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Booknuts and casual readers alike can walk into a world of literature at The Book Shelf, and can walk out with a wealth of inexpensive reads in their arms.

Nearly a dozen women with investments and experience in agriculture are putting their skills to use by initiating a local ‘Women in Ag’ program.

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Swimmers bogged by storm

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A lack of practice due to the January ice storm left swimmers feeling unprepared for the regional meet.

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I, too, am a Kentuckian.

By Laura Saylor editor@thenewsstandard.com Fiscal Court members opened Tuesday’s meeting by commending the county and city workers, and community members, who worked tirelessly during the recovery efforts that ensued after the Jan. 27 ice storm.

Meade County Judge/Executive Harry Craycroft

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Schools to make up days Calendar amended, school to be held Feb. 16 and May 19 Submitted by the Meade County Public School District Due to the two natural disasters and inclement weather, the Meade County School District will be amending its school calendar for Feb. 16 and May 19.

School will be in session both days to allow the district to make up missed instructional time.

The school district canceled school 11 days so far this school year: Sept. 15 and 16; Dec. 16 and 17; Jan. 20, 21, 27, 28, 29, and 30; and Feb. 3.

Loving hearts: Workers look healthy in red

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Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009 marked the 200th birthday of Abraham Lincoln. Many bicentennial celebrations were held in The Great Emancipator’s honor throughout Kentucky and the entire United States.

Celebrating the life, legacy of

Lincoln

By Crystal Benham crystal@thenewsstandard.com Meade County Health Department employees participated in the fight against heart disease on Feb. 6, which is nationally known as, “Go Red for Women’s National Wear Red Day.” Seven staff members took part in the three-year office tradition by flaunting their diverse red outfits.

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By Laura Saylor editor@thenewsstandard.com

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ong after his death, the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln were celebrated and remembered during the highly-anticipated bicentennial celebrations of America’s 16th president.

His bicentennial was honored on the day of his 200th birthday, Feb. 12, 2009.

Though Lincoln spent only the first eight years of his life in Kentucky, historians say his connections to the Commonwealth remained fervent throughout his life, with many of his family members, military officers and political advisors being of “Bluegrass blood.”

Locally, Lincoln’s father, Thomas — a stonemason, carpenter and farmer — was documented to have worked on constructing an addition to the mill at Doe Run Inn in the early 1800s. On Feb. 2, 2009, Meade County Judge/Execu-

tive Harry Craycroft proclaimed Feb. 12, 2009 to be recognized as “Abraham Lincoln Day” throughout the county.

Lincoln was raised in a log cabin three miles south of Hodgenville, Ky. The Lincoln family lived on 30 acres of the 228 acre Knob Creek Farm.

“My earliest recollection is of the Knob Creek place,” Lincoln wrote in a letter dated June 4, 1860 to Samuel Haycraft, an acquaintance from Elizabethtown, Ky., according Kentucky National Historic Society.

James C. Klotter, the State Historian of Kentucky and Professor of History at Georgetown College, told The News Standard during a March 2008 interview that Lincoln’s Kentucky heritage is undeniable.

“Kentucky’s influence on Lincoln is clear in a sense that Lincoln was born here,” Klotter said. “The Jesuits have a saying ‘give us a boy for seven years and you can have the man.’ In a sense, we’ll shape him if we have him the first

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Auction to benefit local teen’s family Staff Report The News Standard

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From center to clockwise are health department employees Debbie Hesler, Kristi Dupin, Steve Perine, Melissa Kinnard, Peggy Adle, Sheila Hollis, Anna Novak, LeeAnn Beatty, and Donna Livers.

A special auction has been organized by community members to help alleviate the monetary burdens of the family of Chelsea Stinnett, the local teen who died tragically in

a car accident in December.

The auction is scheduled to take place from 5 to 9 p.m. on Feb. 21 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Brandenburg.

One of the event’s organizers is Ronnie Postlewait, a longtime friend of Stinnett’s mother, Dawn Wise, who is

a Meade County EMT. Postlewait said donations of all kinds are being accepted for the auction, as long as they are in relatively new condition.

He said televisions, blankets, cakes and other items have already been donated.

Postlewait said proceeds

will go toward the cost of Stinnett’s headstone and funeral expenses.

People wishing to donate items should contact Roger Brinson at 270-998-0147 and he will pick-up the items. For more information, contact Postlewait at 502-415-2237.

NEWS Food stamp items spoiled during storm are replaceable

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Students use GPS to map pieces of Kentucky history

Submitted by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services FRANKFORT — Kentuckians who lost perishable groceries purchased with food stamp benefits after the recent winter storm have extra time to apply for replacement benefits.

Recipients from across the state whose food was spoiled because of power outages have until Tuesday, Feb. 17, to apply for replacement benefits at their local Department for Community Based Services (DCBS) family support offices, part of the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services.

DCBS Commissioner Patricia R. Wilson said that the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service, which oversees and funds the food stamp program, agreed to Kentucky’s prompt request to extend

Red From page A1 National Wear Red Day kicked off Heart Awareness month (February) — a nationwide movement to campaign and spread knowledge about women’s heart health. Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of women in the U.S., attributing to approximately 460,000 deaths a year.

“The heart is generally associated with love, so people are encouraged to take care of their hearts for themselves and the people they love,” stated Melissa Kinnard, Community Health Educator for the Meade County Health Department.

According to Kinnard, the five most common types of cardiovascular disease include high blood pressure, coronary heart disease

the application period.

“With several hundreds of families still without power, and many only recently having power restored, we wanted to be sure every food stamp recipient who lost groceries and needs replacement benefits has the chance to apply,” she said.

The original deadline for filing a replacement benefits application was 10 days after the date of the incident.

Replacements are provided in the amount of the loss to the household, up to the household’s full monthly allotment. Recipients must sign a statement that they lost food during a power outage and are requesting replacement funds. They also need some form of verification, such as a statement from a neighbor, verifying that they lost electricity. Elderly and clients with disabilities may contact their food stamp workers by phone to have an affida-

vit sent to them to sign and return.

Requests will be processed as they are received.

In another effort to assist recipients, DCBS immediately released all of the February food stamp benefits to recipients on Feb. 2, rather than staggering the release dates as usual. The funds were loaded onto recipients’ electronic benefits cards for use at any retailer that accepts food stamp benefits.

“We’re working hard to help families who were disrupted by the storm recover and restock their pantries,” she said.

Customers can find the address of their local DCBS family support offices online at https://apps.chfs. ky.gov/Office_Phone/index.aspx/. More information about food stamp eligibility is online at http:// chfs.ky.gov/dcbs/dfs/ foodstampsebt.htm.

(heart attack and angina), stroke, rheumatic heart disease and atherosclerosis — a condition in which the walls of the arteries become narrow and hardened due to the accumulation of plaque.

Women of minority races and women with diabetes are significantly more at risk of heart disease than Caucasian women. Women can considerably lower their risk factors for heart disease by making lifestyle changes — even if heart disease or stroke have already occurred, Kinnard stated.

Some risk factors that can be managed are cholesterol levels, smoking, high blood pressure, lack of physical activities, obesity, and stress. Other risk factors, such as age and heredity, are uncontrollable.

“To decrease the risk of heart disease, stop smoking, choose a healthy diet, maintain a healthy weight, be physically active, man-

age stress levels, and watch your cholesterol,” Kinnard stated.

She recommended talking to a physician about risk factors is important, especially important for women over the age of 40.

“Once women reach their 40s, they should pay close attention to the risk factors … especially if they have a history of heart disease in their family,” Kinnard stated. “Women should take any symptoms of a heart attack seriously (pain in the chest, one or both arms, or between the shoulder blades; nausea; cold sweat; or dizziness) and seek immediate medical attention.”

For more information about heart disease, contact Kinnard at the health department at 270-422-3988.

To learn more about women’s heart health or to make a donation, visit the American Heart Association’s “Go Red for Women” Web site at www.goredforwomen.org.

PHOTO SUBMITTED BY JANE SLINGER

Stuart Pepper Middle School students and STLP members Jamie Thomas and Truman Hardesty spent time locating some of Kentucky’s historical markers.

Submitted by Stuart Pepper Middle School STLP Stuart Pepper Middle School Student Technology Learning Program (STLP) members are participating in a new program to help mark pieces of Kentucky’s history. The mission of the project is to integrate the exploration of Kentucky’s rich history and geospatial technologies education into public schools.

The project supports collaboration between Morehead College students and community members around the state in mapping and gathering information about Kentucky’s historical markers.

Currently, many of the state’s historical roadside markers are not mapped.

This project is building a public map and database of the location and other information about all historical markers in Kentucky.

This database also has provide the necessary data for the United States Geological Survey Board on Geographical

Names’ National Map and Kentucky Historical society online Roadside Marker Database. Just as important, however, are the educational benefits of working with students and community members across the state to accomplish these goals.

Students use global positioning systems (GPS) to map geographical locations of their county’s historical markers.

Students work together with local historians and other community members to learn the stories behind the markers.

Data recorded includes the location, text, and pictures of each marker. All information and images are submitted, and are compiled for inclusion in the interactive Web map database and reported to the United States Geological Survey Board and Kentucky Historical Society.

This project assists in updating the official databases and the interactive Web map database makes all of the information about Kentucky’s history available so all members of the public can explore Kentucky’s rich history.

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MOMENTS IN TIME The History Channel

On Feb. 14, 278 A.D., Valentine, a holy priest in Rome, is executed for continuing to perform marriages for young lovers in secret after Emperor Claudius the Cruel banned all marriages and engagements. Legend has it that while in jail, Valentine left a farewell note for the jailer’s daughter and signed it “From Your Valentine.”

On Feb. 15, 1903, toy-store owner and inventor Morris Michtom places two stuffed bears in his shop window, advertising them as “Teddy” bears. Michtom had earlier received permission from President Theodore Roosevelt to use his nickname. Stuffed bears soon became a national childhood institution.

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I would like to show my appreciation to all the hard working and dedicated men and women of our utility offices and road crews and the many other community volunteers who spent endless hours without sleep or rest to get us back to where we are today.

The conditions you had to work in were unbelievable and extremely dangerous. Also, thanks to all your families who were left at home struggling to stay warm like the rest of us while you were away for so many days and nights. I know some of the struggles and setbacks that you experience, but none of us that were sitting comfortably, uncomfortably or miserable in our safe — though cold and dark homes — know even half of what you encountered. We cannot applaud you enough! Your safety was our daily prayer.

Personally, I think we should have some pride in the fact that we are still tough enough to make do, improvise, and do without. It is only at times like these that we can reflect on how much we have and how spoiled we have become.

First up on this edition of Judge Michelle Keller of the Liberty’s Lovers and Los- Kentucky Court of Appeals.

That court overturned Winers: Kentucky’s courts. gate’s ruling.

•Liberty Loser: Keller wrote for Franklin Circuit Bluegrass the court’s majorCourt; Liberty LovBeacon ity that if the Leger: Kentucky Court islature intended of Appeals to make these Web Two different site domain names courts ruled two illegal by labeling different ways on them “gambling whether the state devices,” lawmakcould seize 141 ers could have done Internet domain so. But they did not, names just because those sites happen Jim Waters she noted.

By scorning the to take people to governor and his gambling Web sites.

Gov. Steve Beshear ap- powerful pal in the local parently thinks the state can Franklin Circuit Court — ignore the private-property where the folks too often rights and due process of get the short end of the stick the owners of these domain when high-profile politicians become involved names.

The governor’s lawyers — the appeals court demconvinced Franklin Circuit onstrated its continuing Judge Thomas Wingate commitment to the separato uphold the seizure at- tion of governmental powtempt. Wingate went along ers.

“If the three powers with the legal muscle exercised by the executive maintain their mutual indebranch, agreeing that Web pendence on each other our site domain names repre- Government may last long, sent “gaming devices” that but not so if either can asKentucky statute allows the sume the authorities of the other,” wrote Thomas Jefstate to seize.

But seizing private prop- ferson in 1820.

In this case, the judiciary erty by using a criminal statute to satisfy a civil claim acted as a check-and-balthat a series of Internet pro- ance against a governor tocol numbers or Web URL’s who wants to eliminate constitute the equivalent competition for Kentucky’s of a tavern’s slot machine gambling enterprises but “stretches credulity,” said doesn’t want the issue de-

the Senate and the House. may God bless the ComIt is our priority to protect monwealth of Kentucky. education, health services, If you have any questions and infrastructure. or concerns about I am confident that legislaLegislative upcoming we will be able to artion or would like to Update rive at a resolution voice your opinion, in a timely manner. please call me on As I close this the toll-free message column, I want to line at 800-372-7181. acknowledge the sacrifice of so many Senator Carroll Kentuckians during Gibson (R-Leitchfield) the past two weeks is the Senate Majority who have struggled Whip. He is Chairwithout power and Carroll Gibson man of the Tobacco some even without Settlement and Overwater and food. sight Committee and I have asked many ques- serves on the Government tions about the response Contract Review Committee, which has been uneven the Judiciary Committee, State and there are lessons to be and Local Government Comlearned. I am very grate- mittee, the Veterans, Military ful to the National Guard Affairs, and Public Protection and the utility workers who Committee, the Rules Comhave worked tirelessly dur- mittee, the Committee on Coming this difficult time. My mittees, and the Licensing, Octhanks are also extended to cupations, and Administrative the county officials who are Regulations Committee. doing the best they can unHe represents the 5th Disder extremely difficult cir- trict including Breckinridge, cumstances.

Grayson, Hancock, Hart, LarMay God bless them and ue, and Meade counties.

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bated in public. After all, someone surely would point out that some online gaming sites in Kentucky, including www.twinspires. com didn’t make the list for government seizure. Rhetorical question: Why in the world would the Churchill Downs Inc. online wagering site not make the list?

Wingate could have stopped the executive branch. He didn’t, which contributed to a greater erosion of liberty in Kentucky.

Thank goodness Keller’s liberty-loving court restored it.

•Liberty lovers: National Guard troops and caring neighbors A utility company’s worst enemy — freezing rain attached to power lines — caused a record power outage in Kentucky. The homes and businesses of more than 607,000 people lost power, and as I write this column, some still face living without electricity.

While our state harbors political leaders whose ineptness remains fully charged in the General Assembly this time of year, we can take pride in having the best National Guard troops and the most caring residents.

These troops saved at least four lives by going door-todoor in Louisville to check

on residents caught by the storm. Our liberty becomes worthless if we don’t defend our people and protect our property. I commend these soldiers as heroic preservers of freedom.

But not all heroes wear uniforms.

Many caring Kentuckians fortunate enough to avoid power outages opened their homes, hearts and wallets to the less fortunate. Those with generators loaned them to neighbors caught without means or heat. Churches and charitable groups responded, collecting money, serving food and setting up shelters. Emergency management workers labored around the clock.

We have a lot of problems to solve in Kentucky. But the response to this storm from Louisville to Bowling Green and from Lexington to Leitchfield should remind us that our greatest asset remains the caring and the conscience of an independent and free people — not professional politicians and their bureaucratic security blanket found in Frankfort.

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

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

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pletes the pretrial diversion program and does not commit any other offenses, the charges can be dropped and the felony erased from the record. Long-term monitoring will be provided. This program balances accountability with rehabilitation.

Finally, the Senate passed SB 5 which will allow law enforcement to arrest anyone caught driving under the influence of drugs, within certain parameters. Blood or urine tests would be used to determine whether the driver was impaired; prescription drugs taken as directed would not be illegal. Also, highly intoxicated drivers could face incarceration for a first DUI offense.

This week also saw both chambers gathered together to hear the Governor’s State of the Commonwealth address where he laid out his vision of ways to close the projected $456 million shortfall in the budget. Discussions on this serious problem are ongoing between

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Senate leadership, budget I will keep you informed committees, and adminis- of our progress through tration officials have been these weekly Legislative meeting for weeks to de- Updates, but if you have termine our options. Cut- any thoughts on the budget ting more from a bare bones or other issues, please leave budget is not an alterna- a message for me in Franktive House members want fort by calling the legislative to consider because of the toll-free Message Line at increased stress those cuts 800-372-7181, or through the would put on our social ser- Legislative Research Comvices, schools, public safety mission’s Web site at www. and healthcare programs; lrc.state.ky.us. It is an honor however reality may force to serve as your representathose terrible decisions. tive and I look forward to There are several alter- hearing from you.

FRANKFORT — The Senate convened after a threeweek break with a strong push on education policy.

On the first day back, we passed Senate Joint Resolution 19 which, if passed by the State House of Representatives, will streamline math standards in schools. Right now, our requirements are a mile wide and an inch deep and all too often, our students, when they graduate, are not prepared for college algebra. We must ensure that our children understand the basics and know them well.

The timing of the passage of the legislation shows how important it is to the Senate to move forward on this issue without delay.

The Senate also passed Senate Bill (SB) 4, a drug diversion bill. SB 4 requires that anyone charged with a felony be screened for substance abuse before trial.

The trial judge can then order a recovery program as a condition for bail. If the person successfully com-

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John R. Ellis III, as Executor of the Estate of Jacquelyn H. Ellis, to Russell Clark, lot 25 of the Carter Subdivision, Section Four, in Meade County, deed tax $30.

Victoria Thompson to Zoe Rogene Wilson, deed of correction, lot one, two, three, and four, property located in Meade County.

Land, Inc., aka L.A.N.D., Inc., A Kentucky Corporation, to Henry McIntyre, aka Henry D. McIntyre, Jr., and Heidi McIntyre, lot 23 and 24 of Medley Farm Division in Meade County, deed tax $27.50.

Lloyd James Priddy, aka Lloyd Priddy, and Lorie Priddy to Secretary of Veterans Affairs, VA, REO/ Title Review, Ocwen Federal Bank, FSB, by Darren A. Sipes, Special Master Commissioner, 635 Burnett Drive, Ekron.

Jamie R. Jackson to Thomas Michael Curry and Lauren P. Curry, 1946 Payneville Road, Brandenburg, deed tax $143.50.

Holland G. Johnson and Phillip G. Johnson and Barbara Johnson to Rebecca Jones, 6474 Big Spring Road, Vine Grove, Ky., deed tax $55.

Bradley S. Combs and Wendy E. Combs to Rocky A. Burba, property located in Meade County, deed tax $139.50.

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Washington, D.C., to Trading Post Homes of Meade County, LLC, 221 Arvin Avenue, Brandenburg.

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Washington, D.C., to Todd Siler, 163 Wiseria Lane, Brandenburg.

Charles I. Lipeles and Julia Lipeles to RDM Services, LLC, A Kentucky Limited Liability Company, property located in Meade County, deed tax $37.50.

TMN Services, LLC, as Trustee of Land Trust No. 080806, to Equity Trust Company Custodian FBO James L. Smith, lot 278, 291, and 342 of Pine Point Section of Doe Valley Subdivision in Meade County, deed tax $150.

Pinnacle Management Group, LLC, a Limited Liability Company, to Steven A. Meyer and Sharon R. Meyer, lot 51 of Doe Valley Greens Section, Part II, of Doe Valley Subdivision in Meade County, deed tax $100.

TMN Services, LLC, as Trustee of Land Trust No. 080806, to GLW Joint-Venture, a Florida Joint Venture, correcting warranty deed, 301 Doe Valley Greens Section and 353 Audubon Woods Section of Doe Valley Subdivision in Meade County.

Kimball International, Inc. to Henry B. Livers and Judith E. Livers, special warranty deed, property located near Payneville in Meade County, deed tax $337.

Federal National Mortgage Association, aka Fannie Mae, to Martha C. Ward, 30 Silent Court, Vine Grove, Ky. Marc W. Kundler and Maria Spinelli Kundler to Steven W. Aulbach and Karen M. Aulbach, by and through Steven W. Aulbach, attorney in fact for Karen M. Aulbach, tract one and two, property located in Meade County, deed tax $400.

Carl. R. Franklin to Jerry W. Bodle, 103 Donna Drive, Brandenburg, deed tax $154.

The unknown heirs, devisees, legatees, executors, administrators, spouses and assigns and the unknown guardians of minor and/or incompetent heirs of Tyrone Tyson, Jr. and unknown defendant, unknown spouse of Tyrone Tyson, Jr. to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, commissioners deed, 161 E.L. Shacklette Court, Brandenburg.

Federal National Mortgage Association, kaka Fannie Mae, to James W. Beard and Tina Beard, special warranty deed, 202 Beech Street, Muldraugh.

Gene McGehee and Connie McGehee to McGehee Holdings, LLC, 5166 Big Spring Road, Vine Grove, Ky. LaSalle Bank, N.A. as Trustee for the MLMI Trust Series 2006-HE6, by and through Alicia M. Laster, of Wilshire Credit Corporation, its Attorney in Fact, to Donna Stephenson-Whitt, special warranty deed, 507 LaFayette Street, Brandenburg, deed tax $33.

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Washington, D.C., to Walter Ross and Sharon Ross, 265 Barwater Road, Brandenburg.

Nancy Davis to Jonathan Fox and Lauren Fox, 504 Emmer Drive, Brandenburg, deed tax $145.

Lauren Elizabeth Fox and Jonathan Fox to Gary Lee Halbert, 330 Meadowview Drive, Brandenburg, deed tax $70.

US Bank National Association, as Trustee on Behalf of the Holders of Home Equity Asset Trust 2006-3-Home Equity Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-3, to Jerry N. Bratcher and Joyce Bratcher, 230 Boak Mountain Road, aka 45

Mountain Lane, Vine Grove, Ky., deed tax $40.

Quit Claim Deeds Brandon Wright to Misty Lee Wright, deed I and II, property located in Meade County.

Kimball International, Inc., and Indiana Corporation, to James L. Faith and Betty J. May Faith, property located in Meade County.

Lisa S. McNally to James L. McNally, lot two in the John McNally Heirs Subdivision in Meade County.

Building Permits 2/4/09 Unique Contractors, single family dwelling, $228.90.

2/6/09 Jason Graham, pole barn.

Septic Permits 1/22/09 Henry McIntyre, 887 Medley Drive, Ekron.

1/22/09 Wanda Mehler, 11 Wildwood Park, Battletown.

1/26/09 Timmy Barr, 3340 ByPass Road, Brandenburg.

Retail Food Establishment Report 1/20/09 ByPass Chevron, 305 ByPass Road, Brandenburg. 91 percent food service. 94 percent retail.

Food service: no hair restraints worn in food prep area, cutting board on steam table not easily cleanable. Both: cappuccino machine observed with build-up, no hand towels in restroom, tiles in poor repair in both retail and food prep areas, wall underneath hand sink in restroom in poor repair, floor in and around food equipment in food prep area unclean.

1/23/09 Rock Inn, 139 Tip Top Road, Vine Grove, Ky. 96 percent food service. Septic system in failure, giving ten days to install an alarm in septic tank and have contract with pumping company to keep tank pumped until court decision is made.

1/26/09 Midway Kwik Stop, 4950 Hwy. 79, Brandenburg. Follow-up inspection. 96 percent food service.

97 percent retail. Food service: no hair restraints worn in food prep area, cutting board in poor repair.

Retail: build-up inside of cappuccino machine. Both: fountain drink machine unclean, build-up on shelving and counter by drink machine, build-up in bottom of freezer in front.

2/9/09 Doe Run Inn, 500 Doe Run Inn Road, Brandenburg. 98 percent food service. Rusty shelving in cooler, ceiling in poor repair in some areas.

Brandenburg Police Department 1/26/09 at 7:33 p.m. Joseph Fitts of Brandenburg was driving a 1994 Dodge. Michelle Tucker of Brandenburg was driving a 1994 Mercury.

Fitts failed to stop at a traffic control device on Shamrock Road, striking Tucker as the vehicle was crossing the intersection. First aid was given

by Meade County EMS. Moderate to severe damage was done to both vehicles. Report BPD09010 was filed by Officer Smith.

2/5/09 at 11:03 a.m. Ellis Pollock of Brandenburg was driving a 2002 GM Safari. Tiffany Hartman of Brandenburg was driving a 2007 Ford Mustang. Hartman was traveling east on KY448. Pollock was pulling out from River Town Plaza and did not see Hartman. He collided into the side of Hartman, causing minor damage to his vehicle and moderate damage to Hartman’s vehicle.

No injuries were reported. Report BPD09011 was filed by Officer Singleton.

2/7/09 at 7:11 p.m. Jacob Roeder of Ekron was parked in the Dominos parking lot in a 2007 Chevrolet.

An unidentified unit struck Roeder’s vehicle on the left side and did not notify Roeder of the collision, which caused minor damage to his vehicle. No injuries were reported.

Report BPD09012 was filed by Officer Young.

District Court 01/21/09 continued Jarred D. Weideman, 24, failure to dim headlights; operating on suspended/revoked operators licensepretrial conference 2/4/09.

Susan Celeste Ammons, 41, 7 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300- continues 3/25/09.

Kina Rhea Lucas, 43, 40 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300- continues 2/4/09.

Jennifer J. Kessinger, 30, 4 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300-continues 2/18/09.

Joshua Keith Mead Eley, 30, 9

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counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300- continues 2/11/09.

Steve Allen Blair, 52, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs- pretrial conference 3/4/09.

James R. Hupp, Jr., 51, theft of services over $300- preliminary hearing 2/18/09.

John David Williamson, 35, flagrant non support- pled guilty 12 months probate 2 years pay support.

Robert Eric Stewart, 47, use/possess drug paraphernalia- preliminary hearing 1/28/09.

Roy C. Olsen, 35, possession of marijuana; use/possess drug paraphernalia- preliminary hearing continues 2/4/09.

Dennis L. McCubbins, 23, no operators/moped license; possession of marijuana; use/possess drug paraphernalia; traffic in controlled substance within 1000 yards of a school- continues 2/11/09.

Jason Rhea McGram, 36, flagrant non support- preliminary hearing 1/28/09.

Stephen Bishop Smallwood, 35, advertises drug paraphernalia- continues 1/28/09.

Charity Marie Benham, 35, careless driving; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/ drugs-pretrial conference 2/11/09.

James William Knott, 25, possession of marijuana- pled guilty 6 months probated after 10 days jail.

Denielle Marie Locke, 28, alcohol intoxication in a public place; possess open alcohol container in a motor vehicle- continues 2/11/09.

Douglas Allan Locke, 47, careless driving; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/ drugs; possess open alcohol container in a motor vehicle; resisting arrest; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security; failure to register transfer of motor vehiclecontinues 2/11/09.

Tara M. Gonterman, 18, theft by unlawful taking/shoplifting under $300- pled guilty 30 days 2 years probated.

Erika Lynn Crouch, 40, 6 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300- pretrial conference 2/4/09.

District Court 02/04/09 Gregory W. Marlow, 48, failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security- pled guilty fine $100; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/ drugs- pled guilty fine $200 30 days probated 4 days served.

Sherman Cline, 71, theft by deception including cold checks under $300- pled guilty 10 days probated after 1 hour.

Wade E. Walker, 26, theft by deception including cold checks under $300- failure to appear.

Johnny Lee Stivers, 44, theft by deception including cold checks under $300- pled guilty 10 days probated after 1 hour.

Dana C. cobbler, 30, speeding 10 mph over the limit- pled guilty assigned state traffic school; failure to notify address change to department of transportation; one headlight- dismissed.

Ericka D. Jackson, 22, theft of services over $300; criminal possession of forged instrument- preliminary hearing 2/11/09.

William Lee Fanning, 28, 1st degree rape; 1st degree burglary; 1st degree sodomy- preliminary hearing 2/11/09.

Remle Wilkerson, 30, 5 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300- pretrial conference 2/18/09.

Robert K. Powell, 43, 2 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300- pled guilty 10 days probated after 1 hour.

James Aaron Skaggs, 25, theft by deception including cold checks under $300-failure to appear.

Dawn M. Woelfel, 46, 4 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300- pretrial conference 3/4/09.

Patrick K. Joyner, 24, disregarding stop sign; violation of foreign EPO/DVO- pretrial conference 2/18/09.

Amber N. Odom, 20, violation of foreign EPO/DVO- pretrial conference 2/18/09.

Robert D. Boehler, 25, 4th degree assault/domestic violence with no visible injury; resisting arrestpretrial conference 2/11/09.

Steven Kyle Brown, 27, flagrant non support- dismissed.

Amber Michelle Sansone, 19, theft by unlawful taking/shoplifting under $300- failure to appear.

Thomas Reilly Johnson, 43, theft by deception including cold checks under $300- failure to appear.

Christopher Shaun Hill, 26, theft by deception including cold checks under $300- pled guilty 10 days probated after 1 hour.

Tony A. Rone, Jr., 23, theft by deception including cold checks

under $300- continues 2/18/09.

Donald Steven Gramman, 42, theft by deception including cold checks under $300- failure to appear.

Dawn M. Woelfel, 46, 4 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300- pretrial conference 3/4/09.

Brandon Tyler Buchanan, 27, 4th degree assault/child abuse- pled guilty 12 months probated 2 years.

Jeremy Scott Thompson, 31, theft by deception including cold checks under $300- pled guilty 10 days probated after 1 hour.

Mary F. Blair, 42, theft by deception including cold checks under $300- pled guilty 10 days probated after 1 hour.

Roger P. Ritchie, 54, drinking alcoholic beverage in public place; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs; possess open alcoholic beverage container in a motor vehicle- pretrial conference 2/18/09.

Charles Donnell Smith, 34, speeding 20 mph over the limitdismissed.

Troy Fout, 34, receiving stolen property under $300; theft of services under $300- pretrial conference 2/18/09.

Michael W. Fowler, Jr., 20, careless driving; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/ drugs; license to be in possessionpretrial conference 2/18/09.

Billy Lamar Bennett, 29, non support- pretrial conference 3/4/09.

Charles F. Williams, 34, use/possess drug paraphernalia- pretrial conference 2/18/09.

Clarence B. Weaver, 49, 3rd degree TICS/drug unspecified- pled guilty 12 months 30 days jail.

Angie Lee Bensing, 39, non support- pled guilty 12 months probated 2 years.

Scott Allen Raymer, 31, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs; reckless driving- continues 3/4/09.

Charles Reid Lembach, 34, speeding 19 mph over limit- dismissed.

Melinda Gay Thomas, 48, care-

Friday, February 13, 2009 less driving; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/ drugs; improper lane usage; driving to slowly for traffics conditions; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security; no/expired Kentucky registration receipt; failure to wear seat belts- brief to be filed 2/11/09.

Jarred D. Weideman, 24, failure to dim headlights; operating on suspended/revoked operators licensepretrial conference 2/25/09.

Tracy L. Alciati, 38, 2 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300-pled guilty 10 days probated after 1 day.

Nickolas Skaggs, 20, harassment with no physical contact- pled guilty fine $25.

Earl Ray Jett, Jr., 34, failure to or improper signal; careless driving; failure to wear seat belts; possession of marijuana; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs; possess open alcohol container in a motor vehicle- pretrial conference 2/18/09.

Wayne Johnson, 45, operating on suspended/revoked operators license- pled guilty 30 days probated $100 fine; no/expired registration plates- dismissed.

James Phillip Greer, 28, speeding 17 mph over limit- amend to 15 mph over limit fine $30; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs- pled guilty 12 months probated 10 days jail fine $500.

James T. Clark, 42, careless driving; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugspretrial conference 2/18/09.

Kyle A. Farvour, 22, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs- continues 2/11/09.

Darin Eugene Priest, 31, 21 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300- pled guilty 210 days probated after 21 hours jail.

Drew A. Bass, 24, probation violation- failure to appear.

Troy Dale Dupin, 31, probation violation- failure to appear.

Brian C. Crean, 24, probation violation- pretrial conference

2/11/09.

Jason M. Gunter, 19, probation violation- failure to appear.

Joseph Patrick Lockwood, 25, probation violation- failure to appear.

Robert Eric Stewart, 47, use/possess drug paraphernalia- 12 months 20 days jail.

Jason Rhea McGraw, 36, flagrant non support- continues 3/09/09.

Roy C. Olsen, 35, possession of marijuana- pled guilty 6 months probated 10 days jail; use/possess drug paraphernalia-12 months probated 20 days jail.

Amanda R. Reynolds, 22, fraudulent use of credit cards over $100 within a 6 month period- pled guilty 12 months probated after 45 days jail.

Mark C. Price, 39, fraudulent use of credit cards over $100 within a 6 month period; theft by deception including cold checks under $300failure to appear.

Tabitha G. Patenaude, 21, 2nd degree possession of controlled substance/drug unspecified- continues 2/25/09.

Albert Andrew Patenaude, 22, possession of marijuana; use/possess drug paraphernalia- continues 2/25/09.

Amber M. Patenaude, 19, cultivation of marijuana; 2nd degree possession of controlled substancepretrial conference 2/25/09.

Donnie Cole Allen, 23, speeding 15 mph over the limit- fine $30; speeding 19 mph over the limit- dismissed; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/ drugs- fine $100; fleeing or evading police- 12 months probated after 30 days jail; possess open alcoholic beverage container in a motor vehicle- fine $25; failure to or improper signal- fine $25.

Calvina Jean Keith, 28, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs- continues 2/18/09.

Nathanial Aaron Frakes, 30, traffic in marijuana; advertise drug paraphernalia; 2nd degree possession of controlled substance/drug unspecified- preliminary hearing 2/11/09.

We Thank You!

Thank you to the employees of Meade County R.E.C.C., Brandenburg Telephone Co. and LG&E for working 24/7, day and night restoring power and phone service to our community!

Your hard work and dedication is greatly appreciated!

Thank You!

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NEWS Water bills to increase in Muldraugh, councilman resigns

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Friday, February 13, 2009

By Remle Wilkerson editor@thenewsstandard.com

The February meeting of Muldraugh city council was held Monday evening at city hall. All council members and Mayor Danny Tate were present to discuss several agenda items.

Storm water Abigail Rains, MS4 Coordinator for the Division of Water, was not able to attend this month’s Muldraugh City Council meeting, as anticipated. Mayor Danny Tate is in the process of arranging a special meeting with Rains to further discuss plans for the city to meet the MS4 requirements.

The council agreed to a $5 increase to the water bill for the residents of Muldraugh.

Hail From page A1 said Meade County was one of the very first counties in the area to be “up and running” as far as having electricity, water and roadways operational.

He and other magistrates thanked local government employees — especially the road department — emergency personnel, law enforcement agencies, utility companies, and the residents who took time to check on neighbors and offer assistance as best they could.

“We had a lot of unsung heroes (during the ice storm),” Craycroft said. “That’s the spirit of Meade County, to take care of ourselves.”

After commending the county’s clean-up efforts, magistrate Herbie Chism said now would be a good time to review the county’s emergency response plan.

Craycroft said he had already talked with Emergency Management Director Ron Dodson, and plans to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of emergency protocol have al-

Lincoln From page A1 seven years of life. Well, Kentucky had Lincoln for that long. We shaped him.

“After he left the state by his parents and stepmother, all three of his law partners were Kentuckians, and of course he married a Kentucky woman, his best friend was a Kentuckian — so Kentucky continues to influence Lincoln after he leaves the state.”

Klotter said Lincoln realized from the beginning of the Civil War that Kentucky was crucial to the stronghold of the Union.

This $5 increase will be used toward the hiring of an engineer to assist the city in developing a plan for the storm water issue.

the discussion and planning of cleaning up the city of Muldraugh. Fort Knox wants the city to raise its standards to match the appearance of surrounding Councilmember communities. Tate resignation asked for help in Ron Heschke anaccomplishing this nounced his resand is awaiting follow-up. ignation from city A letter from Dancouncil during the Ron Heschke iel P. Molner of Mulmeeting. Due to his moving in the near future, draugh United Methodist he felt that he should resign Church was sent to the city now and allow a new coun- offering assistance in helpcilmember to take his place ing members of the Mulso that they are involved in draugh community clean and knowledgeable about up their properties and the city. Several members of the the issues at hand. church are willing to give time, supplies, and assisCity clean-up Tate met with Fort Knox tance in helping those who officials during a meeting may need help in cleaning that was called mainly for up their streets and yards. ready been made.

Russ Powell, executive director of the Meade County Chamber of Commerce, provided a brief update on tourism and other activities in the county.

He said tours are continuing to welcome federal employees who may relocate to the area through Fort Knox’s base realignment and closure. Those employees are provided lunch at Doe Valley, are met by local officials, and are toted throughout Meade County on a bus, giving them a first hand look at the amenities the area has to offer.

Powell said people attending the tours have been impressed with the county’s school district, housing prices and short commute times.

The Chamber is ready to move into its new building — which it will share with Meade County Tourism and the Brandenburg/Meade County Industrial Development Authority — by the end of the month.

Also discussed during Tuesday’s meeting: •The court approved a five percent salary cap on sheriff’s department personnel through 2012.

“He recognizes the importance of Kentucky to the Union,” Klotter said. “You know there’s that famous quote where Lincoln says, ‘I think to lose Kentucky, is nearly the same as to lose the entire game.’”

Numerous activities had been orchestrated across the Commonwealth as Kentuckians celebrated their native son.

Local Lincoln Bicentennial events include: •The Meade County Public Library scheduled a presentation by Dr. Blaine Hudson, Dean of Arts and Sciences at the University of Louisville, on Feb. 12 at 6 p.m. Hudson’s presentation, “Slavery and Kentucky during the Age of Lincoln”

•A state audit of the property value administration office was made, since the administrator retired last year.

Craycroft presented the auditor’s findings to the court, and the report was unanimously accepted by magistrates.

•Larry LaTondress, of the Ekron Volunteer Fire Department, urged the court to consider making some funding available for annual community events, since magistrates said last month that money to support celebrations — like the Battletown Blowout and Big Spring Down Home Days — may not be available this year due to budget restraints.

•Meade County resident Donnie Stiles voiced his support for Meade County Quarry, LLC, saying the company would provide jobs in the county.

“When everyone was running for election they said we need more industry in the county and we need more jobs,” Stiles said.

•Craycroft said no planning and zoning report was given because the administrator told him no major actions were made since the last Fiscal Court meeting.

Ice storm clean up Tate and councilmembers felt the city did an exceptional job in providing necessary assistance and services to the residents of Muldraugh.

“I want to thank all of you all for your hard work through the ice storm. I know you all put in a lot of hours and a lot of work,” Tate said.

Residents will need to clean up the trees and debris that remains on their property after the storm.

“The city itself is not going to go around and pick up garbage,” Tate said. “FEMA is not going to pay us to do it and we can’t pick up the cost ourself.”

A debris drop-off location has been set up at the

Officials’ reports Police Chief John Stinebruner reported there were 32 charges during the month of January.

Fire Chief Daniel Dresel said the fire department had a busy month with the recent ice storm. Dresel felt the community needed to be made aware of what the city’s strengths and weaknesses were during the storm.

‘World’s largest military show’ returns to Louisville Submitted by the Ohio Valley Military Society The Ohio Valley Military Society will host the 17th annual Show of Shows at the Kentucky Exposition Center March 5-8.

Guests can meet the legendary veterans they’ve read about in history books and buy, sell, or trade their items with over 600 exhibitors occupying 1,600 tables that showcase an assortment of military antiques and displays including uniforms, weapons, helmets, medals, documents, books, and more.

This show is the largest of its kind throughout the world, and the items represent American and foreign military branches from both ancient and modern times.

Among the 2009 attending veteran guests are:

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Abraham Lincoln’s boyhood home is located on the former Knob Creek farm, near Hodgenville, Ky. entailed discussion of the Underground Railroad in Kentucky.

For more information, contact the Meade County

The fire department currently has only one chainsaw, so Dresel asked city council if it the purchase of additional chainsaws could be made — ideally three, so a chainsaw could be allotted to each truck.

Later in the meeting, a resident stated that he would donate a chainsaw to the city. Mayor Tate said he would look into the cost of the chainsaws with Parrish Implement West.

Public Works Supervisor Anthony Lee gave an update on the water pump project.

There is an issue with the pumps that were purchased.

Lee said they have been rebuilt three times. Councilman Ron Heschke recommended that a plan be made to manage the replacing of these pumps.

north end of town. It was asked that residents take the debris all the way to the debris pile and that it not be left in the middle of the road. No household garbage is allowed to be taken to this site, which will be open from daylight to dark every day until all the debris is cleaned up.

Public Library at 270-4224542.

•The Happy Snappers 4-H Club, in cooperation with the Kentucky Abra-

traditionally attracts military enthusiasts, collectors and dealers from around the world, including Australia, Canada, Japan, Paraguay, France, Italy, Greece, Germany, Austria, and the Netherlands.

This four-day event opens its doors to the public on March 6th and 7th, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the South Wing B of the Kentucky Exposition Center. Admission is $9, children 18 and under are free when accompanied by an adult. A two-day pass is available for $16.

For additional information call 513-245-9540, or visit www.sosovms.com.

Founded in 1965, the Ohio Valley Military Society is one of the oldest and largest Militaria collector’s clubs in the world. Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, the club has over 2,200 current members.

MG Frederick C. Blesse, USAF Ret., Korean war fighter pilot ace, author, “No Guts, No Glory,” 154 combat missions during Vietnam, Colonel Charles Mc Gee, WWII P-51 Pilot of the Tuskegee Airman, Robert L. Williams, 506 Parachute Infantry, 101st ABN DIV, D-Day veteran and author of “Return to Normandy,” four members of the Band of Brothers, Bob Slaughter, 116th Infantry Regiment, 29th INF DIV, D-Day veteran and author of “Omaha Beach and Beyond,” Dean Dudgeon, Ranger, D-Day veteran of Point du Hoc, Ted “Dutch” Van Kirk, navigator of the Enola Gay, and Ed Wentzlaff, survivor of the USS Arizona at Pearl Harbor.

Visitors are encouraged to meet and speak with these courageous veterans.

The Show of Shows

segment about the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial will feature Kentuckians and their opinions of one of the commonwealth’s most prominent native sons.

In January, Mo Rocca, a popular contributor for Sunday Morning, joined the Kentucky Historical Society’s HistoryMobile, a 45foot tractor-trailer mobile exhibit currently featuring Abraham Lincoln, in Frankfort and Danville. Rocca interviewed HistoryMobile visitors about their opinions of Lincoln for Sunday Morning’s tribute during the Lincoln Bicentennial commemoration.

The Sunday Morning segment will air on the Feb. 15, which begins at 9 a.m.

ham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission and the Meade County Ministerial Association are coordinating a tribute to President Abraham Lincoln’s birthday on Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Buck Grove Baptist Church.

For more information, contact event organizer Larry See Jr. at 270-547-8290.

•The Elizabethtown Community and Technical College “Lincoln Bicentennial Speakers Series” will present an address on “Lincoln’s Wartime Leadership and Presidency” by Prof.

Charles P. Roland, at 6 p.m. on Feb. 19 in room 112A of the Administration Building. The talk is free and open to the public.

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OBITUARIES

Benjamin Franklin Chandler, Jr.

Lurlea R. “Jeff” Steinhauer

Benjamin Franklin Chandler, Jr., 52, of Vine Grove, Ky., passed away Monday, Feb. 9, 2009 at his home.

SSG Chandler retired from the United States Air Force and served in the Gulf War. He was a member of St. Brigid Catholic Church in Vine Grove, Ky. He was preceded in death by his father, Benjamin Franklin Chandler.

He is survived by four sons, David Chandler and his wife Crystal of Radcliff, Ky., Stephen Chandler of Westerville, Ohio, Johannes Chandler of Westfield, N.J. and Michael Wollenweber of Schonecken, Germany; one daughter, Sarah Chandler of Westerville, Ohio; his mother, Maria Chandler of Elizabethtown, Ky.; two grandchildren, Caitlyn Chandler and Eric Chandler; three sisters, Jennie Childers and Tammy Freeman both of Elizabethtown, Ky. and Mary Ann White of Rineyville, Ky.; and two brothers, Freddy Chandler of Rineyville, Ky. and Richie Chandler of Elizabethtown, Ky. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at St. Brigid Catholic Church in Vine Grove, Ky. with Rev. Daniel L. Lincoln officiating. Burial will be in the North Hardin Memorial Gardens in Radcliff, Ky. with military honors.

Visitation will be today, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. and on Feb. 14 beginning 9 a.m. at Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home in Vine Grove, Ky. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. The guest register may be signed at www.nebfh.com.

Mrs. Lurlea R. “Jeff” Steinhauer, 86, of Louisville formerly of Meade County, died Monday, Feb, 9, 2009, at St. Mary and Elizabeth Hospital, Louisville. Mrs. Steinhauer was born March 31, 1922, the daughter of Joe and Bessie Lott Freeman. She was a member of Southwest Jefferson Baptist Church.

Mrs. Steinhauer was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, Fred J. Steinhauer.

She is survived by six children, Sandy Biggs and her husband, Calvin, Shari Cupp and her husband, Danny, Joey Steinhauer, all of Louisville, Stephen Steinhauer, Lake Barkley, Ky., Becki Fisher and her husband, Albert T., Irvington, Ky., Stacey Steinhauer and his wife, Joan, Norfolk, Va.; a sister-in-law, Ruby Freeman, Beaumont, Miss., 15 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Feb. 12 from the Chapel of the Hager Funeral Home with burial in Cap Anderson Cemetery. Online condolences may be left at www.hagerfuneralhome.com.

Ruby C. Fentress Ruby C. Fentress, 67, formerly of Hudson, Ky., passed away Friday, Feb. 6, 2009 at her residence.

She was born March 21, 1941 to the late Wilson and Maggie Morris Carter.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Fentress; one grandson, Cory Hill; and one brother, James Carter She is survived by four children, Brad Fentress (Libby) of Elizabethtown, Ky., Mike Fentress (Cheryl) of Hudson, Ky., Tracy Hill of Louisville, Chris Fentress of Elizabethtown, Ky.; two sisters, Libby and Hazel Lucas; three brothers, Jesse, Howard and Larry Carter; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

The funeral was held Feb. 9, 2009 at Alexander Funeral Home in Irvington, Ky. Burial followed in the Hudson Cemetery in Hudson, Ky. Expressions of sympathy in the form of donations may go to, Hosparus of Central Kentucky, PO Box 2149, Elizabethtown, KY. 42702-9900.

Harry A. Mills Mr. Harry A. Mills, Sr., 73, of Guston, died Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009, at Indian Creek Health and Rehabilitation Center, Corydon, Ind. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Beckham and Lula Harriett Greenwell Mills.

Mr. Mills is survived by his wife, Theresa Wiseman Mills, Guston; three children, Anthony (Jane) Mills, Collierville, Tenn., Andy (Kelly) Mills, Guston, Andrea Bird, LaGrange, Ga.; seven grandchildren, Clay, Nathan, Jessie, Kenzie, Paul, Amber, Jeremiah; a brother, James Mills; and two sisters, Evelyn Stull and Joyce Evans.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., today, from St. John the Apostle Catholic Church in Brandenburg, with burial in St. George Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Kentucky and Southern Indiana Chapter, 6100 Dutchman’s Lane, Suite 401, Louisville, KY 40205. Online condolences may be left at www.hagerfuneralhome.com.

Marline Ann Wedding Miss Marline Ann Wedding, 67, of Pinellas Park, Fla., formerly of Meade County, died Thursday, Feb. 5, 2009, at the Northside Hospital in St. Petersburg, Fla. Miss Wedding is survived by two sisters, Monica Robertson, Pinellas Park, Fla., Marie Wright and her husband, James, Louisville, several nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held Feb. 9 from St. Mary Magdalen of Pazzi Catholic Church in Payneville, with burial in the church cemetery. Online condolences may be left at www.hagerfuneralhome.com.

Tornado Safety Tips *** Prepare a Home Tornado Plan ***

Pick a place where family members could gather if a tornado is headed your way.

It could be your basement or, if there is no basement, a center hallway, bathroom, or closet on the lowest floor. Keep this place uncluttered. If you are in a high-rise building, you may not have enough time to go to the lowest floor. Pick a place in a hallway in the center of the building. Assemble a Disaster Supplies Kit containing a first aid kit and essential medications, canned food and can opener, at least three gallons of water per person, protective clothing, bedding, or sleeping bags, batterypowered radio, flashlight, and extra batteries, special items for infant, elderly, or disabled family members, written instructions on how to turn off electricity, gas, and water if authorities advise you to do so. (Remember, you'll need a professional to turn natural gas service back on.)

*** Know what a tornado WATCH and WARNING means ***

A TORNADO WATCH means a tornado is possible in your area.

A TORNADO WARNING means a tornado has been sighted and may be headed for your area. Go to safety immediately. Tornado WATCHES and WARNINGS are issued by county or parish.

*** When a Tornado WATCH Is Issued *** Listen to local radio and TV stations for further updates. Be alert to changing weather conditions. Blowing debris or the sound of an approaching tornado may alert you. Many people say it sounds like a freight train.

*** When a Tornado WARNING Is Issued *** If you are inside, go to the safe place you picked to protect yourself from glass and other flying objects. The tornado may be approaching your area. If you are outside, hurry to the basement of a nearby sturdy building or lie flat in a ditch or low-lying area. If you are in a car or mobile home, get out immediately and head for safety.

*** After the Tornado Passes ***

Watch out for fallen power lines and stay out of the damaged area. Listen to the radio for information and instructions. Use a flashlight to inspect your home for damage. Do not use candles at any time.

Chung O. Cook Chung O. Cook, 77, of Radcliff, Ky., died Monday, Feb. 9, 2009 at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown, Ky. She is survived by her husband, Philip Cook; and a special friend, Joyce Trzetziak of Radcliff, Ky. The funeral service was held Feb. 11 at Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home in Vine Grove, Ky. Burial was held in the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central in Radcliff, Ky. The guest register may be signed at www.nebfh. com.

George A. Helton George A. Helton, Sr., 80, of Brandenburg, passed away Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009 at the Harrison County Hospital in Corydon, Ind. He was retired from the Meade County Board of Education having taught for 28 years at Meade County High School, was a member of Buck Grove Baptist Church and was an avid golfer, which he loved to play.

He was born Nov. 19, 1928 to the late Adron and Gladys Troutman Helton in Bell County, Ky. He is survived by his wife, Sandra L. Helton; one son, George A. (Naomi) Helton, Jr. of Brandenburg; two granddaughters, Alexa and Adria Helton.

Funeral services were held Feb.11 from the Chapel of the Bruington-Jenkins-Sturgeon Funeral Home with Rev. David Campbell officiating. Burial followed in the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central in Radcliff, Ky. Expressions of sympathy may go to Buck Grove Baptist Church. Online condolences may be sent to www.bjsfunerals.com.

Regina K. Shain Mrs. Regina K. Shain, 86, of Radcliff, Ky., died Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2009, at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown, Ky. Mrs. Shain was a member of Freedom Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Bernard Norton and William Lee Shain; a sister, Marjorie Littlejohn; and a brother, William H. Wheatley.

Mrs. Shain is survived by three children, Vicki Shain Eckley and her husband, Scott, Atlanta, Ga., Lindsey William Shain, and his wife, Claudia, Brandenburg, Delma Kittrell, and her husband, John, Elizabethtown, Ky.; seven grandchildren, Dana Brooke Eckley, Parker Shain Eckley, Atlanta, Ga., Caitlin Tessa Shain, Cody Tyler Shain, Brandenburg, Danielle Eubanks, Tacoma, Wash., Kelly McKinney, Kerry Frantum, and her husband, Marc, Elizabethtown, Ky.; three great-grandchildren, Ryan McKinney, Meghan McKinney, Autumn Frantum; a brother, Joe Wheatley, Radcliff, Ky.; three sisters, Anna F. Cain, Brandenburg, Betty Underwood, Hillsboro, Texas, Bernice Singleton, Ocala, Fla.; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Feb. 7, 2009, from the chapel of the Hager Funeral Home in Brandenburg, with burial in Garnettsville Cemetery. Online condolences may be left at www.hagerfuneralhome.com.

In Memory of

Clifford K. Allen

The familiy of Clifford K. Allen would like to thank family and friends for flowers, food, cards and all expressions of sympathy during our time of loss.

A special thanks to the Rock Haven Baptist Church and all the people who provided the funeral luncheon. The family would also like to give a special thank you to Rev. and Mrs. Charles Blanc for officiating the funeral service.

Thank you to the BruingtonJenkins-Sturgeon Funeral Home and staff for all their services.

Sincerely, Martha Ann McGehee-Allen, wife, Marvin Allen, father, Sherry Legrand, sister and Marvin L. Allen, brother

Submit obituaries and pictures of your loved ones at no charge, to The News Standard online at obituary@thenewsstandard.com, or drop them off at 1065 Old Ekron Road, Brandenburg, KY 40108.

Friday, February 13, 2009

Community Calendar

The Community Calendar is a free service to community groups and organizations for event announcements. However, if you have an event where there is a charge listed, there will be a $7 flat fee for each time the announcement runs. No beauty pageants or yard sales. The News Standard office is located at 1065 Old Ekron Rd. Call 270-422-4542 or e-mail news@thenewsstandard. com. Deadline for Friday’s paper is 5 p.m. Tuesday.

Friday, Feb. 13 BAKE SALE First Federal Savings Bank in Brandenburg.

All proceeds will benefit Big Brothers/Big Sisters.

All items are cash and carry.

Saturday, Feb. 14 FREE COMMUNITY HEALTH SCREENING 8-10 a.m. by appointment only in Rehabilitation Services at Harrison Community Hospital, Corydon, Ind. Call the Wellness Line at 812-738-7869 to schedule an appointment or for more information.

BASEBALL SIGN-UPS 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Meade County Courthouse. www. meadebaseball.com. Call Joe Carter at 270-422-4899 or Mike Robinson at 270-422-4349 for more information.

Monday, Feb. 16 MEADE COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES 7 p.m. the third Monday of each month at the fire department headquarters.

Tuesday, Feb. 17 STORY HOUR 10:30 a.m. at the MC Public Library. Call 270-422-2094 for information.

TEEN PIZZA AND A MOVIE 5:30 p.m. at the MC Public Library. “High School Musical 3-Senior Year” rated PG. Ages 11-18.

Wednesday, Feb. 18 YOGA 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the MC Public Library.

Call 270-422-2094 for information.

HEALTHCARE PROVIDER CPR 6-10 p.m. at the EMS Training Center, 245 Atwood Street, Corydon, Ind. Call EMS at 812-738-7871 for information.

CPR CLASS 5 p.m. at the Meade County Health Department. Must call to register. Fee required. Call 270-422-3988 for information.

Thursday, Feb. 19 LAPSIT STORYTIME 10:30 a.m. at the MC Public Library.

Call 270-422-2094 for information.

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LUNCHEON 12 p.m. at the Farm Bureau Community Building in Brandenburg.

NARFE MEETING 1 p.m. at Brandenburg United Methodist Church. National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE).

Call 270-422-3935 for information.

MCYSA SPRING SOCCER REGISTRATION 6-8 p.m. at the Brandenburg Food Court.

Call 270-422-KICK(5425) or visit www.meadecountysoccer.com for information.

SONGS OF THE LINCOLN ERA 7 p.m. at Buck Grove Baptist Church. A mass county church choir performing songs of the Lincoln era. Free.

Donations to support our 3rd ESC soldiers in Iraq.

GLOBAL KIDS 5-6:30 p.m. at the MC Public Library. Multicultural language and learning program. Children in 1st thru 4th grades are invited. This month read about Mexico, make a craft, and learn some Spanish words. Space is limited, so stop by the front desk at the library to sign up.

Call 270-422-2094 for information.

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Unrealistically high expectations can be a threat to new marriages QUESTION: My son and wonderfully romantic affair. his girlfriend have been They anticipate candlelit talking about getting en- dinners and walks in the rain and evenings of gaged, but he’s worried about the high Focus on soul-to-soul converdivorce rate that the family sations.

Both of these exthreatens every new pectations are ilmarriage, and asked lusions that bump me how he could along for a few years lower the risk. What until they finally advice would you collide. Workaholic have given? men and Cinderella DR. DOBSON: James women often destroy The answer to that question could go Dobson each other.

I saw this pattern six hundred differdevelop repeatedly ent ways, but I’ll be content to offer just one sug- with medical students who gestion. You need to explain began their training with to your son how women are such enthusiasm that was different from men and how shared by their spouse. But that uniqueness will affect by the third year, the wife his own marriage. It con- (assuming the student was cerns what might be called a man) began to realize that her husband had a mistress. “differing assumptions.”

Many men come into It was not another woman. marriage laboring under He was in a lifelong love the mistaken idea that their affair with medicine, and wives are going to be their he would be captivated by cheerleaders, who will take that obsession for the rest care of the children and ex- of their lives together. When pect nothing in return. They that reality sank in, divorce believe that their greatest was not far behind, usually and perhaps only responsi- in the senior year.

I strongly urge fathers bility is to make money and to succeed professionally, to tell their adolescent and even if it requires twelve college-age boys that girls are incurable romantics and hours a day to do it.

The assumption of wom- that it will not be enough for en, on the other hand, is them as husbands to be sucthat their marriage will be a cessful in their professional

pursuits. That would have been sufficient in decades past. Today, something more is expected. If they are going to have strong marriages and families, they must reserve time and energy for the marital relationship, talking together and treating each other as sweethearts.

This is the one word of advice that I would like to give to every engaged or newly married couple. A simple understanding of these “differing assumptions” could prevent many painful divorces. I think you should share it with your son.

QUESTION: It has always been my understanding that marriage was supposed to be based on unconditional love. That is, the commitment to one another should be independent of behavior, no matter how offensive or unfaithful. But your concept of accountability seems to be, “I will love you as long as you do what I want.”

DR. DOBSON: You’ve misunderstood my point.

The limitations of language make it very difficult to express this concept adequately, but let me try. I certainly believe in the validity of unconditional love, and in fact, the mutual accountability I

have recommended is an expression of that love!

For example, if a husband or wife is behaving in ways that will harm himself, his children, his marriage and the family of the “other woman,” then confrontation with him becomes an act of love. The easiest response by the innocent partner would be to look the other way and pretend she doesn’t notice. But from my perspective, that is tantamount to a parent’s refusing to confront a fourteen-yearold who comes home drunk at 4:00 a.m. That mother or father has an obligation to create a crisis in response to destructive behavior. Love demands that they do that!

I’m trying to say that unconditional love is not synonymous with permissiveness, passivity, weakness and appeasement. Sometimes it requires toughness, discipline and accountability.

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.

Always trust in the character of God Psalm 71:5 says, “For you are my hope, O Lord God; You are my trust from my youth” (NKJV).

Sometimes during trials we focus so intently on our experience that we forget to focus on God. But the psalmist didn’t.

Over and over in this psalm he calls to mind the character and attributes of God: His glory, His power and strength, and His faithfulness.

Five times he mentions God’s righteousness. The one thing that we must never lose sight of in the midst of our own suffering is the righteousness and goodness of God. It is because of God’s inherent goodness that we are able to trust Him in all things.

When you are in the mid- job, a divorce, trouble with dle of trials, everyone will our children, severe finanhave an opinion or a sug- cial strain, illness or death in the family, or relagestion or a remedy, Divine tional problems over and if they are from people you trust, Guidance which we seem to have little control. you should consider Though our trithem. But after all is als may not seem as said and done, there severe as the peris only one thing secution of James’s that you can put all day, note that James your trust in, and does not say “if” we that is the character Dan of God. Newton encounter trials, but “when“ we encounter trials. When these Count it all joy James 1:2 says, “My breth- trials come, our first stratren, count it all joy when egy, according to James, is you fall into various trails” to “count it all joy.”

To count, or consider, it all (NKJV).

Persecution was the most joy in the midst of our trials common trial among Jewish is to respond with a deliberbelievers in James’s time. ate, intelligent appraisal of Today, a trial can be a num- our situation. We must learn ber of things: the loss of a to look at our situation from

God never fails us Recently here in Kentucky several inches of ice. Never in we experienced an ice storm my life have I seen it like that that was more severe than before.

Was the ice so thick any other ice storm Pastor’s that the seeds, flowanyone could remember happening Spotlight ers, and roots would freeze and not come before. up in the spring?

During this parWould this be the year ticular ice storm I was that the trees would fortunate enough to not leaf out or the be in West Virginia, flowers not bloom? several hundred Surely this is an immiles from the severRandy possible idea. ity of the ice and cold Johnson I may never have weather. I kept in conseen the ice so thick or tact with family and friends with my cell phone linger for so long, but neither and they told me just how have I failed to see the power much ice there was and how of God in His creation.

In all the history of man, much damage it had done.

When my wife and I re- the wars, tragedies of nature, turned home later in the week personal failures, sicknesses, we discovered that it looked and diseases, spring is the one much worse than what we reminder that when all else had even imagined. Never in fails, God never will! He has my memory have I seen ice promised that He will never build-up that thick on cars, leave or forsake us. Through trees, power lines, and homes. it all, you can count on God. Randy Johnson is the pastor Much of the ground was covered with what looked like at Brandenburg Church of God.

God’s perspective and recognize that, though the trial is not a happy experience in itself, it is God’s way of producing something of great value. The word “count“ means “to think in terms of the future.”

James is not saying we are to rejoice over pain, but we are to rejoice because God’s purposes are being accomplished in our lives.

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BUSINESS Used books, new candles, deals that are steals at ‘Book Shelf’ Friday, February 13, 2009

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By Crystal Benham crystal@thenewsstandard.com

While the economy deteriorates nationally and locally many residents are finding ways to enjoy their leisure by staying in the comfort and affordability of their homes. What better way to relax at home than with a good book, especially if the price is practically a steal?

Allison Cundiff, owner of The Book Shelf located in Brandenburg, has created a book lover’s haven where any shopper would have a problem spending less than an hour scouring the shelves of literature.

Entering the door of the 13-year-old business, the smell of old books is invigorating. Cundiff always keeps one of her Our Own Candle Company candles lit, which makes the business feel cozy and relaxing — a perfect setting for reading.

Cundiff, a Meade County native, has been a book enthusiast since childhood, which is something evident by her business. The neverending rows of books are stationed in parallel lines with just enough room to walk in between them.

“As a kid, (me, my mom and my sister) used to go shopping occasionally,” Cundiff said, laughing.

“Back in those days we could get one thing each and I always got a book instead of a toy.”

The Book Shelf offers thousands of gently used books of all genres — including romance, westerns, children’s books, school

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LEFT: Allison Cundiff, owner of The Book Shelf, gazes over the picture of her mother, Velma Benham, that marks the introduction of a cookbook composed by Benham, Cundiff and Carla Burns, Cundiff’s sister.

ABOVE: Cundiff organizes all of the book store’s gently used paperback books in alphabetical order. text books, nonfiction and science. Each book lodged at the business is a book a customer has brought as a trade-in.

For each book used as a trade-in, the customer receives a fourth of the cover price for it and that money is used as in-store credit. All of the books in the store sell for half of the cover price.

Newly released books are arranged on shelves in the front portion of the store to be easily found. Children’s books are stationed in the back of the store next to a comfortable couch. Harlequin romance novels and westerns are The Book Shelf’s best sellers, Cundiff said, and are displayed on shelves in the middle section of the store.

Each year Cundiff receives a list of the school district’s

Accelerated Reader (AR) books. Books from the list are placed on shelves where they are easily accessible for students.

“We keep (AR books) placed where they can be easily found,” she said. “We also have a lot of students that come in to purchase books for book reports.”

Cundiff also sells Avon products, and has been for nearly 15 years. While shopping for books, customers can search through an Avon magazine to order products, or they can simply purchase products on display at the front of the store.

An array of Our Own Candle Company candles is also sold at the store, along with hand-knitted dishtowels, and jewelry from Jones Fine Jewelry etc. Sharon Jones, a native of Meade County,

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is the owner of Jones Fine Jewelry and orders selected jewelry items from various credible jewelry companies.

Though Cundiff has an eclectic array of stocked items, her most prized item sold at her store is her mother’s cookbook. Cundiff and her sister, Carla Burns, composed the book of homemade recipes with their mother, Velma Benham, and the book was published last November. “(My mother) had always wanted to put together her own cookbook,” Cundiff said. “So last year, we did.

She was beautiful,” she said, looking down at a picture of her mother taken many years ago that marks the introduction of the book.

The cookbook, titled Homemade with Love, is a collection of homemade,

hometown recipes right “from the kitchen of Velma Benham,” as the book cover reads. The book is available for purchase at The Book Shelf.

The business opened in January 1994 after Cundiff’s uncle closed down a similar bookstore in Louisville. She noticed that a bookstore was something Meade County lacked and could certainly benefit its locals.

“When (my uncle) retired, I bought some of (his) stock and I moved the business to Brandenburg,” she said.

“We don’t do as good of business as they did because they were in Louisville where they saw more walkin (customers), but we do good business here too.”

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their price range for awhile and soon found the building they wanted on Broadway.

The recession has affected The Book Shelf just as it has the businesses surrounding it, and though sales are not quite what they used to be, Cundiff said she still sees her regular customers every week who come to trade in books of all kinds.

The Book Shelf is located at 484 Broadway in Brandenburg, and is open 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturday. For more information, contact Cundiff at 270422-3332.

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AGRICULTURE Farmers exchange tricks of the trade, aim to build ‘Women in Ag’

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Nearly one dozen local women attended a special meeting aimed at initiating a “Women in Agriculture” program that would put their skills, knowledge and expertise to positive and empowering use.

The meeting, held Monday evening at the Meade County Public Library, was orchestrated by Megan Stith, who recently moved to the area after marrying Payneville farmer Phillip Stith.

She holds an Agriculture Economics master’s degree from the University of Kentucky, completed the Master Grazer Program, and is currently enrolled in Master Cattlemen.

During Monday’s meeting, Stith discussed the history of Women in Ag and American Agri-Women — both national, nonprofit organizations — and sought insight from those in attendance.

“There are so many different roles (in farming) and I think it’s pretty easy for us to sometimes forget how much we’re actually doing and how much experience we have to share,” Stith said.

“We could be really good leaders for other people who want to get into the industry, or even just set an example of how to spread the mes-

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LEFT: Megan Stith, who recently married into a Payneville farming family, leads discussion about community activities and national groups that are available for women experienced in farming and agriculture to become active in. ABOVE: Close to a dozen Meade County women attended Monday’s meeting to learn more about initiating a local “Women in Agriculture” program.

sage that agriculture is important.”

Stith provided some history of Women in Ag, which initiated nationwide in 1999.

Organization members take part in conferences and seminars throughout the year that focus on a broad range of agriculture topics, and smaller county- and districtsized branches of the group meet regularly to promote agriculture education and take part in community projects.

Stith said another aim of the organization is to simply network and pass knowledge and experience between members.

Women in attendance at Monday’s meeting came from a variety of agricultural backgrounds: cattle farms, vegetable and flower producers, goat farms, hay and tobacco farms, gardening, beekeeping, and even an exotic zebu farm.

Cassandra Scobee, who was in attendance, said the

health conditions of her husband and father-in-law — who both operate local farms — spurred her interest in learning the ins and outs of running a farm.

“I feel like it’s important for me to know how to run the business,” she said. “In order for me to learn what I need to learn, I thought it would be helpful to get in with other people who have been doing it longer to learn what I need to do to carry on.”

Brandenburg resident Patricia Schutt said she hopes to learn a little more about raising cattle.

“I’ve been involved in just about everything,” Schutt said. “I know goats well, and I’m learning cows ... but there’s still some questions I have.”

Stith said in addition to utilizing members’ advice, it’s also important for farm managers to find a more global perspective.

“Part of being involved in farming is not just worrying

about what your farm is doing on a day-to-day basis, but being aware of what the challenges are that your farm faces, and the industry faces as whole,” Stith said.

With interest shown in establishing a Meade County Women in Ag group, Stith will work with attendees to fix a date for a next meeting.

For more information, contact Stith at home at 270496-4389 or at the Meade County Public Library at 270-422-2094, or by e-mail at MeganNStith@gmail.com

4-H Centennial Birthday Bash to be a blast

The Kentucky 4-H Centennial is a momentous occasion for the organization that has made a positive, lasting impact on the lives of hundreds of thousands of the state’s youths over the years.

To kick off a year of celebration, 4-H is planning a birthday bash. It will be Feb. 21 at the Hyatt Regency in Lexington.

A reception honoring the contributions of individuals, both past and present, to 4-H will begin at 10 am.

All former and current members of the State Teen Council, Horse Council, Volunteer Advisory Council, Shooting Sports Council, 4-H Staff and 4-H Foundation Board Members are invited to attend.

PHOTO COURTESY OF MEADE COUNTY 4-H A sit-down luncheon 4-H members who participated in the Angel Tree program were Joey Wardrip, Lydia will begin at 11:30 am. All Richardson, Amber Kessinger, Chris Gott, Amanda Hurt, Aurora Laslie and Josh Metten. current, past and potential 4-H’ers, volunteers and A birthday party would fees should be made out to This is something they do teens as well as council members and community not be complete without the Kentucky 4-H Founda- every year, shopping for leaders are invited to at- games and cake. Those in tion and can be mailed to two children who need tend. During the luncheon, attendance will enjoy a Kentucky 4-H, attn: Steph- gifts for Christmas.

The members who stayed variety of games anie Blevins, 212 Scovell one person from throughout the af- Hall, Lexington, KY, 40546- after to shop went to varieach of the state’s CEA for ous stores to purchase Games 0064. counties will be Youth, 4-H ternoon.

Hotel reservations can be clothes and toys. After havbegin at 12:45 p.m., recognized by the and the Centennial made by calling the Hyatt ing fun picking out what Centennial Hall of cake cutting will be Regency Lexington and should be bought, the teens Fame. asking for the 4-H Centen- ended the day with dinner at 4 p.m.

These individuals at Miguel’s.

The cost to attend nial block. have made signifiThe Club is looking forFor more information on the luncheon and cant contributions afternoon events is the Kentucky 4-H Centen- ward to shopping for the to the organization $10 per person. The nial Birthday Bash, contact Angel Tree again next year. at either the local, cost for those who the Meade County Coop- Those members who parstate and/or naCarole can only attend the erative Extension Service at ticipated were: Joey Wardtional level. Each Goodwin afternoon festivities 270-422-4958. rip, Lydia Richardson, Ammember’s name is $2 per person. ber Kessinger, Chris Gott, and county will be To reserve a place at the 4-H Teen Club news Amanda Hurt, Aurora engraved on a leaf of a tree In December, the Meade Laslie and Josh Metten. sculpture by Louisville Art- biggest party of the year, ist and 4-H Volunteer Or- register online at www. County 4-H Teen Club met Teen Club news submitted ville Moss that will be un- ca.uky.edu/agcollege/4h/ after school and went shopcentennial.

Registration ping for the Angel Tree. by Aurora Laslie, reporter veiled at the luncheon.

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Receipts: 153 Last week: No Sale Last year: 389 Compared to last week: No trend due to ice storm Slaughter cows were 34 percent of supply: Slaughter bulls 06 percent: Replacement cows 00 percent and feeders 60 percent: The feeder supply included 34 percent steers 36 percent heifers and 30 percent bulls. 23 percent weighed over 600 lbs.

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by February 28, 2009 to be considered.

The selection committee will meet March 1, 2009 to vote on the new inductees.

Send nominee’s name and why this person should be inducted to the Meade County High School Alumni Hall of Fame.

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Members of the 2009 Basketball Homecoming Court

Meade County High School Cheerleaders

Day Camp & Bake Sale Saturday, February 21, 2009

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9 a.m. - Noon

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Cost per camper: $15 Students grade K-8 Sponsored by:

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and the Meade County High School Cheerleaders For more information contact: Kim Wood (Brandenburg Primary), Dana Pickering (MCHS) or Megan Gerkins (Ekron Elementary) Max Cundiff and Ashlee Sireno

Jace Blehar and Britney Wilson

Breandean Kenealy and Jessie Soderstrom

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Mikie DeRossett and Marris Harreld

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Ethan Medley and Stephanie Dukes

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Dustin Bishop (rep. by Joey Bishop) and Valerie Hobbs

Aaron Popham and Candice Cruz

Jonah Cundiff and Brooklyn Smith

Alex Furnival and Megan Fackler

This week at the

Meade County Public Library!

Tuesday, Feb. 17 STORY HOUR 10:30 a.m.

TEEN PIZZA AND A MOVIE 5:30 p.m. “High School Musical 3-Senior Year� rated PG. Ages 11-18.

Wednesday, Feb. 18 YOGA 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 19 LAPSIT STORYTIME 10:30 a.m.

GLOBAL KIDS 5-6:30 p.m. at the MC Public Library.

Multicultural language and learning program.

Children in 1st thru 4th grades are invited. This month read about Mexico, make a craft, and learn some Spanish words. Space is limited, so stop by the front desk at the library to sign up.

For more information, call 270-422-2094 at the Meade County Public Library or visit www.meadereads.org

Archery volunteers earn Presidential award

Sports

Volunteers who put in hours of service are honored by former President George W. Bush.

Outdoors, B5 Friday, February 13, 2009

Ben Achtabowski, Sports Editor 270-422-4542 sports@thenewsstandard.com

THE TEAMS Greenwave Basketball

Breck Co.

District Overall W L W L 5 1 8 13

Meade Co.

4

2 10 9

Hancock Co. 3

3

7 16

Fred. Fraize 0

6

0 15

Lady Waves Basketball

Breck. Co.

District Overall W L W L 4 1 9 9

Meade Co.

4

2 10

4

Hancock Co. 3

2 14

6

Fred. Fraize 0

6

0

15

ON DECK Feb. 13 Greenwave Basketball JV/V @ Apollo 6:30/8 p.m.

Swim Team State Preliminaries @ UofL

‘Pacing’ towards college Braden Pace signs to play golf at Brescia College, turn to B3.

Breckinridge County swipes No. 1 seed

By Ben Achtabowski sports@thenewstandard.com In a crucial matchup against rival Breckinridge County, the Greenwave basketball team went cold in the second half.

“We just couldn’t hit a shot,” Greenwave head coach Jerry Garris said. “We just kind of cooled off sitting in the locker room back there.”

The team shot 26.1 percent from the field in the second half, including going 0-12 from the 3-point line, in the 53-43 loss.

After heading into half-

time with a slim 26-23 lead, Garris wanted his team to get after the Tigers.

“The last thing we talked about during halftime was that we have to get after them in the first four minutes (of the half),” he said.

“Either we could have taken control of the game or let them back in it. We let them back in it and we found ourselves down by six real quick.”

The Tigers came out firing when guard Brett Mingus made three straight 3-pointers to capture the lead, 3228.

Garris felt the biggest

play of the half was during Mingus’ second-straight 3-pointer when the Greenwave defense struggled to dig up a loose ball in the corner of the court. Instead, the Tigers wrangled the ball and found a wide-open Mingus at the top of the arc with 6:08 left in the third quarter.

“That was a dagger,” Garris said. “That was probably the biggest play of the second half. They out-toughed us a few times tonight.”

Meade County made the game close with 1:35 left in

See SEED, B3

Meade County swimmers perform well at region, but some leave disappointed

TBA

By Ben Achtabowski sports@thenewsstandard.com

Lady Waves JV/V Basketball Muhlenberg South 6/7:30 p.m.

Swim Team State Finals @ UofL

Feb. 16 Greenwave Freshmen Basketball Floyd Central (Ind.)

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Head coach Jerry Garris reacts to a referee’s call during Sunday’s game at Breckinridge County.

A state of disappointment

Feb. 14 Greenwave Freshmen Regional Basketball Tournament @ Butler Co.

Wrestling Regional @ Bullitt Central

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The Jan. 27 ice storm could not have came at a worse time for the Meade County swim team.

With last weekend’s Region 3 swim meet preparations underway, the team needed to practice during the week of the storm. But most of the team didn’t even have power at home, let alone the ability to travel to Fort Knox for practice.

So a week before the biggest meet of the season, the team had no way to prepare.

“Missing that much practice really hurt us,” said swim head coach J.P. LaVertu, who was named the Region 3 boys swim coach of the year. “Coming into the meet, I knew we were about four weeks behind schedule. It showed

TBA

9 a.m.

6 p.m.

Feb. 17 Greenwave JV/V Basketball @ North Bullitt 6/7:30 p.m.

See DISAPPOINTMENT, B2

Lady Waves JV/V Basketball @ Oldham Co. 6/7:30 p.m.

Feb. 19-21 Greenwave Wrestling Wresting State Championship

TBA

Feb. 20 SENIOR NIGHT Greenwave and Lady Wave Basketball Central Hardin 6/7:30 p.m.

Feb. 21 MCHS Track Mason County Indoor Track Meet @ Mason County Feb. 23 SPMS Volleyball James T. Alton Feb. 26 SPMS Volleyball St. James Feb. 27-28 Archery Regional Archery Tournament @ MCHS

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TOP LEFT: Meade County swim team members and fans wait for an official time during one of the swimming events. LEFT: Jimmy Patterson swims the 100-yard butterfly. ABOVE: J.P. LaVertu anxiously waits for the 100-yard backstroke event.

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XMMA is looking for amateur male and female MMA fighters to fill spots on their upcoming fight card Feb. 21, 2009 in Brandenburg.

This is an open fighters call for XMMA. XMMA needs AMMY fighters in all weight classes.

Anyone interested in fighting can register at www. mmaxcc.com or www. xmma.org. Or contact John Schapmire at 270-3004694, or e-mail: xmma@ comcast.net.

Frosh shooters give Meade an edge Waves finish week 2-1

By Ben Achtabowski sports@thenewsstandard.com

Staff Report The News Standard

Greenwave freshmen guards Cheaney Schwartz and Chase Garris know they can shoot the 3-pointer.

All season long they have shot the longball, but have found very little success. That changed last Friday when together they went 5-7 from beyond the arc aiding their team’s 60-45 victory over the visiting Ohio County Eagles.

“I don’t think it was a fluke,” Schwartz said, who hit two 3-pointers against the Eagles. “I think Chase and I can shoot. It’s in our heads right now. Sometimes it’s hard to score when you’re coming off the bench.”

Garris hit three 3-pointers, including the go-ahead shot in the second quarter.

But the game did not begin as smoothly as the freshmen’s stroke. In fact, the two teams took nearly half of the first quarter to put up any points, with Ohio County eventually making two free throws.

The Greenwave continued to stall offensively

The Meade County Lady Waves basketball team played one of its worst games of the year against South Oldham, according to head coach Josh Hurt.

The Lady Waves had 21 turnovers in the 56-40 loss and only made one 3-point shot.

South Oldham dominated the post by scoring 38 points and pulling in 31 rebounds.

Meade County was led by junior forward Bliss Powers who had 13 points and seven rebounds. Sophomore Scarlett Powers added 11 points and eight rebounds.

The game was the Lady Waves’ first in 11 days.

On Saturday, Meade County beat Fredrick Fraize 57-5 and on Tuesday they lost to Owensboro 48-43

See EDGE, B3

South Oldham 12 9 19 16—56 Meade County 9 9 14 8—40 Meade County Bliss Powers 5-6 3-6 13, Scarlett Powers 4016 3-5 11, Caroline Wilson 1-5 6-7 9, Mallory Wathen 1-4 2-4 4, Alexa Adams 1-5 1-2 3, Kayla Padgett 0-1 0-0 0. Team totals 12-37 15-24.

3-pointers 1-12, rebounds 30, assists 11, Steals 5.

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Doug Wells goes up for a lay-up.

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Disappointment From page B1 this weekend. “We had great swims, they just weren’t good enough.

That’s just how life is. Sometimes you put in your best effort, but you fall just a little bit short.�

The teams went into the Region 3 meet with high expectations of finishing towards the top of the 15-team field, however the boys team ended up in sixth place, while the girls finished in 11th — not exactly what either were anticipating. “It was not the results we were hoping for,� LaVertu said. “But the kids did everything they could. They have so much heart and they really are a great group of kids.�

One of the most disappointed swimmers was senior swimming prodigy Troy Jobe. He qualified for the state tournament this weekend at UofL in the 100-yard backstroke with a second place finish in the region. He also was named to the all-Region 3 team for the second year in a row, yet he still felt he didn’t perform his best. “For me, personally (my biggest disappointment) was the 100 back,� Jobe said. “I was disappointed with our relays because we did do our best. We couldn’t ask for any more out of ourselves.�

On the bright side, Jobe and his relay teams — the 200yard medley relay and 200yard freestyle relay; which both consist of Jobe, senior Alex Medley, sophomore Ben Bevill, and sophomore Scott King — qualified for the state meet. They finished with the fastest times without an automatic bid of finishing in the top-2 in the region.

The 200-yard freestyle was one of the most anticipated races of the day. Meade County recorded the secondfastest time in the preliminaries, and the team knew it needed to gain a substantial lead against Scott County’s anchor swimmer junior Wyatt Ubellacker, who earlier in the meet broke the Region 3 100-yard freestyle record set last year by Jobe.

Meade County pulled away with a length-and-ahalf lead going into the final leg, but Ubellacker caught up with the Greenwave team during the last lap and took the lead in the final 10 yards to claim the second automatic bid in the region. “We knew going in that we would need a bigger lead than what we had in the preliminaries,� LaVertu said. “Our first two swimmers actually gave us that lead we needed in the finals. I would like to see what the Scott County’s kids split was. He’s an amazing young man. He’s incredible.�

Jobe also will compete at the state tournament in the 100-yard freestyle, the event in which he recorded one of the fastest times in the state without getting an automatic bid.

But the last several weeks have been rough on Jobe. His family is still without electricity in its home and Troy hasn’t slept in his own bed in nearly two weeks. “This whole week has been very tough,� Jobe said. “Our house doesn’t have power. I haven’t even slept in my bed in over a week. I’m absolutely exhausted.�

LaVertu knew of Jobe’s dissatisfaction, but also saw im-

provements he would have to make this week. “(Jobe) was disappointed with himself,� LaVertu said. “His turns were not very good. I thought his starts were really good. Normally, his underwater work is fantastic.

This weekend it wasn’t that good; usually it’s much better than that. He knows that. He does have another week and correct his mistakes. We’ll see what he does against the best of the best in this state.�

Jobe is looking forward to getting back into a practice rhythm and make up for last year’s state meet and this year’s region meet. He qualified for the state meet in several events during his junior year, but was unable to compete due to the flu. “In the past two weeks, I’ve been in the pool four times,� he said. “To compete at this level you need to have twohour practices every day. Taking off those days hurt. I’m pretty much going to live in the pool this week. I’m going to have to work extra hard this week and make up for what just happened. (Missing last year’s meet) makes this year even bigger. This is my senior year. I want to go out on top.�

Jobe’s 200-freestyle relay partner, senior Alex Medley, also felt the weekend could have went better. “It was a little bit of a disappointment,� Medley said. “This was not what we expected. We didn’t get the times we thought we would.�

With the relay team still qualifying for the state meet, Medley knows the swimmers will have to make up for lost time. “I’m pretty sure coach has some practices already planned out for us,� he said. “It will probably be the toughest week of practice we’ll have all year. He’s already been talking about having practice on (Sunday).�

Medley also swam well in the 50-yard freestyle to capture a new school record — which was previously held by Jobe — with a time of 23.45.

During the first day of preliminary races, Meade County had huge success in the pool. “The girls had a great meet yesterday,� LaVertu said on Saturday. “They had great prelims. All relays set school records. “The 200 freestyle was a little off of their prelim time, but they did a great job. The 400 was maybe three-tenths off the other schools. Again, other teams just pulled it off and we didn’t. There’s nothing we can do.�

The girls 200-yard medley relay — sophomore Megan Spilman, freshman Kelsey English, sophomore Lisa Hurt, and sophomore Ashley Crotzer — set a school record in the preliminary round with a time of 2:08.30. In the finals, the team was on pace to beat the record again, but was disqualified for an early start by one of the team members.

The girls 200-yard freestyle relay — English, Hurt, Kenzie Mills, Crotzer — also broke its previous school record with a time of 1:54.86.

Crotzer set her own school record in the 50-yard freestyle with a preliminary time of 28.02. On Saturday during the finals, she bettered her time with a time of 27.67.

Hurt also bested her own school record in the finals with a time of 1:10.69 in the 100-yard butterfly.

Despite the disappointment, the team’s spirit was

still soaring. Both the boys and girls teams were awarded the Region 3 spirit award for the second year in a row.

The state finals begin at UofL today and continue through the weekend. Check next week’s issue of The News Standard for full results of Meade County swimmers.

Women - Team Scores 1 Woodford County 336 2 Shelby County 165 3 Central Hardin 138 4 Western Hills 116 5 Boyle County 99 6 Scott County 98 7 Elizabethtown 76 8 West Jessamine 54 9 John Hardin 52 10 Fort Knox 50 11 Bethlehem 37 11 Meade County 37 13 Nelson County 24 14 Russell County 15 15 Franklin County 12 16 North Hardin 4 17 Danville 2 Men - Team Scores 1 Woodford County 282 2 Danville 189 3 Scott County 164 4 Boyle County 125 5 John Hardin 105 6 Meade County 99 7 Shelby County 95 8 Russell County 80 9 Franklin County 51 10 West Jessamine 48 11 East Jessamine 32 12 Fort Knox 30 13 North Hardin 28 14 Marion County 13 15 Anderson County 8 16 Nelson County l 3 Combined Team Scores 1 Woodford County H 618 2 Scott County 262 3 Shelby County 260 4 Boyle County 224 5 Danville 191 6 John Hardin 157 7 Meade County 136 8 West Jessamine 102 9 Russell County 95 10 Fort Knox 80 11 Franklin County 63 12 North Hardin 32 13 Nelson County 27 Women 200 Yard Medley Relay Championship Final — Meade County 2:08.30 DQ Early take-off swimmer Megan Spilman, Kelsey English, Lisa Hurt, Ashley Crotzer Men 200 Yard Medley Relay Championship Final 3 Meade County 1:47.09 Troy Jobe, Alex Medley, Ben Bevill, Scott King Women 200 Yard Freestyle Preliminaries 20 Paige Slyfield 2:36.56 23 Megan Spilman 2:40.13 44 Megan Presley 2:54.21 44 Kelsie Bewley 2:54.21 — Tara Monchilovich SCR Men 200 Yard Freestyle Consolation Final 12 Shawn Mason 2:15.20 Preliminaries 13 Shawn Mason 2:15.20 16 Frank Gainer 2:19.44 26 Andrew Lanham 2:33.69 34 Tyler Lopez 3:15.50 Women 200 Yard IM Preliminaries 17 Ali King 2:48.52 26 Kelsey English 2:55.85 29 Jenny Gerkins 2:59.83 44 Aviva Buckey 3:15.72 Men 200 Yard IM Consolation Final 12 Kip Caro 2:35.96 Preliminaries 12 Kip Caro 2:35.96 13 Tate Wilson 2:38.78 16 T.J. Osborne 2:42.13 21 Jordan King 3:02.01 Women 50 Yard Freestyle Consolation Final 9 Ashley Crotzer 27.67 Preliminaries 10 Ashley Crotzer 28.02 21 Hannah McCleavy 29.61 22 Shannon Duffield 29.74 24 Whitney Hurd 30.04 Men 50 Yard Freestyle Championship Final 5 Alex Medley 23.32 Preliminaries 4 Alex Medley 23.32 13 Scott King 24.93 24 Justin Presley 26.60 36 Chris Higgins 27.95 Women 100 Yard Butterfly Consolation Final 9 Lisa Hurt 1:10.69

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Preliminaries 10 Lisa Hurt 1:11.91 21 Savannah Buckey 1:25.14 22 Morgan Spink 1:26.72 33 Krystin Lanham 1:50.68 Men 100 Yard Butterfly Consolation 11 Ben Bevill 1:08.16 12 Jimmy Patterson 1:09.17 Preliminaries 9 Ben 1:08.16 11 Jimmy Patterson 1:09.17 15 Kip Caro 1:16.00 16 T.J. Osborne 1:17.30 Women 100 Yard Freestyle — Ashley Crotzer 1:02.85 Preliminaries 10 Ashley Crotzer 1:02.85 19 Kenzie Mills 1:05.57 24 Whitney Hurd 1:08.26 59 Tara Beck 1:20.25 Men 100 Yard Freestyle Championship Final 3 Troy Jobe 50.80 Consolation Final 12 Scott King 56.23 Men 100 Yard Freestyle Preliminaries 2 Troy Jobe 50.34 12 Scott King 56.23 23 Andrew Lanham 1:03.23 27 Chris Higgins 1:04.71 Women 500 Yard Freestyle 20 Paige Slyfield 7:01.35 Men 500 Yard Freestyle Preliminaries 14 Shawn Mason 6:23.27 15 Frank Gainer 6:24.74 Women 200 Yard Freestyle Relay Championship Final 5 Meade County 1:54.86 Kelsey English, Kenzie Mills, Lisa Hurt, Ashley Crotzer Preliminaries 4 Meade County 1:55.61 Kelsey English, Kenzie Mills, Lisa Hurt, Ashley Crotzer Men 200 Yard Freestyle Relay Championship Final 3 Meade County 1:35.31

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Lisa Hurt swims the butterfly stroke leg of the 200-yard relay team during the regional finals event.

Ben Bevill, Scott King, Alex Medley, Troy Jobe Preliminaries 2 Meade County 1:35.73 Ben Bevill, Scott King, Alex Medley, Troy Jobe Women 100-Yard Backstroke Preliminaries 15 Megan Spilman 1:15.90 16 Kenzie Mills 1:16.22 21 Savannah Buckey 1:17.49 23 Ali King 1:17.79 — Tara Monchilovich SCR Men 100-Yard Backstroke Championship Final 2 Troy Jobe 55.26 Men 100-Yard Backstroke Preliminaries 1 Troy Jobe 55.26 14 Jimmy Patterson 1:08.13 17 Justin Presley 1:10.03 19 Ben Bevill 1:10.35 Women 100-Yard Breaststroke Consolation Final 10 Lisa Hurt 1:20.75

Preliminaries 10 Lisa Hurt 1:20.79 q 14 Kelsey English 1:22.85 36 Brianne Damron 1:33.94 54 Katie Smith 1:57.10 Men 100-Yard Breaststroke Championship Final 5 Alex Medley 1:09.18 Preliminaries 4 Alex Medley 1:09.18 20 Tate Wilson 1:21.04 34 Jordan King 1:35.98 — Sean Brotzge DQ Women 400-Yard Freestyle Relay Consolation Final 10 Meade County 4:29.50 Ali King, Savannah Buckey, Shannon Duffield, Kenzie Mills Preliminaries 7 Meade County 4:29.50 Ali King, Savannah Buckey, Shannon Duffield, Kenzie Mills Men 400-Yard Freestyle Relay Meade County DQ Shawn Mason, Kip Caro, Frank

Fast-Pitch Softball Sign-Ups Fast-Pitch softball sign-ups will be held at the Meade Co. Courthouse and Meade County High School

Saturday, Feb. 7 • Feb. 14 • Feb. 21 from 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. This year the following age groups will be oered:

• 5-6 year olds - Coach Pitch • 9-10 year olds - Player Pitch • 7-8 year olds - Machine Pitch • 11-12 year olds - Player Pitch • 13-16 year olds - Player Pitch The cost will be $50 for 1 child, $75 for 2 children (siblings), and $90 for 3 or more children (siblings).

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2009 class inducted into the MCHS Athletic Hall of Fame

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Setting the ‘Pace’ at Brescia University

By Ben Achtabowski sports@thenewsstandard.com

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Meade County High School inducted its hall of fame 2009 class last Friday.

Inductees from left to right are Erwin Roberts, Jeanna Cornett Turner, Ramona Ditto Johnston, and William Austin Rake (represented by sister, Ann Rake).

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and found themselves in a 16-4 deficit with 1:46 left in the opening quarter. After three quick lay-ups, Meade County was back in the game.

Then the Greenwave freshmen took over.

Schwartz hit a buzzer-beating 3-pointer after he wrestled down a rebound and dribbled the ball to half court. With a quick glance at the expiring clock, he spun off his defender and heaved a shot towards the bucket. The ball rattled the rim and fell through to bring the Greenwave within five points, 16-11.

He ended the night 2-2 on buzzer-beating shots when he also hit a lay-up with time running out in the second quarter.

“The first one was a little bit of luck,” Schwartz said of his buzzer-beating shots. “I just did a spin move and let it go. You always have to be aware of how much time is on the clock.”

In the opening moments of the second quarter, Garris hit back-to-back 3s to make the score 17-16.

“I felt good before the game,” Garris said. “I was shooting during warm-ups and it felt good. I hit my first shot and that was a big confidence booster.”

The second quarter was all Greenwave which outscored the Eagles 23-4 and went into halftime with a 34-20 lead.

“I thought we played really, really well after we settled down,” said head coach Jerry Garris. “I thought this game would be close and really it was a close game.”

In the second half, the Greenwave kept its distance from an Ohio County comeback and continued to play solid basketball. Meade County rounded out the half with 26 points, with 10 of those points coming from the bench players. The bench contributed 27 total points.

“I don’t know what the difference was, but we played

Seed From page B1 the quarter when senior forward Doug Wells raked in a rebound and a put-back shot.

Then, senior point guard Braden Pace went 2-2 from the free throw line during the next trip up the court to cut the Tigers’ lead, 36-34.

Freshman forward Thomas Wilson tipped the ball in after senior center Ethan Brangers missed a shot with under a minute left in the third to tie the score again at 36 apiece.

But the fourth quarter was all Tigers, who went on a 17-6 run to end the game.

“It seemed like (Breckinridge) hit a few baskets and we just kind of stopped playing,” Wells said. “I don’t know if we gave up, but we didn’t look good.”

The Greenwave wasn’t nearly as cold in the first half when it made 11 of its 23 field goals.

Junior guard Isaiah Satram led all first-half scorers shooting 5-8 from the field to give him 10 points, but was blanked out in the second half by missing only two shots.

“I was feeling good that first half,” Satram said. “My shots were falling. The second half, my shots felt good

really well tonight,” Jerry Garris said. “It’s a good time to happen, that’s for sure.”

Senior forward Ethan Brangers, who had 15 points and 15 rebounds, led the Greenwave. Senior forward Doug Wells had 10 points and four rebounds.

Garris and Schwartz each had 11 points.

Greenwave capture homecoming victory Through all the added distractions of homecoming, the Greenwave came out against its District 11 foe the Fredrick Fraize Fighting Aces and shut them down, 50-9.

In the first half, Meade County held the Aces to only five points, then extended its lead to 43-7 at the end of the third quarter.

The Greenwave played its second- and third-string players during the entire fourth quarter. Though only mustering seven points, they held Fredrick Fraize to two points.

Senior forward Doug Wells led the team with 13 points and seven steals. The entire team tallied 21 steals during the game.

Guard Stephen Poole had five of the Fighting Aces nine points.

Greenwave gets signature win The Greenwave basketball team has been searching for a signature win.

The team found that win when it beat the region’s second best team, the Grayson County Cougars, 62-52.

“This is for sure the biggest win for us,” said senior point guard Braden Pace. “They are one of the best teams in the region.

“If we keep playing like this, we know we can play with anybody. We’ve been playing hard. It depends on if our shots are falling. Tonight we played great (defense).”

The Greenwave jumped to a 5-0 lead in the first quarter and put up the biggest offensive quarter of the night with 21 points in the second.

Meade County had a 14-point lead with four minutes left in the game, but Grayson County (16-6 overall

record) fought back to make it a five point game, 52-47 with two minutes left in the game.

But Pace, along with senior center Ethan Brangers, nailed several key free throws down the stretch to stave off a Cougar comeback.

The Greenwave was led by Brangers who had a doubledouble with 17 points and 13 rebounds. Senior forward Doug Wells led all scorers with 18 points, while claiming eight rebounds.

Pace chipped in 11 points and seven assists.

too, but they just weren’t falling. I guess they guarded me a little tougher.”

Breckinridge played its 1-2-2 pressure defense, which seemed to aggravate the Greenwave offense, especially in the final half during which the team turned the ball over six times.

“They ran that extended 1-2-2 and that shook us up a little bit,” Satram said. “They caused some turnovers and we let the game get away from us a little bit. Then it’s tough to get back into it.”

The Greenwave dropped both regular season games to Breckinridge County and went 2-35 from 3-point land, while shooting 36 percent from the field. Meade County also had 29 rebounds, while the season average has been hovering around 37, according to Garris.

“We didn’t rebound as well tonight,” he said. “Doug (Wells) and Ethan (Brangers) should have dominated the glass and that just didn’t happen tonight.”

Brangers, who had 14 points and four rebounds, led the Greenwave. Satram ended the night as the second leading scorer with 10 points, while Wells added nine points and three rebounds.

Mingus, who had 20 points but shot 5-14 from the 3-point

arc led the Tigers.

The loss now puts the Greenwave at the No. 2 seed during the District 11 tournament later on this month. The Greenwave will have to play host Hancock County in the first round. “(This loss is) not the end of the world,” Garris said. “We still have to win one game to get to the championship.

The situation is the same. The only difference is we have to beat Hancock on their court.”

Grayson County 10 16 10 16—52 Meade County 11 21 11 19—62 Meade County (MC) Bo Wilson 2-4 0-0 6, Thomas Wilson 1-2 0-0 2, Braden Pace 2-4 6-10 11, Isaiah Satram 2-8 2-3 8, Cheaney Schwartz 0-0 0-2 0, Ethan Brangers 6-10 5-9 17, Doug Wells 8-12 2-4 18.

Team Totals 21-40 15-28 62.

3-pointers—MC 5-11 (B. Wilson 2-4, Satram 2-5, Pace 1-1).

Rebounds—MC 41 (Brangers 13). Assists—MC 14 (Pace 7).

Steals—MC 6 (Brangers 2, T. Wilson 2).

Ohio County 16 4 15 10—45 Meade County 11 23 14 12—60 Meade County (MC) Chase Garris 3-5 2-7 11, Bo Wilson 1-6 1-3 3, Thomas Wilson 2-5 0-0 4, Braden Pace 1-2 2-5 4, Isaiah Satram 0-1 0-0 0, Cheaney Schwartz 3-4 3-4 11, Ethan Brangers 4-12 7-11 15, Will Campbell 0-1 0-0 0, Jace Blehar 1-2 0-0 0, Doug Wells 3-11 4-4 10. Team totals 18-49 19-34 60.

3-pointers—MC 5-15 (Garris 3-4, Schwartz 2-3). Rebounds— MC 46 (Brangers 15, Schwartz 8). Assists—MC 12 (Brangers 4, Schwartz 4). Steals— MC 8 (Schwartz 2, Pace 2).

Fredrick Fraize 2 3 2 2—9 Meade County 13 15 15 7—50 Meade County (MC) Chase Garris 2-5 0-0 5, Bo Wilson 22-6 0-0 6, Thomas Wilson 2-5 0-0 5, 1-4 0-0 2, Isaiah Satram 1-4 0-0 3, Timmy Compton 0-2 2-2 2, Cheaney Schwartz 1-3 0-0 3, Brady Smith 0-2 0-0 0, Ethan Brangers 1-4 0-1 2, Stephen Compton 0-2 0-0 0, Will Campbell 2-4 0-0 4, Wes Dowell 1-2 0-0 2, Jace Blehar 1-4 1-2, Doug Wells 6-10 1-2 13. Team totals 20-57 4-7 50.

3-pointers—MC 6-17 (Bo Wilson 2-6). Rebounds—MC 35 (T. Wilson 6). Assists— MC 16 (Pace 5). Steals— MC 21 (Wells 7).

Meade County 13 13 10 6—42 Breckinridge County 12 11 13 17—53 Meade County (MC) Chase Garris 0-4 0-0 0, Bo Wilson 0-3 0-0 0, Thomas Wilson 2-6 0-0 4, Braden Pace 0-3 2-2 2, Isaiah Satram 5-10 0-0 10, Cheaney Schwartz 1-4 0-0 3, Ethan Brangers 5-8 4-4 14, Doug Wells 4-8 1-2 9. Team totals 17-46 1-2 42.

Breckinridge County (BC) Timmy Tucker 0-1 0-2 0, Jeremiah Stinnett 3-8 3-5 10, Zach Smith 2-8 2-2 7, Brett Mingus 5-14 5-6 20, Justin Carwile 5-7 0-0 10, Wade Weatherhold 2-4 2-2 6. Team totals 17-42 12-17 53.

3-pointers—MC 1-17 (Schwartz 1-4). BC 7-19 (Mingus 5-14).

Rebounds—MC 29 (T. Wilson 5). BC 29 (Smith 7, Stinnett 7).

Assists—MC 12 (Pace 3). BC 14 (Stinnett 6). Steals—MC 10 (Wilson 4). BC 4 (Tucker 2)

Meade County High School senior Braden Pace has been waiting patiently.

Pace was scheduled to sign with the Brescia University golf team on Jan. 29, but the nefarious ice storm delayed the signing to last Thursday when he finally got to pull on his new Brescia University golf shirt and sign the official documents.

“It’s a relief,” Pace said. “I finally know where I’m going.”

Though eager to get back on the golf course, Pace has a semester of school left and a basketball season to finish out; he is the starting point guard for the Greenwave.

But golf is where Pace’s heart lies, and he plans to follow his dream by playing another four years as a Brescia University Bearcat.

“I love golf,” he said. “I’m ready to go … I could go right now. Basketball is fun, but golf is what I love to do. That’s what I’m looking forward to.”

Brescia’s golf head coach David Ballou expects big things from Pace, which include a possible run at a NAIA championship.

“I hope he can get us a national championship,” Ballou said. “I think he’ll be playing right off the bat. We brought in (Pace) and three other kids that are all pretty good.”

With those expectations comes the need for Pace to improve his game.

“The difference between high school and college players is the accuracy in their length shots,” Ballou said. “A lot of high schoolers have a lot of length on their shots, it’s just

they don’t have the control yet. We’ll work on him with course management and get his score down as low as we can.”

Brescia University is located in Owensboro, Ky., which is only an hour drive for Pace’s biggest fans — his mother, Sharon, and father, David.

“I am very proud of him,” said Sharon Pace. “He has worked so hard and looking forward to going down there. He is getting ready to embark on this new adventure and I’m so excited for him.”

Pace’s parents plan to watch him play as much as possible, though collegiate level athletes travel much father distances than high school teams.

“We’re going to try to get to as many events that we can,” Sharon Pace said. “I didn’t know they traveled and go to so many out-of-state tournaments. So we might not be able to get to those.”

But as Pace travels and plays golf on courses around the country he’ll always remember Meade County, especially last fall’s region tournament where the Greenwave team missed the cut by two strokes.

“I’ve progressed over the last four years,” he said. “I’ve had great teammates and coaches that have helped me along the way.

The region tournament was one of my best memories. It was one of my lowest scores with some of my best shots.”

Although Pace may be shooting low scores, he’s not even the best golfer in his family.

“He can’t play with me at all,” David Pace joked. “If he ever gets close to my game the (Brescia) coach will really like him.”

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Braden Pace signs his letter of intent to play golf at Brescia University last Thursday alongside his family, coaches, teammates, MCHS faculty and friends.

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Optimist Club seeking some local ‘OK Kids’ Nominate students to be recognized for demonstrating positive character Submitted by the Optimist Club of Meade County

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The Meade County Public Library visited with Bronica Ray’s first grade class at Brandenburg Primary School on Feb. 5 to celebrate President’s Day. Students became a dollar and a penny, others constructed log cabins. For more information about local library programs, please call the Meade County Public Library at 270-422-2094.

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Fourth Grade All A’s Victoria Aikin Lauren Allen Nicole Belcher Christopher Blakey Madison Brown Arthur Chen Cassandra Crotzer Desirae Davis Brigid DeVries Molly Jo Doyle Hailey Ebel Brandon Flagler Kasaundra Givans Madelyn Givans Mark Griffin Derek Hardy Ashley Heibert Caitlynn Helton Whitney Hobbs Halle Hockman Colin Holsclaw Dean Hurst Hunter Johnston Bailey King Lillie King Abigail Kinnard Stephen Knott Jessica Mingis John Provost Daniel Rash Aaron Ray Brianna Rybarczyk Kacie Smith Niki Terry Emma Vujaklija

A’s and B’s Tabitha Adle Austin Allen Alyssa Baxter John Bensing Gerrard Blake Bradley Blevins Aaron Bogert Jacob Brown Callie Carder Mickie Combs Sarah Coomer Jacob Cummings Shane Edmonson Geri Embry Ory Fortner Hannah Gillenwater Kyle Givans Seth Green Coryal Harbin Tyler Haynes Tiffany Hebert

Taylor Heffelfinger Mathew Hernandez Peyton Heschke Ryan Hill Brooke Hilligoss Russell Ingram Cody Janes Alexandra Kuprion Joshua Laslie Abrienne Luney Wyatt McGaha Tessa McIntosh Kynarose McNemar Tyler Miller Brooke Moore Shelby Morrison Steven Morrow Miguel Ocasio-Diaz Cassandra Padgett Devin Patty Micah Pearce Skylar Pierce Cody Pike Sydnei Poff Stephanie Popham Mallory Powers Zackary Prather Alisha Ready Devon Rider Mary Rogers Adrianne Romolor Victoria Russ Timothy Spink Jonathan Stull Julia Terry Christian Thompson Caleigh Toney Emily Tuohy Troy Walko Zachary Watkins Alexander Weed Phillip Weyrauch Ashli Wiedmann Austin Williams Tyler Wolz Austin J. Wright Burgess Young Fifth Grade All A’s Emily Banks Gary Nelson Barger Matthew

Barnes Jake Beavin Collyn Bradley Ethan Fackler Hannah Fackler Robin Farrell Zach Flaherty Karissa Hardesty Olivia Honaker Hannah King Emma King Abigail Lindsey Craig Lindsey Alexandrea Pike-Goff Preston Smiley Caroline Smith Alexandra Whitman Emma Wilson Katie Wilson A’s and B’s Brian Abell Logan Allen Sara Ashbaugh Mary Basham Erica Benham Kayla Bennett Kristen Bewley Madison Biddle Jack Blehar Naomi Brown Austin Brock Thomas Burgos Austin BurnettHulsey Jenna Burks Tommy Carey Wyatt Carroll Steven Cawthorn Jeremy Chambers April Cherry Christopher Crawford Colin Crump Taylor Cucino Dewan Ditto Lauren Fackler Michael Embry Garret Greenwell Autumn Gipson Jalen Hardcastle Emily Hardesty Travis Harrison Abigail Heibert Joseph Higgins Tyler Jackson Abigail Jantzen Cody Jobe Olivia Kessinger Alex Lee Jesse McPhearson Bryce Medley Angelica Miller Hailey Mitcham Joseph Morales

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The Optimist Club of Meade County is sponsoring its seventh annual “OK” Kids Program to recognize young people who display positive character traits such as, kindness, respect, citizenship, caring, and responsibility.

Community members have an opportunity to participate in this program by completing a nomination Neeli Rhoads Briana Rice Abigail Robinson Jaycee Serrano Kelsey Sutton Morgan Turner Taylor Vanover Jonah Voelker Julie Weatherholtz John Wilson A’s and B’s

Brendon Adcock Amber Akridge Drew Bailey Lindsey Baize Fred Barham Erica Barnes Matthew Barr Nicholas Benock Josie Board Evan Bradley Hannah Bridges Carlea Broth-

form by April 17, 2009.

Nomination forms maybe picked up in area schools, Meade County Public Library and the Meade County Extension Office.

The form is also available on the Meade County Board of Education Web site: www.meade.kyschools. us/.

A committee of community leaders will select winners from K-3, 4-6, middle school and high school.

The winners, their parents, and the people who nominated the students will be invited to an awards dinner on May 21, 2009.

If you know a student who is making a difference in the community, please take the time to complete the nomination form. ers Shavon Brown Matthew Burnett Alexis Carter Tyler Carter Caleigh Clark Sierra Cooper Austin Cornett Michaela Cox Cheyanne Crawford Ben Diamond Michael Davis Zachary

Dowell Ryan Dowell Raychel Eaton Alexis Efird Cassie Emert Vanessa Frazier Kellen Gable Karlie Gardner Anthony Graham Miranda Gregory Brandon George

Boys elem. basketball tourney results DTW 3, 26 vs. Muldraugh, 19. Scorers for DTW 3: Mack Wilson 1, John Millay 11, Sam Sherretz 8, Trevor Yates 6.

Scorers for Muldraugh: Tyler Compton 17, Seth Davis 2.

Battletown, 15 vs. Ekron 2, 14. Scorers for Battletown: Slater Adams 3, Keston Gagel 8, Andy Bellis 2, Tray Powers 2. Scorers for Ekron 2: Austin Sanders 1, Logan Hicks 3, Ty Curry 6, Kyle Reed 4.

Ekron 1, 32 vs. Battletown ,13. Scorers for Ekron 1: Christopher Chemanthy 4, Josh Durbin 6, John Miller 16, Kase Mattingly 6. Scorers for Battletown: Slater Adams 2, Keston Gagel 11.

DTW 1, 40 vs. DTW 2, 29. Scorers for DTW 1: John Wilson 2 24, 4, EEthan 4, tth h han aan n Fackler 6, Tommy Graham mmy my G rraaha ham 6, Gary Nelson Barger nB aarrggeer 2, 2, SSeth Downs 2. Scorers DTW ers rrss ffor or D or T 2: Colin Crump 13, Luke Babb 11, Michael Embry 2, Nate Wilson 2, Levi Benham 1.

Payneville, 20 vs. Flaherty, 18. Scorers for Payneville: Jesse Moore 9, Cody Tate 7,

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Compton Galvez 2, Aaron Whelan 2. Scorers for Flaherty: Wyatt Pike 8, David Sipes 6, Mather Hart 2, Christian Leslie 1, Johnathan Howard 1.

DTW 4, 23 vs. Payneville, 18. Scorers for DTW 4: Will King 11, Jake Beavin 4, Blake Reesor 4, Micah Kaiser 2, Tommy Carey 2. Scorers for Payneville: Cody Tate 8, Jesse Moore 6, Austin Poole 4.

Ekron 1, 20 vs. DTW 3, 12.

Scorers for Ekron 1: John Miller 13, Kase Mattingly 5, Zach Humphrey 2. Scorers for DTW 3: John Millay 6, Corey Lee Poindexter 4, Trevor Yates 2.

DTW 4, 21 vs. DTW 1, 15.

Scorers for DTW 4: Will King 9, Tommy Carey 5, Micah Kaiser 2, Tyler Robinson 2, Craig Lindsey 2, Elijah Ashmore 1. Scorers for DTW 1: John Wilson 15.

Ekron 1, 32 vs. DTW 4, 28.

Scorers for Ekron 1: John Miller 24, Kase Mattingly 6, Josh Durbin 2. Scorers for DTW 4: Will King 18, Tommy Carey 4, Micah Kaiser 2, Tyler Robinson 2, Jesse McPherson.

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White male boxer, blue eyes with black marking around left eye. He is slim and lean and answers to the name, Bourbon. He is very friendly and out going.

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He is a pet of a 3 year old little girl, who misses him terribly. If anyone has any information concerning Bourbon,

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Winners of the President’s Volunteer Service Award pictured above from left to right are (front row) Denise Durbin, Kay Dowell, Travis Stull, Kurt Barr and Susan Barley. Back row: Lonnie Richardson, Mike Dowell, Tim Parcell, Chris Deal. Not pictured, but received awards: Jason Sutton, Troy Barley, Tammy White, Christie Parcell and Ezra Stout.

Staff Report The News Standard Volunteers for the Meade County archery club were honored with the President’s Volunteer Award on Monday during an archery meeting for their work within the community and the National Archery in Schools Program (NASP).

There are three levels of the award:

bronze 100 to 249 hours of service, silver 250-499 hours of service and Gold 500 hours or more.

The award consisted of an official President’s Volunteer Service Award lapel pin, a personalized certificate of achievement, a congratulatory letter from the former-President of the United States, and a letter from the former-President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation.

FRANKFORT — Ice coats Kentucky’s landscape like a tight, frozen blanket.

Trees sag and branches snap under the weight, falling on roads, power lines and even houses. Tens of thousands of Kentuckians are still without power as frigid temperatures continue. But people aren’t the only ones having a hard time after the recent winter storms. Wildlife also struggle when ice covers their food and habitat.

“There’s no question there can be higher rates of mortality when we have this kind of cover for a long period of time,” said John Morgan, small game program coordinator for the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. “A lot of animals, like rabbits, quail and squirrels,

will just hole up for days and not feed.”

Since rabbits can eat the bark off of trees, they are better able to deal with the ice than many animals.

Birds, however, don’t have such an advantage. A bird needs grit, or small pebbles, to digest the food in its crop.

“In the absence of grit, with everything covered in ice, they have a hard time. There have been cases where turkeys have a full crop of food, but become emaciated because they can’t get the grit to digest it,” explained Morgan. “You’ll see bird feeders used a lot right now.

Certainly in conditions like this, feeders are probably pretty important.”

Also important are native grasses and other vegetation. Animals that have access to quality habitat go into bad weather in much

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The following members received a bronze award: Stacey McPherson, Susan Barley, Denise Durbin, Kurt Barr, Troy Barley and Jason Sutton.

Memeber who won the silver award were Tammy White and Chris Deal.

Finally, the recipiants of the gold award were Ezra Stout, Lonnie Richardson, Travis Stull, Tim Parcell, Christie Parcell, Mike Dowell and Kay Dowell.

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better condition than animals in marginal habitat, increasing their chance of survival. Native plants also provide much-needed shelter for wildlife.

“A well-managed native grass field — meaning it has things in there such as legumes — provides a lot of cover in these dire times,” said Morgan. “Especially when compared to fescue, which will just get smashed down.”

Icy conditions affect deer and elk to a similar degree.

The most vulnerable animals are the youngest and oldest.

“If you have a young fawn who hasn’t put on enough weight yet, or an older deer whose teeth are worn down — even prime bucks who have lost weight during the rut — this can be enough to push them over the edge,” said Tina Brunjes, Kentucky Fish and

Wildlife’s big game program coordinator. “That said, I don’t anticipate high mortality. We had a pretty good mast year and a good harvest. These animals are adapted to dealing with this type of thing.”

Many landowners are tempted to feed wildlife to try and help them through the storms’ aftermath. Other than setting out backyard birdfeeders, however, people should not introduce new food sources to wildlife.

“If you haven’t been feeding them, don’t start putting feed out,” cautioned Brunjes. “It takes time for the bacteria in their gut to build up and adjust to what they are eating. You can actually make them sick by suddenly offering corn or hay. But if you’ve been feeding all along, now is definitely not the time to stop.”

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Forestry employees assist emergency personnel Submitted by Energy and Environment Cabinet

FRANKFORT — The Kentucky Division of Forestry (KDF) has been working closely with emergency personnel across the state to clear roadways in areas hit hard by the ice storm.

Since Jan. 30, 121 KDF employees spent over 8,000 man hours working on chainsaw and dozer crews.

The crews cleared brush and downed trees and assisted in making roads passable in 15 counties. As of yesterday, employees completed assignments in Ballard, Boyd, Boyle, Carroll, Clark, Estill, Garrard, Grayson, Hart, Lawrence, LaRue, McLean, Meade, Mercer and Powell counties.

“Our employees have been very dedicated to the cleanup efforts,” said Leah MacSwords, direc-

tor of the Division of Forestry. “Many of our employees had storm related problems at home, yet they stepped up to assist others in need. They are an asset to emergency personnel during natural disasters such as the recent ice storm and they have been an important factor in helping provide for the safety of our communities.”

As division employees return to their own districts and routine assignments, they will begin to prepare for the upcoming forest fire hazard season.

KDF is the lead agency in fighting wildfires and enforcing forest fire seasons as per KRS 149.400.

Citizens are reminded that spring forest fire hazard season begins on Feb. 15 and ends April 30 and during this time, it is illegal to burn anything within 150 feet of any woodland be-

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Kentucky Forestry Department employees help clear debris in Ballard County after the Jan. 27 ice storm. tween the hours of 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.

In the aftermath of the storm, the potential for wildfires will likely increase due to fallen branches and tree limbs that have accumulated in the woods.

The division urges extreme caution and to follow out-

door burning laws while burning storm debris in the coming weeks.

For more information about KDF ice storm response, caring for storm damaged trees or information regarding fire hazard season, visit www.forestry.ky.gov or call 1-800-866-0555.

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Friday, February 13, 2009

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By Samantha Weaver • It was Herb Caen, Pulitzer Prizewinning columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle, who made the following sage observation: "Cockroaches and socialites are the only things that can stay up all night and eat anything."

• The oldest man in the United States is George Francis, who was born on June 6, 1896, which means he was already nearly 50 years old when D-Day occurred. In an interesting coincidence, the United Kingdom's oldest man, Henry Allingham, is also 112 years old -- and was born on the exact same day of the exact same year.

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• If you are like the average American man, over the course of your lifetime you will spend a grand total of five years in the simple act of shaving.

No word in the record at hand of how long women spend on the same chore, taking into account the fact that the real estate they cover in their shaving duties is, generally speaking, larger than that covered by men.

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•If you take into account all the sales in the world, there are approximately 50 Bibles sold every minute.

Thought for the Day: "Not every story has explosions and car chases.

That's why they have nudity and espionage." -- Bill Barnes and Gene Ambaum

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Last Week’s Solutions

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

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Some unsettling facts about a past situation could come to light. And while you'd love to deal with it immediately, it's best to get more information to support your case.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A straightforward approach to a baffling situation is best. Don't allow yourself to be drawn into an already messy mass of tangles and lies. Deal with it and move on.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Don't be discouraged or deterred by a colleague's negative opinion about your ideas. It could actually prove to be helpful when you finally get around to finalizing your plan.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Ignore that sudden attack of "modesty," and step up to claim the credit you've so rightly earned. Remember: A lot of people are proud of you and want to share in your achievement.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) A financial "deal" that seems to be just right for you Leos and Leonas could be grounded more in gossamer than substance. Get an expert's advice to help you check it out.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Don't ignore that suddenly cool or even rude attitude from someone close to you. Asking for an explanation could reveal a misunderstanding you were completely unaware of.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Unless you have sound knowledge, and not just an opinion, it's best not to step into a family dispute involving a legal matter, regardless of whom you support. Leave that to the lawyers.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) An awkward situation presents the usually socially savvy Scorpian with a problem. But a courteous and considerate approach soon helps clear the air and ease communication.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A calmer, less-tense atmosphere prevails through much of the week, allowing you to restore your energy levels before tackling a new challenge coming up by week's end.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Your approach to helping with a friend or family member's problem could boomerang unless you take time to explain your method and how and why it (usually!) works.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Someone who gave you a lot of grief might ask for a chance for the two of you to make a fresh start. You need to weigh the sincerity of the request carefully before giving your answer.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Too much fantasizing about an upcoming decision could affect your judgment. Better to make your choices based on what you know now rather than on what you might learn later.

BORN THIS WEEK: You have a way of seeing the best in people and helping them live up to their potential.

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The Meade County Public Library is accepting bids until February 27th for lawn maintenance for the 2009 mowing season. The library reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Please include the following: Certificate of Insurance, itemized list of work to be completed, and contract with detailed scope of work. Send to: MCPL 400 Library Place, Brandenburg, KY 40108.

Stop Smoking Successfully. $30 fee includes book and educational materials (does not include nicotine replacement products). Minimum of four participants must be enrolled for class to be held. Call Harrison County Hospital at 812-7388708 for more information and registration.

Kinder Garden Center, LLC, 766 Broadway 270-422-7767, is now enrolling. Open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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

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.

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 812-7387830 ext.2012 for more information and for registration.

First Annual Chelsea Stinnett Memorial Community Volleyball Tournament will be Saturday, Feb. 21 at Meade County High School at 9:30 a.m. Team signups are due by Feb. 14. Call Bobbi Jo Dowell at 270-422-2266 or email her at dowellbjt@yahoo.com for more information.

Report suspected illegal activity in your neighborhood by calling the Meade County Sheriff’s Department anonymous tip line at 270-422-4673 or email drugtips@bbtel.com.

MCYSA -- Meade County Youth Soccer Sign-up's for Spring 2009 are currently being processed. Go to www. meadecountysoccer.com to sign-up and get further information. Last day for registration is Saturday, Feb. 21.

RYSA -- Radcliff Youth Soccer Sign-up's for Spring 2009 are currently being processed. Go to www.radcliffyouthsoccer. org to sign-up and get further information. Last day for registration is Saturday, Feb. 14.

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Log in with your library card at www.meadereads.org for live homework help from 4-10 p.m. daily. Call 270-422-2094 for more information.

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 270-422-2094 for more information.

Smoking Cessation Class at the Meade County Public Library begins Tuesday, Jan. 6 and will be a 10 week program. Class meets Tuesdays from 1-2 p.m. in the library annex building. Call 270-422-2094 for more information.

WE CAN! A program to learn ways to enhance children’s activity and nutrition. Program begins Monday, Feb. 23 and meet for four weeks at the Meade County Public Library.

A parent workbook will be provided. Classes will be 10:30 a.m. to noon. Call 270-422-2094 for more information.

Harrison County Hospital will offer the flu vaccine to adults 18 and over by appt. only, while supplies last. Cost is $15, payable in cash or check, or we will bill for Medicare. You must have your Medicare card present to qualify. To schedule an appt., call 812-738-7894 Monday thru Thursday.

Running gear. Complete 1999 F250 Super Duty 4wd. 75,000 original miles. $1,000 OBO. Call 270-4964579 or 270-863-1055.

Ford F-150 Extended Cab. 146,000 miles. Perfect for teenage boy or for someone who wants a truck to haul stuff in. Asking $4,000 or best offer. Call 270-4227180.

1982 Jeep CJ7, 4wd, new tires, clear title. $1500 OBO. Call 270-496-4579 or 270-863-1055.

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P215 60R 16 MS (mud and snow). $60 for both. Call 270-497-4621.

1986 Iroc Z Camaro, 350 tuned port, fuel injection, 65,000 original miles, t-tops, PW, PDL, all original, maroon with grey interior, A1 shape, garage kept, only been in the rain twice. Super nice car, it is a keeper! Call to set up an appointment to see. Must sell, sacrifice price at $7,500, serious inquiries only. 270945-1615.

2004 Dodge Ram 2500, 4x4, long bed truck, cruise, slide window, gooseneck ball, rhino liner, aluminum toolbox, tow package, 58,700 miles, runs great. $14,500.00 Call 270-8288233.

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.

14 ft. Jon Boat. 15 horsepower.

Johnson camoflauge trolling motor.

Excellent shape, barely used. $1200 with trailer.

Call 270-497-4502.

18 ft. Arrow Glass Runaboat, 350 motor, tandem galvanize trailer, cuddy cabin, excellent shape, always been kept in a garage. Must see to appreciate, $4,500. 270945-1615.

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The Meade County Public Library is accepting bids until February 27th for lawn maintenance for the 2009 mowing season. The library reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Please include the following: Certificate of Insurance, itemized list of work to be completed, and contract with detailed scope of work. Send to: MCPL 400 Library Place, Brandenburg, KY 40108.

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1-6 ACRES in Meade County near Fort Knox. Ok for single or doublewides homes. County water and electric available, owner financing.

23 acres, great hunting, located off Green Valley Ranch Road, Payneville. $1,000 down. Owner financing available, No credit checks, Open 7 days a week, www.kylandco.com.

20 acres, open pasture, all fenced, ready for livestock in Lodiburg. $1,000 down. Owner financing available, No credit checks, Open 7 days a week, www.ky-landco. com.

Fixer upper farm house, barn, open pasture, 10 acres in Big Springs, off High Plains Road, $79,900. Owner financing available, No credit checks, Open 7 days a week, www.ky-landco.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!

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.

Ford Tractor 9N. Good tires. Engine smokes a little.

Runs good. 270-668-2971.

Ask for J.J.

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.

14 ft. Jon Boat. 15 horsepower.

Johnson camoflauge trolling motor.

Excellent shape, barely used. $1200 with trailer.

Call 270-497-4502.

We pay cash for farms or land.

Call MW 270-668-4035 www.mwlandforsale.com

18 ft. Arrow Glass Runaboat, 350 motor, tandem galvanize trailer, cuddy cabin, excellent shape, always been kept in a garage. Must see to appreciate, $4,500. 270945-1615.

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 270-5478099 or the Meade County Sheriff Dept. with information.

Gun Show!

Feb 14-15.

Sat. 9-5 & Sun 9-4. Lexington.

Heritage Hall (430 W. Vine St.) Buy, Sell, Trade. Info: (563)927-8176.

Kenny Woods Gun Show Inc.

GOODYEAR WRANGLER TRUCK TIRES ON SALE NOW!

Antique luggage trunk for sale, hard find, good shape, call 270-497-4494.

Registered Charlaois Bull. 2 ½ years old. Best offer. Call 270-828-8780.

Wood for sale. $30 pickup load, rough cut lumber .50 cents a board foot. Call 270-945-0235 or 270-4964286.

Get a FREE alignment check!

After all the bad weather and driving over

POTHOLES... your tires may be out of alignment

Stationary bike for sale. $40. Call 270-945-6589.

Amy Grant autographed collection. $80 or best offer.

For more information, call 270-945-0500.

2 INDUSTRIAL SECURITY LIGHTS. $500 each. 270828-2927.

COUNTRY VILLAGE

COMMERCIAL SECURITY GATE. Approx. 15 ft. w/ motor. Never been installed.

Call for more information.

270-828-2927.

Motel Rooms & Cabins Reasonable Rates Nice & Clean Nightly, Weekly & Monthly Rates

(270) 422-2282

A NEW COMPUTER NOW!!!

Brand Name laptops & desktops. Bad or NO Credit- No Problem.

Smallest weekly payments avail. Its yours NOW- Call 800-840-5366.

Furnished Apartment

For Rent One Bedroom • Utilities Included

(270) 422-2282

Storage Sheds Most All Sizes Available $29.50 and up Easy Access • Call for Availability

2003 Harley Davidson Softail Standard FXST

(270) 422-2282

100th Anniversary, 6040 miles, 88 cu. inch, carburetor., extra seats, asking ONLY . . $12,000. . $11,000

Musicians, performers, stilt walkers, clowns, jugglers, etc. for local entertainment and events. Call 270-4221879 or e-mail mathiasp@ bbtel.com.

Call for more details.

270-422-7778 Driver- CURRENTLY HIRING experienced teams and solos with HazMat. Dry Van & Temp Control available. O/Os welcome. Call Covenant 866-684-2519. EOE. Driver: Experienced Gas & Diesel Drivers Only! Positions currently available in: Louisville, KY & Cincinnati, OH. Applicants Must have: Class-A CDL Tank & Hazmat. TWIC card. 23+ yrs.

Old. Clean MVR. 2 yrs. Class-A Exp. Usher Transport, Inc. 800-777-2741 X2 502-449-4000 X2.

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 Feb.13. Please, no phone calls past 8 p.m.

International Truck Driving School located in KY, now enrolling students. Class-A CDL Training. Job assistance. Financing to try to help everyone. Start working now! 888-780-5539.

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.

TRUCK AMERICA TRAINING 866-244-3644 CDL Class-A and B Courses. Attend School in Kentucky. State Training Dollars for qualified Applicants. Financing & Employment Assistance Available.

Buying Scrap Gold and Silver.

10-14-18 kt. Gold. .925 Silver and Silver Coins. Call 270422-2841 or 270-872-6953.

Driver- Join PTL today! Company drivers earn up to 38 cpm.

1/2 cpm increase every 60K miles. Average 2,800 miles/ week.

CDL-A Required. www.ptl-inc.com Call 877-740-6262.

Drivers- Miles & Freight: Positions available ASAP! CDL-A with tanker required. Top pay, premium benefits and MUCH MORE! Call or visit us online, 877-484-3061 www.oakleytransport.com

The Help Wanted section has local job opportunities for you!

Thinking about selling your farm give us a call we pay cash, quick closing

367 acres in Lewis County off Interstate 65. $675 an acre.

Refrigerator for sale. Would make a good garage fridge. $25. Call 270-497-4787.

College funds a bit low?

270-547-4222

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

HUNTER’S DREAM

Ladies triplet ring, 14k gold.

Asking $350. Call 270-4974621.

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 270-422-2094 for more information.

We buy and sell land

61 acres Breckinridge County. Perfect turkey and deer hunting. $1500 an acre.

Motorola Razor 2 cell phone. Burgundy color.

New, still in box. Paid $259 at Bluegrass Cellular, will sell for $125. Call 270-4974621.

Full Size Truck Topper. 270422-4060.

Real Estate Development

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, 270-828-2222.

2 good used Firestone tires.

P215 60R 16 MS (mud and snow). $60 for both. Call 270-497-4621.

SAWMILLS FROM ONLY $2,990.00--Convert your LOGS TO VALUABLE LUMBER with your own Norwood portable band sawmill. Log skidders also available. www. norwoodsawmills. com/300n. Free information: 800-578-1363 Ext300-N.

270-828-2222

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, 270-828-2222.

2 peacocks. 1 blue one and 1 white one. And 3 roosters. $75 for all. Call 270-497-4621.

Kentucky Land Company of Irvington

KENTUCKY LAND CO.

Lot 8 - 1.638 acres $25,900

Lot 30 - 4.988 acres $42,000 AMERICAN HEAVY EQUIPMENT TRAINING 866-280-5836 Attend school in KY. State Training Dollars for qualified Applicants. Financing & Employment Assistance Available.

NCCER ACCREDITED Equipment Operator Courses.

The News Standard - B9

LT265/75R16 WRANGLER TD..........$129 LT245/75R16 WRANGLER RT/S.......$125 P235/75R15 WRANGLER RT/S............$95 P265/75R15 WRANGLER RT/S..........$115 P255/70R16 WRANGLER RT/S..........$125

90 days to 6 months same as cash FREE car wash with purchase of 4 new tires.

Kevin Roberts, the Goodyear store manager will be glad to answer any of your tires needs...

Call or stop by TODAY!

Located at the junction of Hwy. 1638 and Hwy. 448 in Brandenburg

422-2141 • 351-2438 547-6538 • Toll free 888-920-2141

HERITAGE Board recognizes outstanding ‘behind the scenes’ staff B10 - The News Standard

During its February meeting, the Board of Education recognized the tireless work of a special group of school district staff. The board invited all Meade County schools custodians to attend the meeting, to receive a well-deserved, face-to-face “thank you.”

Before the meeting began, the custodial staff seemed uncertain of the evening’s events, but soon was pleasantly surprised by the board’s appreciation.

Meade County Superintendent Mitch Crump said the staff’s talents truly shined during the aftermath of the late January ice storm.

He said the crew is always ready to work when such unpredictable circumstances pop-up.

“The state department has commended the Meade

Friday, February 13, 2009

THE NEWS STANDARD/CHARLOTTE FACKLER

The Board of Education recognized the entire school district’s custodial staff for its tireless dedication to keeping Meade County schools safe and spotless all year long. “You go above and beyond; this group shines when they are called upon to do extra duty,” said Rodney Pickering.

County school facilities for being in wonderful shape and well-kept,” Crump said. “With the unfortunate weather in the past year, we

want to recognize the custodial staff for all their dedication and sacrifices they make.”

Crump also pointed out

how important the connection is that custodial staff members have with many of the district’s students.

“Much of your work goes

unseen. You go above and beyond; this group shines when they are called upon to do extra duty,” said Rodney Pickering, Director of

Transportation, Building and Grounds. “These people take their job to heart, and I personally cannot thank you enough,” Pickering said.

Valentine’s Day Celebration

Marriages Magen Joyce Kirksey, 18, of Brandenburg, daughter of Vivian Lynette Roberts and Jimmy Dwayne Kirksey, to Jason Todd Sipes, 35, of Brandenburg, son of Charlotte May Dupin and William Robert Sipes.

Tonya Suzanne Winters, 26, of Henryville, Ind., daughter of Brenda Lee Phillips and Matthew Robert Winters, to Josh William Green, 23, of Fort Knox, Ky., son of Carol Lee Kossman and John William Green.

Veronica Sue Hesson, 23, of Brandenburg, daughter of Carol Sue Armes and Neil Edward Harrop, to James Bernard Diehl, Jr., 27, of Louisville, son of Colleen Ann Harris and James Bernard Diehl, Sr. Brittany Louise Donald, 23, of Guston, daughter of Betty Jane Hayes and Bruce Robert Donald, to John Thomas Wesserling, 27, of Brandenburg, son of Judith Jean Hardimen and John Paul Wesserling.

Sharon Marie Ray, 43, of Union Star, Ky., daughter of Mildred Elizabeth Whelan and William Louis Ray, Jr., to Larry Gene Coblentz, Jr., 40, of Charleston, Ill., son of Donna Rae Sansom and Larry Gene Coblentz, Sr. Stormy Tass Lee, 30, of Vine Grove, Ky., daughter of Bessie Henson Lee and Larry Wayne Lee, to Phillip Kevin Via, 38, of Vine Grove, Ky., son of Mary Vivian Brown Via and Harold Thomas Via.

Friends celebrate Valentine’s Day during special Senior Citizens party

Birthdays

Feb. 13: Martin Lambright. Feb. 14: Howard Bandy, Jr., and Stephanie Meredith. Feb. 16: Mary Coghill. Feb. 17: Remle Wilkerson, Julia Wilkerson, Andrew Lockard and Leonard Goins. Feb. 18: Craig Chee, Sam Achtabowski and T.J. Farmer. Feb. 19: Jim Snider, Floyd Greenwell, Anthony Scalf and Kayla Higbee.

TOP LEFT: This year’s Valentine’s Day King is John Coates and the Queen is his wife, Ruthann Coates, both of Stephensport. The couple was proudly crowned at the annual Valentine’s Day party held Tuesday at the Meade County Senior Citizens Center. Mr. and Mrs. Coates raised money for the nutrition program at the center through which senior citizens are able to enjoy home-cooked meals during weekly events.

TOP RIGHT: Volunteer Betty Wortz (blue shirt) helps serve food during the Valentine’s Day celebration.

LEFT: Agnes Robinson and John Leitner take a spin around the dance floor doing the two-step.

Baptism Celebration

Dean and Autumn Hurst

Dean and Autumn Hurst were recently baptized by Pastor Tony Yates at the New Brandenburg Southern Baptist Church.

Dean’s and Autumn’s parents are Christy Hurst of Brandenburg and Jeff Hurst of Louisville. Grandparents are Gary and Donna Prather of Brandenburg.

Happy 24th Birthday Sandy!

We are so proud of you!

Love, Crystal, Brandon, Glenda, and Paul

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