree wanton endangerment- pled not guilty preliminary hearing 11/19/08.

Bryan E. Masden, 18, domestic violence and abuse/duties of law enforcement; reckless driving; 1st degree wanton endangerment- pled guilty preliminary hearing 11/5/08.

Pamela Ann Clark, 45, 1st degree criminal mischief- pled not guilty preliminary hearing 11/5/08.

Eric Scott Cundiff, 22, 2nd degree terroristic threatening- pled not guilty preliminary hearing 11/5/08.

Jesse Ford, 21, 3rd degree possession of controlled substance/ drug unspecified- pled not guilty pretrial conference 11/5/08.

William Albert Moore, 66, disorderly conduct- pled not guilty pretrial conference 11/5/08.

Joann Louise Dearborn, 37, 3 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300- pled not guilty 11/19/08.

Beth Baker, 32, theft by deception including cold checks under $300- pled not guilty pretrial conference 11/5/08.

Tammie Gail Benham, 35, 5 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300pled not guilty pretrial conference 11/19/08.

Christi M. Pugh, 31, theft by deception including cold checks under $300- pled not guilty pretrial conference 11/5/08.

Roxie Diane Bartlett, 32, 3 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300- pled not guilty pretrial conference 11/5/08.

Jessica Ladawn Bowman, 26, theft by unlawful taking/shoplifting under $300- pled not guilty pretrial conference 11/5/08.

Joshua Montgomery, 22, 4th degree assault with minor injury- pled guilty pretrial conference 11/19/08.

Andrew Justin Colasanti, 18, 2nd degree possession of a controlled substance/drug unspecifiedpled not guilty pretrial conference 11/19/08.

Annemarie Jan Combs, 75, theft by unlawful taking/shoplifting under $300- pled not guilty pretrial conference 11/5/08.

Timothy Hunter Cole, 19, alcohol intoxication in a public place; 2nd degree disorderly conduct; 2nd degree fleeing or evading police on foot- pled not guilty pretrial conference 11/5/08.

Stephen Wayne Clater, Jr., 23, theft by unlawful taking/shoplifting under $300- pled not guilty pretrial conference 11/5/08.

Michael Ray Eggen, 47, 7 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300- continues 11/5/08.

Robert E. Mills, 38, failure to notify of address change to department of transportation; no operators/moped license- pled not guilty pretrial conference 12/3/08.

Shelby A. Chism, 18, speeding 18 mph over the limit; failure to produce insurance card- failure to appear.

William B. Humphrey, 50, no/ expired registration plates; no/expired Kentucky registration receiptdismissed on proof shown; failure of owner to maintain required insur-

Friday, November 7, 2008 ance/security- pled guilty 90 days probate 2 years no public offense no driving without valid license/insurance fine $1,000 plus costs.

Richard Capelo, Jr., 29, speeding 13 mph over the limit; operating on suspend/revoked operator’s licensefailure to appear.

Nancy Eldridge Terry, 51, driving on suspended licenses- pled not guilty pretrial conference 11/19/08.

Jamil Lamar Parker, 22, speeding 24 mph over the limit- pled not guilty pretrial conference 11/5/08.

Crystal L. Clifford, 37, 5 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300- pled not guilty preliminary hearing 11/5/08.

David B. Thompson, 54, theft by deception including cold checks over $300- pled guilty 10 days probated 2 years after serving 2 days no public offense writes no checks.

Alijah L. Cothern, 20, alcohol intoxication in a public placepled not guilty pretrial conference 11/5/08.

Tonya Wright, 26, 2 counts of local county ordinance- dismissed on commonwealth motion; theft by unlawful taking/all others under $300- pled guilty 12 months probated 2 years after serving 30 days no public offense pay $1,400 to Kathy Thompson at $100 per month no contact or communication and stay 500 feet away from Kathy and Keith Thompson cannot possess alcohol or illegal drugs/drug paraphernalia.

Vinson Mack, 47, 3rd degree terroristic threatening- dismissed on commonwealth motion.

Maryanne Schafer Barnes, 52, 2 counts of endangering the welfare of a minor- dismissed on commonwealth motion.

David Bernard Howser II, 29, 4th degree assault/domestic violence with minor injury- dismissed on commonwealth motion.

Adam J. Sipes, 23, 1st degree criminal mischief; leaving the scene of an accident/failure to render aid or assistance- continues 11/19/08.

Jason O’Neal Mode, 32, 2 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300- pled guilty 10 days probated 2 years after serving 18 hours no public offense writes no checks.

Hobart Allen Yeager, 23, possession of marijuana- continues 11/5/08.

Margaret L. Clarkson, 64, theft by unlawful taking/shoplifting under $300- pled guilty 30 days probated 2 years no public offense stay out of Kroger’s cannot possess alcohol or illegal drugs/drug paraphernalia.

Tammie Gail Benham, 35, 3 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300- continues 11/19/08.

William Joseph Gomez, 40, 4th degree assault/domestic violence with minor injury- continues 11/19/08.

Marsha Lee Cox, 39, 3rd degree criminal trespassing- no contact or communication with Kimberly Renfro and stay off property at 485 &505 Phillips Lane.

Trena Louise Keith, 39, endangering the welfare of a child- pled guilty 12 months probated 2 years after serving 10 days no public offense cannot possess alcohol or illegal drugs/drug paraphernalia; failure to wear seat belts- pled guilty fine $25; failure to use child restraint device in vehicle- pled guilty fine $25.

David Mansfield, 31, theft by deception including cold checks under $300- failure to appear.

Meagan Nichol Bartley, 22, theft by unlawful taking/shoplifting; improper parking/fire lane/blocked traveled portion of highway; failure to produce insurance card; no/expired registration plates- continues 11/5/08.

Michael T. Hammack, 31, 2 counts of theft by deception includ-

ing cold checks under $300- continues 12/3/08.

David Dwayne Allen II, 36, alcohol intoxication in a public place; possession of marijuana- pretrial conference 12/3/08 jury trial 12/8/08.

Peggy Sue Gantt, 50, careless driving; operating on suspended/ revoked operator’s license; possessing license when privileges are revoked/suspended- pretrial conference 12/3/08 jury trial 12/8/08.

Ivan Ray Sweazy, 43, theft by deception including cold checks under $300- continues 12/3/08.

Jason Leo Priest, 32, alcohol intoxication in a public place; possession of marijuana- continues 11/19/08.

Robert Owen Arnold, 41, speeding 15 mph over the limit- continues 11/19/08.

Jonell M. Dailey, 48, speeding 10 mph over the limit- dismissed on commonwealth motion.

Charles Sterling Fields, reckless driving; license to be in possession- dismissed on commonwealth motion.

Brian D. Conner, Jr., 29, speeding 19 mph over the limit; operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license- failure to appear.

Steven R. Gaydos, 20, speeding 15 mph over the limit; license to be in possession- continues 11/5/08.

Michael D. Tucker, 21, speeding 14 mph over the limit- pled guilty fine $28 plus costs.

Gregory A. Goodman, 58, driving to slow for traffic conditions; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs; improper lane usage/vehicles keep to right except to pass; operating a vehicle with expired operator’s license; failure to notify address change to department of transportation; failure to wear seat belts- continues 11/5/08.

Katie L. Rhead, 20, instructional permit violations- continues 11/5/08.

Frank D. Stanley, 22, reckless driving; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/ drugs; possession of an open alcohol container in a motor vehiclecontinues 11/5/08.

Mitchell David Mills, 55, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs- continues 11/5/08.

Amy Jo Hicks, 32, speeding 15 mph over the limit- pled guilty fine $30 plus costs; operating on suspended/revoked license- pled guilty fine $25; no/expired registration plates; failure to produce insurance card- dismissed on proof shown.

Brenda Joyce Straney, 55, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs- continues 11/19/08.

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- continues 11/19/08.

Grady Curtis Johnston, Jr., 33, 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 4 days 90 days license suspended.

Quintezz R. Thompson, 21, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs; operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license- continues 11/5/08.

Frederick Destephen Mahone, 28, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs- pretrial conference 12/3/08 jury trial 12/8/08.

Judy C. Watters, 53, reckless driving; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/ drugs- pretrial conference 12/3/08 jury trial 12/8/08.

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Trick-or-treaters take city streets by storm NARF MEETING Ghosts, goblins, witches, and other creatures of all shapes and sizes skirted across the county last Friday, celebrating Halloween by going trick-ortreating.

City and county officials were also spotted around every nook and cranny of Meade County, as they ensured children were safely crossing roadways and motorists were using the utmost caution.

Trick-or-treat hours were held from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in both the cities and county.

Thursday, November 20, 2008

Brandenburg Methodist Church Thanksgiving Covered Dish Meal at Noon

Nomination and Election Officers Silent Auction for Alzheimer’s.

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ABOVE: Kaylynn Ory, 3, who dressed as a princess, and older brother Trevor Ory, 6, take time out from trick-ortreating to receive a glow stick from Brandenburg Police Officer Ray Whited.

AUCTION Saturday, November 15th, 10:00 A.M.

FAR RIGHT: Jamie Rouse, 4, of Brandenburg donned a ladybug costume.

Location: A-1 Auction & Realty, 530 Highland Ave., Vine Grove, KY

Selling farm equipment, tools, electric golf cart, furniture, antiques, collectibles, glassware and lots of miscellaneous.

RIGHT: Cousins Kamryn Faus, 7, and Kaylee Nall, 4, both of Brandenburg, enjoyed dressing up as witches and hitting the local neighborhoods.

OWNERS: Clarence Nall & Mary Berry TERMS: Cash or check w/ ID. 10% buyer’s premium added to determine final sale price.

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Honor From page A1 cessation of hostilities between German forces and the Allies during WWI — an event that went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. For that reason, Veterans Day is celebrated annually on Nov. 11, no matter what day of the week it falls upon.

The original concept of the newly-instated holiday, which was first recognized during Woodrow Wilson’s presidency, was to observe parades and public get-togethers with a brief pause in business matters beginning at 11 a.m.

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Kyle A. Farvour, 21, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs-continues 11/5/08.

Jeremy Eugene Guffy, 25, receiving stolen property under $300- continues 11/5/08.

Marcus Andrew Slone, 23, alcohol intoxication in a public place- continues 11/19/08.

Devon Phillip Lacefield, 18, theft by unlawful taking/shoplifting under $300- continues 11/26/08.

Joann Louise Dearborn, 37, 5 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300continues 11/19/08.

Douglas Lee Long, 20, use/ possess drug paraphernalia- pled guilty 6 months probated 2 years after serving 10 days no public offense cannot possess alcohol or illegal drugs/drug paraphernalia.

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VFW Post 11404 - November 770 Meade County Veterans Memorial By-Pass Sunday

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Soldiers of the 353rd Infantry near a church at Stenay, Meuse in France, wait for the end of hostilities. This photo was taken at 10:58 a.m., on Nov. 11, 1918, two minutes before the armistice ending World War I went into effect.

By 1954, Nov. 11 became known as “Veterans Day” — a national holiday that 39, 2 counts of alcohol intoxication in a public place- failure to appear.

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 container in motor vehicle ; failure to or improper signal- continues 11/19/08.

Larry H. Sedoris, 36, disorderly conduct; 3 counts of harassing communications- pled guilty 90 days probated 2 years after serving 10 days no public offense stay 500 feet away from Cindy Chuk and her family and residence.

Bessie Jean Denkhoff vs. Donnie Wayne Ray, domestic violence- EPO entered continues 11/5/08.

Charles Phillip Reesor, Jr., 32, flagrant non support- continues 11/5/08.

John David Williamson, 34, flagrant non support- continues 11/5/08.

would pay tribute to not only those soldiers who served in WWI, but would Justin J. Powell, 18, careless driving; disregarding stop sign; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs; 1st degree wanton endangerment; 1st degree possession of controlled substance/drug unspecified; 1st degree promoting contraband- waived to Grand Jury 11/10/08.

Joseph Patrick Eden, 45, failure to or improper signal; 2nd degree fleeing or evading police; resisting arrest; 1s degree trafficking controlled substance; possession of controlled substance; use/possess drug paraphernalia; possession of marijuana- waived to Grand Jury 11/10/08.

Ismael Rodriguez Carrasco, 37, receiving stolen property- continues 11/19/08.

Mario A. Aparico-Ramirez, 47, receiving stolen property over $300- continues 11/19/08.

Sergio L. Martinez, 34, receiving stolen property over $300continues 11/19/08.

Juile Ann McGaw, 32, flagrant non support- continues 11/5/08.

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Marty Gene Long, Jr., 55, 1st degree wanton endangermentcontinues 11/19/08.

Codi L. Cundiff, 18, 3 counts of theft by unlawful taking/from automobile- pled guilty 12 months probated 2 years after serving 30 days no public offense no contact or communication with Dakota Donkin complete high school; tampering with physical evidence- pled guilty 12 months probated 2 years after serving 30 days no contact or communication with Joshua Cain Allen; local county ordinance- pled guilty fine $25.

Robert D. Boehler, 24, 4th degree assault/domestic violence with minor injury- pled guilty 12 months probated 2 years no public offense enroll in KAPS for anger and parenting classes and counseling cannot possess alcohol or illegal drugs/drug paraphernalia.

James Edward Popham, Sr., 44, reckless driving; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs-continues 12/3/08.

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Raising the ‘Barr:’ Barr Automotive maintains quality services

By Crystal Benham crystal@thenewsstandard.com

Maintaining an old-fashioned rapport is conducive to operating a successful business, according to Timmy Barr, owner of Barr Automotive.

He believes in providing his customers with guaranteed satisfaction and fast services, and ensures each customer is treated fairly and comfortably from the time he or she walks in the door.

Barr Automotive is a service garage located in Brandenburg, that has been successfully running for over 20 years, offering various services for cars, trucks, semis, boats and tractors.

After high school, Barr was employed building houses in Meade County. He continued his construction career for two years, then decided to pursue a career in auto mechanics. He began working for his older brother, David Barr, the former owner of Barr Automotive, and thirteen years later, David sold the business to Joe Lambert who held ownership for almost five years, while Timmy Barr continued to work as a mechanic.

In 2003, Lambert decided to sell the business, and Barr chose to advance his career to the next level by obtaining the business and becoming the sole owner.

Barr’s history with mechanics began as a hobby which he developed as a

young child growing up on the 400-acre Barr Family Farm. He enjoyed working on tractors, rebuilding race cars and “souping-up� just about any “toy� with wheels. “I was a little bitty thing (when) Daddy had me working on tractors,� Barr said. “It always amazed me how (vehicles) worked. We had a whole line of toys. I liked to take things apart and see how they work.�

Barr’s knack for mechanics continued to grow — something discernible by the many certifications he obtained which now hang on the wall in the office at Barr Automotive.

When it comes to being “the boss,� Barr chooses to operate a friendly environment. “I was in (my employees) shoes at one point,� Barr said. “I know how it is. All I ask is that they get the job done and they do it correctly. I like for them to keep it clean and efficient.�

Andy Thomas, a mechanic who has worked for Barr for four years, said he enjoys his employer’s “easy-to-put-upwith,� laid-back personality. “He treats (customers and employees) right,� Thomas explained. “He’ll do anything for (anyone).�

Office Assistant Tracy Ketterman is a seven-year veteran of the business, and has heard people complain about mechanics taking advantage of their customers, but Barr is just the opposite.

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LEFT: Timmy Barr, owner of Barr Automotive, and James Brown, a mechanic, pull on the throttle of a car to listen for possible problems with the engine. ABOVE: Andy Thomas, a four-year employee and mechanic at Barr Automotive, replaces a catalytic converter on a customer’s vehicle. “He’s friendly and good natured; he treats everyone fair,� she said. “He treats the older ladies that come in to get their cars fixed like they’re his mother. He enjoys his customers.�

Barr and his employees toil with everything from cars and pick-up trucks to big rig semis, boats and tractors, and they specialize in anything from custom exhausts to electrical complications, catalytic converters, transmissions, tune-ups, diesel repairs, and more.

All trucks and cars are test driven before released back to the owner to ensure the vehicle is running properly after an inspection and labor are performed.

James Brown, a four-year employee of Barr Automotive, said Barr and his employees make certain they correct any mechanical problems on a vehicle the first time they receive it. “We like to get it right the first time,� Brown said. “Because if you’re not going to get it right the first time,

when are you going to have time to fix it a second time?�

According to Barr’s employees, many customers return to Barr Automotive because of the fast service and high quality work. Margie Dialto and her husband have had their vehicles serviced at the business for 15 years. “He’s the best,� Dialto said. “I trust him with everything I got, and I even trust him with my mother’s car. I brought her car up here, today, all the way from Mount Washington.�

Barr Automotive is located at 2070 Bypass Road, next to O’Reilly’s Auto Parts Store.

The business is easily seen, Barr said, because of the new Barr Automotive sign that was “Barr-built from the ground-up.�

For more information, or to set up an appointment with a mechanic, contact Timmy Barr or Tracy Ketterman at 270-422-7442.

Barr Automotive is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon.

Governor Beshear launches new children’s health insurance initiative Submitted by Governor’s Communications Office

FRANKFORT — Following through on a promise he made in September, Gov. Steve Beshear today, launched an initiative to enroll more children in the Kentucky Children’s Health Insurance Program (KCHIP), including a new Web site, easier enrollment, improved efforts to retain children currently enrolled, and significant education and outreach efforts.

The plan hopes to enroll more than 35,000 children in KCHIP or Medicaid by

the end of 2011.

The new initiative meets a goal set by Beshear to make enrollment easier by eliminating the need to meet face-to-face with a caseworker to apply for KCHIP. Parents can now complete, print and mail an application available at www. kidshealth.ky.gov, request a mail-in application by calling 1-877-KCHIP-18 (toll-free), or return a postcard mailed to them by the KCHIP program. “The health of Kentucky’s young people is my top priority and the most sig-

nificant investment we can make to secure the future of our commonwealth,�

Beshear said. “I want every child who is eligible for KCHIP or Medicaid to be enrolled, and this new Web site and our other greatly expanded outreach efforts make enrollment much simpler and more convenient.�

The Web site also features information on the newly formed Kids’ Health Squad, a cross-section of consumers, advocacy organizations, professional associations, health care and education professionals, and religious, business

FDIC safeguards your savings Dollars and Sense

By David Uffington The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) recently increased insurance coverage on bank accounts to $250,000.

Until the increase, accounts were covered up to $100,000, except for retirement savings, which have been covered to $250,000 since 2006.

The increase, however, is temporary. The new increased coverage will run through Dec. 31, 2009, at which time the coverage will be reduced to the previous $100,000 amount.

The new insurance coverage is as follows: •Single owner account: $250,000 •Joint account $250,000: per co-owner •Trust Accounts $250,000: per owner per beneficiary These amounts apply to the total amount that is deposited in a bank. For example, if you have both checking and savings at one bank, those amounts would be added together subject to

the $250,000 cap.

If you’re concerned about the safety of your present bank, consider spreading your money between multiple banks and account types, or investigate credit unions as an option to traditional banks.

Credit unions aren’t in business for profits, and most of them have been less likely to make the risky subprime housing loans that have been the downfall of banks across the country.

Shareholders are the members, and having a credit union account is a good way to get started in the credit world should you need a loan.

To keep credit unions on equal footing with banks, they have been included in the increased insurance coverage legislation.

Credit unions aren’t covered by the FDIC. Instead they are chartered by the National Credit Union Administration and covered by the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund. No money has ever been lost in a credit-union failure be-

cause of the insurance.

Keep an eye on the FDIC Web site [www.fdic.gov] for press releases and the Consumers and Communities section for up-to-date information. Click on Industry Analysis and Bank Data and Statistics to check on a specific bank.

You’ll also be able to research comparisons between banks and individual bank ratings reports.

The Failed Banks link will provide specific information about where accounts of failed banks have been transferred.

You can link from the FDIC site or go directly to www.myfdicinsurance.gov to see how much of your bank account balances are covered by the new legislation.

David Uffington regrets that he cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into his column whenever possible. Write to him in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 328536475, or send e-mail to columnreply@gmail.com.

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To celebrate the launch of the KCHIP initiative, Gov. Beshear and Kentuckians who care about children’s health care will gather at 2 p.m. EST on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008, at the Frankfort Civic Center in downtown Frankfort. The public is invited to attend. “I call on all Kentuckians who want to help enroll more children in KCHIP to join the Kids’ Health Squad, attend our rally and visit the Web site to see how they

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can get involved,� Beshear said.

KCHIP provides health insurance to children whose family income is below 200 percent of the federal poverty level, about $42,400 a year for a family of four.

An estimated 67,000 Kentucky children are eligible for KCHIP or Medicaid, but are not enrolled.

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FFA members maintain level of excellence, look to the future Students receive prestigious National 3-Star Chapter Award

the advisors ... and we try to not steer them in the wrong direction, but they make The FFA has broken down their own decisions. (The barriers over the last several advisors are) not here to tell years, leaving its reputation them what to do.”

Treasurer Brittany Hager as a “farmers only” club behind, and welcoming has been a member of the students with vast interests local FFA since her freshman year. Now a senior, she into the organization.

As the program contin- is described by Hall as his ues to grow nationally since “right-hand man” and one its inception in 1928, it also of the group’s truly dediexpands locally, with the cated students.

“The leadership skills I‘ve Meade County chapter preslearned are something I’ll ently 155 members strong.

“Farming will always be use all throughout my life,” the root (of the organization) Hager said. “And my public but we offer so much more,” speaking has changed a lot, said Jeremy Hall, Meade too. I used to not be able to County FFA advisor and talk in front of a group, (of head of the Meade County any size) but now I’m fine High School Agriculture no matter who I’m talking Department. “We have to.”

Hager said being a desomething for everyone ... forestry, small engine class- voted FFA member requires es; we offer public speaking year-round commitment.

“We do so many activities and communication, greenhouse and landscaping ... ... it’s hard to list them all,” agriculture envelops so she said. “But it’s all year long that we’re doing somemany different things.”

The organization — thing.”

Some of the projects FFA which has two other advisors in Marc Adams and members participate in are Josh Mitcham — is for fresh- the supporting of the Ronmen through seniors, and is ald McDonald House and local Angel managed by a Tree charitasix-person hible programs, erarchy, and 25 raking leaves team leaders. for elderly The president community is Callie Hobbs, members, vice president hosting “Ag is Alex RichSafety Days” ardson, secat various disretary is Alex trict schools, Medley, treaand organizsurer is Brittany —Brittany Hager, ing canned Hager, reporter FFA treasurer food drives. is Ashley Cart“Right now er and sentinel is Aaron Popham. The 25 we’re working on pushing team leaders head different paper recycling throughout task groups that focus on the school,” Hager said.

One of the most anticipatvarious activities throughed events of the group’s calout the school year.

“It’s really all about their endar year is the National ideas,” Hall said. “There’s FFA Convention, which was constant communication held in Indianapolis Oct. 21 between (the students) and - 25. Members applied for

one of the 18 spots available to attend the trip by filling out applications and writing essays.

Those 18 students and all three advisors attended a variety of seminars and programs at the national convention, and also learned about the array of projects organized by FFA chapters from across the country.

The Meade County group also spent time together outside the convention’s itinerary, working to establish a close-knit bond between members and to strengthen the camaraderie and teamwork required for the group to progress toward its common goals.

“We all went bowling, and had dinner together .. and went to a Taylor Swift concert,” Hall said. “We really push them, but we want to make it fun, too. This group is good at knowing when it’s time to get down to business.

“I can’t say enough about the quality of these kids.

They’re professionals, they talk the talk, and they dress the part. I just can’t say enough.”

Hager said the members dressed in khakis or slacks and wore their FFA shirts or jackets for the duration of the 4 hour bus ride to Indianapolis.

“We want people to know who we are as soon as we get off the bus,” she said.

One of the highlight’s of the recent national conference, was Meade County’s receipt of the prestigious National 3-star Chapter Award — the highest honor an FFA chapter can earn. As winners of the 3-star award, the Meade County FFA is among the top 2 percent of FFA chapters in the country.

The group has won either 2-star or 3-star accolades nearly every year since 1999.

“It’s a great honor because it measures the success of the group as a whole,” Hall

said. “We love to receive the individual awards, too ... but this shows the team effort that all 155 kids put into this to make it possible.”

Hager said the Meade County chapter has been successful because it sets lofty standards.

“We know what it takes ... so we expect a lot of ourselves,” she said.

Hall agreed, saying the group’s standard is excellence.

“We always set the bar high because we know that’s what we have to do if we want to be the best,” he said. “Our expectations have to be higher than what everyone thinks ... and we raise the bar and our expectations every year.”

As the days of summer that winds usually are calmer wind down, you might be this time of year so there is thinking about a long rest less chance of herbicide drift.

Also, there are fewer from lawn care. But sensitive plants in don’t take that vaCEA for cation just yet, or if Agriculture the yard that might be injured by drift or you do, make it a herbicide volatility. short one, because You shouldn’t fall is a good time to depend on frost for take care of weeds, weed control beremove leaves and cause it only stunts or fertilize grass. kills the tops, not the Fall is the best time crowns and roots. of the year to conIt’s important to retrol such broadleaf Andy Mills move leaves because weeds as dandelion, they shade grass and plantain, chickweed, this prevents the growth of henbit and clover.

These weeds are actively new grass plants. Although growing in the fall, making you can chop leaves with them easier to control. And a lawn mower, it’s best to since grass also is actively remove them because accugrowing during this time, it mulation of chopped leaves will fill in spaces the weeds hurts new grass plant and stem development. formerly occupied.

Rather than send the leaves Another reason to use fall broadleaf weed control is you’ve removed to the land-

fill, add them to your compost pile.

Fall also is an important time to properly mow and fertilize your grass.

You should keep mowing grass as long as it’s growing. Mow it shorter in the fall because grass should be no more than two inches tall going into the winter.

Grass that’s too tall often flops over and smothers itself out, causing you to lose up to one-half the grass density.

Mowing grass shorter and fertilizing it in the fall produces a more lush lawn. The short grass allows more light to penetrate. This, plus a high-nitrogen fertilizer, produces new grass plants that thicken your lawn.

It also will produce earlier growth and green up next spring.

To increase lawn density

without excessive top growth, apply a high-nitrogen fertilizer, making two applications six to eight weeks apart before the end of December.

Apply the fertilizer at the rate of one and one-half pounds of actual nitrogen per 1,000 square feet.

The percentage nitrogen is the first number in the analysis on the fertilizer bag.

So, when using ammonium nitrate (33-0-0) you’d apply four and one half pounds per 1,000 square feet because three pounds of 33 percent nitrogen is the equivalent of one pound of actual nitrogen.

With a 10-10-10 fertilizer, you’d apply 15 pounds per 1,000 square feet.

If you’d like more information, contact the Meade County Cooperative Extension Service. We have several publications on lawn care.

By Laura Saylor editor@thenewsstandard.com

“We want people to know who we are as soon as we get off the bus.”

TOP: Meade County High School FFA members gather for a picture while attending the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis last week.

LEFT: A group of Meade County FFA members don their matching jackets outside the conference center at the National FFA Convention.

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ON DECK Nov. 7 Varsity Football Woodford County 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 8 Varsity Cross Country Regionals @ St. X 10 a.m.

Nov. 10 8th grade girls basketball First round playoffs TBA Nov. 11 7th grade girls basketball Playoff semifinals TBA Nov. 13 8th grade girls basketball Playoff semifinals TBA Nov. 14 PLAYOFFS Greenwave Football PRP 7:30 p.m.

SPMS Intramural Football TBA Nov. 15 Varisty Cross Country State Meet @ Lexington Horse Park TBA

Greenwave hope for a win on senior night Football’s regular season wraps-up against Woodford County.

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Greenwave comes back home with loss after long trip

By Ben Achtabowski sports@thenewsstandard.com The Meade County football team started last Friday’s game sluggishly and ended the night on a sluggish note.

After traveling over 280 miles round trip, to the Connor Cougars High School in Northern Kentucky, the Greenwave (4-5 overall, 3-1 district) dropped the non-district game 49-13.

“We just didn’t play well,” said Meade County head coach Larry Mofield. “We came out slow. It just wasn’t a good night.

“They were more physical than us, they dominated upfront. They are a good football team. I don’t know if they

are 49-13 good, but they are good.”

Connor (5-4 overall, 3-2 district) broke open its scoring onslaught with only four-and-half minutes into the game when quarterback Nick West found wide receiver Tyler Brake for a 14-yard touchdown pass. Kicker Aaron Stephens converted the extra point attempt to put the Cougars on top, 7-0.

The Greenwave hole became even deeper after its first possession of the night resulted in a three-and-out drive. Connor then took the ball 56 yards, which ended on a 29-yard screen pass from West to wide receiver Scooter Englemon.

Stephens added the extra point to extend the lead to 14-0.

Meade County looked to shake off its weary legs from the long bus drive when it answered back with a touchdown during the ensuing drive. The Greenwave culminated the 58-yard drive, when junior wingback Kevin Graham dove across the goal line with 3:01 left in the first quarter. Senior kicker Jonah Cundiff split the uprights for the extra point to make the score 14-7 The drive took three plays, and 38 of the yards were chewed-up by a second-andeight pass play from junior quarterback Tyler Mattingly to senior wide receiver Michael Addesa.

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Last Friday, quarterback Tyler Mattingly went 13-for-27 passing with 149 yards.

Cross country teams take second at conference meet

SOCCER TRY-OUTS The Atletico Flames Futbol Club — Elizabethtown, Ky.— will be holding tryouts for soccer teams.

Go to Web site for registration forms / dates & times at www.atleticalflames. com CROSS COUNTRY RESULTS Results from last Saturday’s Middle School State Meet

Boys 4k Run CC Middle School

21 Haycraft, Michael 14:30.02

88 Bates, Nathan

15:27.55

330 Schroeder, Austin 19:10.28

372 Longoria, Drew 23:41.91

Event 4 Girls 4k Run CC Middle School

166 Neal, Kaylea

18:15.29

192 Medley, Megan 18:40.37

209 Pearce, Makayla 19:02.02

292 Geren, Katie

21:20.06

302 Sutterly, Sarah 21:48.78

By Ben Achtabowski sports@thenewsstandard.com The Meade County boys cross country team was heavy favorites when it hosted the Lincoln Trail Heartland Conference Meet last Thursday.

Nevertheless, John Hardin edged out the Greenwave to claim the conference championship title.

Team Results from the Lincoln Trail Heartland Conference Meet Boys team results 1 John Hardin 2 Meade County 3 Elizabethtown 4 North Hardin 5 Central Hardin 6 Breckinridge County 7 Fort Knox High School Girls team results 1 John Hardin 2 Meade County 3 North Hardin 4 Central Hardin 5 Elizabethtown 6 Breckinridge County 7 Fort Knox High School Boys top five 1 Stewart, Andrew North Hardin, 16:55.90; 2 Egan, John, John Hardin, 17:11.50; 3 Kubisch, James, John Hardin, 17:17.10; 4 Breeds, Sean, Meade County, 17:34.40; 5 Larkin, Tyler, Elizabethtown, 17:51.80 Girls top five 1 Mattingly, Maggie, John Hardin, 18:46.40; 2 Level, April, Meade County, 20:11.40; 3 Brown, Tiffany, Meade County, 20:56.80; 4 Bailey, Susan, Breckinridge County, 20:59.40; 5 Burgess, Alex, John Hardin, 21:02.00

Lady Waves battle injuries throughout the season

A disappointing finish motivates the team to ‘pack up’ for regional meet

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Chad Medley tries to catch his breath after finishing last Thursday’s race.

“I was very disappointed,” said head coach Larry Garner. “I thought we were by far the favorite to win. I mean, the boys ran well, John Hardin just ran better today.”

The feeling of disappointment settled only after developing lateseason high expectations.

“We have struggled during the season,” Garner said. “They ran some terrible races at the beginning of the season. Then we went to North Hardin (Invitational two weeks ago) and ran great. They ran as a pack; they stuck together; they fought together.”

The boys meet was dominated by North Hardin’s Andrew Stuart, who ran a 16:55.90 — 16 seconds faster than second place runner, John Egan of John Hardin.

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TOP: The Meade County boys cross country team gets off on the right foot during the start of last Thursday’s meet.

ABOVE: An exhausted Tiffany Brown crosses the finish line during the meet.

She finished with a personal record along with a third place finish to put the Lady Waves in position to take second place in the conference meet.

Cross country doesn’t have the nefarious reputation of an injury prone sport, such as football or hockey, but this year the Meade County girls cross country team has battled injury after injury.

Going into the season, the Lady Waves were ranked as one of the best teams in the state, but after losing top-runner junior Shelby Jenkins for the season due to an injury, the team has struggled to find that championship stride.

Meade County hosted the Lincoln Trail Heartland Conference meet last Thursday and finished in a respectable second place — gaining much needed confidence heading

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All three title quest remains interesting down the stretch DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. Five years later, the format — It was just a half decade is still pretty much the same ago that NASCAR imple- with the exception being the mented its Chase Chase field has been NASCAR expanded from 10 for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series to 12 drivers, and title. drivers receive boThe original fornus points heading mat had the top-10 into The Chase for drivers in the points the numbers of wins standings at the end they gained during of the first 26 races the first 26 stops of of the season qualithe season.

Buddy fying for 10 spots All of this came Shacklette who would vie for about because NAthe championship in the last SCAR’s final 10 races be10 races of the year. came stale and mundane,

and fans often lost their enthusiasm as drivers sewed things up early.

For example, just before The Chase began Matt Kenseth had won one race all season, but 25 top-10 runs and just two did-notfinishes (DNFs) in 36 starts translated into a title and a 90-point winning margin over Jimmie Johnson.

In 2004, Kurt Busch had less top-10 finishes (21) and more DNFs (3), but his three wins translated into an eight-point win over John-

son. That’s right; Johnson has gotten just that close to a possible five titles before his 35th birthday.

“This deal is still far from over. I’ve been saying it all long,’’ Johnson said. “We’ve got to fight hard and continue to fight hard.’’

Bottom line, The Chase has made for closer points battles and it’s peaked fans’ interests in the final 10 races of the year.

Tony Stewart won five races, scored 25 top-10 finishers and had one DNF in

2005, but he still won the championship by 35 points over Greg Biffle and Carl Edwards.

“I know I’ve heard Carl say he doesn’t believe in momentum, but I’ve seen it and it’s pretty real for me,” said team owner Jack Roush of Edwards’ back-toback wins as of late. “Right now, the 99 and Carl, and the Ford Fusion and (crew chief) Bob (Osborne), have got this momentum.

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From page B1 into tomorrow’s regional meet in Louisville.

“They fought through the injuries and ran pretty well for a second place finish,” said Meade County head coach Larry Garner.

“I was a little disappointed, but I was expecting to win both girls and boys this week.

“The girls are doing the best they can at this point.

When you lose a girl like Shelby (Jenkins), she’s one of the top girls in the state; it’s really hard to replace that. But we’re going into region and looking to finish top-two and then we’ll see what happens at state.”

Other runners, such as junior Kim Dukes, endured injuries throughout the season. Last Thursday was her first meet back at 100 percent.

Cynthia Smith battled strep throat last week and was pulled out of the race

by Garner at the two-mile mark.

With so many unhealthy runners, the second place finish was due to great individual efforts, such as junior Tiffany Brown’s third place finish.

“Tiffany Brown ran an amazing race today,” Garner said. “Coming into today, she was probably picked to finish seventh or eighth and she ran incredible today. If she wouldn’t have finished third we wouldn’t have gotten second. North (Hardin) would have beaten us.”

Brown’s personal best time of 20:56.80 — which was set last Thursday — was evidence of her sprinting ability that crosses over from her track success.

“I didn’t want North Hardin to get in front of me,” said Brown, who is also one of the best 300-meter hurdlers in the state. “I just wanted to stick with

Pack From page B1 leading the way, Garner felt the team lost its running pack mentality halfway through the race.

“That’s why I was disappointed tonight, because when they came to the two mile mark they were pretty spread out at the point,” he said.

After the rough start of the season, Garner had the team run as a pack during practice, which translated into faster times as a whole.

“At first we were down in the gutter,” said sophomore Zach Bowen. “But our coach told us to stay together like a pack of wolves. He even makes us run in a pack during practice. That’s really helped us turn things around.

“In the pack we push each other. We all know how we run and how we react. When we run in a pack I don’t mind losing to a Meade County guy, because it’s better for the team.”

Bowen ended the meet with an eighth place finish and a personal best time of 17:56.60.

“I think I ran wisely and ran smart,” he added. “Today was the best I’ve ran all season.”

Other runners to post a personal records included senior Chad Medley 17:57.00; freshman Malichi Merski, 18:27.80; junior Gabe Buttram, 19:00.10; and junior Joseph Humphrey,

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LEFT: April Level crosses the finish line. ABOVE: Stephanie Dukes (left) runs with teammate Marley Stanfield.

RIGHT: Tiffany Brown out-sprints the rest of the field. them and I knew I could sprint them out. That’s my strength. That’s how I catch up with my extra kick in the end.”

Brown hovered in the fifth and sixth position with a little over a mile left in the race. Garner knew she was running a methodical race, which is hard for a natural track sprinter to do.

“She’s got all the talent in the world, just she’s struggled to stay focused during the middle of the race,” he said. “Today she stayed focused. She’s smart; she’s learning how to use her strengths to outrun people.”

Even after the fantastic race, Brown remained humble and focused on the goal of getting to the state meet.

“This year, I haven’t done so great,” she said.

“Last weekend, was the first weekend where I did well. I was pretty excited for that and I think it really boosted my confidence for the next few races coming up. I really needed that confidence.”

As the Lady Waves limp through the season, they have had one constant pillar: freshmen April Level.

She has been one of the best cross-country runners in the state and finished a

respectable second place during last Thursday’s meet.

Level finished 1:25 behind first place John Hardin runner Maggie Mattingly, who ran an unprecedented 18:46.40 on the 5,000-meter course.

“It helps me go on,” Level said about racing against Mattingly. “I love her and competing against her just makes me push even harder. She’s just a great athlete.”

Level finished with a personal record time of 20:11.40 — something that will also elevate her confidence as she and the Lady Waves head into the regional meet.

“The meet went well,” she said. “This is probably the best I’ve ran all year.

Everything was perfect out here today. There were really great competitors out there to help push my way through it.”

Mother Nature also had a helping hand in the runner ’s favor. With temperatures in the 60s, with a very little breeze, proved to be optimum running conditions.

“The weather was awesome,” Level said. “I love running in this kind of weather. It’s cool enough, and the sun wasn’t beating down on us.”

18:13.50.

Junior Sean Breeds finished a team high fourth place.

Though, he has consistently been the best runner for the Greenwave, he feels he possesses the ability to be one of the best runners in the state.

“I just want to get out here and keep improving,” Breeds said. “I didn’t run track in the spring, which was really, really dumb of me. I stopped with cross country last season, then didn’t run track. I lost all kinds of motivation during that time … coming back is definitely a progress.”

Because he missed last spring’s entire track season, Breeds has had to work his way into shape during the cross country season, which has made it difficult to post his best times.

“At the start of the season, I was running 18:20s, then I dropped 20 seconds, and then dropped another 20 seconds,” he said. “But for some reason I can’t get below 17:40. It’s agitating.”

He finished last Thursday’s meet with a time of 17:34.40, posting a season-best time and finally posted a score under 17:40.

Breeds has shown glimmers of his ability, which developed in middle school. He has hopes of advancing to the next level of competition.

“I really want to go to college and run,” Breeds said. “So I’m hoping to get my times down and get looked at by colleges.

It’s motivation to get back to where I used to be.”

He may be looking toward the future, but right now Breeds has his sights for tomorrow’s regional meet in Louisville. The Greenwave will be fighting for a spot in the state meet.

“The guys are great,” Breeds said of the Meade County team. “There are 15 runners who changed up the top five on the team all year long. It really helps out the team as a whole, because it pushes everyone. We’re all running towards the same goal. Right now that’s getting to state.”

Garner feels the team is jockeying for the fourth place finish at region, against Louis-

ville Male. Only the top four teams of the region qualify for the state finals meet.

“We’re fighting to beat Male,” the coach said. “They are the fourth best team in the region and you need to be topfour to get to state. This will be a hard fight. We’ll have to run hard that day. But we’re right on the brink of getting to that next level, which we’ve been waiting for a long time to do.”

Success will still bear on the idea of running like a “pack of wolves.”

“They do so much better when they run in a pack,” Garner said. “We’re finally getting to the next level we want with the boys team.”

The Greenwave runs at the Class AAA, Region 3 meet tomorrow at the River Road Country Club in Louisville starting at 10 a.m.

Top 20 finishers 1 Stewart, Andrew North Hardin, 16:55.90; 2 Egan, John, John Hardin, 17:11.50; 3 Kubisch, James, John Hardin, 17:17.10; 4 Breeds, Sean, Meade County, 17:34.40; 5 Larkin, Tyler, Elizabethtown, 17:51.80; 6 Henderson, Shawn, North Hardin, 17:54.80; 7 Alcock, Edward, John Hardin, 17:56.30; 8 Bowen, Zach. Meade County, 17:56.60; 9 Medley, Chad, Meade County, 17:57.00; 10 Ludwick, Ryan, John Hardin, 18:01.10; 11 Shartzer, Patrick, Central Hardin, 18:12.00; 12 Humphrey, Joseph, Meade County, 18:13.50; 13 Fackler, Matthew, Meade County, 18:15.60; 14 Parker, Trent, Elizabethtown, 18:20.40; 15 Dean, Clyde, John Hardin, 18:21.90; 16 Stroud, John, Meade County, 18:22.50; 17 Kiper, Jesse, Breckinrige County, 18:23.50; 18 Blair, Tyler, Meade County, 18:24.70; 19 Merski, Malichi, Meade County, 18:27.80; 20 Douglas, Nathan, Elizabethtown, 18:45.10 Other Meade County runners 24 King, Jordan, 18:59.40 25 Buttram, Gabe, 19:00.10 36 Beck, Travis, 19:27.00 54 Sheeran, Ben, 20:21.40 55 McGehee, Branden, 20:24.30 59 Mattingly, Jordan, 20:35.00 62 Fackler, Kyle, 20:48.00 Team scores 1 John Hardin, 1:28:47.90 2 Meade County, 1:29:57.10 3 Elizabethtown, 1:32:56.50 4 North Hardin, 1:33:00.90 5 Central Hardin, 1:35:43.90 6 Breckinrige Co., 1:38:06.50 7 Fort Knox, 1:38:48.20

Garner agreed that the weather was perfect, but also admitted that he was concerned earlier in the week when the temperatures dipped under the 50s.

“I was worried to death on Monday,” he said. “It was cold out there during practice, but it warmed right up and was perfect.

The weather was great.

The times were fast because of the weather and course. This part of the season is about building confidence and getting good times just before regional. There were a lot of personal bests set today.”

With the rising confidence of the team, expectations run high — the team wants to secure a first or second place in the region.

“We want a top-two finish,” Garner quickly answered about his expectations.

“I know were can make it to state,” Brown said. “If everyone has confidence and runs with confidence, I’m sure we’ll make it to state. And at state, I was hoping for third, but with Shelby (Jenkins) out, I don’t want to get any lower than sixth.”

The Lady Waves will compete in the Class AAA, Region 3 meet at

River Road Country Club tomorrow in Louisville.

The girls race begins at 10:45 a.m.

Top 20 finishers 1 Mattingly, Maggie, John Hardin, 18:46.40; 2 Level, April, Meade County, 20:11.40; 3 Brown, Tiffany, Meade County, 20:56.80; 4 Bailey, Susan, Breckinridge County, 20:59.40; 5 Burgess, Alex, John Hardin, 21:02.00; 6 Cho, Miriam, North Hardin, 21:10.40; 7 Davis, Kathryn, John Hardin, 21:15.20; 8 Chaney, Mallory, Central Hardin, 21:21.60; 9 Valenzuela, Brittney, North Hardin, 21:27.70; 10 Lynch, Jenny, Central Hardin, 21:30.90; 11 Dukes, Kim, Meade County, 21:34.60; 12 Swartz, Hannah, John Hardin, 21:36.80; 13 Rogers, Megan, North Hardin, 21:37.70; 14 Gimborys, Katarina, North Hardin, 21:42.40; 15 Catillo, Sarah, North Hardin, 21:54.00; 16 Baker, Brianna, Central Hardin, 21:55.50; 17 Dukes, Stephanie, Meade County, 22:02.80; 18 Bell, Morgan, Central Hardin, 22:05.90; 19 Stanfield, Marley, Meade County, 22:11.40; 20 Kuklinski, Taylor, Elizabethtown, 22:15.20 Other Meade County runners 23 Lancaster, Christina 22:27.20 31 Kelch, Natasha 23:20.50

44 Estep, Stormy 24:55.20 47 Rowe, Devon 25:12.30 52 Perry, Brooke 26:21.80 Team scores 1 John Hardin, 1:45:22.90 2 Meade County, 1:46:57.00 3 North Hardin, 1:47:52.20 4 Central Hardin, 1:50:24.30 5 Elizabethtown. 1:58:57.80 6 Breckinridge Co., 2:05:52.61 7 Fort Knox, 2:01:44.00

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The Connor defense held the Greenwave offense to only 41 total rushing yards. Kevin Graham (top) led the team with 35 yards, while Tyler Crowe (above) had 35 yards. starting field possession was on its own 30-yard line, however the team only managed 61 total yards in the second half. Mofield contributed the offensive woes to the lack of running game. “(Connor) really shut down our run,” he said. “We were working with second and longs, third and longs — you can’t win games when you have to convert those types of downs.”

Connor did score one more time in the third quarter when Austin Pugh ran up the middle for a 4-yard touchdown to cap off a three-play, 27-yard touchdown drive. The short field was set up by a Meade County botched long snap to Mattingly the Greenwave punter.

Graham led the Greenwave rushing attack with 36 yards on seven carries. Junior fullback Tyler Crowe had 35 yards on eight carries. The team netted a total of 41 rushing yards.

Mattingly had one of his best games of the season through the air as he completed 13-of-27 passes for 149 yards and a touchdown.

Addesa received 104 of those yards on four catches along with a touchdown. Senior Alex Furnival also had four catches for 14 yards and six rushes for nine yards.

On the defensive side of the ball, senior linebacker Jimmy Crase had five tackles, while

Addesa and senior cornerback Casey Dame each had four tackles.

Last Friday’s game Meade County 13 0 0 0 — 13 Connor 12 28 7 0 — 49 Scoring Summary First Quarter C: 14 yard pass from Nick West to Tyler Brake (Aaron Stephens kick), 8:28 C: 29-yard pass from West to Scooter Englemon (Stephens kick), 4:26 MC: 2-yard Kevin Graham run (Jonah Cundiff kick), 3:01 MC: 29-yard pass from Tyler Mattingly to Michael Addesa (Cundiff kick blocked), 2:08 Second Quarter C: 35-yard fumble return by Will Hardin (Stephens kick), 11:51 C: 77-yard Englemon run (Stephens kick), 5:03 C: 60-yard pass from West to Michael Gill (Stephens kick), 2:58 C: 30-yard interception return

by Houston Dockery (Stephens kick), 2:40 Third Quarter C: 4-yard Austin Pugh run (Stephens kick) 2:40 Fourth Quarter No scores

Tonight at Hamilton field, the 2008 Meade County football regular season will conclude.

One thing’s for sure: The team will host a home playoff game against Louisville Pleasure Ridge Park next week, but what remains unknown is the regular season record and the legacy the team will leave behind.

“This is a big game no matter what,” Meade County head coach Larry Mofield said. “When you’re 4-5 every win is a big win. This is huge because we either can be 5-5 of 4-6. I’d much rather be 5-5.”

With tonight’s final game against Woodford County, the Greenwave can remain a .500 team or sink under the .500 mark.

The roller coaster season has seen its fair share of highs and lows. First, the team started with a three-game losing skid, then rallied together for two key district victories, which then dipped into a disturbing loss to Owensboro, but peaked after a win against district rival North Hardin.

Now the team finds itself in another low valley heading into the playoffs after dropping last Friday’s game to Connor High School.

“Really, it comes down to which team will show up,” Mofield said. “Either there’s the team that has won four games or the team that has lost to Owensboro and Connor. It’s frustrating as a coach to not know what kind of team we have.”

Mofield also feels the reasons for early season bumps and bruises were due to a

young and inexperienced team, but that’s not the case anymore after having almost an entire varsity season under their belt.

“They have played in nine games together and two scrimmages,” he said. “That’s a total of 11 games — inexperience is not an excuse.”

The end of the season also brings senior night: the last regular season game for the seniors on the Greenwave football team. Mofield hopes that will give an extra boost to the players.

“It’s senior night,” he said.

“You’d like to think the seniors would step it up. This is their last senior night ever; it should be special to them.

Hopefully, the whole team will build off of that and put together a good game.”

The team will have to put together a good game, against another tough foe in the Woodford County Fighting Yellow Jackets (5-4 overall, 2-2 district).

The Yellow Jackets bring yet another spread offense that has the potential to break open for big plays. The offense is lead by dual-threat quarterback senior Steven Duckworth, who leads the team in passing and rushing.

“They like to throw the ball around,” Mofield said.

“They have a good quarterback with a good arm. He also can run. They are athletic and big. But we’re used to that. It’s nothing new. Every game we play, the other team is bigger.”

On the season, Duckworth has 567 rushing yards on 93 carries and 10 touchdowns, while completing 160 of his 268 passes for 1,817 yards and 16 touchdowns.

The team will certainly

have to shut Duckworth down to slow this highly explosive offense.

For the Greenwave offense to be successful tonight, it comes down to taking care of the ball and creating a rushing attack.

“We turnover the ball too much,” Mofield said. “It hurts to give up defensive touchdowns. When the other defenses get to score, it really hurts us. We have to hang on to the ball.

“That’s the bottom line.

This year we have turned over the ball when we could least afford it. We also give up big plays on defense on crucial plays. We just have to eliminate those plays if we want to win.”

Establishing a rushing attack is also important to the Meade County offense.

“I think we have to start with our running game,” Mofield said. “And that starts with our line. We need to block and stay with our blocks. We can’t hit and let go, like we did against Connor.”

Oddly enough, during the past two losses the Greenwave passing game has been its bright spot. However, the team’s rushing attack has fallen flat during those losses. An important aspect of getting back on track is finding a way for both the passing and rushing game to click simultaneously.

If Meade County doesn’t find that stride tonight, the team will have to pull itself out of a late season funk during the playoffs.

“It’s important to get some momentum,” Mofield said.

“I hope we can collect ourselves and right the ship.”

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Immediately following the touchdown, the Greenwave kickoff team recovered a squib kick by senior Kevin Carter.

The ball was recovered by freshmen Thomas Wilson on the Cougar’s 44-yard line.

Again, Mattingly found Addesa two times for a total of 42 yards during the threeplay, 44-yard touchdown drive. The drive ended when Mattingly hooked up with Addesa for 29 yards, while Cundiff had the point after attempt kick blocked, to make the score 14-13 wit 2:08 left in the first quarter.

“We did cut the lead to 1413, but we were never able to do anything else,” Mofield said.

The Greenwave comeback was short-lived, when Mattingly fumbled the ball during the first play of the second quarter. The Cougars defense scooped up the ball and rumbled off for a 35-yard touchdown run. Stephens added the extra point to make the score 21-13.

“After that touchdown, the air just came right out of us,” Mofield said. “At that point we weren’t out of the game; it was only 21-13, but our body language looked like we were down 100 to nothing. We just never really bounced back from that.”

That set the tone for the second quarter, as the Cougars rolled off 28 unanswered points before halftime.

Two drives after the Cougars’ fumble recovery touchdown, Englemon scored on a 47-yard scamper up the middle of the field. West also added another touchdown when he found wide receiver Michael Gill for a 60-yard touchdown with 2:58 left in the half.

The final first half score came 18 seconds after West’s touchdown pass to Gill, when Mattingly’s pass attempt to Thomas Wilson was intercepted by defensive back Houston Dockery and returned for a 30-yard touchdown.

“We did fight and get back into the game,” Mofield said.

“But the second quarter really hurt us. That was an ugly quarter.”

The Greenwave found itself in a 42-13 deficit heading into overtime.

The second quarter was not any friendlier to Meade County, who failed to find the end zone for the remainder of the night.

“In the second half, they just got after us,” Mofield said. “We didn’t respond well to them. We did have great field possession, but we did nothing.”

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Ray’s Joe Maddon is no ordinary Joe

By Mark Vasto A Sporting View

If there were ever a screenplay waiting to write itself, it would be about the 2008 Tampa Bay Rays.

Heading into the playoffs this year, the fan in me was pretty intrigued at possible World Series matchups. A Windy City series featuring the Cubs versus the White Sox? How about an antique-style Cubs-Red Sox mash-up? Or,

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“If it causes a misstep and they wind up second-guessing themselves on a change or if they wind up pushing it on their strategy some, it could make the difference.”

Johnson won the points title by 56 points over Kenseth in 2006 and by 77 points over Jeff Gordon last season.

What does all of this mean?

It means hold on tight be-

for drama, how about Dodger Joe Torre and Manny Ramirez taking on the Beaneaters for old times’ sake?

Then, straight out of central casting, comes a manager who looks like Spencer Tracy, wears Buddy Holly glasses and manages like Casey Stengel, and a team filled with talent, grit and such infectious energy that you couldn’t help but root for it to make the World Series.

No matter what the final ratings were for the Phillies-Rays

series, real baseball fans saw a story for the ages unfold on their television screens.

Joe Maddon fermented from 1996 to 2005 as the Angels bench coach. A serious candidate for the Red Sox job before Terry Francona took the helm in Boston, Maddon was tapped for the Rays job in 2005.

Things were not sunny in Florida when he arrived. Lou Piniella had just exited stage right, blasting ownership

cause the final two weeks of the season should be pretty interesting with Johnson holding a 106-point lead over Edwards with two races left.

In fact, Edwards finds himself in two different title battles. He’s second to Johnson in the Sprint Cup battle and second to Clint Bowyer in the Nationwide battle — he trails Bowyer by 91 points with two races left in the season.

“We’ve got nothing to lose,” Edwards said. “We can just go out and be aggres-

sive and take chances and I can race as hard as I want and it’s cool. (Saturday), we picked up a few points on Clint and today we picked up a lot of points on Jimmie, so it’s neat. It’s fun.

“I’ve been part of championship efforts back racing in dirt cars and stuff, and it’s wild. I watched the Formula One race today and that was spectacular drama there and I just hope that we can get this thing close enough to make it that much fun at Homestead.”

The Nationwide Series represents NASCAR’s Triple-A series if you will and its Double-A series, the Craftsman Truck Series, has the closest battle of them all.

Former Nationwide Series champion Johnny Benson Jr. leads three-time and defending Truck Series champion Ron Hornaday Jr. by a mere six points with two races left in the season. “(Winning) is obviously important,’’ said Kevin Harvick, Hornaday’s truck team owner. “Even winning, we (Kevin Harvick, Inc.) are still short with our Nationwide and our No. 2 truck team so right now winning is very important to make sure we find sufficient sponsors to keep all that stuff going like it needs to.”

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TV host Rachael Ray (left), two-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson (right) and celebrity chef Mario Batali talk on pit road Sunday at Texas Motor Speedway. Johnson gave Ray and Batali pace car rides before the Dickies 500.

Golf scramble held in perfect weather

for not doing what it takes to win. Luckily, the owners took the criticism to heart and made changes from the top down, turning operations over to Stuart Sternberg, who then installed a new management team.

But there were strings.

Sternberg only offered a twoyear contract, not the usual three, to Maddon. He had just invested more than $10 million worth of improvements to Tropicana Field, and was

actively wooing fans to come see the product he was putting on the field. He needed a quick turnaround.

The Rays continued to lose, but there were a few bright spots under Maddon.

The team managed a winning record at home in 2006 (41-40), attendance was up 20 percent and the team was developing strong young players. Maddon’s numbercrunching showed that the Rays were the best “six-in-

ning team” in the league.

Armed with new pitchers, a new name (Devils are bad luck, right?) and a new mantra, “9 equals 8” (meaning if they played nine full innings of fundamental baseball, they’d be in the playoffs), Maddon and the Rays finally broke through in 2008.

They were fun to watch, fun to root for, but pretty hard on the ears ... you know, we probably could have used just a little less cowbell.

Cage fights a knock-out Staff Report The News Standard Xpolsive Cage Fighting held its second event last Saturday at the Farm Bureau Building with well over 600 attendees. The crowd saw a good mix of TKOs and three-round decisions, along with several local Meade County fighters. The coordinators of the event expect future events to come through Brandenburg.

Fight results: Derek Yocom first round TKO over Michael Drust Nathen Dailey decision over Tim Cook Lorenz Larkin first round TKO over Stephen Carney Benjamin Sergent choke out over Jason Crowe Nathen Relch choke out over Jordan Dowell Jason Manire choke out Travis Crain Sean Lasley choke out over Ronald Lynch Cody Bruce decision over Jamie Evans Josh Stith won by forfeit Nin Ansaroff TKO over Sara Seit

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On Oct. 12, 20 teams of golfers squared off in the Eighth Annual St. John the Apostle Golf Scramble at Doe Valley Golf Course.

The team of Tom Hewlett, Barrett Lindsey, Matthew Hewlett, and Valerie Hewlett took the first place net prize.

Finishing second were Todd Mettling, Jeff Ashley, Pat Fanning, and Darlene Hayden. Only one stroke behind them was the third place team of Kevin Blake, David Wiltshire, John Grant, and Jim Nall.

The lowest gross score was a nine under par 62 posted by Braden Pace, Dennise Mudd, Larry

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Butch Sadler had the shot of the day on hole number 16. He missed driving away in a new Tony Brown Chevrolet when his hole-in-one attempt barely missed the hole and stopped just two feet behind the pin.

Other winners for closest to the pin and longest drive shots were Tim Livers, Rachel Heavrin, Jerry Pease, Jeff Ashley, Butch Sadler, Scott Parker, and Donna Prather.

The weather was glorious for a day of golf. A great post game meal was served by June Downs and a good time was shared by all.

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Lunar Calendar Friday

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

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Drivers beware: There’s deer out there Submitted by Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Department FRANKFORT — Many drivers have experienced it.

You are slowly navigating a curvy road just after sunset.

Suddenly, you hit the brakes just in time to miss a deer frozen in your headlights. The deer stands transfixed, and you are unsure what to do.

Perhaps you blow the horn or flip your bright lights on for a moment before the deer finally bounds away.

Kentucky has an estimated one million white-tailed deer in its herd. There is a chance of a deer encounter in nearly any rural or suburban area of the state as the breeding season for whitetails approaches.

“It has to do with daylight length. Shorter days trigger hormonal changes and the breeding season,” said Tina Brunjes, big game program coordinator for the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. “It’s already starting; road kills have started going up. It peaks around the second to third week of November.”

Now is the time for drivers to slow down and be careful to avoid hitting a deer. Wear a seatbelt — it’s the law — drive

slowly and scan the road and the sides of the road, especially around wooded areas.

Brunjes recommends drivers pay particular attention around dawn and dusk, when deer are most active.

“The best defense is to slow down and pay attention,” she said. “Anywhere you’ve seen deer standing beside the road, or where you’ve seen deer hit.

That would be indicative of a deer trail, and a place you should be extra careful.”

Slow down if you see a deer alongside the road, even if it is just browsing in a field.

Deer can move suddenly, so stay alert. Seeing one deer often means there are others close by.

Avoid swerving suddenly if you encounter a deer in the road. You could go off the road or hit something else, like a car traveling in the opposite direction.

If another driver is not following you closely and you can stop safely, simply wait for the deer to move off the road. Do not turn off your headlights. This creates an unsafe situation where other drivers can’t see you.

Drivers should contact their insurance companies if their vehicles are damaged in a

deer collision. The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources does not pay for damages to vehicles involved in any collision with wildlife.

Drivers and passengers should never stand in the road to look at a deer struck by their vehicle — this is unsafe and can lead to another accident.

There is a common misconception that hunting causes deer to move more in October, November and December. But deer movement increases regardless of hunting pressure.

The increase is evident even in areas where hunting is not allowed.

Hunters actually help keep deer numbers in balance with available habitat, thinning the herd in over-populated areas where collisions are more likely to occur.

“People hunt deer when the deer are most active, and there is a mistaken idea that hunters cause this activity,” said Brunjes. “But it’s the activity that causes us to hunt them.”

Deer movement will decrease in December, as the primary breeding season ends and deer resume their normal patterns and secretive nature.

Until then, use extra caution while driving.

Elk hunters have high success rate during season Submitted by Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Department

FRANKFORT — Kentucky’s 2008 bull elk firearms quota hunt ended Oct. 11, with hunters taking 115 bulls in the southeastern part of the state.

“Hunters had an 88 percent success rate, and most of those bulls were taken within the first four days of the season. This level of success is outstanding,” said Tina Brunjes, big game program coordinator for the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. “It would not be possible without the hard work of our biologists and officers in the elk zone. Most of our hunters at some point speak to a Fish and Wildlife employee, who gives them information on where to hunt, both public and private land.”

Kentucky Fish and Wildlife issued 131 bull elk tags this year, including regular lottery draw-

ings, landowner permits, special Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission conservation permits and one youth tag. Kentucky’s elk herd now numbers about 8,500 animals.

This year, the department divided the 16-county elk restoration zone into six Elk Hunting Units (EHUs), hoping to spread out hunting pressure and provide hunters with a high chance of success.

“It seemed to achieve that. I was impressed with how quickly everybody seemed to adapt to the EHU system,” Brunjes said. “The harvest numbers everyone had in the first few days across the units is a good indicator that people are finding access in different places.”

At least two hunterharvested bulls received preliminary scores that challenge Kentucky’s current state record for a non-typical elk. An 8x8 bull elk taken in Knott County on opening day

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The 2008 Kentucky bull elk hunt ended Oct. 11, while hunters had an 88 percent success rate. Hunters took 115 bulls in the south eastern part of the state.

by Larry Holland of Perry County green-scored in the 390 class in the Boone and Crockett Club scoring system.

“I killed it about two miles from where I was born and raised,” said Holland, who took the elk at 242 yards with one shot from his .300 Winchester Short Magnum rifle. “I was just excited to kill the bull — it wasn’t about the size. To possibly have the state record, I’m thrilled.”

Clay County’s Kelvin Jackson also took a 7x8 bull in Harlan County, which green-scored in the 370 class. Both of these preliminary scores are higher than the current non-typical state record of 349 0/8 held by Andy Kidd of McCreary County.

However, official scoring cannot take place for 60 days after the animal is taken, during which time the antlers may shrink slightly due to drying.

“We saw a lot of 320-class bulls come in, fairly young bulls,” said Brunjes. “That’s a good indication that they’re getting a lot of good nutrition and shows a lot of potential to get really big as they get older.”

Department officials have not received notification that any typical bull elk taken by a hunter this year might challenge the current state record of 371 0/8, held by Greg Neff of Kenton County. However, some large bulls may not have been reported, and archery season for bull elk continues through Jan. 19, 2009. Kentucky’s cow elk firearms season runs Dec. 13-26.

Elk lottery applications for the 2009-10 quota hunts go on sale beginning Dec. 1. Hunters have until April 30, 2009 to purchase one of the $10 applications. Kentucky Fish and Wildlife awarded 402 elk tags this year through the lottery system, and will issue more for next year ’s hunt as the elk population increases.

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There is a common misconception that hunting causes deer to move more in October, November and December. But deer movement increases regardless of hunting pressure. Hunters actually help keep deer numbers in balance by thinning the herd in over-populated areas.

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Friday, November 7, 2008

Strange but True

By Samantha Weaver •It was Nobel Prize-winning physicist Richard Feynman who made the following sage observation: “There are 1011 stars in the galaxy. That used to be a huge number. But it’s only a hundred billion. It’s less than the national deficit! We used to call them astronomical numbers. Now we should call them economical numbers.”

•Statistics show that widows outnumber widowers by a ratio of 5 to 1.

•Holstein cows are known to be prolific milkers. A good heifer can produce her own weight in milk in just a couple of weeks.

•Soup is often served as a first course in Western cuisine, but if you travel to China and eat traditional meals, you’re more likely to have it as the last course.

•Are you ambisinister? Don’t worry, it’s just a fancy way of saying that you’re clumsy with both hands. The literal meaning is “with two left hands” - the manual equivalent of having two left feet.

•It’s been reported that gangster Al Capone paid, in today’s dollars, upward of $300,000 in bribes every week.

•More interesting collective nouns: A group of moles is known as a “labor,” a flock of turtledoves is called a “pitying” and a school of jellyfish is known as a “smack.”

•Thought for the Day: “Man is a credulous animal, and must believe something; in the absence of good grounds for belief, he will be satisfied with bad ones.” - Bertrand Russell © 2008 King Features Synd., Inc.

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By Henry Boltinoff © 2008 King Features Synd., Inc.

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Decisions involving your finances might seem to be foolproof. But they could have underlying risks you should know about. Don't act on anything until all the facts are in.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You're attracted to a situation that appeals to your Bovine intellect. And that's good.

But don't neglect your passionate side when romance comes calling later in the week.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A recent development enhances that special relationship. Spending more time together also helps make the bonding process stronger. Expect news about a possible career change.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A suspicious situation should be dealt with before it leads to serious problems.

Get all the facts needed to resolve it.

Then refocus your energies on those tasks that need your attention.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Try to be more open-minded in working toward a resolution of that standoff between yourself and a colleague or family member. A little flexibility now could work to your advantage later.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) You might feel a bit threatened by a proposed workplace change. The best way to deal with it is to ask questions.

You'll find that those involved will be happy to provide you with the facts.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Feeling alone in a crowd during the early part of the week is an unsettling emotion. But your spirits soon perk up, putting you into the right mood to start making holiday plans.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A pesky problem should be dealt with immediately so you can put your time and effort into something more important. Someone from your past could have significant news for you.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) High-energy aspects dominate, both on the job and at home. Use this time to put some longrange plans into operation. Things level off later in the week.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Even the usually gregarious Goat might feel overwhelmed by a flurry of activities. Be patient. Things soon return to your normal social routine.

Last Week’s Solutions

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Career choices that seem too confusing to deal with at this point probably are. More information would help uncomplicate them. On the personal side, a friend might need your advice.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Your Piscean imagination is stimulated by possibilities you see in a new opportunity. But keep those ideas to yourself until you feel ready to translate them into a workable format.

BORN THIS WEEK: You have an ingratiating way of helping people deal with their fears. Have you considered a career in social work or with the clergy? © 2008 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Community Coat Giveaway on Saturday, November 8 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Glad Tidings Cafe`, 515 By Pass Road (across the street from McDonalds). Winter coats given away & free lunch served.

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Stop Smoking Successfully. $30 fee includes book and educational materials (does not include nicotine replacement products).

Minimum of four participants must be enrolled for class to be held. Call Harrison County Hospital at 812-738-8708 for more information and registration.

Child Car Seat Inspections Free child car seat inspections available at the EMS Training Center at 245 Atwood Street, Corydon, Ind. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 812-738-7871.

The PVA and Meade County Clerk’s Offices will be closed on Saturday, Nov. 8. due to NMVITS updates, per Frankfort.

The Sheriff’s office may be closed. For more information, call 422-3967.

Flu Vaccine Clinic in the main lobby of Harrison County Hospital Wednesday, Nov. 12, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Cost is $15 (cash, check, or will bill for Medicare patients-must have medicare card present). Open to the public, for adults 18 and over.

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WOODED BUILDING LOTS, located near Otter Creek Park, in Forest Ridge Estates, county water, streets will be paved, “restricted to houses”. $24,900 Financing Available for Everyone! www.kentucky-land. com, 270-828-2222.

BUILDING LOTS in Milstead Estates, located near Flaherty in Hwy 144, city water available, streets will be paved “restricted to houses.” $29,900.

Financing Available for Everyone! www.kentucky-land. com, 270-828-2222.

HOME IN VINE GROVE, 3 bedroom, 1 ½ baths, city water and sewers, completely remodeled with new kitchen, new bathrooms, new drywall, new laminated hardwood floors and carpets, located in Vine Grove on Shelton Street. $74,900.

Financing Available for Everyone! www.kentucky-land. com, 270-828-2222.

6.4 ACRES, on Hwy. 228, 6 miles from Brandenburg, city water available, lays nice for a home or mobile home. $34,900 Financing Available for Everyone! www.kentucky-land. com, 270-828-2222.

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, 270828-2222.

1 TO 6 ACRE LAKE front lots on Rough River Lake, city water, long lake frontage, in a new development. Starting @ $22,900 Financing Available for Everyone! www.kentucky-land. com, 270-828-2222.

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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.

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.

32 acres off Paul Alexander Rd. in Custer.

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32 acres and 20 acres in Breckinridge County.

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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.

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.

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REPORT A CRIME, new tip line 270-422-HOPE (4673), the tip line is totally anonymous, and your identity cannot be revealed.

ALATEEN meets every Thursday at 8 p.m. for teens ages 11-19 at the Alcohalt House, 2255 Fairgrounds Road, Brandenburg, Ky., 40108.

Any teen whose life is or has been affected by drinking problems in a family member or friend. Call for more information, 270-547-4569 or 270-497-4885.

GAMBLERS Anonymous, Lincoln Trail Behavioral Center, Radcliff at 7:30 p.m.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS Corydon Presbyterian Church. Every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Non-smoking. For more information, please call 828-3406.

TOPS Buck Grove Baptist Church. Every Tuesday at 6 p.m. For more information, please call Lena at 4222692.

HOPE & HEALING Grief Support Group- Free monthly support group for anyone who has experienced the death of a friend or family member. First Tuesday of every month. Call for next meeting date and time. 812738-7893.

ALIVE GROUP-BREAST CANCER – Second Thursday of the month. Call Hardin Memorial Hospital for information. 270-706-1064.

BETTER BREATHERS CLUBCHRONIC LUNG DISEASE – held quarterly at Hardin Memorial Hospital. Call for next available class. Johnna Sutton 270-706-1294.

LOSS GROUP – held monthly at Hardin Memorial Hospital. Call Program Care at 270-706-1064 for more information.

A.W.A.K.E. MEETING SUPPORT GROUP Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. in the Parvin Baumgart Education Center at Harrison County Hospital in Corydon, Ind. The purpose of these meetings is to provide support through education and the sharing of ideas and information among those who are affected by sleep disordered breathing. The meeting is free and open to the public. For more information, call 812-738-7892.

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AL-ANON meets every Sunday and Tuesday, 8 p.m., Alcohalt House. For more information, call 497-4885.

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Lot 15 - 2.5399 acres $17,000 Lot 29 - 4.092 acres $35,000

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, Alcohalt House, 2254 Fairgrounds Road, meets Sunday through Thursday, 8 p.m.; Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. Call 4221050.

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Lot 49 - 1.296 acres $14,500

Lot 51 - 1.232 acres $13,900

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS and Narcotics Anonymous Meetings held at the Acceptance Place 1370 Hwy. 79 in Irvington, Ky. Alcoholics Anonymous meetings held every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday nights at 8 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous meeting held Monday nights at 8 p.m. For more info, call 270-547-0347 or 270-547-0445.

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GARAGE SALE- Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 6, 7, & 8. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. HEATED GARAGE!!

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YOUTH Book signing held, large book sale upcoming at library

Friday, November 7, 2008

B10 - The News Standard

Submitted by the Meade County Public Library

Students bug out The Meade County Public Library (MCPL) recently challenged local students to a creepy crawly contest.

Kindergartners from Ekron Elementary and fourth graders from David T. Wilson created “junk yard bugs” out of random objects in a kit provided by the library.

It was definitely difficult to judge such creative bugs, but there were several entries that crawled apart from the rest.

The winner from David T. Wilson was Tori Aikin, with Madelyn Givans in second place and Nicole Belcher in third. Lexi Fuqua was the winner from Ekron, followed by Sean Bratcher and Braden Allgood.

Students also competed in a “mix and match” category, where they assembled bugs from different pieces of paper. The winner of this challenge from David T. Wilson was Emma Vujaklija, followed by Miguel Ocasio in second, Nicole Belcher in third, and Cody Janes a close fourth.

Ethan Tucker had the most creative bug in his Ekron kindergarten class, with Rachel Shacklett in second and J.J. Pike in

third.

Congratulations to all our winners and thanks to so many students for their wonderful ideas.

Halloween story tour At this week’s Story Hour, the Annex was home to Cinderella, Cookie Monster, a lion, Spider Man, and even a race car driver.

Thirty children dressed up and trick-or-treated at this last Story Hour before Halloween.

Book Signing Author Fred G. Wilson visited the Meade County Public Library on Thursday, Nov. 6 at 5 p.m. in the Library Annex. He signed his new book “Say What?”

Wilson’s childhood was set against the backdrop of The Great Depression and World War II, formative years that shaped his own character and the character of a nation.

“Having a sense of humor seemed to ease the misery of those bygone days,” he writes, “and people poked fun at each other and sought to make light of the woes they were experiencing.

“Out of this era came some colorful, humorous, and enlightened sayings.

In every part of our nation, there were colloquial

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE MEADE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY

Boys and girls of all ages participated in a special, Halloween-themed story hour held last week at the Meade County Public Library annex building. expressions that summed up the feelings of the local region.

“This book contains some of these ... Many of these expressions were learned at home from Mom and Dad. This was before television and we learned to amuse ourselves with ‘homegrown’ entertainment. Farm work, taking care of the livestock, and the many chores kept us busy.

“When I reflect back on those days, I wouldn’t

change them even if I could...”

Country folks have a language all their own. In “Say What?,” Wilson has gathered many of these expressions in order to save them for future generations, shedding a light on what it was like to grow up during the ‘40s and ‘50s in rural America.

Upcoming events •Library Book sale — Our semi-annual book sale began Thursday, Nov. 6 at

Elementary students participate in mock election Submitted by Abby Vallandingham and Elizabeth Pollock, Battletown Elementary Students

“The polls are now open,” declared the loud speaker on Oct 28.

How could this be, you ask when the real election is on Nov. 4? Let me answer that question with two words: mock election.

That’s right, “mock election.” You may ask, what does that mean? Well, a mock election is an election where children are able to vote.

Here at Battletown Elementary we also chose a school president on Oct. 28.

Trust me, here at Battletown we spare no expense in doing our mock election — we even had a real voting booth.

We had town hall meetings, debates, and even a primary election. After the primary election Emma Bell and Breezy Henricksen went to the general election.

Out of Emma and Breezy for school president, Emma is our school president. Between Mitch McConnell

LEFT: Gracie Fackler, left, and other Battletown Elementary School students work hard to keep the mock election tallies and records in order.

noon and continues Friday, Nov. 7, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 and Saturday, Nov. 8 from 9 a.m. to noon.

All items will be 25 cents each and will include books in hardcover, soft cover, audio books on CD and cassette, movies in DVD and VHS format, computer games, and more.

Encyclopedia sets are just $5. Come early for best selection.

Saturday will finish with our blow-out special of $1 per bag.

DRUM LESSONS Joe Lambert is accepting drum students for 1/2 hour private or group lessons.

For more information, call

270-668-6567

BELOW: Breezy Henrickson, left, and Emma Bell ran for school president at Battletown Elementary School. Emma Bell pulled off the win this year, after earning the most votes from her classmates.

and Bruce Lunsford, Mitch McConnell won.

Finally after much consideration, Barrack Obama won for the national president.

The clerk who brought the voting booth said, “Out of all the elementary schools in Meade County, Battletown Elementary was the only school who went Barrack Obama.”

Nov. 10 - Nov. 14

MONDAY Choose One: Scrambled Eggs & Cinnamon Toast Cereal & Cinn. Toast Choose One: All breakfast comes Chilled Juice with Milk Choice Fresh Fruit

TUESDAY Choose One: Waffle Sticks w/Syrup Cereal & Toast Choose One: Chilled Juice Fresh Fruit

WEDNESDAY Choose One: Biscuit & Gravy Cereal & Toast Choose One: Chilled Juice Fresh Fruit

THURSDAY Choose One: Breakfast Pizza Cereal & Toast Choose One: Chilled Juice Fresh Fruit

FRIDAY Choose One: Cinn. Roll & Yogurt Cup Cereal & Toast Choose One: Chilled Juice Fresh Fruit

Fresh Garden Salad Meal w/Mozz String Cheese, Crackers, Fruit and Milk or Juice or Choose One: Popcorn Chicken Turkey & Cheese Sandwich w/Pickle Choose Two: Oven Baked Fries Tossed Garden Salad Fresh Apple Strawberries

Choose One: Grilled Cheese Sandwich Stuffed Crust Pepperoni Pizza Choose Two: Corn Green Beans Fresh Orange Applesauce In Addition: Chocolate Chip Cookie

Fresh Garden Salad Box Meal w/Popcorn, Chicken, Crackers, Fruit and Milk or Juice or Choose One: Chicken Nuggets Salisbury Steak w/ Brown Gravy Choose Two: Peas Mashed Potatoes Fresh Pear Mixed Fruit In Addition: Hot Dinner Roll

Choose One: Southwest Pizza Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup w/Crackers Choose Two: Green Beans Cooked Carrots Grapes Pineapple

Fresh Garden Salad Box Meal w/Mozz String Cheese, Crackers, Fruit and Milk or Juice or Choose One: Breaded Fish on Bun Smucker’s PB & J Uncrustable Choose Two: Baked Beans Oven Baked Tater Tots Banana - Peaches In Addition: Mac & Cheese

Choose One:

Choose One: Sausage, Egg & Chz on English Muffin Cereal & Toast PB & J Uncrustable Choose One: Chilled Juice Fresh Fruit

Choose One: Fruit Muffin Cereal & Toast PB & J Uncrustable Choose One: Chilled Juice Fresh Fruit

Choose One: Breakfast Pizza Cereal & Toast PB & J Uncrustable Choose One: Chilled Juice Fresh Fruit

Choose One: Eggs, Hashbrown & Toast Cereal & Toast PB & J Uncrustable Choose One: Chilled Juice Fresh Fruit

Choose One Box Meal Yogurt Box w/choice of fruit & veggie Ham or Turkey Sub Sandwich Meal or Main Line Entree Choice w/2 Sides: Pepperoni Pizza Choose Two: Garden Salad Peas Mixed Fruit Fresh Apple

Choose One Box Meal Garden Salad w/Popcorn Chicken Ham or Turkey Sub Sandwich Meal or Main Line Entree Choice w/2 Sides: Pork BBQ on Bun Choose Two: Green Beans Potato Wedges Applesauce Fresh Orange In Addition: Cookie

Choose One Box Meal Yogurt Box w/choice of fruit & veggie Ham or Turkey Sub Sandwich Meal or Main Line Entree Choice w/2 Sides: Queso Nachos Choose Two: Corn Carrot & Celery Sticks Oranges Pineapple Fresh Apple

Choose One Box Meal Garden Salad Meal w/Turkey & Cheese Ham or Turkey Sub Sandwich Meal or Main Line Entree Choice w/2 Sides: Cheeseburger or Hamburger on Bun Choose Two: Lettuce, Tomato, Pickle Oven Baked Fries Pears - Fresh Apple Banana In Addition: Cookie

Choose One: Chocolate Chip Muffin Cereal & Toast Choose One: Chilled Juice Fresh Fruit

Choose One: Breakfast Burrito Cereal and Toast Choose One: Chilled Juice Fresh Fruit

Choose One: Biscuit & Gravy Cereal & Toast Choose One: Chilled Juice Fresh Fruit

Choose One: Breakfast Pizza Cereal & Toast Choose One: Chilled Juice Fresh Fruit

Choose One Box Meal Yogurt Box w/choice of fruit & veggie; Ham or Turkey Sub Sandwich; Hamburger Meal or Main Line Entree Choice w/2 Sides: Country Chicken w/ Gravy & Dinner Roll Choose Two: Peas - Mashed Potatoes Applesauce Fresh Orange In Addition: Cookie

Choose One Box Meal Garden Salad w/ Chicken Nuggets; Ham or Turkey Sub Sandwich; Chicken Pattie Meal or Main Line Entree Choice w/2 Sides: Cheese Pizza Choose Two: Garden Salad Vegetable Medley Pineapple Fresh Apple

Choose One Box Meal Yogurt Box w/choice of fruit & veggie; Ham or Turkey Sub Sandwich; Hamburger Meal or Main Line Entree Choice w/2 Sides: Spaghetti w/Meatsauce & Dinner Roll Choose Two: Green Beans Garden Salad Pears - Fresh Apple In Addition: Cookie

Choose One Box Meal Garden Salad Meal w/Turkey & Chz Ham or Turkey Sub Sandwich; Chicken Pattie Meal or Main Line Entree Choice w/2 Sides: Taco Salad w/Tortilla Chips Choose Two: Lettuce, Tomato Corn Mixed Fruit Banana

Breakfast

Lunch

Biscuit & Gravy Stuart Pepper Cereal & Toast Middle PB & J Uncrustable

Breakfast

All breakfast comes with Milk Choice

Students decorate pumpkins

Lunch All lunch comes with choice of 1/2 pint drink

Breakfast

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Choose One: Chilled Juice Fresh Fruit

Choose One Box Meal Garden Salad Meal w/ Ham & Cheese Ham or Turkey Sub Sandwich Meal or Main Line Entree Choice w/2 Sides: Breaded Chicken Pattie on Bun Choose Two: Broccoli w/Cheese Carrot Sticks Pears - Fresh Apple In Addition: Cookie

Choose One: Sausage, Egg & Cheese on English Muffin Cereal & Toast Choose One: All breakfast comes Chilled Juice with Milk Choice Fresh Fruit Choose One Box Meal Garden Salad Meal w/ Ham & Cheese; Ham or Turkey Sub Sandwich; Chicken Pattie Meal or Main Line Entree All lunch comes Choice w/2 Sides: with choice of Southwest Pizza 1/2 pint drink Choose Two: Broccoli w/Cheese Carrot Sticks Peaches Fresh Apple Week 3

Meade County High

Mrs. Whelan’s kindergarten and first grade class at Battletown Elementary School decorated pumpkins for Halloween last week. Winners of the contest are pictured above (from left to right): Honorable Mention Gavin Rodgers; 3rd place Brooklyn Worley; 2nd place Autumn Durham; and 1st Place Alaina Poe.

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All lunch comes with choice of 1/2 pint drink

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•Princess meeting — All local princesses are invited to a royal meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 6 p.m. in the Annex. Come learn how to braid hair.

•Quilting Club Callout Meeting — Whether you are an experienced quilter or want to learn, join us Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 2 p.m. in the 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.

•Early Literacy Workshop for Parents and Caregivers — Parents can begin at birth to help children learn important pre-reading skills. Join us for a workshop on Monday, Nov. 17 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Annex to learn how to use books, programs, and other resources at your library to prepare your children for reading success.

Hear suggestions on what to read and how to read to young children so they can get the most from the experience. Give your children a lifelong advantage. Read to them often and ask today about how your library partners with parents to get children ready to read.

Lunch

YOUTH

Friday, November 7, 2008

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Hundreds race their hearts out during cross country championships More than 330 runners participated in the 2008 Cross Country Tournament held at the Brandenburg Telephone Company in Brandenburg Oct. 23. There were 173 girls and 158 boys signed in for the meet.

The following schools participated: Flaherty, David. T. Wilson, Battletown, Payneville, Muldraugh, Ekron, West Point and Cloverport elementary schools. Top team awards went to the Flaherty girls team and Ekron boys team.

CLOCKWISE: (from top left) Jason Sutton acknowledges Mike Ford as the origianal coordinator of Meade County elementary cross country teams. Jacob Robertson from Ekron Elementary has the overall fastest time of the day.

The top three girl runners out of each grade level pose for a picture wearing their medals. The top three boy runners out of each grade level pose for a picture wearing their medals. Ekron elementary boys took first place in the boys team division. Flaherty elementary girls took first place in the girls team division.

Championship elementary cross-country meet – Oct. 23 results Overall Top Boy: Jacob Robertson, Ekron (1st to cross finish line with the time, 6:31).

2nd, Gaberial Riggs, 5th; 3rd, Levi Butler, 3rd grade; 4th, Jon Woods, 6th grade; 5th, Bryan Patterson, 4th grade.

Overall Top Girl: Danielle Fabel, Flaherty (1st to cross finish line with the time, 7:01).

Payneville Elementary Boys: 1st, Levi Hurt, 4th grade; 2nd, Bryce Mattingly, 4th grade; 3rd, Logan Greco, 4th grade; 4th Austin Gouvas, 4th grade; 5th, Zach Harper, 4th grade.

Boys Division 3rd grade: 1st Levi Butler, Flaherty; 2nd Hunter Robertson, Ekron; Noah Schwartz, David T. Wilson.

4th grade: 1st Levi Hurt, Payneville; 2nd Bryce Mattingly, Payneville; 3rd Bryan Patterson, Flaherty.

5th grade: 1st Jacob Robertson, Ekron; 2nd Kevin Millay, Ekron; 3rd Gaberial Riggs, Flaherty.

6th grade: 1st Austin Curl, West Point; 2nd Jesse Whelan, Flaherty; 3rd Tyler Dowell, David T. Wilson.

Girls Division 3rd grade: 1st Elizabeth Shannon, Payneville; 2nd Isabella Galvez, Payneville; 3rd Alyssa Neal, Flaherty.

4th grade: 1st Meg Geren, Flaherty; 2nd Maggie Millay, Ekron; 3rd Nichole Belcher, David T. Wilson.

5th grade: 1st Danielle Febel, Flaherty; 2nd Sierra Watkins, Flaherty; 3rd Emma King, David T. Wilson.

6th grade: 1st Michaela Hurd, Flaherty; 2nd Mary Kate Powers, David T. Wilson; 3rd Emily Thompson, Flaherty.

David T. Wilson Elementary Boys: 1st, Tyler Dowell, 6th grade; 2nd, Jake Beavin, 5th grade; 3rd, Noah Schwartz, 3rd grade; 4th, Steven Benock, 3rd grade; 5th, David Timmons, 3rd grade.

Flaherty Elementary Boys: 1st, Jesse Whelan, 6th grade;

Battletown Elementary Boys: 1st, Tray Powers, 5th grade; 2nd, Justin Ponds, 6th grade; 3rd, Logan Hardesty, 4th grade; 4th, Blake Thomas, 5th grade; 5th, Dakota Hoskins, 5th grade.

Cloverport Elementary Boys: 1st, Ezra Meador, 5th grade; 2nd, Nick Smith, 6th grade; 3rd, Christian Lamar, 5th grade; 4th, Skylar Atwood, 4th grade; 5th, Aaron Gamble, 6th grade.

grade; 5th, Jaycee Serrano, 6th grade.

Payneville Elementary Girls: 1st, Elizabeth Shannon, 3rd grade; 2nd, isabella Galvez, 3rd grade; 3rd, Ally Lancaster, 4th grade; 4th, Hailey Blevins, 5th grade; 5th, Elizabeth Fackler, 4th grade.

Battletown Elementary Girls: 1st, Hayley Ponds, 5th grade; 2nd, Desiree Mekks, 5th grade; 3rd, Emma Bell, 6th grade; 4th, Kayla Parcell, 4th grade; 5th, Gracie Fackler, 5th grade.

Cloverport Elementary Girls: 1st, Brilynn Henderson, 5th grade; 2nd, Jennah Gatton, 4th grade; 3rd, Katnna Gamble, 4th grade; 4th, Olivia Carwile, 4th grade; 5th, Victoria Sanders, 6th grade.

West Point Elementary Boys: 1st, Austin Curl, 6th grade; 2nd, Gavin Priddy, 5th grade; 3rd, Brandon Frost, 6th grade; 4th, Weston King, 6th grade; 5th, Dakota Miller, 6th grade.

Ekron Elementary Girls: 1st, Lauren Claycomb, 5th grade; 2nd, Maggie Millay, 4th grade; 3rd, Lexie Perguson, 5th grade; 4th, Alma Embrey, 6th grade; 5th, Erica Smith, 6th grade.

Muldraugh Elementary Boys: 1st, Seth Davis, 5th grade; 2nd, Ethan Davis, 4th grade; 3rd, Jacob Schwartz, 4th grade; 4th, Logan Short, 6th grade; 5th, Shane Hensley, 6th grade.

West Point Elementary Girls: 1st, Johnna Rogers, 6th grade; 2nd, Madison Mercer, 5th grade; 3rd, Skylar Woolums, 4th grade; 4th, Sabrina Rice, 4th grade.

David T. Wilson Elementary Girls: 1st, Mary Kate Powers, 6th grade; 2nd, Adrienne Poole, 5th grade; 3rd, Kelsey Sutton, 6th grade; 4th, Alyssa Hannah, 6th

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Flaherty Elementary Girls: 1st, Danielle Fabel, 5th grade; 2nd, Michaela Hurd, 6th grade; 3rd, Sierra Watkins, 5th grade; 4th, Emily Thompson, 6th grade; 5th, Meg Geren, 4th grade.

Ekron Elementary Boys: 1st, Jacob Robertson, 5th grade; 2nd, Kevin Millay, 5th grade; 3rd, Cody Walter, 5th grade; 4th, Tyler Curry, 5th grade, 5th, Hunter Robertson, 3rd grade.

Boys Team Winners: 1st, Ekron Elementary; 2nd, Flaherty Elementary; 3rd, David T. Wilson; 4th, West Point.

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Muldraugh Elementary Girls: 1st, Victoria Huber, 4th grade; 2nd, Brittany Heath, 6th grade; 3rd, Natasha Farmer, 5th grade; 4th, Star Denkhoff, 5th grade; 5th, Alana Boggs, 4th grade.

Girl Team Winners: 1st, Flaherty; 2nd, David T. Wilson; 3rd, Ekron; 4th, Payneville.

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2008 Championships 5th and 6th grade girls basketball David T. Wilson Blue defeats David T. Wilson Green, 15 to 11 during the championship game. Left to right: Abby Lindsey, Coach Jeanna Turner, Rebecca Robbins, Alexis Effird, Kelsey Sutton, Morgan Turner, Coach Jeff Turner, Mary Basham (in front), Caroline Smith, Shavone Brown.

DTW Gold, 15, Payneville Blue, 4; scorers of DTW Gold: Josie Board, 6, Mary Kate Powers, 1, Cassidy Adams, 6, Karissa Reader, 2. Scorers of Payneville Blue: Kasey Mielke, 2, Kelsey Hurt, 2.

Flaherty 1, 12, DTW Gold, 6; scorers of Flaherty 1: Brooke Spears, 6, Elissa Youart, 4, Raven Vega, 2.

Scorers of DTW Gold: Mary Kate Powers, 2, Karissa Reader, 4.

Ekron 1, 21, Battletown, 10; scorers of Ekron 1; Lauren Claycomb, 9, Abby Myers, 6, Kayla Miller, 2, Emily Brown, 2, Kayla Cook, 2.

Scorers of Battletown: Emma Payne, 4, Breezy Henrickson, 2, Arialle Daley, 2, Elizabeth Pollock, 2.

Flaherty 2, 3, DTW Blue, 22; scorers of Flaherty 2: Kaylee Compton, 1, Sierra

Watkins, 2. Scorers of DTW Blue: Morgan Turner, 14, Kelsey Sutton, 4, Abby Lindsey, 4.

Ekron 1, 13, Payneville Gold, 5; scorers of Ekron 1: Lauren Claycomb, 7, Abby Myers, 4, Emily Brown, 2.

Scorers of Payneville Gold: Shelby Wooten, 2, Whitney Morgan, 3.

DTW Red, 10, DTW Blue, 21; scorers of DTW Red: Marty Mattingly, 8, Jessa Pollird, 2. Scorers of DTW Blue: Morgan Turner, 7, Kelsey Sutton, 10, Rebekka Robins, 2, Abby Lindsey, 2.

Ekron 2, 0, DTW Green, 36; scorers of DTW Green: Kristin Peters, 6, Addi Lynch, 8, Taylor Cucino, 8, Maggie Durbin, 2, Rachel Clinger, 2, Hannah King, 4, Derby Stull, 2, Sadie Hobbs, 4.

Ekron 1, 7, DTW Blue, 23; scorers of Ekron 1: Lauren Claycomb, 3, Abby Myers, 4. Scorers of DTW Blue: Morgan Turner, 6, Kelsey Sutton, 8, Shavone Brown, 3, Caroline Smith, 2, Rebekka Robbins, 2, Abby Lindsey, 2.

CHAMPIONSHIP DTW Blue, 15, DTW Green, 11; scorers of DTW Blue: Morgan Turner, 9, Kelsey Sutton, 4, Abby Lindsey, 2. Scorers of DTW Green: Kristin Peters, 3, Natalie Reichmuth, 2, Darby Stull, 2, Sadie Hobbs, 4.

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QUARTER FINALS Flaherty 1, 6, DTW Green, 18; scorers of Flaherty 1: Brooke Spears, 2, Elissa Youart, 2, Kaylin Logsdon, 2. Scorers of DTW Green: Kristin Peters, 6, Taylor Cucino, 2, Natalie Reichmuth, 6, Darby Stull, 2, Sadie Hobbs, 2.

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Engagement

HERITAGE

Friday, November 7, 2008

Homemakers

Bluegrass homemakes meets

Tankersley and Perna

Matthew and Leah Perna, of Brandenburg, announce the engagement of their daughter, Shay Perna, to Jacob Tankersley, of Brandenburg, son of Cindy Stansbury, also of Brandenburg.

Shay is employed at Greer Insurance in Brandenburg and Jacob is employed at Big O Tires in Brandenburg.

Shay and Jacob are planning a wedding for 2009.

On Oct. 14, the Bluegrass Homemakers met at the home of Liz Hawkins in English Estates. Liz called the meeting to order and gave the devotional as well as the thought for the month.

Roll was called with everyone answering with her favorite thoughts for fall. Margaret was absent.

Minutes were read and approved and dues were collected. Committee reports included: Environment, housing and energy: Shirley B. reminded us to be sure to change the batteries in smoke detectors and to set the clocks back on Nov. 2.

Family and individual development: Ann cautioned members to use common sense and safety when using generators

during a power failure.

Foods, nutrition, and health: Theresa gave us a new and different use for honey; it is good for minor burns. Shirley A. also told us that more vitamin D is being given to infants now to benefit them later in life.

Doris informed us that she found hair conditioner is good for cleaning baseboards, since she accidentally spilled some there.

Clothing: Shirley A. informed us that members wishing to update their wardrobe can go to the “kaboose” website to find out many ways to be in style.

New Business: Doris motioned for our club to fix a fall themed basket for the Meade County Saddle Club for auction. Muriel

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seconded the motion.

The River Heritage Festival was Oct. 18 and baked goods were due that morning. The trip to Berea is Oct. 28; Ann and Liz are going and there are 10 seats available. Our club ordered pecans today.

They will also be sold at the Holiday Bazaar on Nov. 8. We worked on a craft project for the bazaar.

The Women’s Expo is Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Doris showed us how the scrapbook will be set up for this year’s competition.

Old Business: The Farm Bureau Dinner went well with Doris, Theresa, Ann, and Linda Pike working.

The “Backpack” program is feeding 136 children each weekend. America’s second KY Harvest Heart-

land has received a $7,380 grant from Ronald McDonald House Charities to fund the program for one month in eight Kentucky counties, including Meade County.

Members should send donations for school supplies to the KY Academy in Ghana next February.

The lesson for the meeting was “Accessories: The finishing touch,” which was beautifully presented

by Shirley A. The hostess for the Nov. 11 meeting will be Shirley B. Liz, once again, out did herself by serving a delicious meal using fall’s bounty in her stew, slaw, stuffed mushrooms, sliced tomatoes and chocolate swirl cheesecake.

Submitted by Secretary Ann Duncan.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Edna Walker’s 85th Birthday Celebration On Oct. 23 eleven people from Buck Grove and Hill Grove Baptist Churches traveled to Brownsboro Hills Nursing Home to surprise Edna Walker on her 85th birthday.

What a surprise it was.

Edna was so happy to see old friends and family.

She kept saying “I thought I would never see you again.” After all the greetings and opening of birthday gifts, lunch was served to all by the nursing home staff. It was an exciting time.

DEBBIE November 13

Celebrating Edna Walker’s birthday, front row, left to right: Patsy Gerkins, Edna Walker, Mason Gerkins, and Linda Linder. Back row, left to right: Esther Sipes, Chester and Betty Singleton, Helen Prather, Bill Gerkins, Adrianne Walker, Mildred Sipes, and Marian Bennett.

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The Meade County Senior Citizens Center held its Halloween party on Oct. 28. Over 80 people attended the event, with a live band, dancing, good food, and delicious treats for all to enjoy.

The costume contest was a tough decision for the judges.

Among the contestants, there were two nuns and a pregnant bride, a scarecrow man and scarecrow woman, a jailer, a hobo, a cowboy, and a cowgirl.

Gladys St. Clair of Guston won first place, dressed as the jailer, Carol Yeary of Irvington won second place, dressed as a scarecrow woman, and Lee St. Clair of Guston won third place, dressed as a hobo.

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Marriages

Jonna Lynn Mattingly, 22, of Guston, daughter of Charlotte Opal Dickey and Johnny Edward Mattingly, to Jeremy Allen Townsend, 23, of Lexington, son of Ramona Kay Conner and James Norton Townsend.

Amanda Dawn Millard, 24, of Madisonville, Ky., daughter of Brenda Ann Todd and Lande Robert Millard, to Raymond Edward Taylor II, 22, of Brandenburg, son of Jeanne Teresa Cotner and Raymond Edward Taylor.

Regina Louise Roberts, 44, of Brandenburg, daughter of Clara Martha Hamilton, to Terry Dean Roberts, 48, of Brandenburg, son of Brenda Joyce Dowell and Misch Casper Roberts.

November 13 Debbie Chee, Briana Rice, Pam Knott, Ruth Early

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