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At KinderGarden Learning Center children of all ages plant their roots in a fun and educational environment, thanks to the talented staff.
Megan Stith may not have a lengthy background in farming, but she’s grabbing the bull by the horns and is initiating a local ‘Women in Ag’ program.
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Grapplers get geared up, claim regionals
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The Meade County wrestling team has claimed its second regional title in only its third year of existence.
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Unemployment agencies jammed State unemployment funds exhausted, Gov. asks for help By Laura Saylor editor@thenewsstandard.com Local and state unemployment agencies have been hearing the voice of frustration as their hotlines and Web sites have been overwhelmed and backed up with a record
number of Kentuckians trying to make unemployment claims. Additionally, Gov. Steve Beshear announced last week that Kentucky’s Unemployment Insurance (UI) Trust Fund had only $50 million left — barely enough to last through the month of January. As a first step, Beshear recently asked the U.S. Department of Labor to provide a line of credit toward Kentucky’s UI fund. “This is merely a short-term solution to
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line funds may run ‘ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY ‘ FOR SOME RESIDENTS TO TIE INTO COUNTY LINES
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esidents of western Meade County have been hoping for county water service for years. Now, with the opportunity finally available, funding is on the verge of drying up due to lack of participation. Joe Bartley, General Manager of the Meade County Water District, said the water district held an open meeting in late 2007 for residents in the western part of the county. He said the meeting was well-attended and residents were enthusiastic about the prospect of funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development (ARD) finally being able to pay for county water line installation in their neck of the woods. “Citizens have been asking for water lines out there for years,” Bartley said. “A lot (of residences) have hard water, or sulfur water ... and have to dig their wells pretty deep.” Bartley said the water district has made every effort over the last several years to bring water lines to the Battletown-Rhodelia area, but the significant cost to undergo such a project has prevented any progress. Funding from the ARD came through in 2008 in the amount of a $900,000 grant and $2.48 million loan. One stipulation entailed in the funding agreement is that the water district must secure 125 water line connections from area residents before the water line money is provided. “(The Meade County Water District) has to pay some of that money back ... so the rural development department wants to ensure we have at least those 125 connections and will be able to pay back the loan,” Bartley said. As of this week, the water district had only 22 connections secured. “I don’t know what the timeline is for when we’d have to have all 125 (connections),” Bartley said. “I’m afraid to ask, be-
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a long-term complex issue,” Beshear said. “By taking this initial step, we can assure those who are eligible for unemployment insurance benefits will continue to receive assistance. No one will see a disruption in their benefits.” Kim Brannock, a spokesperson for the Office of Employment and Training, said 88,000 Kentuckians filed for unemployment
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cause then (the ARD) might give me (a timeline).” A single water line connection fee is $632. Bartley said the water district offers an “easy payment plan” where residents pay an initial $50 and are billed periodically after that. The entire connection fee — all $632 — must be paid, however, before it’s counted toward the 125 connections quota. The potential water line project would extend 31 miles, beginning in Battletown at State Route 228 and continuing through Wolf WHAT Meade County Creek to Andyville, along Hwy. 144 Water District through Rhodelia, into a portion of meeting Breckinridge County, and back up regarding State Route 376 to Payneville. Bartley county water said the water line would service beline service tween 300 and 400 residences. “This is something me (and my WHEN Friday, Feb. 13 neighbors) have been asking for ... for beginning at a lot of years,” said Rhodelia resident 6:30 p.m. Shannon Lanning. “I don’t understand why more people aren’t getting WHERE on board with it ... now that we have Meade/Breck the chance.” Center in Bartley speculated that the holiday Rhodelia at St. Theresa season, skyrocketing unemployment, Catholic Church and the spiralling economy are driving forces behind the lack of connection fees being paid. He said there has been an increase in the number of connection fees paid since the new year began, though the water district is still 103 connections short. “This is a once in a lifetime opportunity,” Bartley said. “If we don’t get the support for this ... the rural development people probably won’t offer this money again (to Meade County).”
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“To the people of poor nations, we pledge to work alongside you to make your farms flourish and let clean waters flow; to nourish starved bodies and feed hungry minds. And to those nations like ours that enjoy relative plenty, we say we can no longer afford indifference to suffering outside our borders; nor can we consume the world’s resources without regard to effect. For the world has changed, and we must change with it.” —President Barack Obama’s inauguration speech
Radon gas a hazard in Meade Co. Cancer-causing gas prominent in limestone-laden areas By Crystal Benham crystal@thenewsstandard.com
Radon gas is an odorless, colorless, tasteless gas that’s prominent in areas containing large amounts of limestone, sink holes, and underground streams — much like the geology of Meade County. One out of every 15 homes in the U.S. contain high levels of radon gas, which is the leading cause of lung cancer among smokefree victims and the number two cause of lungs cancer in the nation according to the
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Purse snatcher nabbed by cops Press Release Brandenburg Police Department
According to Brandenburg Police Chief Jeff Cox, a rash of purse snatchings has been solved with the arrest of a 53-year-old Radcliff woman. Three purses were stolen over the past two months in Brandenburg. One was taken from a shopper at Kroger and the other two from local Debra Earle funeral homes. The total value of the three purses and their contents is estimated at more than $800. Chief Cox said Patrolman Stratford
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KRS infraction regarding county’s 2007 audit revisited County attorney, judge, magistrates feel the subject is a ‘closed matter’ By Laura Saylor editor@thenewsstandard.com
An infraction that was discovered by a state audi-
tor in Meade County’s 2007 audit was rehashed by fiscal court last week until it was decided to be a “closed matter.”
During Tuesday’s regular monthly meeting of Meade County Fiscal Court, the infraction was revisited, which entailed magistrate Steve Wardrip offering his trucking company’s services to the county. Wardrip received three payments in
2007 for work done throughout the year at the rate of $60 per haul for moving an oil tanker. His trucking company had been doing so for several years. Kentucky Revised Statute (KRS) 61.220 states, “Any member of the fiscal court,
or any mayor or council member of a consolidated local government, who becomes interested, directly or indirectly, in any contract for work to be done or material to be furnished for the county or any district thereof, or who becomes inter-
ested in any claim against the county shall be fined not less than $500 nor more than $5,000 for each offense.” During the December meeting when the audit was first discussed, Judge/
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Friday, January 23, 2009
Fire district wary about spending money on apparatuses By Crystal Benham crystal@thenewsstandard.com
The Meade County Fire Protection District (MCFPD) recently relocated to its newly constructed headquarters, and the Board of Trustees is already concerned about a few additional purchases that may be needed in the near future. Trustee Mike Curl added three items to the agenda during Monday night’s monthly meeting held at the headquarters — three items Chairman Martin Bosemer said have been “on the table” for the last few months. Curl’s first item pertained to Truck 45. The apparatus has had its share of maintenance problems, according to Curl, and he felt it would be advisable to consider purchasing a replacement. Curl suggested appointing two members to research prices on new apparatuses. “We’ve been looking for trucks,” Bosemer said. “As a matter of fact we (test) drove one in December. We were talking about it then.” Trustee John Abadie has researched diesel trucks under $20,000 since September of last year, Bosemer said. “There comes a point when
we need to evaluate if (Truck 45) is worth putting money into,” Curl said. Trustee Bruno Illario expressed concern for the cost, saying, “I’d like to see if we have the money to pay for it.” “Well, that’s the issue we’re going to take care of,” Bosemer said. “We haven’t jumped at it. We know that we can stay under the $20,000 mark.” Bosemer informed Illario that approximately $38,000 has been saved for the purchase of a new apparatus. Fire Chief Larry Naser and Abadie will present options to the board for new apparatuses at February’s meeting. The second added agenda item suggested by Curl was to discuss the possible reconstruction of station no. 2 (located off Hwy. 933). He recommended looking into either utilizing the current property of station two or purchasing new land. Bosemer said the item has been tabled for further discussion due to the recession and lack of funds. “I think (2009) is going to be the toughest year we’re going to have here,” Illario said. “I think what we need to do is kind of lay back and
maybe save some money in- funds are available. Lastly, Curl recommended stead of spending money. If we need a truck, we can put contracting a maintenance company for the district’s apmoney back for it.” “I think we all agree that paratuses. Bosemer said this we have to save money, but item has also been discussed at the same time we have at prior meetings, but there to look out for our commu- are currently legal issues at stake. nity and we “Until we still have hear back to invest,” from the said trustee county atDee Decker. torney re“Chief (Larry garding the Naser) needs involvement new tires of our people on his truck in this district right now on whether … his truck or not it is leis starting to gal for us to wear down. contract with He needs a people in our new truck … district … period. He’s —Dee Decker, board member that’s a probhere all the time.” lem,” BoseDecker also said the head- mer said. quarters’ bay floor needs to He said all agenda items be sealed for protection. discussed by Curl and con“Station two, there’s things cerns from Decker will also wrong with it,” Decker said. be discussed during next “I agree with Mike (Curl). month’s meeting when the We start looking … not doing board reviews its draft budright now, but just start look- get. ing. (We need to) be prepared, “(The draft) shouldn’t be look out for our future and go that bad because right now forward.” we have a three-year budget,” Decker said the board Bosemer said. “We have the should budget for the items next two years planned out. first and make certain the If everybody thinks we’re on
“I think we all agree that we have to save money, but at the same time we have to look out for our community.”
the same income base, then we should be fine because Chief (Naser) knows where he needs to modify.” Naser presented the following information in his report: •Since last month’s meeting, MCFPD had 19 EMS assist runs with an average response time of 6.2 minutes and an average of 10 firefighters responding; eight motor vehicle accidents with an average of 4.45 minutes and 15 firefighters; and three house fires with an average of 8.3 minutes and 26.5 firefighters. •Naser was approached by a young man who is required to do community service as part of a sentence he received for vandalism. “I met with the young man and basically laid the law down to him that if this board agrees to him serving part of his time, he’s going to be doing grunt labor around here for the next four to five weeks,” Naser said. “He’s agreed to these conditions.” Naser asked that a motion be made to honor the young man’s request. The board approved the request under the condition that he be placed under strict supervision while performing his community service hours at the
MCFPD Headquarters. •Naser also reported that training has resumed and four MCFPD members attended a seminar in Dry Ridge, Ky. last weekend. “We have several (members) that are going to be going to officer school and some that will be going to Dixie Fire School.” He asked the board to congratulate firefighter Sean Thompson for successfully completing EMT school. In other MCFPD news: •The new building has been completed and the mortgage for the building was signed Jan. 16, Bosemer said. According to him, the original cost of the building was $1,310,000 and the final contract was $1,291,682 for a total savings of $18,318. Landscaping and painting have been deferred until spring, which will cost $5,300 making the total savings $13,018. •The board approved spending no more than $5,000 on a polyurethane oil and stain resistant sealant with a five-year warranty for the new building’s bay floor. •Bosemer reported that the headquarters was recently appraised at $1.47 million, which gives the building a $370,000 equity.
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Roughly 150 gallons of muriatic acid, a common form of hydrochloric acid, spilled on the ground as a truck rounded a corner on Hwy. 11 in Indiana. According to Brian Jones, assistant chief of the Heth Township (Ind.) Fire Department, the accident happened around 9:20 a.m. on Wednesday. Louisville haz-mat teams and personnel from Evergreen Environmental — a hazardous waste management service — reported to the scene. Jones said the acid presents a respiratory hazard, and expected the area to not be decontaminated until late that afternoon.
Radon From page A1 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The gas contributes to approximately 20,000 lung cancer deaths a year — 300 of which are in Kentucky, according to Heather Robbins, a University of Kentucky Extension Associate for Radon Gas. The EPA has dubbed January “Radon Gas Awareness Month,” and annually provides extension associates, such as Robbins, to travel various states and raise awareness about radon gas safety. “Kentucky is known for its limestone, so radon is more prominent here,” she said. “Most of the state is considered karst geology, especially in the western part of the state when you come to the cave region.” Karst geology is a region’s landscape that is shaped by the dissolution of layers of bedrock, like limestone. How does radon gas cause cancer? According to the EPA, radon gas decays into radioactive particles that are trapped inside the lungs when breathed in. As the particles disintegrate, they release small bursts of energy, which can damage lung tissue and lead to lung cancer over the course of a lifetime. Not everyone exposed to lofty levels of radon will develop lung cancer, and the gap of time between exposure and the onset of the disease may be years. Where does radon gas come from?
The gas results from the natural breakdown of uranium in soil, rock, and water. It is impossible to eliminate because it’s naturally found in the air, but according to Robbins it becomes harmful when it builds up in closed spaces such as homes, offices, and schools — places where people spend the majority of their time during the winter. “If a home has a crawl space, of course there’s dirt and radon comes from the breakdown of uranium, which is in rocks and dirt and the gas naturally comes up through the floors,” Robbins said. “Also as far as concrete, if a home has a basement and it’s heated, that causes a suction, which therefore, the house is kind of sucking on the ground and pulling (radon gas) right into the homes.” Robbins explained that homes with sump pumps or drain holes that lead into them and old homes with cracks and expansion joints are more likely to have higher levels of radon gas. “But that doesn’t necessarily mean that people would or would not have higher levels in their homes,” she said. “It just means they have more of a reason to test their homes.” What types of testing are available? Two main tests are available to test radon gas levels in homes. Short-term tests are the quickest tests to use. The test remains in the home for two to 90 days, depending on which type of test is purchased. These can usually be found at local hardware stores for about $20. Long-term tests are available at no cost from the Meade County Health Department Environmental Office. These tests are placed inside the
home for 90 days and will detect a home’s year-round average gas level. Bryan Butler, Senior Health Environmentalist at the Meade County Environmental Office, said it’s best to use a short-term test before using a long-term test. He said levels of radon can change from month to month. “Short-term tests are best used when a homeowner needs quick results,” Butler said. “If someone is selling a house, it is best to use the short-term (test) because you don’t have to wait as long for results.” What do test results mean? The average indoor radon level is 1.3 pCi/L (Picocurles per liter), and about 0.4 pCi/L is found in outside air, according to the EPA. Any radon level at or above 4 pCi/L is considered by the EPA to be an “action level” and action should be taken to reduce the level to 2 pCi/L or lower, Robbins said. How can radon gas levels be reduced in homes? In minor cases, simply sealing cracks and other openings in the floors and walls of a home can reduce radon levels. In other cases, a system called a “sub-slab depressurization” can be used. The system uses vent pipes and a radon exhaust fan to pull radon gas out of the home and pushes it outside. The system doesn’t require major home modifications and can be installed by a contractor. Similar systems are installed into homes with crawl spaces. For more information, visit http://www.epa.gov/ radon/pubs/citguide.html, or contact the Meade County Environmental Office at 270422-5919.
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Friday, January 23, 2009 Editorial
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Purse snatchers bound to become more plentiful
Many would agree that purse snatching is a lowly livelihood; stealing from people at funeral homes is nearly unforgiveable. Though purse snatchers and pickpockets seem to have faded into fads of earlier decades, uncommon methods of thievery appear to be on the rise as our country is squeezed tighter and tighter by the fist of an economic recession. Much like gas stations saw an increase in the number of drive-offs as fuel prices grew toward the $5 mark, so should communities across the nation prepare for a rise in the petty actions of desperate persons. An Arizona newspaper reported last week that two 11-year-old Girl Scouts were mugged on a suburban neighborhood sidewalk. And, yes, to add disbelief to utter cruelty, he took their cookies. Think of the complete desperation a grown man must succumb to before he opts to mug Girl Scouts. Though this report seems almost contrived, it’s only believable because, as we all know, the world is on the cusp of very desperate times. Critics call President Barack Obama’s inauguration speech melancholy and solemn, but consider the state of the nation. To give a thumbs up to the camera and say things will perk up soon would borderline perjury. But tight times don’t demand pessimism. Instead, be proactive, and be inquisitive. How is your local and state government addressing the difficult issues at hand? What are your elected officials — both congressmen and county magistrates — doing to solve the problems we face? Additionally, we must take responsibility for ourselves. It’s easy to point out the flaws and greed of the rich and famous, of America’s big-wigs and politicians. What will we, as individuals, do to secure a sounder future for ourselves, our children, and our neighbors?
Kentucky is losing the math numbers game A learning gap in school leads to a success gap in life. So take a look at student math scores from Paducah to Pikeville. You won’t like what you see. And it’s getting worse. The math performance of students across the commonwealth since the introduction of the much-ballyhooed Kentucky Education Reform Act in 1990 resembles the downward slopes of the triangles I wrestled with in Mr. Leach’s freshman geometry class. In 1992, Kentucky fourthgraders served up a mathproficiency rate on the National Assessment of Educational Progress only 4 percent less than the national average. The size of that gap now: 8 percent. Even the Kentucky School Boards Association, a group not known for rocking the boats of overpaid, incompetent “educrats,” gets it. The association issued a statement supporting Senate Joint Resolution 19, which addresses key failures of Kentucky’s approach to teaching math. In its statement of support, the association wrote that “narrowing and deepening content standards to ensure crucial knowledge” is needed to “prepare our students for the 21st Cen-
Homeless veterans need warm clothes Veterans Post Freddy Groves
Your mission for the week: Outfit a homeless veteran in warm winter clothing. If you’re near a VA hospital, call Volunteer Services and ask what it needs for the clothing closet. As veterans come in off the street for medical services or leave after treatment, staff will help them find the clothing they need from the closet. You don’t need to spend a fortune. Charity organizations such as Goodwill and Salvation Army often have great stuff, a lot of it in new condition. You can find jeans for less than $5, shirts and sweatshirts for a few dollars. Warm winter coats are often at a premium in the clothing closets. No matter the size, someone can use what you donate. (But ask what sizes are especially needed.) Add gloves, hats and mittens. Don’t donate used shoes or boots, however, and no used underwear. When veterans leave
the hospital (perhaps after they’ve been there 4-6 weeks for detox or other treatment programs) for a shelter or halfway house, they’re given goodie bags with shampoo, disposable razors, shave cream, handkerchiefs and new socks and underwear. Add a duffle bag to hold all the stuff a veteran takes when he leaves. If you’re a homeless veteran reading this and if you want to come in from the cold, go to a library near you. Chances are they have computers. Check www1.va.gov/Homeless, which is the Homeless Veterans Program Office. Look on the left side of the screen and click on VA Homeless Coordinators. There’s a link to help in all the states. There are all kinds of programs, including medical and dental assessments and referral, shelter assistance, permanent housing and employment assistance.
tury workforce and competition in the global economy.” The Senate resolution addresses a big problem. For years, faux-mathsters hiding out in Kentucky classrooms have been teaching students everything but the basics. This adds up to 35 percent of recent high school graduates being required to take remedial math classes in Kentucky colleges and universities. The resolution, approved by the Senate Education Committee, directs the Kentucky Department of Education to revamp math standards so that students learn, for example, how to do long division in their pointy little heads — without the help of calculators. “Countries that perform the best on all the international tests don’t take the mile-wide, inch-deep approach Kentucky has used for many years,” said Richard Innes, education analyst for the Bluegrass Institute. “Instead they focus, focus, focus to make sure kids learn the basics before moving on.” Singapore offers a good example. Alice Gabbard of the Kentucky Center for Mathematics told senators that while Singapore standards only cover little more than half
of the material on the Inter- Senate saying that revising national Math and Science math standards to ensure Test, that country’s students students learn the basics makes sense — and have some of the other countries do it world’s best math Bluegrass successfully. scores. Beacon So why isn’t this Gabbard said happening in Kenthat the Kentucky’s tucky? The answer is system emphasizes as simple as 2+2: the teaching as many bureaucracy is drag“big ideas” as quickging its feet. Elaine ly as possible. But it Farris, Kentucky’s doesn’t ensure stuinterim education dents get the basics commissioner, told to support those big ideas. After all, how Jim Waters reporters that she agrees with the concan students succept of the Senate ceed in algebra if they don’t know their mul- resolution, but “we would need a lot more time.” tiplication tables? It just doesn’t add up: The Beyond scores, psychologists find that students who gaps continue to multiply, do well in math early on are yet education leaders want more likely to become suc- “a lot more time” to fix the cessful scientists and engi- problem. Frustrated at the lack of neers. Research in the October results from the state’s eduissue of Psychological Sci- cation bureaucracy, Senate ence, a trade journal, fol- leaders are willing to use lowed the careers during the force of government to a 25-year period of 1,500 get the commissioner and youths who scored in the the state board of educatop 1 percent in math on tion to do what they should the SAT. Those scoring the have already done — a long highest on the SAT math time ago. test showed the most scientific creativity as adults Jim Waters is the director of – earning patents or writ- policy and communications for ing peer-reviewed scientific the Bluegrass Institute, Kenpublications. tucky’s free-market think tank. Let’s do the math: We’ve You can reach him at jwaters@ got psychologists, the freedomkentucky.com. You can school boards association, read previously published cola math expert and the state umns at www.bipps.org.
Bush’s presidency: Ten key actions to footnote At his final press confer- failed, his first instinct was ence, President Bush said to stand by them stalwartly pursuing Social Security rather than to hold them accountable. reform instead of National •Not replacing immigration reform Review George Tenet afimmediately after ter 9/11. Someone the 2004 election should have taken was a “mistake,” responsibility after as was hanging the the terror attacks. “Mission AccomTenet’s exit wouldn’t plished” banner on have prevented the the tower of the USS WMD debacle, but Abraham Lincoln. at least he wouldn’t Now home in Texas, have been around Bush should reflect Rich to give his dramatic on these 10 more Lowry “slam-dunk” demimportant mistakes onstration in the Oval Ofthat shaped his presidency: •Not getting congressio- fice. •Deferring to his generals. nal buy-in on detention policy immediately after 9/11. It wasn’t until his generals Going to Congress would had nearly lost the war that have forced more delibera- Bush fully stepped up to his tion when the administration role as commander in chief, was rushing into the hasty going around the brass to improvisation of Gitmo and order the surge, the most made it harder for Demo- successful and consequencrats to grandstand once it tial initiative of his second term. became controversial. •Not taking charge dur•An ineffective management style. Bush, the “CEO ing Hurricane Katrina. As president,” wisely wanted soon as National Weather to delegate. Alas, the quality Service bulletins warned of some of his Texas loyalists of the possible destruction wasn’t particularly high, and of an American city, Bush when people under Bush should have rode herd on
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the tangled homeland-security bureaucracy and, once the storm hit, federalized the response to save New Orleans from the incompetence and limited capabilities of its state and local governments. •Too much accommodation of a GOP Congress. Bush got what he wanted out of Congress at the price of looking the other way from burgeoning earmarks and a creeping culture of corruption. •Not reading enough history. Bush has admirably applied himself to an extensive reading program as president, but if he had absorbed more history before taking office -- particularly about military matters — he’d have had a better grounding to make important decisions. •Refusing to settle the internal war within his administration. The acrimony between the State Department and CIA on the one hand and the Defense Department and vice president’s office on the other was poisonous and debilitating. It
hampered the prosecution of the Iraq War and led to the “Scooter” Libby mess. •Underestimating the power of explanation. By temperament and ability, Bush was more a “decider” than a “persuader.” He’s not naturally drawn to public argument, giving his administration its unfortunate (and not entirely fair) “my way or the highway” reputation at home and abroad. •Ignoring health-care reform too long. By the time Bush unveiled a serious and sensible health-care reform in 2007, it was DOA, leaving Democrats with the initiative on this crucial issue. Oddly enough, many of Bush’s mistakes involve not being active enough or taking a stronger hand. How that came to be so with a president who believed so deeply in strong leadership should long occupy Bush, and fair-minded historians. Rich Lowry is editor of the National Review. Write to the National Review at National Review, 215 Lexington Avenue, New York, New York 10016, or visit www.nationalreview.com.
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James Richard Thomas and Mildred Maxine Thomas to James R. Thomas and Mildred M. Thomas Revocable Living Trust, lot 21 of John Lowman Subdivision in Meade County. James R. Thomas and Mildred M. Thomas Revocable Living Trust to Hope Ann Stout, lot 21 of John Lowman Subdivision in Meade County. Travis Stowers, Sr. and Gloria Stowers to Crystal Carter and Josh Carter, tract one and four of The James Stowers Farm in Meade County, deed tax $5. Travis Stowers, Sr. and Gloria Stowers to Crystal Carter and Josh Carter, tract three of The James Stowers Farm in Meade County, deed tax $5. Travis Stowers, Sr. and Gloria Stowers and Crystal Carter and Josh Carter to Travis Stowers, Sr. and Crystal Carter, tract two and tract S of The James Stowers Farm in Meade County. Paul Stull Building and Remodeling, Inc. to James A. Fuqua and Shirley Fuqua, a 7.9999 acre tract in Meade County, deed tax $37. Estate of Ellen Thompson, by James H. Thompson, Executor, to James H. Thompson, unit two in building two of the Piping Rock Condominiums in Meade County. Roberto Rios, Jr. and Denise Rios and Household Finance Corporation II and First Horizon Home Loans, a Division of First Tennessee Bank National Association, Successor by Merger to First Horizon Home Loan Corporation, by Douglas P. Vowels, Master Commissioner, to Secretary of Veterans’ Affairs, lot 11 of Camelot Estates Subdivision in Vine Grove. Gilbert Mosier and Mary Mosier and Chase Home Finance, LLC, by Douglas P. Vowels, Master Commissioner, to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, lot one of Rosewood Estates, Section V, in Meade County. Bradley Gill, aka Bradley Wayne Gill, and Gail Gill, aka Gail Marquertte Gill, to Joseph Gregory Scott, 545 Dugout Drive, Vine Grove, Ky., deed tax $145. Elizabeth Popham to Kathleen P. Goyette and Suzanne P Gross and Timothy B. Popham and Burch B. Popham and Gregory J. Popham and Daniel P. Popham and Julia A. Popham, parcel one, lot 223 in Greenbriar Section, and parcel two, lot 224 in Greenbriar Section, both in Doe Valley Subdivision in Meade County. George F. Mills and Gayle R. Mills and Equity One, Inc. and JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., fka Chase Manhattan Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee, by and through it’s servicing agent Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc., successor servicer to Oakwood Acceptance Corp., dba Nationwide Mortgage Company, by Douglas P. Vowels, Master Commissioner, to JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., fka Chase Manhattan Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee, by and through it’s servicing agent Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc., successor servicer to Oakwood Acceptance Corp., dba Nationwide Mortgage Company, lot four of Buckler Knobs in Meade County. Liquid Terminals, Inc., A Kentucky Corporation, to Timothy W. Barr and Amy Barr, a 12.104 acre tract on ByPass Road, Brandenburg, deed tax $470. Steven W. Aulbach and Karen M. Aulbach to Jo Ann Rose, lot 57 of Scenic Acres Section II in Meade County, deed tax $15. Bella Construction, LLC, a Kentucky Limited Liability Company, fka Grayson Acceptance, LLC, dba Gayson mortgage Funding, LLC, to Anthony M. Combs and Shelly Combs, 1406 Shot Hunt Road, Vine Grove, Ky., deed tax $180. Christopher S. Bush and Sheleen D. Bush to Terry J. Mathistad and Sharon Mathistad, 25 Dairy Lane, Vine Grove, deed tax $141. James Hester and Linda Hester to J.A.W. Enterprises, Inc., 399 Mary Ann Tobin Road, Guston, deed tax $23. Jeff Nott and Joyce Nott to Shelby K. Scott and Josesph G. Scott, 2990 Woodland Drive, Vine Grove, Ky., deed tax $137.50.
Quit Claim Deeds
Virginia A. Miller and C.K. Miller to Charles Kimble Miller, Jr., lot 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 & 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, and 31 of Allen Heights Subdivision in Meade County.
Building Permits 1/9/09 Steve Redmon, $155. 1/9/09 Steve Redmon, $216.10 1/12/09 Nancy Davis, $155.
Septic Permits No reports this week.
Retail Food Establishment Report 1/12/09 St. Mary’s Bingo Parish
Hall, 110 Hwy. 376, Payneville. 97 percent. Food service: thermometer missing in upright freezer compartment, can opener observed with build-up. 1/12/09 Stull’s Country Store, 4385 Rhodelia Road, Payneville. 99 percent food service. 100 percent retail. Food service: lights in food prep area lack shields. 1/12/09 Webb’s Town and Country, 1910 Rhodelia Road, Payneville. 93 percent food service. 92 percent retail; 97 percent same-day followup. Food service: no hair restraints being worn in food prep area, wiping cloths not in sanitizer, drainer at 3 comp sink observed with buildup, clean utensils stored on unclean surface, faucet at 3 comp sink observed with build-up, ceiling tiles throughout facility in poor repair (stained). Retail: milk and two cans voluntarily destroyed, potatoes and cabbage stored on floor of walk-in cooler, ceiling tiles throughout facility in poor repair (stained). 1/13/09 Children First, 7194 Armory Road, Brandenburg. 99 percent food service. Food service: need hair restraints in food prep area. 1/13/09 Midway Kwik Stop, 4950 Hwy. 79, Brandenburg. 92 percent food service. 93 percent retail. Food service: no hair restraints in food prep area, cutting board in poor repair. Retail: build-up inside cappuccino machine. Both: fountain drink machine unclean, build-up on shelving and counter by drink machine, build-up in bottom of freezer in front, weather stripping in poor repair at backdoor. 1/14/09 Hager’s Country Store, 6472 Big Spring Road, Vine Grove, Ky. 93 percent food service, 96 percent retail. Food service: conspicuous thermometers lacking in several cold units, bare wood shelving in front where condiments are stored, ice accumulation in chest freezer, build-up inside microwave. Retail: food items stored on floor, build-up inside cappuccino machine. Both: build-up on floors in walk-in and in back.
Brandenburg Police Department 1/10/09 at 1:06 p.m. Glenn Bogard of Brandenburg was driving a 1987 Dodge. Scott Fackler of Brandenburg was driving a 2002 Chevrolet. Bogard was in the Short Stop parking lot, about to make a left turn onto Broadway. Fackler was traveling straight ahead on Broadway when Bogard pulled out, colliding into him. Minor damage was done to both vehicles. No injuries were reported. Report BPD09002 was filed by Officer Young. 1/12/09 at 8:00 a.m. Sara Evans of Battletown was driving a 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage. Patricia Snellen of Brandenburg was driving a 1989 Toyota Camry. Evans stated that she was making a left turn onto Old State Road from ByPass Road on her way to school. She stated that her light was green and she wasn’t paying attention and turned in front of Snellen. Moderate to severe damage was done to both vehicles. No injuries were reported. Report BPD09003 was filed by Officer Whited. 1/12/09 at 4:29 p.m. Charlotte Fackler of Battletown was parked in a 1997 Pontiac in the Vocational School parking lot. Joseph Weick of Battletown was making a left turn into the parking spot beside Fackler in his 1982 Chevrolet. Weick collided with Fackler, causing very minor damage to both vehicles. No injuries were reported. Report BPD09004 was filed by Officer Young. 1/13/09 at 7:50 p.m. Quentin McCormack of Ekron was driving a 2003 Ford Expedition. Tanya Carter of Vine Grove, Ky. was driving a 2007 Ford Explorer. Carter was stopped at the red light in front of Kroger, going southbound. McCormack was going southbound but did not stop at the red light and collided into the rear of Carter. Moderate to severe damage was done to both vehicles. First aid was given by Meade County EMS and injured parties were taken to Hardin Memorial Hospital. Report BPD09006 was filed by Officer Smith. 1/14/09 at 2:09 p.m. Harvey Fisher of Brandenburg was driving a 1992 Chevrolet Classic. Fisher was backing from a driveway onto KY710. He stated that his foot slipped off of the brake and he went over a concrete wall. He hit a Dish Network Satellite pole. Damage to the vehicle is unknown. No injuries were reported. Report BPD09007 was filed by Officer Singleton.
Meade County Sheriff Department 1/1/09 at 1:20 a.m. Leonard Lege of Elizabethtown, Ky. was driving a 1993 Saturn. Henry Bailey of Muldraugh was driving a 1998 Ford Crown Victoria. Lusk Group of Muldraugh was parked in a 2002
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Chevrolet. Bailey was attempting to stop Lege on Jennings Knob Road. Bailey had emergency equipment turned on. As Lege went into a curve, he slammed on his brakes in an attempt to get Bailey to run off of the road. Bailey struck Lege. Lege then took back off and lost control, went through a ditch and struck Lusk Group’s vehicle which was parked in a driveway. Lege then fled on foot. Officers were unable to locate the driver. Moderate to severe damage was done to all three vehicles. No injuries were reported. Report 0-0002 was filed by Officer Graham. 1/7/09 at 6:05 p.m. Cameron Doolin of Brandenburg was driving a 2001 International on Payneville Road. Doolin lost control due to icy road conditions. He rolled over and came to a rest in the middle of the roadway. Moderate damage was done to his vehicle, no injuries were reported. Report 09-0006 was filed by Officer Wright. 1/7/09 at 6:05 p.m. Scott Montgomery of Webster was directing traffic around an accident on Payneville Road. Ashley Davis of Ekron was driving a 1998 Ford eastbound on Payneville Road when she lost control due to the icy roadway. Davis traveled off the left side of the roadway, struck Montgomery and then struck an earth embankment. Minor to moderate damage was done to her vehicle. First aid was given by Meade County EMS and injured party was taken to Harrison County Hospital. Report 09-0007 was filed by Officer Wright. 1/7/09 at 6:22 p.m. Ashley Maddle of Brandenburg was driving a 2001 Kia Sportage. Brandy Bennett of Brandenburg was driving a 1996 Toyota Camry. Adam Barnes of Brandenburg was driving 2003 Pontiac. Maddle was traveling west on Brandenburg Road. Bennett and Barnes were following her. Maddle crossed a bridge, hit black ice and lost control. Bennett stated that when she saw Maddle lose control, she applied her brakes and lost control as well, and struck Maddle. Barnes stated that he did not hit his brakes, but still struck Bennett. Moderate damage was done to Maddle and Barnes’ vehicles. Moderate to severe damage was done to Bennett’s vehicle. No injuries were reported. Report 09-0011 was filed by Officer Robinson. 1/7/09 at 7:26 p.m. Joseph Crutcher of Vine Grove, Ky. was driving a 1993 Chevrolet 1500 on Brandenburg Road when he hit black ice and lost control. Crutcher went off of the eastbound side of the roadway and struck a culvert before coming to a rest. Moderate damage was done to his vehicle. No injuries were reported. Report 09-0008 was filed by Officer Robinson. 1/9/09 at 2:28 p.m. Jamie Carter of Brandenburg was driving a 2002 Toyota Corolla. Joseph Hager of Brandenburg was driving a 2007 Chevrolet Impala. Carter was northbound on Haysville Road, attempting to execute a left turn onto Brandenburg Road. Hager was eastbound on Brandenburg Road, proceeding straight. Carter failed to yield the right of way to Hager, thus resulting in a collision. Severe damage was done to both vehicles. First aid was given by Meade County EMS MED 2 and injured parties were taken to Hardin Memorial Hospital. Report 09-0009 was filed by Officer Foster. 1/10/09 at 12:15 p.m. Steven Dowell of Payneville was driving a 2008 Dodge Durango. W.C. Skeeters of Harned, Ky. was driving a 1997 Ford Ranger. Both were backing from spaces in a parking lot. Dowell backed into Skeeters. Minor damage was done to both vehicles. No injuries were reported. Report 09-0010 was filed by Officer Robinson. 1/11/09 at 11:58 p.m. Daniel Lindsey of Brandenburg was driving a 2004 Chevrolet on Fairgrounds Road. He went off the right shoulder of the road, hit three mailboxes, over corrected, and hit an earth embankment on the other side of the road. The vehicle ended up in the roadway. The vehicle did not roll over. Severe damage was done to his vehicle. First aid was given by Meade County EMS and injured party was taken to Hardin Memorial Hospital. Report 09-0012 was filed by Officer Matti. 1/12/09 at 8:08 a.m. Shawn Redmon of Vine Grove, Ky. was driving a 2008 Chevrolet Colorado. Anges Moore of Brandenburg was driving a 2006 Ford Escape. Redmon was traveling northbound on KY1238. Moore was eastbound on KY144, proceeding straight through the intersection of KY1238. Redmon failed to observe Moore and pulled into the intersection, striking Moore. Moore then exited the roadway and went into a ditch. Moderate to severe damage was done to both vehicles. First aid was given by Meade County EMS and injured party was taken to Ireland Army Community Hospital. Report 09-0013 was filed
Friday, January 23, 2009
by Officer Foster. 1/12/09 at 2:36 p.m. Brigitte Cox of Ekron was driving a 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. Brooks Hicks of Louisville was driving a 2007 Toyota Camry. Cox was driving northbound on KY144. Hicks was eastbound on US60. According to witness, Cox ran the red light and struck Hicks. Hick crossed the oncoming lanes of US60 and exited the roadway, striking a rock/earth embankment. Severe damage was done to Cox’s vehicle. Very severe damage was done to Hicks’ vehicle. First aid was given by Meade County EMS and injured parties were taken to Hardin Memorial Hospital. Report 09-0014 was filed by Officer Foster. 1/12/09 at 3:56 p.m. Lester Miller of Brandenburg was driving a 1996 Dodge Neon westbound on Meade Springs Road. Miller advised that his cell phone rang. He reached down to answer it and the next thing he knew he had struck a mailbox. Very severe damage was done to Miller’s vehicle. First aid was given by Meade County EMS and injured parties were taken to Hardin Memorial Hospital. Report 09-0015 was filed by Officer Foster. 1/13/09 at 2:45 p.m. Joshua Wells of Vine Grove, Ky. was driving a 2002 Chevrolet Blazer westbound on Old Mill Road. He swerved to miss striking a small animal. Wells lost control of the vehicle, crossed into on-coming lanes of traffic and exited roadway. Wells struck an earth embankment and overturned several times prior to coming to rest on its wheels. Very severe damage was done to his vehicle. First aid was given by Meade County EMS and injured party was taken to Hardin Memorial Hospital. Report 090016 was filed by Officer Foster.
District Court 01/14/09 Terry S. Dillworth, Jr., 24, speeding 25 mph over the limit; operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license; failure to surrender revoked operator’s license- continues 1/28/09. Roy C. Olsen, 35, possession of marijuana; use/possess drug paraphernalia- pled not guilty preliminary hearing 1/14/09. Stephen Bishop Phillip, 36, 1st degree TICS/PCP- pled not guilty preliminary hearing 1/28/09; advertising drug paraphernalia- pled not guilty pretrial conference 1/28/09. James Bernard Diehl, 27, theft by unlawful taking/shoplifting under $300- pled guilty 30 days probated 2 years. Courtney A. Scott, 18, failure to produce insurance card- pled guilty fine $100 90 days probated 2 years. Michael W. Fowler, Jr., 20, careless driving; operating motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/ drugs; failure of owner operator to maintain required insurance/security; license to be in possessionpled not guilty pretrial conference 1/28/09. William P. Denton, 53, careless driving; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/ drugs- pled not guilty pretrial conference 1/28/09. Larry Bernard Benham, 31, flagrant non support- failure to appear. Elmer Scott Davis III, 20, fugitive from another state/warrant required- continues 3/25/09. Michael T. Hammock, 32, 2 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300- continues 1/21/09. Mary F. Blair, 42, theft by deception including cold checks under $300- pled not guilty pretrial con-
ference 1/28/09. Christopher W. Colligan, 19, possession of alcoholic beverages by a minor- pled not guilty pretrial conference 1/28/09. John D. Hardesty, 18, possession of alcoholic beverage by a minorpled guilty fine $25. Tyler J. Lambert, 19, possession of alcoholic beverage by a minorpled guilty fine $25. Robert F. Dowell, 22, leaving the scene of an accident/failure to render aid or assistance; fleeing or evading police on foot- pled not guilty pretrial conference 1/28/09. Larry Mitchell Brown, 27, fugitive from another state- 2/18/09. Susan Celeste Ammons, 41, theft by deception including cold checks under $300- pled not guilty pretrial conference 1/21/09. Cheryl R. Bateman, 44, possession of marijuana; use/drug paraphernalia; 2nd degree disorderly conduct- pretrial conference 1/28/09. Dorothy L. Hart, 21, dogs to be vaccinated against rabies; 2nd degree cruelty to animals- dismissed. Eric D. McElroy, 20, speeding 23 mph over the limit; improper registration plates- pled guilty assigned state traffic school fine $25. Ashley T. Troutman, 21, speeding 17 mph over the limit- assigned state traffic school; failure to produce insurance card- dismissed. Terrie Lynn Whobrey, 37, 1st degree TICS/Cocaine; use/possess drug paraphernalia- pled not guilty preliminary hearing 1/28/09. Dennis L. McCubbins, 23, no operators/ moped license; possession of marijuana; use/possess drug paraphernalia- pled not guilty pretrial conference 1/21/09; traffic in controlled substance within 1000 yards of a school- pled not guilty preliminary hearing 1/21/09. Jason Rhea McGraw, 36, flagrant non support- pled not guilty preliminary hearing 1/21/09. Robert M. Cain, 46, dogs vaccinated against rabies; dogs to license; cruelty to animals- dismissed. Tara M. Gonterman, 18, theft by unlawful taking/shoplifting under $300- pled guilty but judge did not sentence her. Thomas Reilly Johnson, 43, theft by deception including cold checks under $300- 2/4/09. Dawn M. Woefel, 46, 3 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300- continues 1/28/09. Billy Joe Woods, 44, one headlight; operating on suspended/ revoked operator’s license; failure of non owner operator to maintain required insurance- continues1/28/09. James L. Davidson, 59, speeding 26 mph over/greater- pled guilty fine $50. Kristina Marie Collins, 26, no/expired registration plates- dismissed. Nathaniel David Hammond, 46, 5 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300; 2nd degree cruelty to animals- failure to appear. Rebecca Eileen Tripp, 31, 4th degree assault with minor injurydismissed. Joshua Montgomery, 23, 4th degree assault with minor injury- continues 1/21/09. Aaron C. Teague, 20, 10 counts of unlawful transaction with a minor- fine $100. Susan Celeste Ammons, 41, 6 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300pled not guilty pretrial conference 1/21/09. Araunah James Roberts, 25, receiving stolen property under $300- pretrial conference continues 1/28/09.
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Charles Martin Jecker, 42, possession of marijuana- pled not guilty pretrial conference 2/18/09. Frank D. Stanley, 23, reckless driving; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/ drugs; possess open alcoholic beverage in a motor vehicle- jury trial 3/6/09. Terry Shawn Burgess, 38, disregarding stop sign; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/ security; no/expired registration plates; operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license- pled not guilty pretrial conference 2/4/09. Carl Wayne Sydnor, 45, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs- pretrial conference 3/4/09. Charles Ernest Oakes, 52, careless driving; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs- pretrial conference 3/4/09. Troy Fout, 34, receiving stolen property under $300; theft of service under $300- continues 1/28/09. Tammie Gail Benham, 36, 23 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300- continues 1/28/09. Kevin Scott Kennedy, 31, 9 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300- pretrial conference 1/28/09. Dawn M. Woelfel, 46, 4 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300- pretrial conference 1/28/09. Mark J. Straney, 50, cultivation of marijuana; use/possess drug paraphernalia- post a new bond $1,000 cash no public offense no alcohol or illegal drugs/drug paraphernalia. Ashley Dawn Smith vs. Joshua Dean Smith, domestic violencefailure to appear. Cynthia Ann Bailey vs. James Phillip Greer, domestic violenceDVO entered. Laranda L. Wehmeyer vs. David Allan Wehmeyer, domestic violence- DVO entered. Ismael Rodriguez Carrasco, 38, receiving stolen property over $300- preliminary hearing continues 2/18/09. Mario A. Aparico-Ramirez, 48, receiving stolen property over $300- preliminary hearing continues 2/18/09. Sergio L. Martinez Suarez, 35, receiving stolen property over $300- preliminary hearing continues 2/18/09. Nancy Elizabeth Eldridge, 43, flagrant non support- pled guilty 12 months probated 2 years pay current child support. Douglas Michael Elliott, 44, flagrant non support- preliminary hearing 1/28/09. David Matthew Hughes, 29, makes false statement to obtain increase or benefit over $100- continues 2/25/08. Debra Ann Earle, 53, theft by unlawful taking/ purse snatching over $300; 2 counts of theft by unlawful taking/purse snatching under $300waived to grand jury. Mark Christopher Price, 39, fraudulent use of credit cards over $100 with 6 months period; theft by deception including cold checks under $300- continues 1/28/09. Calvina Jean Keith, 28, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs- continues 2/4/09. Holly N. Gumm, 24, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs- amend to reckless driving fine $100; possess open alcohol beverage container in a motor vehicle; careless driving- dismissed; failure to dim headlights- pled guilty fine $25.
while in the cold.
Love Those Layers
Dressing Tons of in layers body is the heat best way escapes to stay right from warm your head. and toasty Scarves, in the cold, face masks, because you and earmuffs can start out are also great at with lots of clothes covering you up so to keep you warm and you'll stay comfortable then peel them off once you start longer. And don't forget mittens or to heat up. If you don’t know how gloves, the waterproof kind are best if you know you'll be playing around much to wear, go for more layers to a lot in the snow. Keeping your hands start, they can always come off later. (Whatever you do, always leave warm and dry is important because your coat on, that’s one layer that fingers are sensitive to the cold. should stay!)
Fight the Bite
If you’re outside on a very cold day and you’re not wearing enough protective clothing, you could be in danger of getting frostbite. Frostbite is when the body’s tissues freeze, and it usually happens to skin that is exposed (like your face or your ears) or to parts of the body like your fingers or toes.
Drink Up!
When you are outside in the cold and breathing hard, you lose a lot of your body's water through your breath. And the best way to get that water back is to drink up! Warm drinks and soups keep you hydrated and heat up your insides when it's cold outside.
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Friday, January 23, 2009
Former PVA bond forfeiture is ongoing Staff Report The News Standard A bond forfeiture hearing was held Jan. 14 at the Meade County Courthouse for the county’s former Property Value Administrator, Mark Straney. District Judge Shan Embry still has Straney’s bond forfeiture under advisement as of Tuesday, since Straney was issued a DUI in Hardin County in December 2008. According to the Meade County District Court Office, Straney was out on unsecured bond, and up to $1,000 cash can be forfeited. A pretrial conference is
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If the project should fall through, Bartley said residents who already paid their connection fees would be eligible for refunds. In addition to providing county water service for citizens, Bartley said having the county water lines extend to the Battletown-Rhodelia area draws the interest of land developers. “We get calls from developers on a daily basis wanting to know if there’s county
Purse From page A1 Young followed up several leads in the case, culminating in the arrest of Debra Ann Earle. Earle has been charged
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Executive Harry Craycroft said the auditor stated the county’s KRS violation was “not done conscientiously and that everything was OK.” Afterwards, magistrates unanimously voted to accept the 2007 audit. When the matter was brought up last week, Craycroft said a decision was left to Meade County Attorney Margaret Matney. “With the state auditor, Ms. (Shirley) Fackler (county treasurer), and the county attorney, and myself … it was left to be a local issue decided in-house based on the county attorney’s opinion,” he said. County Attorney Margaret Matney reviewed the matter and presented fiscal court with a written document describing her official position on the issue at hand. Matney said magistrates all knew Wardrip’s business was providing these services, and that magistrates unanimously accepted claims for his services during fiscal court meetings throughout the year without ever raising the subject as a sore issue. Matney said no other provider was willing to offer such services at such a low cost, and because Wardrip collected expenses that solely covered operating costs and his business didn’t “make any money” from doing so, it was “a benefit to the taxpayers and citizens of Meade County.” Matney also pointed out that as soon as the matter was red flagged, Wardrip ceased services with the county.
slated for Feb. 11 at 9 a.m. under District Judge Tom Lively, and a jury trial — should it be needed — is scheduled for Feb. 20. According to Officer Steve Pavey, Kentucky State Police Public Affairs Officer, Straney was cited Aug. 26, 2008 for cultivation of marijuana, less than five plants. A state police detective filed the citation, which is a misdemeanor, so no arrest was made. Straney plead not guilty on Aug. 27. Straney has been the county’s PVA since 1986. He had been planning his retirement for several months and officially retired in October 2008. water available,” Bartley said. “The value goes up where county water is available.” If the 125 connections are paid for, Bartley said the next step would be to start bidding for the project, then work on laying the water line would begin. He estimated the project would take at least one-and-a-half years to complete. The Meade County Water District is holding another open meeting regarding the water line project on Feb. 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the Meade/ Breck Center in Rhodelia at St. Theresa Catholic Church. with two misdemeanor counts of theft by unlawful taking/purse snatching and one count of felony theft by unlawful taking/purse snatching. Earle, who was lodged in the Meade County jail, faces similar charges in Hardin County.
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Congressman Brett Guthrie stops in to visit Meade County officials By Crystal Benham crystal@thenewsstandard.com Congressman Brett Guthrie (RBowling Green) visited Meade County Sheriff Butch Kerrick along with Second District Field Representative Phyllis Causey and District Director Mark Lord last Friday afternoon at the Meade County Courthouse. Guthrie introduced himself to officials and discussed his plans for 2009. Guthrie was recently sworn in to represent Meade County and the Second Congressional District. He was also asked to serve on the state’s Transportation and Infrastructure and Education and Labor committees — two committees which Guthrie said were the “most competitive that a freshman could get on.” Guthrie planned to attend the presidential inauguration of Barack Obama and said he was excited about attending the historical event, though he supported Republican candidate John McCain. As a congressman, Guthrie plans to focus on Fort Knox’s Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC). “I think it’s really going to benefit (Meade County) and obviously not all areas, but especially places like Muldraugh — they’re right there by
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Pictured from left to right are Second District Field Representative Phyllis Causey, District Director Mark Lord, Sheriff Butch Kerrick, Congressman Brett Guthrie, and Meade County magistrate Steve Wardrip. the gate,” Guthrie said. “Muldraugh is probably going to be impacted more than anybody. That’s going to drive retail and it’s going to drive everything, really. “(BRAC) is a larger economical development project, if you look at it that way, than Toyota and UPS … combined.”
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ployment rate increased to 8.1 percent in November 2008, as compared to 7.8 From page A1 percent one month prior, according to the Kentucky Labor Market Statistics. Of benefits in December — the the county’s 12,176 labor most ever recorded in a sin- force, 983 were unemployed. gle month in the Common- Hardin County held a 6.6 percent unemployment rate wealth’s history. According to Brannock, in November, and Breckinthe state’s unemployment ridge County’s rate was 7.3 rate is nearing the eight percent. “There’s just no work percent mark, though that percentage reached double around here,” said Sam digits during the recession Haycraft, a Brandenburg of the early 1980s — the last resident that was laid off five time a Kentucky governor days ago. “You keep seeing had to ask for federal assis- people at work getting laid off ... and you show up every tance. Meade County’s unem- day thinking this is the day
“So, a KRS has been vio- “As far as I’m concerned, lated, which is a state law the matter’s closed.” Craycroft said the matter and … it’s just OK to break the law?” asked magistrate had been handled through the state auditor, who Herbie Chism. Matney said it was not handed the decision to the OK to break the law, but opinion of the county atthat question was asking torney, which Matney preher to come outside her sented to fiscal court. After discussing the KRS role as an advisor to fiscal infraction, magistrates court. “There are plenty of passed a motion to rescind times that we have to look Resolution No. 01-2003 at cases and see if whether regarding the hiring of a county invesor not it is tigator. The something resolution that needs to had been a be prosecuted hot topic duror whether it ing previous doesn’t,” she meetings, with said. “You all debate surhad the oprounding the portunity to qualifications look at it. You and backall go over ground of an (the county’s investigator claims and and how he or transfers) … she would be and you’ve approved —Tom Goddard, paid. After a 5-2 them unanimagistrate vote to remously.” scind the 2003 “My point is there is a KRS that says resolution, with Chism there will be no compensa- and magistrate Tony Station gained by an elected ples casting the dissentofficial,” Chism said. “It ing votes, Matney said she does not stipulate in there would pay investigator cost or anything, just that it Martin Bosemer his budwill not be done.” geted $23,566 salary from Magistrate Tom Goddard her office’s funds through said Wardrip addressed the end of January to save the issue of his company county treasurer Shirley providing services to the Fackler from having to county before he took office adjust previous county as a magistrate and offered claims. to discontinue his services A second motion was with the county if the mat- made to begin paying ter would be perceived as Bosemer from the county’s a conflict of interest — a claims beginning in Febstatement Wardrip attested ruary. The motion passed to during last week’s meet- with Chism casting the only no vote. ing. Also addressed during “I volunteered (to stop) before we took office … Tuesday’s meeting: •Meade County/Branduring meetings we had before we took office as denburg Industrial Develmagistrates,”Wardrip said. opment Authority (IDA) “We all knew it, we all Chairman David Pace said … we don’t see a prob- introduced Del White to lem with it,” Goddard said. fiscal court. White began
“We all knew it, we all said ... we don’t see a problem with it. As far as I’m concerned the matter’s closed.”
working for the IDA Jan. 1, 2009, serving as the Economical Development Marketing Representative for the county and city. •Meade County Clerk Katrina Fitzgerald provided a detailed copy of her office’s 2009 budget to fiscal court, and stated the budget estimates receiving $5.2 million and spending $4.8 million. •Meade County Sheriff Butch Kerrick also presented his department’s 2009 budget, stating the budget predicts receiving $1.51 million and spending $1.44 million. •The Meade County Road Department will spend $83,000 on a new Caterpillar high-lift. Only $50,000 was budgeted for the purchase of the equipment, but Craycroft said the county received an “unexpected” $90,000 rebate from the Kentucky Associations of Counties and some of that money will be used to cover the outstanding cost for the high-lift. •Fiscal court voted to send letters to coordinators of the county’s five annual community celebrations — such as the Battletown Blowout and Big Spring Down Home Days — to inform them that money may not be available to support those celebrations in 2009. Fiscal court has budgeted $1,000 to $1,500 per celebration over the last several years. Goddard pointed out during a previous fiscal court meeting that Muldraugh hosts its City Festival each year with no monetary support from the county, saying the event’s planners use money from the previous year to fund the next year’s City Festival. He said other such event coordinators in the county should follow suit.
Guthrie stressed the amount of soldiers and civilians the project will bring to the area, which means more spending and more development. He will continue to work with Senator Carroll Gibson (R-District 5) and State Representative Jeff Greer (DBrandenburg) on the BRAC expansion.
you’re told (to go home), too. And then eventually it is.” Haycraft said he’s had trouble filing his unemployment claim using the state’s automated telephone hotline, but found success — and long lines — at the Lincoln Trail Career Center in Elizabethtown. “Our systems are just overwhelmed,” Brannock said. “People think they need to file right away, on Sunday or Monday, but that’s when the highest traffic is, whether on the phone or using (the Web site).” Brannock encouraged people trying to file their claims to wait until a Tues-
day or Wednesday. “I know people are anxious ... but it won’t be as frustrating if they wait just that day or two,” she said. The Meade County Public Library offers job placement assistance. Those interested should call the library at 270422-2094 to schedule an appointment. The Meade County unemployment office, located in River Ridge Plaza, is open Wednesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call the office at 270-422-4228. Contact the Lincoln Trail Career Center in Elizabethtown at 270-766-5115 for hours and information.
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Meade County Public Library! Friday, Jan. 23 FAMILY GAME NIGHT 6-8 p.m. at MC Public Library. Scrabble, yahtzee, checkers, chess, bingo, twister, snacks, and prizes.
Saturday, Jan. 24 YU GI OH 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at the MC Public Library. Snacks and awards.
Monday, Jan. 26 BEDTIME STORY NIGHT 6:30-7 p.m. at the MC Public Library. Children ages 2-5 and their caregivers are welcome to join us. Wear your p.j.’s, bring a pillow and blanket and a stuffed animal.
Tuesday, Jan. 27 STORY HOUR 10:30 a.m. Our stories today will be about polar bears!
Thursday, Jan. 29 LAPSIT STORY HOUR 10:30 a.m. at MC Public Library. Wear your p.j.’s and bring a stuffed animal for bedtime stories. PAGE TO SCREEN 5:30-8 p.m. “I Am Legend”. Pick up your copy of the book at the front desk. For more information, call 270-422-2094 at the Meade County Public Library or visit www.meadereads.org
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Dr. James Eugene Burnett
Dr. James Eugene Burnett, 72, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009 at BayCare Alliant Hospital in Dunedin, Fla. He was the son of Eugene and Beatrice Burnett, deceased, of the Flaherty community. Dr. Burnett was a graduate of St. Joseph Preparatory School, Bardstown, Ky. The University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio, and received an MS in Anatomy and Physiology from the University of Kentucky. After being graduated from Kirksville School of Medicine in Kirksville, Mo., he completed his internship at Metropolitan Medical Center in St. Louis in 1965. He then became engaged in family medicine in St. Louis. He served as associate medical director, director of medical education, and vice chief of staff at Normandy Hospital during this time. In 1991 he moved to Clearwater, Fla., where he established a private practice as a primary care physician in family practice. During this time he served on the teaching staff at Sun Cost Hospital and was a clinical instructor in family medicine at Nova Southeastern University. Lovingly called “Dr. B” by his patients, he was known for his genuine concern and kindness to them, his terrific sense of humor and his avid love of all sports. He had a special love for the children and seniors that he cared for. He was predeceased by his parents and by one sister, Marjorie B. Huffines of Flaherty. He is survived by his wife, Sally Seward Burnett, his children, Cindy (Jamie) Ottman, Jefferson City, Mo., Jennifer Burnett, St. Louis, Richard Eugene Burnett (Robyn), St. Louis, and Amy Beth Tompkins (William) Clearwater, six grandchildren, two stepsons, and one step grandchild. He is also survived by his sisters, Georgia Hager and Martha Anne Shircliffe, of Flaherty and 11 nieces and nephews. His funeral service was at Espiritu Santo Catholic Church in Clearwater.
“Hold the physician in honor; For he is essential to you; And God it was who; Established his profession.” – Sirach, Ch. 38
OBITUARIES AND FAITH Noah Marshall Brown
Judy Gay Overstreet Wilson
Noah Marshall Brown, infant son of Adrienne Dawn Brown and Brian Matthew Way, died Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009 at Hardin Memorial Hospital, Elizabethtown, Ky. He was preceded in death by two great-grandmothers, JoAnne Brown and Alice Way. Beside his parents, he is survived by grandparents, Joe and Donna Brown, Brandenburg; and Angela and George McAllister, Radcliff, Ky.; great-grandparents, Bill and Jeannie Basham, Sherley Brown, Brandenburg, Arthur Way, Radcliff, Ky. and Richard Norris, St. Louis; and several aunts and uncles. Funeral services were held at the Chapel of the Hager Funeral Home with burial in Cap Anderson Cemetery. Online condolences at www.hagerfuneralhome.com.
Judy Gay Overstreet Wilson, 58, of Radcliff, Ky., died Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2009 at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown, Ky. She was preceded in death by her parents, Erastus and Ruby Overstreet; and a brother, Jackie Dale Overstreet. She is survived by her husband, Glendale Wilson of Radcliff, Ky.; one son and daughter-in-law, Dale and Trish Wilson of Stuart, Fla.; one granddaughter, Kristen Wilson; three brothers, Jimmy Overstreet of Louisville, Jerry Overstreet of Hardinsburg, Ind. and Timothy Overstreet of Ramsey, Ind.; and two sisters, Nina Cundiff of Shepherdsville, Ky. and Patsy Overstreet of Marengo, Ind. Funeral service was held Jan. 17 at Nelson-EdelenBennett Funeral Home in Radcliff, Ky. with Rev. Charles Thompson and Bro. Brad Kuster officiating. Burial was in the Salem United Methodist Church Cemetery in Dunnville, Ky. The guest register may be signed at www.nebfh.com.
Hallie L. Humphrey Hallie L. Humphrey, 94, of Pekin, Ind., died Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009 at Floyd Memorial Hospital in New Albany, Ind. She was a member of Emanuel Methodist Church in Pekin, Ind. and while living in Vine Grove she attended Vine Grove Baptist Church. Preceding her in death was her husband, Garland Boyd Humphrey; three brothers, Edward Harper, Charles “Bob” Harper and John T. “Jake” Harper; and five sisters, Beulah Harper, Pearl Miller, Nell Quisenberry, Mary Higbee and Katherine Hughes. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Wanda and Earl Collier of Pekin, Ind.; a son, Bill Erwin of Mt. Washington, Ky.; one sister, Margaret Morris of Lexington; six grandchildren, Mark Collier and Philip Collier both of Pekin, Ind., Robin Erwin, Steve Erwin and his wife Joni all of Salem, Ind., Rebel McFetridge and her husband Michael of Bealton, Va. and Brent Erwin of Mt. Washington, Ky.; five great-grandchildren, Leslie Erwin, Andrea Erwin, Gunner Erwin, Emily McFetridge and Ryan McFetridge. Funeral service was held Jan. 21 at Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home in Vine Grove, Ky. with Rev. Ron Burgess officiating. Burial was held in the Garnettsville Cemetery in Muldraugh. The guest register may be signed at www.nebfh. com.
Woman tired of boyfriend’s inattention
QUESTION: My boyfriend is that causing you to “grab and I have been seeing each and hold?” Are you toleratother for almost a year. Ini- ing insults that others would not accept? Does he tially, he would freely show me a great deal Focus on show evidence of you and of respect and affecthe family cherishing wanting to make tion. you happy? Does he Lately, however, reveal your secrets I’m seeing less and to others and make less of this attention. comments about you I don’t want to be in public that embaroverly sensitive, but I rass you? Is he physidon’t want to be used cally abusive at times? as a doormat, either. Does he ever reach for How can I know for James sure what is the case? Dobson you instead of your reaching for him? Do DR. DOBSON: your friends ever say, Give yourself a little test by answering these “Why do you put up with the questions about the relation- stuff he does?” ship: Are you making all These are questions that the phone calls to the other only you can answer. But if person? Does he tell you the you are honest with yourself, truth invariably? Have you you will have no difficulty disrespectful been “stood up” without a identifying reasonable excuse? Do you components to your relationfear he is slipping away, and ship. If you come up with the
wrong answers, the solution is not to beg him to do better. It is to pull back and see if he follows. If he doesn’t, you’re better off looking for someone else. QUESTION: When parents need help with sex education, who do you think should provide it? DR. DOBSON: It is my strong conviction that churches believing in abstinence before marriage and in lifelong marital fidelity should step in and offer their help to families sharing that commitment. Where else will moms and dads find proponents of traditional morality in this permissive day? There is no other agency or institution likely to represent the theology of the church better than the church itself. It is puzzling to me why so few have accepted this chal-
lenge, given the attack on biblical concepts of morality today. A few parents who enroll their children in private schools are able to get the help they need with sex education. Even there, however, the subject is often ignored or handled inadequately. What has developed, unfortunately, is an informational vacuum that sets the stage for far-reaching programs in the public schools that go beyond parental wishes, beginning in some cases with kindergarten children. 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.
‘Heaven is beautiful’ Too many ‘what ifs?’
Revelation 21:2 says, “Then done her best to describe the I, John, saw the holy city, New world in the most colorful Jerusalem, coming ways possible, but down out of heaven the fact is, “a picture Divine from God, prepared as Guidance is worth a thousand a bride adorned for her words.” husband.” {NKJV) And I think someday when we get to I read a story once heaven we are goabout a little blind ing to have the same girl whose idea of the reaction that little girl did: “John, why beauty of the world didn’t you tell us it was based solely on Dan was going to be so what her parents Newton beautiful?” told her. I do not know that A surgical proceanyone, in the limdure was developed which would allow her to ited space in which John regain her vision and she the apostle wrote, could regained her eyesight. After have described heaven any her convalescence, the day better. But one glimpse of came for the bandages to be heaven will outstrip all of his words. removed from her eyes. If you just moved to our The first person she saw was her mother, and after area, we invite you to visit embracing her she went with us at Grace Baptist immediately to the door to Church. Our Sunday mornlook outside. For the first ing service starts at 11 a.m. We invite you to listen to time she saw the beauty of our weekly Sunday radio creation. She turned to her mother program on WMMG from and exclaimed, “Mama, 9:30 to 10 a.m. Reverend Dan Newton is why didn’t you tell me it the pastor of Grace Baptist was so beautiful?” Of course, her mother had Church.
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What if God couldn’t for us because we failed take the time to bless us to love and care for othtoday because we couldn’t ers? What if God would take the time to not hear us today thank Him yesterPastor’s because we would day? What if God Spotlight not listen to Him decided to stop yesterday? What if leading us tomorGod answered our row because we prayers the way we did not follow Him answer His call for today? What if we service? never saw another What if God met flower bloom beour needs the way cause we grumbled we give Him our Randy when God sent lives? the rain? What if What if you forJohnson God took away the get about what you Bible tomorrow bejust read and concause we would not read tinued your life as if you it today? What if God took never even read it? away His message because Randy Johnson is the paswe failed to listen to His messenger? What if God tor at Brandenburg Church stopped loving and caring of God.
Earl Leonard Shaw
Earl Leonard Shaw, 95, of Radcliff, Ky., died Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009 at Park Terrace Health Campus in Louisville. Mr. Shaw was a Christian man. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Elizabethtown, Ky., the Masonic Lodge and Order of Eastern Star both in Nashville, Tenn. He was preceded in death by his wife, Opal Shaw; a daughter, Sue Hennen; and four brothers. He is survived by his daughter, Janice Fitzgerald of Brandenburg; and his grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and great great-grandchildren. Funeral service was held Jan. 20 at Nelson-EdelenBennett Funeral Home in Radcliff, Ky. with Rev. Stuart Jones officiating. Burial was held in the North Hardin Memorial Gardens in Radcliff, Ky. The guest register may be signed at www.nebfh.com.
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Saturday, Jan. 24 BENEFIT CONCERT FOR CHELSEA STINNETT Hellawicked Productions presents a benefit concert for Chelsea Stinnett at MC Fairgrounds. Doors open at 6 p.m. Show starts at 7 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 25 ROAD TO FINANCIAL FREEDOM First Baptist Church 338 High Street, Brandenburg. Jan. 4, 11, 18, and 25. The times are 9 and 11 a.m. services. The Morning Bible Study will have a workbook to go along with the actual study at 10 a.m. Call 270-422-3355 for more information.
Monday, Jan. 26 PINS MEETING Pets In Need meeting the fourth Monday of each month at Little Dave’s at 7 p.m. Plan the years events. For more information, call 270-422-3838. BEGINNING COOKING CLASS At the Meade County Extension Office. Four session class. Jan. 26, 27 and Feb. 2, 3. at 6:30 p.m. Pre-register by Jan. 23. Call 270-422-4958 to register and for fee information. BEGINNING HAND QUILTING CLASS At the Meade County Extension office Jan. 26, 28 and Feb. 2, 4 at 6:30 p.m. Cathedral Window table runner. Pre-register by Jan. 16. Call 270-422-4958 to register and for fee information.
Thursday, Jan. 29 ROCKRIDGE COMMUNITY BLOCKWATCH 7 p.m. the last Thursday of each month at Fire Department Station No. 2 off of KY 933. Call 270-828-6651.
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BUSINESS Learning center is in bloom, helping grow positive futures for kids Friday, January 23, 2009
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By Crystal Benham crystal@thenewsstandard.com
Anna Shaw, director of Kinder Garden Learning Center, LLC., remembers changing the cloth-pinned diapers of her two younger brothers as early as age two, and from that same memory, she remembers knowing exactly what she was destined to become. “I always wanted to be a homemaker, a mom, and a wife,” Shaw said. “Now my children are raised and gone, and this is the best way I can find to supplement our income and still do what I enjoy doing.” The 47-year-old’s resume consists of milestone markers such as helping found King’s Kids Daycare at her church, Glad Tidings Christian Center, in Brandenburg. She said abiding by state regulations, cleanliness, education, and health standards has always and will always remain her business priorities. Helping to shape a positive future for children is a goal and aspiration she reminds herself of every day. “The fact that years down the road kids remember you and the fact that I get to help mold their future are what I enjoy,” Shaw said. “The biggest thing I always think about is when they leave here, I want them to have had a positive experience … I want them to be good.” Kinder Garden Learning Center, located at 766 Broadway in Brandenburg, is any creative child’s dream house. Assistant Director Kelsie Jenkins’ grandfather, Charlie Jenkins, purchased the building with the intent of using it as a daycare. “The building was specifically designed to be a childcare center,” said 19-year-old Kelsie. All four rooms are spacious and equipped with sinks and bathrooms, walls are painted in bright, vibrant colors, and a cozy, sparkling clean lobby greets parents and children when entering the business. The infant room contains a rocking chair, separate infirmary-style cribs, and mobilized swings. The other three rooms have tents, books, dress-up apparel, childsized tables, chalkboards, kitchenettes, tumblers and many other toys. The fenced in backyard has two separate recess stations — one for ages six weeks through two years and the other for ages three through 12 years. The business offers competitive prices and discounts
are available for multisibling families. Breakfast, lunch and snacks are served throughout the day with a heavy focus on health and nutrition. The business recently opened in late December and Kelsie said the story of its establishment just “sort of fell into place.” Like Anna, Kelsie also always wanted to pursue a career working directly with children. She presently attends Elizabethtown Community College and is working toward her director’s credentials, as well as a possible career in ultrasonography. “I’ve always been a ‘people person,’” Kelsie said. “I’ve always liked to help people. I have a young daughter and this gives me the opportunity to spend time with my family.” Kelsie’s parents, Bobby and Patty, held an interest in pursuing the business and knew they needed a wellexperienced director to help Kelsie operate it. Shaw told the story of how the business took root. “I was working at (King’s Kids) daycare and on Wednesdays we had to pack everything away for church (services), Thursdays we had get it all back out and Fridays we had to do it all over again,” Shaw said. “I found out (Charlie) Jenkins owned this building and I took it upon myself to check it out. I was going to see if the church would let me rent it out.” Shaw said she grew up with Bobby and Patty — they all attended the former St. John’s Elementary School in Brandenburg. She informed Charlie and Bobby of her interests in the building and they offered to give her a tour of it. During the tour, Bobby told Shaw of his plans to utilize the building as a daycare and that he needed someone to operate it. Bobby felt Shaw’s associate’s degree in child development and her experience were perfect for the job. “I thought, ‘well, I have two options … see if the church is interested in renting it (for King’s Kids) or come work for Bobby and Patty,’” Shaw said. Two days after the tour, the group met again to discuss expectations and priorities for the business. “Bobby and I both said at the same time, I could be the director,” she said. “We agreed on all the specifics with the business … the
cleanliness, the programs, following regulations … I’m very particular about all that. My main thing is the well-being of the kids and it was obvious to me that they wanted the same things.” By the end of the meeting, Shaw made her decision on which option she would choose. And the business was formed. Shaw said the business is only in its beginning stages, but is already beginning to sprout. “As far as immediate plans, we hope to possibly build a gymnasium as soon as we all come out of this recession,” Bobby said. “We promote physical activity, well-being, and life skills.” This summer Shaw, Kelsie and part-time employees Leslie McNally and Tierra Newby will assist the children in planting a garden with vegetables and flowers — with the “Kinder Garden” pun intended, of course. “We hope to have a preschool program to teach the kids their alphabet, numbers and other basic learning materials,” Shaw said. “We also hope to start beginners, Spanish and (American) Sign Language classes.” The business’s goal is to prepare students educationally for kindergarten, and all employees engage in daily reading activities with the children. Bobby said plans are in the works to build a carportstyle awning to simplify the drop-off and pick-up process for parents. “Though our kids are well past the daycare age, (Patty) and I look at things that we would like to have (in a daycare) as parents,” he said. “The (awning) would keep parents and children out of bad weather.” He added that the team of employees and owners strive for a positive and proactive environment. “When kids and parents leave the daycare, we want them to have had a positive experience,” he said. “That’s one of the reasons why we chose Anna (Shaw) as our director. She’s positive and proactive with the kids. She has a passion for helping all people, but working with children is where she has had the opportunity to excel.” Kinder Garden Learning Center, LLC is located at 766 Broadway in Brandenburg and is open Monday through Friday 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, contact Anna Shaw or Kelsie Jenkins at 270-422-7767.
Credit card changes favor consumers By David Uffington Dollars and Sense Credit card changes dictated by federal regulators were supposed to take effect by the end of the year. They didn’t. The feds have now given credit-card companies (that weren’t too pleased with the changes anyway) a year and a half to get ready. Here are some of the changes that will take effect in the summer of 2010: •If your interest rate goes up, the card company will no longer be allowed to impose that higher rate on preexisting balances — unless a payment is more than 30 days late. •When you open an account, your interest rate will be disclosed to you, and the card company will be required to honor that unless your payments are late. •No more universal default. If your credit score
plunges due to not paying a different debt, the card companies can no longer raise your rate because of your payment record to others. •If you have both purchases and cash withdrawals on your credit card at different interest rates, the banks will no longer be able to apply your payment only to the balance with the lowest rate while the other balance continues to accrue higher interest. Payment amounts over the minimum will apply to the higher interest balance. •There will be no more middle-of-the-day cutoffs to accept payments. If a payment is received by 5 p.m. on a given day, it’s considered as being received that day. •If there are to be changes to your account, you must receive 45 days notice. •You must be given an adequate amount of time to receive and pay your bill. •There will be no more
two-cycle billing, where card companies have gone back to ding you with interest on the same amount a second time. Suggestion: Use 2009 to get organized so that you’re never late on a payment again. Make more than the monthly minimum payments and get the balances paid off as soon as possible. Don’t give the card companies any reason to use their remaining loopholes to raise your rates. There’s a good chance that more people are going to be denied credit, as the card companies won’t be able to make as much money with questionable practices. David Uffington 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 e-mail columnreply@ gmail.com.
ABOVE: Sitting in a tent, sevenyear-old Kamryn Faust, center, helps three-yearold Brynna Bennett, right, read a book while two-year-old Cordelia Reece, left, looks at pictures in a book she has picked out at Kinder Garden Learning Center, LLC. LEFT: Kinder Garden Learning Center, LLC Director Anna Shaw, right, and part-time employee Leslie McNally, left, spend the afternoon playing with seven-yearold Kamryn Faust, standing, two-year-old Cordelia Reece, front. THE NEWS STANDARD/CRYSTAL BENHAM
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Young farmer an advocate for ‘Women in Agriculture’ By Laura Saylor editor@thenewsstandard.com
Don’t be fooled by Megan Stith’s Chicago accent — she’s no city girl. Born in California, and raised in Chicago and Michigan, the 24-year-old Kentuckian has left city streets and Starbucks behind and is loving her new life — and new husband — at the Stith’s family farm in Payneville. Megan met her husband, Phillip Stith, while studying in the University of Kentucky’s AgricultureEconomics Master’s program. After an August 2008 wedding, the couple moved into Phillip’s grandparents’ former home. Both spend every spare minute away from their full-time jobs operating the farm with Phillip’s parents, Rick and Tina Stith. “I definitely didn’t have a background in farming,” Megan said. “I had grown up riding horses ... but that was about it.” Megan attained an animal science degree from Michigan State University, but also found an interest in agriculture classes that were offered. She enrolled in the classes, studying subjects like agribusiness. “I interned at a sheep farm (while attending Michigan State) ... and farming just started to become a natural fit for me,” she said. “I don’t like things that come easy. I enjoy a challenge ... something that makes you work. And I think farming is one of the hardest jobs
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LEFT: Megan Stith watches her horse at pasture as she checks on two of the farm’s goats. ABOVE: Stith empties a bucket of feed for a bull as she makes the morning rounds at the Stith family’s Payneville farm. there is.” While working as assistant children’s librarian and program coordinator at the Meade County Public Library and learning her roles at the Stith’s farm, Megan also began helping Phillip remodel the farm home that belonged to his grandparents, Baxter and Lucille Stith. “I’ve heard a lot of wonderful stories about (Baxter and Lucille),” Megan said. “It’s nice to be able to keep a part of them still here as we remodeled.” As she settles into her new life, Megan has finally found the time to pursue a venture she’s be wanting to engage in since she first moved to
Meade County in 2007: advocating a local Women in Agriculture program. “Women in Ag” is a national non-profit organization that empowers women engaged in farming or other agricultural activities to use their skills, knowledge and resources to better their peers and their communities. The program is represented in almost every state, with Kentucky’s Women in Ag program headquartered in Lexington. Meade County is located in district five of the state’s Women in Ag program, though Stith said the county lacks active participation. In February of 2008, Stith took part in a conference
in North Carolina that was sponsored by Sygenta — an international research- and technology-based agribusiness company. While in attendance, she participated in training sessions that developed communication and leadership skills. “Meade County seems like a real hot bed of talent for women in farming,” Stith said. “These are women that make a big difference. They’re not always the ones on the tractors ... but there’s so many other ways they support their farms.” Stith is holding an open meeting at the Meade County Public Library on Feb. 9 from 6-7 p.m. All Meade County women involved in
Local Extension Office receives funds to construct Farmers Market building By Laura Saylor editor@thenewsstandard.com
The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board, which is chaired by Gov. Steve Beshear, approved $1,331,148 in agricultural diversification projects across the state during its monthly board meeting held Jan. 16 at the Lexington Center in Lexington. A total of $53,098 was allocated to the Meade County Extension District Board. $17,003 was approved in Meade County funds along with $36,095 in state funds to construct a permanent shelter for the Meade County Farmers’ Market. Andy Mills, Meade County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources, stated that the Meade County Extension Service was able to contribute $17,003 of its own money toward the project from funds provided through the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement with tobacco companies in the late 1990s. Counties that receive
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The Meade County Farmers Market, which is held in the parking lot of the extension office during the summer, recently received funds to construct a permanent building. tobacco settlement funds (that amount is based on counties’ past tobacco quotas) designate those funds to an Agricultural Development Council that helps distribute money to worthwhile agricultural projects. Meade County receives approximately $75,000 each year, Mills said. Different agriculture-related organizations submit proposals for various projects, including plans for how the money will be dis-
tributed. Each organization that attains approval for the available money signs a legal agreement with the Governor’s Office of Agricultural Policy (GOAP). That organization then has one year to claim and spend its allotted amount of money. “It just so happens that Meade County had some money returned from a couple of projects that did not use their allotment within the year,” Mills stated.
That carry-over amount contributed to the majority of the $17,003 that the Meade County Extension Office was able to use to help fund its farmers market building project. Mills said the Meade County Farmers Market had grown significantly, especially over the last year. Due to its increasing popularity and expansion in vendors, the farmers market board expressed interest in pursuing a permanent structure. The farmers market board and Meade County Extension District Board have met and discussed the project, though Mills said nothing is “set in stone” until the official GOAP agreement is signed. The building will most likely be built on the Extension Office’s property, and construction may begin as early as spring. Mills said the building will be used two to four days a week for the county’s farmers market, and will also be used as a teaching facility for extension service programs.
Commodities Kentuckanna Livestock Market - Owensboro, KY Market Report per CWT for Monday, January 19, 2009 Receipts: 174 Last week: 359 Last year: 317 Compared to last week: Slaughter cows and bulls steady on light test. Feeder steers 6.00 to 8.00 higher on light test. Feeder heifers 3.00 to 5.00 higher. Slaughter cows were 17 percent of supply: Slaughter bulls 01 percent: replacement cows 00 percent and feeders 82 percent: The feeder supply included 27 percent steers 47 percent heifers and 26 percent bulls. 40 percent weighed over 600 lbs. Slaughter Cows: % Lean Weight A-Dress H-Dress L-Dress Breaker 75-80 1290-1555 44.00-47.00 49.50 Boner 80-85 1000-1200 41.50-42.50 48.50-49.50 Lean 85-90 780-1080 33.00-35.00 29.50-32.50 Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade Weight Carcass Boning % A-Dress Lo-Dress 2 1215-1790 76-77 51.50-52.50 Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1-2 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 1 200-300 290 104.00 104.00 3 300-400 352 103.00-110.00 106.99 7 400-500 421 101.00-107.50 105.91 3 500-600 514 96.00-101.00 97.63 6 600-700 628 82.50-88.00 86.88 5 700-800 763 86.00 86.00 Feeder Steers Medium and Large 2
Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range 3 300-400 350 100.00-101.00 4 400-500 451 93.00-93.50 Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1-2 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range 1 200-300 290 92.00 3 300-400 360 82.00-88.50 15 400-500 454 81.50-86.50 9 500-600 544 79.00-86.00 4 600-700 658 76.50-78.00 10 700-800 704 80.00 1 900-1000 910 72.00 Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 2 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range 5 400-500 460 74.50-79.50 4 500-600 560 65.00-77.50 4 600-700 628 71.00-72.00 Feeder Bulls Medium and Large 1-2 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range 2 400-500 413 100.00 6 500-600 525 83.50-90.00 17 600-700 650 75.00-83.00 Feeder Bulls Medium and Large 2 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range 5 500-600 554 75.00-81.00 Stock Cows: No Test Stock Cows and Calves: No Test Stock Bulls: No Test Calves: Baby Beef
any type of farming activity are invited to attend to learn more about Women in Ag. “I don’t want to run the show, or have this be about me,” Stith said. “I just want to get these women in the same room together ... and see how their talents can be put to use.” Stith hopes eventually the group will become organized and begin to involve itself in education and community service projects. “Little girls are told from the beginning that they can’t grow up to be farmers,” Stith said. “But I had no background in farming ... it’s something that I came to love. And now I’ve learned to bottle feed calves, to hang
dry-wall ... to do whatever the job demands, and I love it. It’s honest work.” Stith said a farmer’s mentality of constantly ensuring “things are taken care of” — that the crops are well and the animals are fed — is something that permeates outside fence lines. “(Farmers) carry that want to make sure everything is happy and OK beyond the farm and into their communities,” Stith said. “They want to help their neighbors ... and make sure everyone is taken care of.” For more information about the open Women in Ag meeting to be held Feb. 9, contact Megan Stith at 270-496-4389.
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The oldest active player in the history of college basketball has encountered a lot of celebrities over the last few months. But the one person Ken Mink would most like to meet has yet to step forward. In 1955-56, the native of the tiny Perry County town of Vicco in eastern Kentucky was a star player for Lees Junior College in Jackson. At the start of his sophomore season, Lees opened up their brand new gym with an upset of the University of Kentucky freshmen, led by future UK all-star Johnny Cox. Mink had 16 points, and the son of a coal miner was displaying skills that could earn him a scholarship at a four-year school. But six games into the season, he was kicked off the team and out of school after being accused of spraying shaving cream in his coach’s shoes and office. Mink has always maintained his innocence. Sitting at a table in a Shoney’s restaurant in Harriman, Tenn. last week, Mink told his story after returning from his second trip to the buffet bar. “My getting kicked out of school was very unfair because I simply didn’t do it,” he said. “I told them I didn’t even shave. And even if I had done it, the punishment was unjust. There were guys caught with girls in their rooms after midnight who didn’t get kicked out of school.” The old story has received renewed interest since October of last year when the resident of Farragut, Tenn., decided he wanted to go back to school and finish what he started. As a member of the senior Olympics team, the Smokey Mountain Papas, he had proven he could still play, but he knew that convincing a school to give him an opportunity could be a problem. The semi- retired journalist sent letters out to coaches at several schools within a reasonable driving distance of his home. Only one, Randy Nesbit of Roane Community College, responded, offering the white-haired grandfather a chance to join the team as a walk-on. Nesbit, 50, a former player and coach at The Citadel, said he has trouble saying no to deserving people willing to work hard at achieving their goals. The leader of Roane for the past 17 years was also influenced by his new recruit’s conditioning. “He’s not a freak of nature beating Father Time,” Nesbit
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LEFT: The teammates clown around before practice. From left to right are Dan Schults, Steve McBurrough, Quintin Clinkscales, B. J. Ware, Reynard Flowers, Mink, and Chase Bell. told the Knoxville NewsSentinel. “There’s no special diet. People pull for him because he looks like a 73-yearold man. If people stay active and healthy, a lot could do what he’s doing.” Working hard and staying active has never been a problem for the globe-trotting Kentucky native. He has earned dozens of honors and stayed in shape while participating in golf, snow skiing, hiking and basketball. He has even tried hang gliding off Lookout Mountain. “I can’t remember a week in my life where I didn’t take part in some sport,” said Mink. During pre-season conditioning drills, Mink was clocked at 6.6 seconds in the 40-yard dash while all his teammates finished under five. He also discovered his 30-inch vertical leap in high school had fallen to 20. Although he feels the game is “about 90 percent the same” as when he played in the 1950s, he marvels at the speed and abilities of today’s players. “Back in my high school and college days, I never saw anybody dunk in a game,” he said. Mink has also had to adjust to modern basketball lingo coming from his teammates, eight of whom are AfricanAmericans. “When they say, ‘Come here, dog,’ and ‘Gimmie the rock,’ I just usually call them by their first names,” said Mink. The 6’1” rookie has gotten into six of Roane’s first 18 games and knocked down three of four free throw attempts. He is zero for three on field goals, but notes “They’ve all been close.” He has also picked up one steal.
Nearly everyone, including teammates and supporters of opposing teams, pull for him, but his biggest fan in the stands is his wife, Emilia, 68. She wore a retro cheerleader outfit to the season opener, complete with saddle shoes and a poodle skirt. She even held up a sign that said, “Ken Can. He’s Our Medicare Man.” The man who once scored 17 points in a single quarter for Dilce Combs High School has set a goal of scoring 10 points this season. Getting open looks at the basket hasn’t been easy. “Seventy-three is seventythree, and I can’t expect to be anywhere close to as good as I once was, but I can still be a threat, so they guard me tight,” he said. “Also, everywhere we go, the cameras are pointed at me, and that can be intimidating.” Mink, who says he considers himself “a pretty strong Christian,” feels all the attention being focused on him can have a positive effect on others. “I know it’s through the grace of God I’m able to do this, and if people see that a 73-year-old guy can get out there and play at this level, maybe they’ll realize they at least can get off the couch and do something … play golf … walk, or whatever. He has received hundreds of e-mails from people congratulating him on his accomplishments and letting him know he has been an inspiration to older people. Another aspect of college in which Mink finds himself setting a good example in is academics. Even long bus rides that sometimes find the team not returning to campus until 4 or 5 a.m. on weekdays haven’t kept Mink from earning B’s and possibly an A (“I’m still
waiting on the results of one test,”) for his first semester classes. The most senior member of any team in the history of college hoops isn’t sure where his athletic and academic accomplishments will take him, but he’s grateful for the ride he’s had already. As editor of The Traveling Adventurer Magazine, he and Emilia plan to see more of the world. And next basketball season he expects to be back on the court for the Smokey Mountain Papas, playing half-court 3-on-3 ball with people much closer to his age. Meanwhile, the couple is staying busy with appearances on TV shows such as Regis & Kelly, Today, Conan O’Brien, CBS Evening News, and ESPN. Ken has also signed with a literary agent in New York City to write a book about his experiences, and negotiations are underway for a movie. According to Mink, ESPN is planning a lengthy segment on him and is in the process of making contact with the now 95-year-old college president who kicked him out of school. There is one other person who Mink hopes will come forward in the wake of all the publicity … whoever actually did the soaping of the coach’s office. “With all this book and movie talk, I may be on the threshold of making thousands of dollars,” he said. “I’d like to meet the guy responsible for helping put me in this situation. At least take him out to dinner ... if he’s still living.” Columnist Don White has served as editor at several Kentucky newspapers. His Kentucky Traveler features are published throughout the state. Contact him at dwhite@thekytraveler.com.
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Swim coach makes big splash on senior night By Ben Achtabowski sports@thenewsstandard.com
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Goalie signs to play college ball
The Meade County swim team seniors are usually the ones making a big splash during the annual Senior Night celebration, but not this year. On Tuesday night, head coach J.P. LaVertu made the big splash when the team’s five seniors pushed him in the Gammons pool at Fort Knox. “We had that all planned out,” said senior Alex Medley. “We took his cell phone and everything. It was pretty funny.” Tuesday night’s fun and laugh-
ter was just a microcosm of what it’s been like the last four years for the team’s seniors, Frank Gainer, Troy Jobe, Medley, Jimmy Patterson and Brianne Damron. “It’s a nice time to reflect and remember what’s happened the last four years,” Jobe said. It may have been Jobe’s senior night, but his career is far from over. He will be attending and joining the Western Kentucky University swim team next fall, but will never forget where it all started: the Meade County swim team. “The past four years I have
developed tremendously,” Jobe said. “I entered into this program not knowing how to swim competitively at all. In the past four years, I’ve competed at a high level of swimming with a lot of training and hard work, but coming from this to going to Western is tremendous. I’m glad I did this. This is one of my best experiences ever.” During his senior year, Jobe has broken all of his previous individual school records and on Tuesday night he broke his 100-yard
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J.P. LaVertu gets a little wet during senior night.
Region 3 team duals
Back-to-back champs Wrestling team wins second straight region title in its third year, eyes set on top-10 finish in state
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MCYSA — Meade County Youth Soccer sign-ups for spring 2009 are currently on-going. Go to www. meadecountysoccer.com to sign-up and get further information. COACH OF THE YEAR Cast-Sports named 1973 Meade County graduate Bob Sphire as coach of the year in Georgia. He coaches the North Gwinnett Bulldogs who finished 10-3 and advanced to the quarterfinals of the AAAAA state playoffs. His career record is 34-7 with the Bulldogs He played quarterback for the Greenwave and started the Lexington Catholic football program. He was also the head coach of the Lexington Horsemen before moving to Georgia.
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TOP: The 2008-09 wrestling team celebrates its 3rd Region title on Saturday at Southern High School. ABOVE: Tyler Crow pins his Southern opponent in the second round during the championship match.
Two out of three — that’s not a bad ratio. The Meade County wrestling team has only been around for three years and has already claimed two Region 3 titles. Now that the team has monopolized the regional competitions, it’s propelled into the state spotlight, meaning the Greenwave is right on track for its ultimate season goal of a top-10 finish at the state duals. “It feels good,” Medley said about winning back-toback region titles. “It’s not like we are finished. This is just another step. This is just a part of our big goal to make it to the state duals.” Meade County went 5-0 in the 12-team region tournament held Saturday at Southern High School. The team defeated Southern in the championship match, 42-30. The all-day affair shaped up to be a very challenging one. “Back-to-back feels great,” head coach Bob Davis said. “But it was a lot harder this year. The talent around here in the 3rd Region is getting really tough. Southern has moved
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Lady Waves gets two district wins, close win over Muhlenberg By Ben Achtabowski sports@thenewsstandard.com The Lady Waves basketball team traveled to Hancock County last Thursday for a must-win game. With the Lady Waves going 0-2 in its first two District 11 games, another loss would put them out of a No. 1 seed contention for the district tournament. With their backs against the wall, the Lady Waves dominated the Hancock County Lady Hornets, 67-49. “That was by far the best game on both ends of the court we’ve had this year,” said head coach Josh Hurt. Hancock County rushed out to a 4-0 lead, but the Lady Waves came back with a 17-6 run to end the quarter. Meade County controlled the game
and headed into halftime with a 3319 lead. The third quarter was again dominated by the Lady Waves, who put up 21 third-quarter points. The Lady Waves ended the night shooting an astounding 57.5 percent from the field. They also went 15-21 from the free throw line, while holding the Lady Hornets to 40 percent shooting and most importantly only two 3-pointers. In their first meeting, Hancock County torched the nets with seven 3s including two crucial 3-pointers from Hillary Jones with one minute left in the game. “We held Hillary Jones to no 3-point attempts,” Hurt said. “That is fantastic. We made a good adjustment there. Offensively, we looked like a juggernaut. It was one of the most unselfish, productive showings
I’ve seen in a long time.” The Lady Waves were led by junior point guard Caroline Wilson with 20 points, sophomore forward Scarlett Powers with 16, and junior forward Bliss Powers with 14. “We needed that, especially after the Breck loss,” Hurt said, whose team lost an overtime game last week to Breckinridge County. “Our kids are very resilient and they fought back. It proved that we could win on the road and in the district.” Meade County claims second straight district win The Meade County Lady Waves basketball team claimed its second District 11 win over the Fredrick Fraize Lady Aces last Friday, 81-21.
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Caroline Wilson loses the ball during a breakaway.
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Back From page B1 leaps and bounds. Fairdale was the Cinderella team today. They came here and fought hard. They gave us a tough time, too.” In the semifinals match, the Greenwave found itself against the ropes when it faced Fairdale. Though the Greenwave eventually won, 48-30, most of the match was fiercely contested by a Fairdale team full of freshmen and sophomores. During the championship match, Meade County had another classic battle against Southern High School. “I love good wrestling … this was good hard wrestling and we had to work hard for it,” Davis said. “That’s good because state (competition) isn’t going to get any easier.” The championship was iced when junior 160-pound Nelson Mason, Jr. won his match in the dramatic fashion in the third round. Down by one with a minute remaining, he scored a two-point reversal to seal the deal and win, 9-8. “He had me on my back,” Mason said. “He got the reversal. There was nothing I could do but fight back.” Earlier in the day, he faced state runner-up Mike Johnson of Fairdale from last year and held him to a point decision in one of the best matches of the day. “I hung tough with him,” Mason said. “He was a tough match. All in all, I think I wrestled well today.” First year wrestler Chaz Nevitt has filled in the heavyweight spot for Meade County this year, and during the tournament. “Chaz (Nevitt) went 5-0,” Davis said. “He didn’t get touched all day. He dominated today.” Nevitt, who doubles as a football player, joined the wrestling team to help keep him in shape for next fall. “I joined to get better conditioned for football,” Nevitt said. “But winning the region championship in wrestling is a great feeling.” The team won despite missing two of its wrestlers — senior 152-pound Tanner Cole, who was sick, and 152-pound junior Zach Uhlig, who missed making
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Stephanie Menser (front-middle) signs with Campbellsville alongside family, coaches, and friends. weight. Because of the vacancies, Medley moved up to the 145-pound class from his usual 140-pound class, but still went 5-0. Another instrumental wrestler to the Greenwave’s championship was freshman Cody Hoskins who was thrust into the varsity 152-pound weight class due to Uhlig’s disqualification. “Cody Hoskins is just a little freshman and he won his match with heart and soul out there,” Davis said. In the championship match against Southern, Hoskins went three hard-fought rounds in a pivotal match for the Greenwave, who were only up eight points at that juncture. “I knew that match was very important to us,” Hoskins said, who has only one year of competitive wrestling under his belt. “I just had to dig that much deeper and win it for us.” Hoskins was down three points in the second round, but turned around in the third round to clinch a victory. “That win was definitely conditioning,” Hoskins said about his match against Southern. “He was gassed beyond belief at the end. If it wasn’t for my conditioning, I would have lost in the second round. It makes that practice that much more worth it.” Conditioning seems to be a major theme for the Greenwave, who all feel they are the best conditioned team around. They practice three hours a day, six days a week. “I think we are the best conditioned in the state,” Medley said. “We practice hard … non-stop. It pays off. We
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TOP: Joey Carter gains position on a Fairdale wrestler. ABOVE: Cody Hoskins fends off his Southern opponent. work harder than everybody. That gives us confidence out there on the mat.” One of the team’s toughest workouts is a drill to cut weight — which entails 25 minutes of non-stop running — according to Medley. “You wear a sauna suit during that and you sweat so much,” he said. “You can open up the elastic band on your wrist and the sweat just slings out of there.” With such peak fitness, the team proved to be one of the most physically enduring teams throughout the day-long tournament. In the first match, the Greenwave dismantled Louisville Valley, 78-3, then moved on to the JV All-Stars and won 830. In the third round, Meade County faced Bullitt Central, but handled them with a 6020 victory. The team received a bid at the state duals held on Feb. 19-21 at the Frankfort Convention Complex. The Greenwave still has a long road to travel before it claims a cov-
eted state championship, but the wrestlers are on the right road and are gaining some serious attention. “I love to watch these kids,” Davis said. “When they put their heart and soul into it, it’s just a pleasure to watch them. They did a great job.” Results from Region 3 Duals: Meade County (5-0) Def. Louisville Valley, 78-3 Def. JV All-Stars, 83-0 Def. Bullitt Central, 60-20 Def. Louisville Fairdale, 48-30 Def. Louisville Southern, 42-30 Individual Results 103: Dylan Pike, 5-0 112: James Childress 3-2 119: Brandon Scott 5-0 125: Garrett Kenealy 4-1 130: Oscar Burgos 2-3 135: Seth Pooler 2-3 140: Joey Carter 3-2 145: Ethan Medley 5-0 152: Cody Hoskins 3-2 160: Nelson Mason Jr 4-1 171: Thomas Roach 3-2 189: Brandon Simote 3-2 215: Tyler Crow 5-0 285: Chaz Nevitt 5-0
Greenwave wins third district game, loses to Campbellsville By Ben Achtabowski sports@thenewsstandard.com
The Meade County Greenwave came into last Friday’s game against hosts the Fredrick Fraize Fighting Aces with a two-game winning streak. The streak extended when Meade County (10-5 overall, 3-1 district) won, 61-29, but head coach Jerry Garris felt the team took a step backwards. “We played down to them tonight,” Garris said. “It’s hard to convince a young team that you can’t do that. We talked about that before the game, at halftime and after the game. Good teams come to play every night no matter what the competition is.” The Fighting Aces have struggled all season long to get their first win and is now 0-12 overall and 0-4 in District 11. But they fought hard keeping the rebound game close with Meade County winning 36-30. “This team was closer to us rebounding-wise than John Hardin was, or the Australian team,” Garris said. “That disappoints me.” The Greenwave jumped to a 13-6 lead after the first quarter. During the third quarter Meade County scored a whopping 27 points, then was held to two points in the fourth quarter. The team shot 46.7 percent from the free throw line, and 39.1 percent from the field. Senior center Ethan Brangers and freshman guard Cheaney Schwartz each had 12 points, and Brangers collected five steals and four rebounds. Doug Wells added eight points, four steals, three rebounds and three assists. The Greenwave team will be in action on Tuesday night when they travel to South Oldham with the JV game at 6:30 p.m.
Campbellsville takes down Greenwave The Meade County Greenwave basketball team played its reschedualed
game against the Campbellsville Eagles on Saturday night. The Eagles pulled away in the second half to win 53-40. Meade County went into halftime with a 23-21 lead, but in the third quarter they went 1-14 from the field to only score four points. Meade County shot a meager 28.9 percent from the field, although it had one of its better free throw shooting nights with 75 percent. Campbellsville fired up in the second half by shooting 50 percent. Senior center Ethan Brangers carried the team with 18 points, eight rebounds, and two steals. Senior forward Doug Wells was the closest scorer to Brangers with nine points and eight rebounds.
Lady Waves net minder Stephanie Menser’s dream came true when she penned in her name on the dotted line to play for the Campbellsville Tigers last Thursday. “I wasn’t expecting this at the beginning of the year,” Menser said. “I was trying to get a scholarship. I talked to (Campbellsville coach Thom Jones) and I was hoping he would notice. He did, and I signed right away.” Only two years removed from fighting for the goalie spot at Meade County, Menser improved to a team leader and one of the area’s best goaltenders. “Her junior year, it really kicked-in for her,” said Lady Wave head coach Dan Shook. “She wanted that stopper position. She came out and you could tell she was just determined to play in that spot.” After a disappointing 5-10-2 record, Menser came into her senior year determined to have a better final season. “Her senior year, she greatly improved,” Shook said. “It was really exciting to watch. We would see her make saves a year ago that would have never happened. That comes from her hard work and commitment and her saying, ‘I want this position and I’m going to get better and prove that I’m the person for that spot.’” The team did improve with an 8-10 record, with Menser making the all-district tournament team along with honorable mention all-region team. Now, Menser will have to further her game as she enters the collegiate level where Shook says players have a tough time transitioning to the speed and dedication of the game. “I have to improve a lot,” Menser said. “I have to get back into shape. I have to work on endurance stuff and basics.” While at college Menser plans to study music and education. As a member of the Meade County High School choir, she would like to become a music teacher. “It’s exciting,” Menser said about heading off to college next fall. “I’m nervous too, but I’m really excited. I’m real nervous because I’ll be on my own.” Though leaving Meade County behind, she will never forget the years she spent representing the Lady Waves. “I played with these girls all my life,” Menser said about leaving her old teammates. “It will be hard to not be with them next year. I’ve learned just to have fun with (soccer here at Meade County). Don’t let anything stress you out; you have to have fun with this game.”
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butterfly (57.42) and the 100yard breaststroke (1:04.26). Jobe said he wouldn’t have made it this far without the help of his coach. “Coach LaVertu is probably the biggest reason I am here right now,” he said. “His commitment to this sport and the athletes is inspiring. He’s a great guy and one of the best coaches ever.” Along with the night’s theme of record breakers was Patterson’s personal record on the 100-yard freestyle. “I’ve been trying to get under a minute all year,” Patterson said. “Somehow I did it tonight. I was really excited about it. I didn’t think I was even close because on about the (75-yard mark) I felt like I was slowing down.” Being a part of the swim team means more than just competing to Patterson. As he cheers on his friends in the pool — Patterson says he can’t wait to see Jobe swim at states — he is making friends with other teams. “You meet a lot of new people from all the different teams,” he said. “You see them at pretty much every meet. Everyone is friendly and no one has any enemies really. You can’t talk trash when you’re underwater.” Patterson plans on going to WKU to study physical education or physical therapy. “I want to come back (to Meade County) and help coach LaVertu out,” he said. Patterson’s teammate, Alex Medley, also expressed his interests in physical education and possibly becoming a swim coach in the future. “I’m just going to ride it out and see if I get interested by anything,” Medley said. “Right now I’m looking to get into physical education then become a teacher. I would like to coach swim.” Swimming is a huge part of his life. Medley has been on the team throughout his high school career. “It’s nice to know you don’t have to worry about it too much longer, but I’m going to miss it,” he said. “It’s been my life for four years now.” The lone senior on the girls team is Brianne Damron, who has become somewhat of a big sister figure for the younger swimmers. “Sometimes they turn to me for help,” Damron said. “They look up to me and I try to be a good model for them. I love them to death and they are going to be really hard to leave.” That love extends from Damron’s notion that the team is more than just a team. “We are a team, but we’re also a family,” she said. “Outside of school we always hang out. It’s not just about swim. All of us girls are always together. We’ll have swim parties together and play games.” She plans on going to college to study speech pathology. Last but not least, is the lovable Frank Gainer, or as most of his teammates call him “Frank the Tank.” “At regions during my sophomore year everyone started to cheer ‘Frank the Tank, Frank the Tank,’” Gainer said. “That was pretty cool. Everyone calls me ‘Frank the Tank’ and I love it.” Calling swimming a lifechanging event may be an understatement for Gainer, who feels joining the swim team four years ago was the best thing he’s done in his life so far. “I’ve decided to do this because I really have never been part of anything before,” he said. “This experience has changed my whole life. This is probably one of the top-10 changes in my life.” Bidding a final farewell will be the hardest thing he’s had to do. “It’s tough in the water when coach pushes us, but it’s going to be a lot tougher to say goodbye,” he said.
The Lady Waves came out big with 23 first-quarter points, while holding the Lady Aces to four points. The team kept rolling with a 42-11 lead after halftime. “We did what we had to do,” head coach Josh Hurt said. “I thought their big kid looked nice. (Fredrick Fraize) competed for a while. We just had more depth. Despite the score, I think this is the best team they have put on the court during the last four years we have been in this district.” Junior forward Bliss Powers paced the Lady Waves with 15 points and five rebounds. Scarlett Powers had 11 points along with junior guard Mallory Wathen. Freshmen Ashley Funk had her first double-digit scoring game with 10 points and seven rebounds. The Lady Aces were led by center Tressa Vincent with 10 points and 19 rebounds. Technical foul gives Meade edge Lady Waves basketball team’s head coach Josh Hurt was pushing for a big win during a close game. That’s just what he got on Monday as the Lady Waves beat the visiting Muhlenberg North Stars, 63-56. “That is a close win,” Hurt said. “Our execution is really going way up. We may not make (the shots) all time, but we have the ability to get the ball to where we want.” The final score may not have appeared to be a close game, but the Lady Waves only had a 38-37 lead going into the fourth quarter. After a technical foul
Results from Tuesday’s meet: Girls 200-Yard Medley Relay 1 MEADE COUNTY A 2:09.00 1) Megan Spilman 2) Kelsey English 3) Lisa Hurt 1 4) Ash-
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TOP: The five seniors pose with head coach J.P. LaVertu. ABOVE: Troy Jobe swims the 100-yard butterfly. ley Crotzer 4 MEADE COUNTY B 2:20.05 1) Savannah Buckey 2) Jenny Gerkins 3) Ali King 4) Brianne Damron Boys 200-Yard Medley Relay 1 MEADE COUNTY A 1:48.87 1) Troy Jobe 2) Alex Medley 3) Ben Bevill 4) Scott King 3 MEADE COUNTY B 2:05.96 1) Justin Presley 2) Tate Wilson 3) Jimmy Patterson 4) Frank Gainer Girls 200-Yard Freestyle 1 Paige Slyfield 2:39.97 2 Megan Spilman 2:34.56 5 Kelsie Bewley 2:57.12 6 Tara Beck 3:03.86 Boys 200 Yard Freestyle 1 Alex Medley 2:10.22 2 Frank Gainer 2:22.38 Girls 200-Yard IM 4 Ali King 2:53.69 6 Kelsey English 2:57.26 7 Jenny Gerkins 3:09.20 8 Aviva Buckey 3:15.50 Boys 200-YardIM 3 Kip Caro 2:40.61 4 T.J. Osborne 2:40.98 5 Tate Wilson 2:48.75 6 Jordan King 3:09.86 Girls 50-Yard Freestyle 1 Ashley Crotzer 28.32 5 Whitney Hurd 30.89 6 Hannah McCleavy 30.09 7 Shannon Duffield 30.11 8 Tara Monchilovich 31.09 12 Tara Beck 34.19 17 Katie Smith 35.90 30 Samantha Thomas 42.19 31 Lacie Reichmuth 41.91 32 Alex Aikin 49.30 Boys 50-Yard Freestyle 3 Shawn Mason 25.77 5 Jimmy Patterson 26.19 7 Justin Presley 27.45 9 Chris Higgins 27.70 12 Corey Mason 31.50 13 Kyle Whitaker 32.43 14 Sean Brotzge 30.58 15 Jacob Mattingly 32.97 16 Sam Viau 33.86 Girls 100-Yard Butterfly 1 Lisa Hurt 1:12.23 2 Savannah Buckey 1:21.31 4 Morgan Spink 1:28.76 Boys 100-Yard Butterfly 1 Troy Jobe 57.42 3 Scott King 1:16.19 4 T.J. Osborne 1:18.88 5 Kip Caro 1:20.01 Girls 100-Yard Freestyle 2 Ashley Crotzer 1:03.85 3 Kenzie Mills1:05.19 5 Hannah McCleavy 1:09.15 7 Shannon Duffield 1:08.70 9 Jenny Gerkins 1:14.60 13 Aviva Buckey 1:19.66 14 Kelsie Bewley 1:18.20 19 Katie Smith 1:24.44 26 Samantha Thomas 1:35.10 27 Lacie Reichmuth 1:46.56 28 Alex Aikin 2:07.62 Boys 100-Yard Freestyle 2 Ben Bevill 56.83 3 Jimmy Patterson 59.63 5 Chris Higgins 1:04.63 14 Sean Brotzge 1:14.19 15 Jacob Mattingly 1:25.65 Girls 500-Yard Freestyle 1 Paige Slyfield 7:18.37 2 Tara Monchilovich 7:52.19 Boys 500 Yard Freestyle 2 Shawn Mason 6:24.94 3 Frank Gainer 6:31.29 Girls 200-Yard Freestyle Relay 1 MEADE COUNTY A 1:57.38 1) Kelsey English 2) Kenzie Mills 3) Lisa Hurt 4) Ashley Crotzer 2 MEADE COUNTY B 2:01.67 1) Whitney Hurd 2) Ali King 3) Hannah McCleavy 4) Shannon Duffield Boys 200-Yard Freestyle Relay 1 MEADE COUNTY A 1:34.97 1) Ben Bevill 2) Scott King 3) Alex Medley 4) Troy Jobe 3 MEADE COUNTY B 1:46.16 1) T.J. Osborne 2) Sean Brotzge 3) Kip Caro 4) Chris Higgins Girls 100-Yard Backstroke 3 Megan Spilman 1:12.97 4 Kenzie Mills 1:16.71 5 Savannah Buckey 1:16.58 6 Brianne Damron 1:23.28 Boys 100-Yard Backstroke 1 Alex Medley 1:07.33
2 Ben Bevill 1:09.72 3 Scott King 1:09.76 4 Justin Presley 1:10.57 Girls 100-Yard Breaststroke 3 Lisa Hurt 1:19.87 4 Kelsey English 1:22.9 6 Whitney Hurd 1:31.15 8 Brianne Damron 1:34.96 Boys 100-Yard Breaststroke 1 Troy Jobe 1:04.26 5 Tate Wilson 1:24.06 6 Sam Viau 1:33.32 7 Jordan King 1:39.89 Girls 400-Yard Freestyle Relay 1 MEADE COUNTY A 4:29.39 1) Ali King 2) Savannah Buckey 3) Shannon Duffield 4) Kenzie Mills 3 MEADE COUNTY B 4:50.99 1) Morgan Spink 2) Whitney Hurd 3) Hannah McCleavy 4) Megan Spilman Boys 400-Yard Freestyle Relay 1 MEADE COUNTY A 4:04.11 1) Shawn Mason 2) Kip Caro 3) Frank Gainer 4) Jimmy Patterson 59.65 2 MEADE COUNTY B 4:29.60 1) T.J. Osborne 2) Justin Presley 3) Jordan King 4) Chris Higgins Combined Team Rankings 1. Meade County High School 231 2. Fort Knox Eagles 141 3. Bullitt East High School 68 4. North Bullitt High School 46 5. Whitefield Academy 21 6. Bullitt Central High School 7 Women Team Rankings 1. Meade County High School 114 2. Fort Knox Eagles 77 3. North Bullitt High School 36 4. Bullitt East High School 335. Bullitt Central High School 7 6. Whitefield Academy 1 Men Team Rankings 1. Meade County High School 117 2. Fort Knox Eagles 64 3. Bullitt East High School 35 4. Whitefield Academy 20 5. North Bullitt High School 10
on Stars’ head coach Mike Harper, junior forward Bliss Powers hit all four free throws to make the score 5447 with two minutes left to play in the game. “We rallied and made them down the stretch,” Hurt said. “In the past, that may have gotten into our heads a little bit. The maturity of this team is going up.” The Lady Waves were led by sophomore forward Scarlett Powers with 24 points, 11 rebounds and two blocks. Bliss Powers added 16 points, 10 rebounds and two blocks. The Lady Waves (8-11 overall, 2-2 district) are on a threegame win streak, and will play at Breckinridge County tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. Meade County 17 16 21 13—67 Hancock County 10 9 15 15—49 Meade County (MC) Caroline Wilson 6-8 4-5 20, Scarlett Powers 5-9 5-6 16, Bliss Powers 6-9 2-4 14, Alexa Adams 2-4 2-2 7, Mallory Wathen 3-6 1-2 7, Kayla Padgett 1-4 1-2 3. Team Totals 23-40 15-21 67. Hancock County (HC) Taylor Wroe 8-13 8-10 24, Carli Mosby 3-13 2-2 10, Mackenzie Johnson 3-8 1-4 7, Hillary Jones 3-6 0-0 6, Jaclyn Long 1-5 0-0 2. Team Totals 18-45 11-16. 3-pointers—MC 6-13 (Wilson 4-4). HC 2-15 (Mosby 2-2). Rebounds—MC 24 (Adams 7, B. Powers 6). HC 21 (Jones 9). Assists—MC 16 (Wathen 9). HC 2. Steals—MC 9 (Wilson 2, S. Powers 2, Wathen 2). HC 3. Meade County 23 19 24 15—81 Fredrick Fraize 4 7 3 7—21
Meade County (MC) Bliss Powers 7-13 1-1 15, Scarlett Powers 5-13 1-2 11, Mallroy Wathen 5-6 0-0 11, Ashley Funk 4-8 2-2 10, Kristin Benton 4-9 1-2 9, Alexa Adams 4-7 0-2 8, Tiffany Brown 2-7 1-2 5, Caroline Wilson 2-6 0-0 4, Paige Long 1-3 0-0 3, Rachel Johnson 1-5 0-0 3, Kayla Padgett 1-2 0-0 2. Team Totals 36-79 6-11 81. Fredrick Fraize (FF) Tressa Vincent 4-8 2-6 10, Courtney Meador 3-19 0-1 9, Shaylin Owens 1-3 0-0 2, Katie Brown 0-9 0-0 0, Rachel Sanders 0-10 0-4 0, Kathy Sanders 0-1 0-0 0. Team Totals 8-50 2-7 21. 3-pointers—MC 3-9 (Wanthen 1-1, Long 1-1, Johnson 1-1). FF 3-23 (Meador 3-12). Rebounds—MC 56 (S. Powers 9, Adams 9). FF 26 (Vincent 19). Assists—MC 20 (Wathen 8). FF 1 (Meador 1). Steals—MC 14 (Wathen 4, Long 4). FF 2. Muhlenberg North 10 12 15 19—56 Meade County 13 11 14 25—63 Muhlenberg North (MN) Hannah Reynolds 4-9 4-7 13, Brittany Everly 5-10 1-2 12, Whitney Gunn 3-7 2-2 9, Sara Gabbard 3-9 2-4 8, Amia Summers 3-4 1-4 7, Kaitlyn Walley 2-2 0-1 4, Holly Fields 1-2 0-2 3. Team Totals 21-43 10-22 56. Meade County (MC) Scarlett Powers 7-13 9-13 24, Bliss Powers 6-13 4-5 16, Caroline Wilson 5-13 3-6 14, Alexa Adams 3-7 1-2 7, Kristin Benton 1-3 0-0 2, Mallory Wathen 0-6 0-2 0. Team Totals 22-57 17-28 63. 3-pointers—MN 4-8. MC 2-9 (S. Powers 1-3, Wilson 1-4). Rebounds—MN 31 (Gabbard 12). MC 34 (S. Powers 11, B. Powers 10). Assists—MN 11 (Summers 4). MC 12 (Wathen 5). Steals—MN 8 (Reynolds 3). MC 14 (Wilson 4).
The 2008 football team celebrates successful season with banquet
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Football players pose with their awards during the football banquet held at the Meade County High School auditorium last Monday. Some of the award winners include defensive MVP Jimmy Crase, offensive MVPs Alex Furnival and Michael Addessa, special teams MVP Tyler Mattingly, defensive line MVP Anthony Ruelas, Meade pride award Steve McCubbins, and most improved Josh Jarboe.
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Sixth Grade All A’s Emma Bell Keston Gagel Brianna Henrickson
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Fifth Grade A’s and B’s Arialle Daley Tara-kay Durham Desiree Meeks Elizabeth Pollock Harley Roney Blake Thomas
Fourth Grade A’s and B’s Michelle Arnold Logan Hardesty Kayla Parcell Koby White Cailee Thomas
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Fifth grade All A’s Madilyn Barr Sioux Thomas
A’s and B’s Jesse Brown Sarabeth Cox Jordan Gonzales Jenny Grant Kody Hardesty Micah Hardesty Corey Johnston Savanah Keith Lily Schneider Nicholas Shemwell Sarah Wheatley Aaron Whelan Austin Wootten
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Logan Greco Seth Griffin A’s and B’s Amber Chism Hannah Clark Ally Lancaster Drew Lancaster Julia Mattingly Thomas Orr Garett Poole Kristen Swanson Katlyn Swink Logan Webb Payneville Perfect Attendance Ashmore, Hunter Kale Barr, Dustin Lee Barr, Madilyn Grace Bennett, Hunter Scott Bennington, Alexandria Nikole Bennington Iv, Donald Lee Black, Benjamin Hurst Black, Paulette Rose Brangers, Jennifer Renee Brown, Douglas Cole Carter, Brandon Anthony Chism, Amber Michelle Clark, Haylee Leslie Compton, Paul Garret Lee Cox, Sarahbeth Nicole Curl, Brayden Scott Decker, Michael David Deibler, Josie Lynn Dowell, Kayla Michelle Duke, Jenna Lee Duncan, Daniel Lee Duncan, James Westley Durbin, Cody James Fackler, Ethan Lamar Fackler, Kaitlin Rae Fletcher, Christopher Wayne Foushee, Michael Francis Galvez, Cameron Andrew Galvez, Isabella Grace Goodin, Hanna Joy Griffin, Seth Tyler Hardesty, Callie Lynn Hardesty, Kody Layne Hardesty, William Micah Harper, Devin Paul Harper, Zachary David Hoskins, Charlotte Marie Howard, Haley Nicole
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The Meade County High School cheerleaders traveled to Owensboro to participate in the Kentucky Association of Pep Organization Sponsors (KAPOS) Region 3 Cheerleading Competition. The Meade County squad placed second in its division. Pictured above, from left to right, beginning in the front row are Lydia Moore, Michelle Lyons, Jessica Padgett, Emily Benham, Audrianna Armstrong, Roni Robinson; (back row) Kylie Tucker, Bethany Hooper, Sara Basham, Kelly Claycamp, Courtney Duff, Jessie Story, Hayley Ackerman, Brittani Troutman, Hailey Burnett, and Kelli Warford.
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Next stop is Everest! Shawn Goddard gets “geared up” during the mountaineering class hosted by the Meade County Public Library last week.
Friday, January 23, 2009
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Anglers: Don’t throw away your spinning reel, clean it Submitted by Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Department
FRANKFORT — Over the past couple of fishing trips, your spinning reel feels like it is slowly filling with sand. The handle sticks in one spot on the retrieve, making rhythmic presentations difficult. The reel binds after getting wet. You figure it is time to replace the reel, not a popular suggestion at home with money tight. But, an hour with some grease, an old toothbrush, rubbing alcohol and a quality reel oil will make your reel feel like it did right out of the box. Winter is a great time to do some reel maintenance. Spinning reels take a lot abuse, especially if you fish for trout or smallmouth bass, or if you float-tube ponds. They get dunked often. Dunking a reel in a stream, lake or pond removes valuable oil and grease and replaces it with crud. Over the past couple of years, reel oils and greases that form a molecular bond with the metals they contact have appeared on the market. They cost twice as much as traditional reel oil and grease, but they make a reel sing. They are worth every penny. You’ll be astounded at the difference these new lubricants make in the performance of your spinning reel. Grab a used egg carton to store the parts you remove from the reel. Nothing in the world is as frustrating as searching for a tiny
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FRANKFORT — Every year I look forward to making deer jerky. The scent of spicy marinade fills my kitchen as I thaw, cut, soak and dry, gradually emptying my freezer full of deer meat. I beam like a kid on Christmas morning when I lift the top of the dehydrator, revealing tray after tray of perfectly dried strips of venison. I pack the cooled jerky into plastic bags with various marinade labels, and can’t wait to give them to friends, family and coworkers. If I seem over-enthusiastic about making jerky, it’s probably because I can’t cook. My attempts have led to small kitchen fires, burnt breakfast pastries and even my Mom’s classic dinner-table comment, “Well, at least we have a good dessert.” My point is, if I can make jerky, anyone can. Entire books are written on this subject, and there are many ways to do it well. But there are a few things I wish I’d known when I started. Through trial and error I’ve learned to use a lot of meat, clean it well, cut it consistently, marinade it for just a few hours, and dry it longer than it seems to need. It takes a lot of deer meat to make a small amount of jerky. Ever heard the saying that our bodies are
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An hour of cleaning with grease, an old toothbrush, and rubbing alcohol can make an old reel work like new. Expensive reel oil is also worth it in the long run. screw in Berber carpet. The tiny ultra-thin washers in spinning reels are nearly impossible to find if they drop on the floor. Take off the spool first. Clean the spool shaft and add a few drops of reel oil. Again, use the new molecular oil or reel oil, not household oil. Household oil thickens and hardens much quicker than reel oil and can form a layer of crud on reel parts. Check the nut at the bottom of the reel shaft to make sure it is tight. Squeeze a few drops of oil on the roller guide that wraps the line around the reel spool. Oil the area where the bail spring meets the reel spool housing as well. Remove the handle by either a screw or by rotating the handle backwards.
Apply a few drops of oil on the handle knob shaft and the shaft that fits inside the reel. Take the side plate off with the small screws to access the guts of the reel. Right in the middle is the main bearing. Lift this bearing off the main gear and remove the main gear if possible. Drop the main bearing in a degreaser, kerosene, rubbing alcohol or lighter fluid to dissolve old grease and sludgy oil. Clean the teeth of the main gear with an old toothbrush and soapy water or degreaser. Allow the parts to air dry and apply oil to the bearings and a tiny amount of grease to each tooth of the main gear. Check the inside of the reel for crud, sand, dirt, fibers or any other gunk. Do
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mostly water? The same is true of deer. Ten pounds of venison becomes about two pounds of jerky after drying. So set aside plenty of meat if you plan to share. It’s amazing how quickly your jerky will disappear. People love this stuff. The cleaner your meat, the better your jerky will taste. Remove the whitish membrane, or ‘silver seam’, from the outside of the meat, as well as all the gristle and sinew that you can cut off. If you don’t plan to make jerky right away, wrap the meat tightly in butcher paper and freeze it, then move it to the refrigerator a couple of days before you’re ready to begin. Meat that is still partially frozen is far easier to cut than completely thawed meat. I use only the large muscle groups like hams and shoulders for jerky. Large sections of meat are easier to cut and dry more consistently than smaller, more irregularly shaped pieces. Save the small cuts for stew or hamburger meat, and the tenderloins for steaks. Be consistent in your cutting, making all strips the same thickness. It’s a pain to remove jerky from the oven or dehydrator in shifts, but that’s exactly what you’ll be doing if your meat isn’t a uniform thickness. If you like brittle jerky, cut across the grain. If you want chewier jerky, cut with the grain. Some people prefer to turn their venison into hamburger first, then use a
jerky gun to make uniform strips. I prefer the texture of cut jerky, but either method can yield good results. Soak the cut strips of meat in marinade for a few hours to overnight, depending on how strong you want the marinade flavor. Turn the meat several times while it soaks. Marinating too long can overwhelm the taste or lead to mushy, stringy meat. An oven works just fine for jerky making, and many people prefer this method. I prefer a dehydrator. It takes a lot of the guesswork out of the process. I know exactly how long it will take to dry a quarterinch thick piece of venison, and I know that every piece is drying at the same temperature. Besides, making jerky is messy, and I can throw my dehydrator racks in the dishwasher. I’d rather dress a deer than chisel dried, caked-on marinade out of my oven. Dry the jerky a bit longer than it seems to need. The jerky’s surface should crack when you bend it, but the piece should not break apart. Moisture will build up during storage, and pulling it too soon will result in sticky jerky within a day. For marinade recipes, storage tips and more, buy a good jerky-making book or search online. There’s plenty of information out there to create this convenient, high-protein snack. Best of all, even the worst cook can make great deer jerky.
not spray the inside with harsh chemical solvents or use gasoline. This may damage some of the plastic parts and push crud into the inner recesses of the reel. Grease the spiral worm gear in the bottom of the reel and the gears in the front of the worm gear with a light coating of oil. Grease any part that slides along another part. Use grease sparingly as it attracts dirt and sand and negatively impacts the performance of your reel. Applying too much grease makes the reel feel like it is full of mud. Put the reel back together, spray the outside with WD-40 and wipe it down. Now you have a smooth spinning reel that will last you for many fishing trips to come.
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Strange but True By Samantha Weaver •Herpetologists can tell you that of all the victims of rattlesnake bites, only about half of them actually hear the telltale rattle before being bitten. •It was famed Elizabethan playwright William Shakespeare who made the following sage observation: "Beauty is all very well at first sight; but whoever looks at it when it has been in the house three days?" •The "Guinness Book of World Records" used to have a category for how many live goldfish a person could eat at once, but it was eliminated. Interestingly, the reason for the elimination had nothing to do with cruelty to animals, but rather had to do with the difficulty of preventing cheating. It seems that some wouldbe competitors were breeding smaller and smaller fish for consumption. •The word "alimony" is derived from the Latin word "alimonia," which means "nourishment."
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Taking some time out of your usually busy social life could be just what you need to help you focus on putting those finishing touches on your plans for a possible career change. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A misunderstanding about a colleague's suggestions could create a delay in moving on with your proposal. But by week's end, all the confusing points should finally be cleared up. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You might feel overwhelmed by all the tasks you suddenly have to take care of. But just say the magic word -- help! -- and you'll soon find others rushing to offer much-needed assistance. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Finishing a current project ahead of schedule leaves you free to deal with other upcoming situations, including a possible workplace change, as well as a demanding personal matter. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Turn that fine-tuned feline sensitivity radar up to high to help uncover any facts that could influence a decision you might be preparing to make. Devote the weekend to family activities. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A state of confusion is soon cleared up with explanations from the responsible parties. Don't waste time chastising anyone. Instead, move forward with your plans. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) You might feel obligated to help work out a dispute between family members. But this is one of those times when you should step aside and let them work out their problems on their own. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Your ability to resolve an on-thejob problem without leaving too many ruffled feathers earns you kudos from co-workers. You also impress major decision-makers at your workplace. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Newly made and long-held friendships merge well, with possibly one exception. Take time to listen to the dissenter's explanations. You could learn something important. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Be prepared to be flexible about your current travel plans. Although you don't have to take them, at least consider suggestions from the experts in the travel business. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A problem with a recent financial transaction could lead to more problems later on unless you resolve it immediately. Get all the proof you need to support your position. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Daydreaming makes it difficult to stay focused on what you need to do. But reality sets in by midweek, and you manage to get everything done in time for a relaxing weekend. BORN THIS WEEK: Your ability to reach out to those in need of spiritual comfort makes you a muchrevered, much-loved person in your community.
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Childbirth Education Class meets every Thursday for 4 weeks, beginning Jan. 8 in the Parvin Baumgart Education Center 7-9 p.m. Free if delivering at Harrison County Hospital. $20 if delivering at another facility. Call 812-738-7830 ext.2012 for more information and for registration.
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Stationary bike for sale. $40. Call 270-945-6589. White oven with smooth top, has digital face and is in excellent condition. Free delivery in Brandenburg area. Asking $90. Call 502773-2938. Amy Grant autographed collection. $80 or best offer. For more information, call 270-945-0500. 2 INDUSTRIAL SECURITY LIGHTS. $500 each. 270828-2927.
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Weekend help wanted. Clean stalls, part-time, work around horses. Call 270-828-8285. Laid Off, need a job? Out of work? We have openings in a variety of programs. No experience? No problem. Full pay and benefits while training. Must be US citizen under age 30 in good physical condition. 800282-1384. Part-time, Home-based Internet business. Earn $500$1000/ month or more. Flexible hours. Training provided. No selling required. FREE details. www. k348.com. Teacher Recruitment FairSponsored by Western Virginia Public Education Consortium. Friday, February 6, 2009- 4pm-8pm. Saturday, February 7, 20099am-1pm. Salem Civic Center, 1001 Boulevard, Salem, VA. Participating School Division will solicit applications to fill 500+ vacancies. For a uniform job application and information visit www.wvpec.org- Job Fair or call (540)831-6399 or (540)831-6414. Participating Virginia school divisions; Alleghany, Bath, Bland, Botetourt, Carroll, Covington, Craig, Floyd, Franklin, Galax City, Giles, Henry, Martinsville City, Montgomery, Patrick, Pulaski, Roanoke City, Roanoke County, Salem City and Wythe.
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HUNTER’S DREAM 61 acres Breckinridge County. Perfect turkey and deer hunting. $1500 an acre. 367 acres in Lewis County off Interstate 65. $675 an acre. 88.9 acres in Ohio County. $1400 an acre. 1-6 ACRES in Meade County near Fort Knox. Ok for single or doublewides homes. County water and electric available, owner financing. 7.7 ACRES, near Irvington, beautiful home site. Ok for horses. $24,500. Must see to appreciate. $500 Down. 1-2 ACRES, near Doe Valley Otter Creek Park. Restricted to houses, county water, electric and blacktop road. 32 acres and 20 acres in Breckinridge County. County water. Electric available. Perfect for crop, pasture or horses. 61 + 51 ac. Perfect hunting in Breck Co. only $1500 per acre. Possible owner financing. We pay cash for farms or land. Call Marion at 6684035 or www.mwlandforsale.com.
English Estates Lot 8 - 1.638 acres $25,900 Lot 28 - 1.696 acres $19,600 Lot 42 - 1.224 acres $13,900 AMERICAN HEAVY EQUIPMENT TRAINING 866-280-5836 Equipment Operator NCCER ACCREDITED Training Located in Kentucky. Applicants may qualify for State Training Dollars. Financing & Employment Assistance available.
Lot 48 - 1.572 acres $15,290 Lot 49 - 1.296 acres $14,500 Lot 50 - 1.27 acres $14,400 Lot 51 - 1.232 acres $13,900
Indian Oaks 28x72 Redman, drywall, suite retreat bathroom, 5/12 roof pitch, ultimate kitchen, zone III insulation, too much to list. $10,600 discount. Hurry! Only 1 left! Call 270-828-8834 or 800-645-6448.
Lot 10 - 3.46 acres $25,500 Lot 14 - 2.5297 acres $17,000 Lot 15 - 2.5399 acres $17,000
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Land/Home Package. Owner will finance. Call 502933-2900.
Lot 29 - 4.092 acres $35,000
Land for Sale – New Development for doublewide. 1 and 2.5 acres available. 800-645-6448.
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28x60 3 bed, 2 bath, living room/den, fireplace. Priced to sell $49,995. Don’t wait! Call 270-828-8834 or 800645-6448. Single Wide in Park Near Town. Call 502-933-2900.
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Construction. Various subcontractors wanted for addition to the Bee Hive Assisted Living Home. See ad in sports section.
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Full Size Truck Topper. 270422-4060. The Meade County Library has an abundance of very nice hardback Reader’s Digest books that are free and available on a first come, first serve basis. See Lisa at the MCPL or call 270-4222094 for more information
If you own land (or can get some from a relative) you can keep your cash! ZERO DOWN financing available on factory-direct Singles, Doubles & Triples! Need a septic? No problem! We do utilities, too! Limited or no credit OK because we own the bank!
Lot 30 - 4.988 acres $42,000
Hardesty Raymond Road Lot 9 - 6 acres $30,000 OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE 270-668-4857
Thinking about selling your farm give us a call we pay cash, quick closing 3 to 10 acres, nice, open, level, and some woods, very private, located in Breckinridge County. $1000 down. Owner financing available, No credit checks, Open 7 days a week, www.kylandco.com. Super nice 3 bd. 2 ba. single-wide 16x80, large open kitchen, dining, and living rooms, garden tub in master, scattered trees on lot and new decks. Located at 1165 Medley Drive, Meade Co. $5,000 down. Owner financing available, No credit checks, Open 7 days a week, www.kylandco.com. Quiet neighborhood, white vinyl siding. 3 bd, 1 ba house with attached 1 car garage, new flooring and paint. Spacious rooms, small lot, located at 903 Park Ave. in Irvington. Breckinridge County. $4,900 down. Owner financing available, No credit checks, Open 7 days a week, www.ky-landco.com. Across from golf course, 1015 Ottercreek Road in Vine Grove, Hardin County. A 3 bd, 1 ba clean, new paint, movein ready. $4,900 down. Owner financing available, No credit checks, Open 7 days a week, www.ky-landco.com. New Construction 4 bd. 2 ba. Beautiful home on 1 acre, must see, located at 1302 Centerview Rough River Road, Hudson. Call for details. Owner financing available, No credit checks, Open 7 days a week, www.ky-landco.com. 2 to 6 acres, open, level, some wooded lots, county water already on property, nice location in Breckinridge County $500 down. Owner financing available, No credit checks, Open 7 days a week, www.kylandco.com. 23 acres, mostly wooded, located off Green Valley Ranch Road in Payneville area, hunters bring your guns! $1,800 per acre. Owner financing available, No credit checks, Open 7 days a week, www.ky-landco. com. Horse lovers here is your land, 20 acres already fenced, open and beautiful, Circle K Road in Lodiburg, Breckinridge County. $900 down. Owner financing available, No credit checks, Open 7 days a week, www.ky-landco.com. Totally secluded, gorgeous building site 10+ acres 7 miles outside of Irvington in Breckinridge County. $900 down. Owner financing available, No credit checks, Open 7 days a week, www.ky-landco.com. 13 acres, open with some woods, pond, and metal building, septic and electric in Hardinsburg, Breckinridge County $1,900 down. Owner financing available, No credit checks, Open 7 days a week, www.kylandco.com. Call our friendly sales associates today! We’re open 7 days a week, and visit our website at www. ky-landco.com. For many more listings, call 866-865-5263.
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STAY AND PLAY at one of Kentucky’s top golf courses, Cherry Blossom, Georgetown. Call 502-570-9489 about Stay and Play, including furnished townhome, golf for four.
Meade County residents who love reading all types of books, partaking in hearty discussions and critical thinking. Book club members will be asked to host alternating meetings with refreshments and lead discussions. Must be willing to purchase at least 1 book per month and meet on Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. If interested, e-mail Crystal at crystalbenham@gmail.com or call 859-358-7571 by Jan. 31. Please, no phone calls past 8 p.m.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, Alcohalt House, 2254 Fairgrounds Road, meets Sunday through Thursday, 8 p.m.; Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. Call 270422-1050.
Roommate wanted. Nice, neat, normal roommate wanted to share my house. Have your own bedroom, share everything else. Third spare bedroom, front and back porches, front and back yards, two sheds for storage and carport. Asking $375 a month, includes utilities and everything. Asking for references, and proof of your job. Call 270-316-9116.
www.kentucky-land.com Wooded building lots, located near Otter Creek Park, in Forest Ridge Estates, county water, streets will be paved, “restricted to houses”. $24,900 Financing Available for Everyone! www. kentucky-land.com, 270828-2222. Building lots in Milstead Estates, located near Flaherty in Hwy 144, city water available, streets will be paved “restricted to houses.” $29,900. Financing Available for Everyone! www.kentucky-land.com, 270828-2222. 6.4 acres, on Hwy. 228, 6 miles from Brandenburg, city water available, lays nice for a home or mobile home. $34,900 Financing Available for Everyone! www. kentucky-land.com, 270828-2222. 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. 4 acres, water well, lays excellent, located on Shumate Road near Ekron. $24,900. Financing Available for Everyone! www.kentucky-land. com, 270-828-2222. Mobile home and land off U.S. Hwy.60 and Hobbs-Reesor Road. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, city water, on nice private one acre lot. $49,900. Financing Available for Everyone! www.kentucky-land.com, 270828-2222. Mobile Home and land on Hwy.920 near Vertrees in Hardin County. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, city water, nice and clean home. $49,900. Financing Available for Everyone! www.kentucky-land.com, 270828-2222. Double-Wide Home and land near Brandenburg, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, city water, located off Hwy.448 on Meade Springs Road. $69,900. Financing Available for Everyone! www.kentucky-land.com, 270828-2222.
22+ acres, great for hunting or future home site, beautiful view, rural area, six miles from Brandenburg ByPass Road ONLY asking $44,000. Call 270-668-1800.
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REWARD for information leading to an arrest or return of property. Panasonic flat-screen television silver in color with shelving and John Deere and Case pocket knife collection. Please call 270-547-8099 or the Meade County Sheriff Dept. with information.
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Buying Scrap Gold and Silver. 10-14-18 kt. Gold. .925 Silver and Silver Coins. Call 270-422-2841 or 270-872-6953. Weekend help wanted. Clean stalls, parttime, work around horses. Call 270-8288285.
Always looking to buy old cars, parts or whole, running or not, especially 60’s Fords. Falcon, Fairlane, Galaxie, Mustang, etc. Call 270-945-9809 or email carparts@ insightbb.com.
Looking for hay rings for cows or horses, call 945-1682.
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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meetings are held at the Acceptance Place 1370 Hwy.79 in Irvington. Meetings are every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sundays at 8 p.m. For more information, call 270-5470347 or 270-547-0445. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS meetings are held at the Acceptance Place 1370 Hwy. 79 in Irvington. Meetings are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursdays at 8 p.m. For more information, call 270-547-0347 or 270-5470445.
2 puppies, 8 weeks old, adorable!
Black and white short haired cat!
Sweet and playful cat, needs a home!
Black lab, sweet and beautiful.
Tabby cat... sly and sassy!
Black and white cat. Come and get me, if you can.
Beagle mix, great dog.
Benji needs a home, today.
Retriever mix, female, young dog, very sweet!
AL-ANON meets every Sunday and Tuesday, 8 p.m., Alcohalt House. For more information, call 270497-4885. THE OPEN DOOR AL-TEEN group meets Thursday at 8 p.m. at The Alcohalt House. For more information, call 270-497-4885. REPORT A CRIME, new tip line 270-422-HOPE (4673), the tip line is totally anonymous, and your identity cannot be revealed. ALATEEN meets every Thursday at 8 p.m. for teens ages 11-19 at the Alcohalt House, 2255 Fairgrounds Road, Brandenburg, Ky., 40108. Any teen whose life is or has been affected by drinking problems in a family member or friend. Call for more information, 270-547-4569 or 270-4974885. GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS, Lincoln Trail Behavioral Center, Radcliff Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m.
First Annual Chelsea Stinnett Memorial Community
Volleyball Tournament
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS Corydon Presbyterian Church. Every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Non-smoking. For more information, please call 270-828-3406. TOPS Buck Grove Baptist Church. Every Tuesday at 6 p.m. For more information, please call Lena at 270422-2692. HOPE & HEALING Grief Support GroupFree 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. 812-738-7893. ALIVE GROUP-BREAST CANCER – Second Thursday of the month. Call Hardin Memorial Hospital for information. 270-7061064. 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.
All proceeds will go to the Meade County Lady Wave Boosters
When: February 21, 2009 Where: Meade County High School 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Rules: All teams must have at least six players. There MUST be two females per team on the court at all times. Men CANNOT spike. Underhand serving only. Players must be at least 18 years of age. Tournament will be double-elimination.
Information: 1. Entry fee: $100 per team. ($125 for late registration.) 2. Teams MUST be entered by Feb. 14th. 3. A $50.00 deposit (included in entry fee) is due when you sign up.If your team fails to show, or you withdraw, your deposit will be lost. 4. Lines will be called by the 2008 Lady Wave volleyball team. 5. Concessions will be available for purchase. 6. We will play straight through the day, beginning at 9:30 a.m. 7. Only the first 14 teams will be entered. 1st Place: Trophy and 2009 Volleyball Season Passes for all team members 2nd Place: T-shirt All participants will receive a gift For information please contact: Bobbie Jo Dowell (Booster President) dowellbjt@yahoo.com or 270-422-2266 Michele West (Head Varsity Coach) Michele.west@meade.kyschools.us Jennifer Smith (Head Freshmen & JV, Assistant Varsity Coach) Jennifer.smith@meade.kyschools.us
Mail entry forms to: Bobbie Jo Dowell • 1755 Fairgrounds Rd • Brandenburg, KY 40108 THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT!
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Library Events
Angie Brangers won the “Dance Dance Revolution!” competition held at the Meade County Public Library on Saturday Jan.17. Twentyseven attended the monthly Hannah Montana program.
The first MCPL Anime Club meeting was definitely animated. Members plan to compose a unique Anime series, design clothing, and share their reading experiences. Programs are the first and third Friday of each month at 6 p.m. beginning Feb. 6 at the MCPL annex.
Marriages
Jacqueline Phillips, 39, of Irvington, daughter of Catherine Goodman and Jack Phillips, to Stephen Michael Rambo, Jr., 25, of Guston, son of Julie Ann Roundtree and Stephen Michael Rambo, Sr. Remona Ann Miller, 38, of Battletown, daughter of Donna Faye Smith and James Lee Wyatt, to Phillip Gerard Wimpee, 39, of Battletown, son of Nita Ethel Weick and Thomas Wayne Wimpee.
Bluegrass Homemaker News
On Jan. 13, 2009 the Bluegrass Homemakers held their first meeting of the year at the home of Shirley Ansbaugh on Midway Road. Shirley’s home was still decorated in Christmas style and we were able to see her many collections and decorations, reminding us of our last meeting at Doris Wells, where she had her many dolls and toys displayed. Both houses were magazine quality. In December we had no formal meeting, but had a lovely party with great food. The exchange of gifts and the identity of our secret pal. At our Jan. meeting our president, Liz called our meeting to order and Shirley A. gave the devotional. Dues were collected and treasurer report was given. Minutes were not read. Committee reports were given. Margaret and Doris gave the lesson on treasured possessions as our cultural arts of the day. Theresa gave info on foods with another honey tip. A honey patch is being developed for burns and injuries. Doris gave a report on Ghanna as our international report. Liz gave a tip on management by using a traveling basket filled with articles to be used that day, such as letters to be mailed, bill to pay, etc. Shirley A. offered a clothing book of different prom
and wedding dresses she has made to give ideas of clothing. Names were given to Ann to send cards to our Sunshine club. New business-county reports have been turned in. Tasting event on picnic foods will be in May. Area cultural arts contest is due Jan. 28 and county contest is Feb. 3. Tree wrappers are needed for Arbor day. Save newspapers for this event. International program is Feb. 17 with guest speakers, Dr. Addo and wife to speak on Ghana schools. There will be a book given to the library in memory of Sandy Smith, sister of Ann Duncan. Old business-The meal for Habitat Building Blitz went well and 80 people were fed. The Shop with Cops program appreciated our toothbrushes. Liz showed us her county afghan and said 28 remained to be sold. More can be obtained if needed. A crowd of 800 attended the Holiday bazaar. Donations of PJ’s and socks were deeply appreciated by Spouse Abuse Center. Meeting for February 10, 2009 will be at Margaret’s house. Meeting closed and dinner followed. Although the secretary had to leave early I know it was a delicious meal because of the wonderful aroma and the beautiful table setting offered by hostess Shirley Ansbaugh. Submitted by Secretary, Ann Duncan.
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January 23: Jace Blehar, Gracie Fackler, Becky Durbin, and Colleen Ledford, Bill Pipes. January 24: Pam Chapman, Linda Stinebruner, and Carole Pollock. January 25: Vickie Chapman, Brett Wemes, Larry Mercer, and Alex Wilkins.
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January 26: Chelsae Wemes. January 27: Terry Bradley. January 29: Colby Hornback, Danny Williams, and Melvin Lawson.
Garrett Homemaker News
The January meeting of the Garrett Meade County Homemakers was held at Mr. Gatti’s Pizza in Brandenburg. As always, the hospitality of the employees was very good, and the food was great. President Jane Warford called the meeting to order and Debbie Foushee, our vicepresident, read the thought for the month: “The new year lies before you like a spotless tract of snow; Be careful how you tread on it for every mark will show.” That lead us to our roll call which was answered by what we like to do on a snowy day. Some of the ladies like to curl up with a good book, or other fun things such as crocheting, sewing, or playing games. One person said “it’s like watching the snow from the inside out.” Some actually like to use the time to clean house, and everyone spoke of how much they enjoyed playing in the snow when they were younger. Georgia Hager and her daughter, Janet Hobbs, were absent due to the death of Georgia’s brother. You both have our sincere sympathy. Others absent due to illness/weather were Deborah Warren, Joyce Berry, and Artie Howell. Mary Ann (Doc) Lancaster gave the treasurer’s report and collected dues for 2009. Debbie gave a very interesting lesson entitled Our Treasured Belongings: Ties That Bind. We all have items in our homes that have been passed down through the generations. Or perhaps you have started a collection. These all carry special meaning and memories to us. But what do we do with all our “stuff” and how will our children know the value? It may seem overwhelming to label and write about such things. But if you break the project up in small pieces, it can be done. First make a list of your 10 most important possessions, usually what you would grab if your house was on fire. Then turn to basic journalism to write about it. Who owned it or made it? What is it worth to you (monetary or sentimental)? When was it made or how long have you had it? Where did it come from? Are there any identifying clues? Lastly, describe how it has been used and how to care for it. Then when it comes time to move or downsize, this will help you decide if you really want to keep an item, pass it on to someone in the family, or donate it to a charity. This helps us organize our homes, and at the same time relive wonderful memories. Community service is one of the pillars of Homemakers. It is an honor and brings us great joy to be able to help our neighbors. We received a nice thank you card from Loretta Skaggs, Meade County EFNEP assistant, giving appreciation to us for our donations of hats, gloves, money and time given to the backpack program within the schools of Meade County. Another kind note was received from Spring Haven Domestic Violence Program of Elizabethtown. Suzanne Walter, victim advocate,
wrote, “the donations we made were especially appreciated by the women and children in the shelter over the holidays.” And last but certainly not least, we received a pleasant note from our leader and friend, Jennifer Bridge, Meade County Homemakers Extension Office. Chairman reports were presented. Mary Pike passed out pamphlets with wonderful information about our family disaster readiness plans. Tornado time is just around the corner and everyone should prepare their plans now. Jane stated that our club will soon be volunteering to read to classes in the Flaherty Elementary School. Mary Ann passed out an information paper she copied from the Courier-Journal. It outlines ten medical symptoms, that if we experience them, we should see our doctor. Pat Ditto spoke about Camp Courageous, which in Kentucky is known as The Center for Courageous Children. This is a medical camping facility designed specifically for seriously ill children and their family members, at no cost to them. It is located in Scottsville and children ages 7-15 are welcomed from all across the region. Each homemakers club has been asked to look at the camp’s needs, and help in any way possible. Their list includes financial, in-kind donations of materials and supplies, in-kind donation of services, quilts (65x90), sponsors for major activities such as archery, equestrian, beauty shop, etc. With this large operation, they also need over 1000 volunteers, to include counselors, nurses, kitchen, office, etc. If you would like to help these children, please visit their web site at www.courageouskids.org Arbor Day tree and bake sale will take place April 3 at the Meade County Extension Office at 1041 Old Ekron Road. Volunteers are needed to bag the trees and make items for the bake sale. This year the trees are Flowering Dog Wood and Virginia Pine. Hours are 8:30 a.m until sold out, usually around 1 p.m. The Extension Service sponsors a number of contests each year. Pat Ditto will be submitting an entry into the Environment, Housing and Energy contest, and other members are planning to enter the Cultural Arts contest. An international luncheon will be held at noon, Feb. 17 at the extension office. The topic will be the Kentucky Academy located in the village of Adjeikrom, in the Eastern Region of Ghana, West Africa. Hosting will be Judy Butler, Meade County Extension Homemaker International chair. If you cannot attend, you may still make a donation to the school. The academy is without electricity, needs chairs and desks, building upgrades, and teaching supplies. All classes are taught in English. For more information, contact the extension office at 422-4958. Our next meeting will be held Feb. 11 at the home of Annette Hornsby.
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