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A new course for horse

Adam Lancaster and his trusty landscaping crew are on the job working to give customers the greenest grass and trimmest lawns in the neighborhood.

Local instructor Nancy Wolnowsky is the only certified Centered Riding teacher in the state, and she offers a new perspective on the ageless art of horseback riding.

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Help is here: Agencies offer aid for unemployed Job fair, free credit hours to help get workers back on track

By Crystal Benham crystal@thenewsstandard.com

unemployment offices and colleges are actively implementing new programs that offer assistance to those who unexpectedly lost their jobs.

Lincoln Trail Career Center (LTCC) Workforce Development Manager Tommy Wheatley stated the number of customers who visited the center has increased from 74,422 in 2007 to 97,205 in 2008 — nearly a 33-percent increase.

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While state unemployment rates are skyrocketing, local

The LTCC, located in Elizabethtown, Ky., offers services in unemployment job search and unemployment insurance, for residents in the eight-county Lincoln Trail Area, including Meade County. “(Customers) have the right

to file for unemployment insurance if they’ve lost their jobs,” Wheatley said. “That is set up to help those who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own.”

Prospective insurance applicants will need to have certain information about

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their former job, including their start and end dates, the employer’s full address, and telephone number. When visiting the center to apply, customers will also need a picture ID.

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Tea parties to contest gov. stimulus bill

By Laura Saylor editor@thenewsstandard.com

FAR LEFT: Haley St. Pierre, of Muldraugh, races to find an egg. TOP: One-year-old Maggie Keith shows her Easter eggs.

LEFT: Christopher Johnson, of Ekron, hugs the Easter Bunny, who was 15-yearold Caitlin Greer. BOTTOM LEFT: The hunt begins. BELOW: Two-year-old Chazdon Mudd shows off his egg.

More than 500 anti-stimulus bill protests are planned to take place around the country on April 15, as the second round of “tea party protests” prepare to unfold on tax day. Two such events will be held locally, in Louisville and Elizabethtown, Ky. The tea party protests — which take their roots from the infamous Boston Tea Party of 1773 — intend to give the public a voice in contesting what supporters feel is too much government spending, and “a flawed —Lynn Ward, stimulus bill event organizer and pork-filled budget.”

“The Tea Party is part of a national movement to protest the spending of trillions of dollars which will leave our children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren a debt they must pay,” said Lynn Ward, an organizer of the Louisville event. “The hope of people

“People of all political persuasions — and some with none — are unhappy, angry and frightened of what our government is doing.”

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Car accident on Dixie Hwy. claims a life Submitted by Meade County Sheriff’s Department

The back lawn of Doe Run Inn was covered with Easter eggs and little legs Sunday afternoon as the historic inn and restaurant hosted its first-ever Easter Egg Hunt. Close to 60 children, ages 10 and under, scoured the grass in search of 1,100 colorful eggs, some containing festive and fantastic prizes.

Jim Greer, the inn’s manager, said he hopes the Easter Egg Hunt becomes an annual event.

“We want Doe Run Inn to be a community-oriented place ... and hope to start having other community events here,” he said.

The Fraternal Order of Police and Fraternal Order of Police Auxiliary hosted a county-wide egg hunt on Saturday, and the Brandenburg Moose Lodge also hosted its own egg hunt on Sunday.

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A two-vehicle accident at 5:44 p.m.

Friday afternoon claimed the life of a Louisville woman.

According to Meade County Sheriff William “Butch” Kerrick, 26-year-old Carla Haynes, of Louisville, was travelling southbound on 31W at the top of Muldraugh hill when her 2007 Ford Fusion left the roadway and struck the guardrail.

The vehicle came back onto the

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E-911 aims to create new job position for help with GPS mapping

By Laura Saylor editor@thenewsstandard.com A new job position may soon be created in county government, as the E-911 Committee prepares to engage in the final stages of its enhanced 911 system.

During an E-911 Commit-

tee meeting held Monday afternoon at the courthouse, director Mark Bennett said the final step in the wireless phase of the emergency call systems is almost complete — it just needs the manpower behind it.

The intent of the wireless phase is for addresses to be

pinpointed on an interactive map so that emergency responders, when dispatched, can locate the caller when a call to 911 is made from a cell phone.

The system already informs dispatchers of a caller’s location when the call is made from a land line,

but with cell phones becoming the preferred method of communication, Bennett said it’s crucial for this final stage of mapping to occur.

“Our goal is to have accurate data for every address in Meade County so if someone needs 911, we can get to them,” Bennett said.

In order to map the location of addresses across the county, someone will be required to drive to address points and record their longitude and latitude using GPS equipment.

Bennett said other pertinent pinpoints, such as the location of water hydrants,

will also be recorded.

“Some information we’re able to use from RECC and Pictometry (an aerial photography company), but in some areas of the county you need to get the information by just going out there

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FEATURE Railroader and wife have been on right track for 60 years A10 - The News Standard

Randy Powell was 16 and his bride-to-be 15 when they stood before Judge Bill Noland in the Estill County Courthouse and heard him issue a stern warning.

“He told us, ‘Don’t you all come back in here in two or three weeks asking for a divorce, because I won’t give you one,’” they recalled.

The love-struck pair he united on March 26, 1949, are still together.

And they’re still lovestruck.

If anything, their caring nature has grown more intense as they assist each other in overcoming obstacles associated with getting older.

During his youth in Powell Valley and while attending Knob Lick School, Randy seldom saw a car or truck traveling along the narrow and often muddy Crooked Creek Road.

Every vehicle drew a great deal of attention, but none more so than the one bringing the pretty young girl down from Indiana every summer to spend time with

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LEFT: Randy and Iva Powell exchange loving looks outside their mountain home. ABOVE: The final resting place for the couple has already been prepared behind their home. her grandparents, Joe and Mintie Walton.

Dating Randy consisted mostly of sitting on the front porch of her grandparents’ home, according to Iva. “I guess there were places we could have gone, but we didn’t have a car,” Randy said.

After starting a family that would grow to include four

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District Court 04/01/09 Chad Anthony Robey, 33, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs- pled not guilty pretrial conference 4/08/09.

Dustin E. Thompson, 21, careless driving; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs; operating on suspended/revoked license- pretrial conference 4/08/09.

Romuald L. Pate, 45, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs- pled not guilty pretrial conference 4/22/09.

Caressa B. Chapman, 22, use/possess drug paraphernalia; illegal possession of legend drug- TEP 4/29/09.

Raymond A. Render, 20, possession of marijuana; use/possess drug paraphernalia- pled not guilty pretrial conference 4/22/09.

Codi L. Cundiff, 18, 1st degree burglary; 1st degree criminal mischief- pled not guilty preliminary hearing 4/08/09.

Melissa Kay Bowling, 37, 1st degree possession of cocaine; possession of marijuana; use/possess drug paraphernalia; 1st degree TICS/ cocaine- pled not guilty preliminary hearing 4/08/09.

Shannon Dyer, receiving stolen property over $300- pled not guilty preliminary hearing 4/08/09.

Jimmy C. Yawn, 36, receiving stolen property over $300- pled not guilty preliminary hearing 4/08/09.

Joshua Cain Allen, 19, alcohol intoxication in a public place; 1st degree burglary; 1st degree criminal mischief- pled not guilty preliminary hearing 4/08/09.

Patrick K. Joyer, 24, disregarding stop sign; violation of foreign EPO/DVOpled guilty 6 months probated after 10 days jail.

Edwina H. Powers, 2 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300- pled not guilty pretrial conference 4/08/09.

Jennifer D. Carroll, possession of alcohol intoxication beverages by minor- pled guilty $25 fine.

Janice Sue Sturgeon, 63, theft by unlawful taking/shoplifting under $300- pled not guilty pretrial conference 4/22/09.

William J. Jones, 18, failure to wear seat belts; possess open alcohol beverage container in a motor vehicle; possession of alcoholic beverage- $25 fine per offense.

Stanley Kevin Hitchcock, 48, alcohol intoxication in a public place- pled guilty $25 fine; 2nd degree disorderly conduct- pled guilty 90 days probated 2 years.

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Ricky L. Hill, 45, careless driving; carrying concealed deadly weapon- pled not guilty pretrial conference 4/08/09; failure to notify address change to department of transportation- dismissed.

Eugene Michael Harrington, 49, 4th degree assault/domestic violence with minor injury- pled not guilty pretrial conference 4/08/09.

Jason W. Long, 39, 3rd degree criminal trespassing; giving officer false name or address- pled not guilty pretrial conference 4/22/09.

Boris T. Drane, Jr., 20, theft by unlawful taking/shoplifting under $300- pled guilty 30 days probated after 5 days stay out of coxes.

Adrian Q. Garcia, 23, failure to produce insurance card- pled guilty 90 days probated fine $100.

James E. Davis, 18, speeding 26 mph over/greater; reckless driving; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security; racing motor vehicle on public highway- pled not guilty pretrial conference 4/08/09.

Joshua J. Hagan, 24, operating vehicle with expired operators license- failure to appear.

Sandra G. Herbst, 40, no/expired registration plates- dismissed.

Patricia A. Alquran, 48, no/expired registration plates; no/expired Kentucky registration receipt- pled not guilty pretrial conference 4/22/09.

Spencer M. Shade, 37, operating on suspended/revoked operators licensepretrial conference 4/22/09.

Jerry E. Carwile, 45, failure to add taxable unit to taxable inventoryfailure to appear.

Wesley Keith McGuffey, 29, speeding 15 mph over the limit; fleeing or evading police; failure of nonowner operator to maintain required insurance- bonded for 4/08/09.

Timothy Wayne Clark, 38, 2nd degree bail jumping- pled not guilty pretrial conference 4/08/09.

Juan Pedro Resendez, Jr., 26, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs- pretrial conference 4/29/09 jury trial 5/01/09.

Nathan Justis Adams, 27, theft by unlawful taking/gasoline- pled guilty 30 days probated after serving 3 days stay away from Marathon; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/ security- 90 days probated $100 fine.

Frejdyn B. Jarrett, 22, reckless driving; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs- pretrial conference 5/27/09 jury trial 6/05/09.

Eric Todd Hall, 30, failure to comply with sex offender registrationdismissed.

Joan Marie Gipson, 18, 4th degree assault/domestic violence with minor injury- pretrial conference 4/22/09.

Michael P Hall, Jr., 19, 2nd degree criminal trespassing; operating on suspended/revoked operators licensepretrial conference 4/22/09.

Joshua Montgomery, 23, 4th degree

sons and three daughters, the Powells eventually moved to Indiana, where jobs were more plentiful.

Randy went to work for the B&O Railroad on April 10, 1961, and retired in May 1994.

The couple sold their home of 30 years in Brookville, Ind., and moved into a rustic, two-story house on the same Walton property where they first met.

They had spent two years This recipe for Quick Stuffed Bell Peppers is easy to assemble and cooks in minutes. This dish freezes well, so double the recipe, and when you’re pressed for time, you’ll have a homemade, microwave meal in minutes.

Quick Stuffed Bell Peppers 8 bell peppers, tops removed and cut into a small dice, white membrane and seeds removed and discarded 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided assault with minor injury- pretrial conference 4/29/09.

Charles F. Williams, 34, use/ possess drug paraphernalia- pretrial conference 4/29/09.

Roger P. Ritchie, 54, drinking alcoholic beverage in public place- $25 fine; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs- pled guilty 6 months probated after 30 days $500 fine; possess open alcohol beverage container in a motor vehicle- $25 fine.

Randy Ellis Houston, 36, theft by unlawful taking/shoplifting under $300- TEP 4/29/09.

Thomas Joseph Johnson, 59, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs- pled guilty 30 days probated after 2 days $200 fine.

Carl Wayne Sydnor, 45, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs- continues 4/29/09.

Charity Marie Benham, 35, careless

building the home on weekends while living in a silver trailer on the 50-acre farm.

Their youngest son, Mike, and his family live next door.

All the sons have followed in their dad’s footsteps and are employed by CSX Railroad.

Randy is proud of his time spent helping lay 5,000 miles of track throughout Ohio, Indiana, and West Virginia.

The word “Steelman” is prominently featured on the 1 pound lean ground beef or turkey 5 crackers, crushed into fine crumbs 1 Eggland’s Best egg, slightly beaten 1 (3 ounce) package dehydrated onion soup mix 1 tablespoon steak sauce 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper Tomato Sauce Topping: 8 ounces tomato sauce 2 tablespoons salsa 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper driving- dismissed; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/ drugs- pled guilty 30 days probated after 2 days $200 fine.

Troy Fout, 34, receiving stolen property under $300; theft of services under $300- pretrial conference 4/29/09.

Tracy L. Alciati, 38, 2 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300- pretrial conference 4/08/09.

Charles W. Ditto, 60, 9 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300- pretrial conference 4/08/09.

Amber N. Odom, 20, violation of foreign EPO/DVO- pretrial conference 5/27/09 jury trial 6/05/09.

Shawn Dennison, 33, failure of owner to maintain required insurance/ security- pled guilty 90 days jail.

Penny Lynette Fout, 35, theft of services under $300- pretrial conference 4/29/09.

Micah W. Tucker, 21, public intoxication controlled substance;

tombstone he had placed in a family cemetery behind his new home. He is fond of pointing out that the B&O is the nation’s oldest, having been chartered in 1827.

A major fan of bluegrass music, Randy looks at the large motor home parked inside a barn behind his home and expresses regrets about how seldom it is used.

“We used to go to six or eight bluegrass festivals a year, but now we only get to 2 tablespoons sugar

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Using a large bowl, gently mix together the diced pepper tops, 1/2 cup of cheese, ground meat, crackers, egg, soup mix, steak sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt and black pepper.

Stuff the prepared peppers with the ground meat mixture and stand them upright in a lightly greased 12-by-8-by-2-inch baking dish.

Combine the tomato sauce, salsa, salt, pepper and brown sugar. Mix well possession of marijuana; use/possess drug paraphernalia- 4/22/09.

George L. Munoz, 54, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs- pretrial conference 4/29/09.

Darius A. Miller, 23, speeding 13 mph over the limit; driving on DUI suspended license- failure to appear.

Joseph Daniel Riggs, 26, driving on DUI suspended license- 4/22/09.

Tammie Gail Benham, 36, 27 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300- continues 4/22/09.

Billy J. Mattingly II, 20, theft by unlawful taking/shoplifting; 6 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300- pretrial conference 4/29/09.

Dawn M. Woelfel, 46, 12 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300- pretrial conference 4/08/09.

Tabitha G. Patenaude, 21, 2nd degree possession on controlled substance-

one or two,” he said.

Recently, family and friends gathered at the Estill County Senior Citizens Center to help them mark their 60th anniversary.

Judge Noland would have been proud.

Columnist Don White has served as editor at several newspapers in Kentucky. His Kentucky Traveler features are published throughout the state. Contact him at thekytraveler.com. and pour over peppers.

Cover tightly with microwave-safe plastic wrap; fold back small edge for steam to escape. Microwave on high 12 to 15 minutes, until the filling is hot and pepper is almost tender. Let stand 6 to 8 minutes. Sprinkle peppers with the remaining cheese. Serve with a side of rice and a salad.

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Albert Andrew Patenaude, 22, use/possess drug paraphernalia4/29/09.

Amber M. Patenaude, 19, cultivation of marijuana; 2nd degree possession of controlled substance4/22/009.

Amanda May Baker, 28, harassing communications; 1st degree criminal trespassing- pretrial conference 4/22/09.

Phillip W. Hudson, 24, possession of marijuana; use/possess drug paraphernalia- pretrial conference 4/29/09.

Scott Michael Fackler, 38, reckless driving; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/ drugs- judge to reconsider.

James Thornton Groves, 49, convicted felon in possession of a handgun- continues 4/08/09.

Thomas Boyd Roberts, 50, failure to comply with sex offender registration- 4/08/09.

NEWS DAR welcomes keynote speaker, honoree Fire district to hold

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dedication, open house of new station

By Crystal Benham crystal@thenewsstandard.com Local members of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) gathered Monday morning for brunch, and held a meeting at Main Street Café where a respected author and two recent DAR award winners visited them.

Twenty-three people joined the special meeting — which was comprised of members, visitors and husbands — to listen to guest speaker Karl Hollenbach, a respected author and husband of Martha Jean Hollenbach, DAR’s chaplain.

He has published various non-fiction books and numerous articles in U.S., Japan and England.

Karl began his speech entitled “The Founding of America” by taking DAR members and visitors back to the earliest recorded documentations about an ”ideal America.”

“The ideal America is found in Thomas More’s ‘Utopia,’ and later in Francis Bacon’s ‘New Atlantis,’” Karl stated. “At an early age, Bacon conceived the idea of a Great Reformation of the whole world. He enlisted like-minded friends into a group to carry out his great scheme. They published two manifestos in 1614 and 1615 announcing a general reformation of the world.”

Karl went on to explain that “the Ideal” inspired certain historical figures such as President Abraham Lincoln, and periods such as the two World Wars.

“The ideal inspires certain qualified persons at certain periods of history,” Karl stated. “Such a person was Lincoln during the

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Members of the local Daughters of the American Revolution listened to featured speaker Karl Hollenbach (pictured standing) during a meeting held Monday morning.

From page A1 and doing it,” Bennett said.

Ron Householder, a representative of MapSync — the GPS and GIS company that’s been working with the E-911 Committee — said the address mapping is a technical job, and would have to be done by a qualified person.

The new position would probably be eight hours a day, five days a week,

Life From page A1 southbound lanes, and then ran off the road again.

The vehicle struck the guardrail a second time then crossed the southbound lanes and entered into the northbound lanes,

and would require use of a county vehicle, Bennett said. He also stressed the computer savvy that would be required for someone filling the GPS mapping position.

Bennett said money is available in the E-911 budget to cover the new position’s salary when it is decided upon.

After discussion, the committee voted unanimously to have Bennett draft a job description and present it to Fiscal Court for magistrates to review.

In other news, Bennett

said the city of Muldraugh is making progress in coming on board with the wire line phase of the enhanced 911 system. The delay has been due in part to addressing conflicts with AT&T’s data, but Bennett said those addressing issues are being appeased and the city’s Master Street Address Guide is close to being completed.

The committee also voted unanimously for Bennett to purchase two trunk lines needed to extended wire line services to Muldraugh, a cost that had already been budgeted.

where it was struck by a 2008 Ford Focus, driven by 24-year-old Crystal Easterling of Radcliff, Ky. Carla Haynes was pronounced dead at the scene

by Meade County Coroner Billy Adams.

Crystal Easterling was treated at the scene by Meade County EMS and Muldraugh Fire Department personnel, then

transported to University Hospital by Life Net Air Ambulance.

Easterling suffered multiple injuries.

Her condition is unknown at this time.

Sheriff’s Department Accident Reconstructionist Mike Robinson is handling the investigation.

The Muldraugh Police Department and Kentucky State Police are assisting.

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finding pieces of tangible evidence of lineal ancestors who provided services during the American Revolution. Such evidence can range from court records, like marriage licenses, birth and death certificates, to newspaper articles. According to Martha Jean, the task can be simply done by visiting a local county courthouse.

Meade County DAR holds meetings every first Monday of the month that are open to the general public. Meetings are generally held at members’ homes, beginning at 7:30 p.m. For more information about upcoming meetings or how to become a member, contact DAR Vice Regent Dr. Sue McGehee-Gilvin at 270422-2235, or DAR Chaplain Martha Jean Hollenbach at 270-828-8505.

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DAR Medal of Honor for her services to the country.

DAR is a national woman’s organization headquartered in Washington D.C. that expresses its patriotism for “God, home and country,” according to Meade County DAR Vice Regent Sue McGehee-Gilvin, Ph.D. The organization possesses the largest complex owned by women in Washington D.C. The DAR Headquarters includes the DAR Library and Constitution Hall, as well as other buildings, which make up one full city block. The Constitution Hall is often used for concerts and television shows such as Jeopardy, Gilvin said.

To become a DAR member, women should visit www.dar.org and follow the instructions, which include

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first major test, whether this ideal republic could endure.

The two World Wars again tested this ideal republic, making it the greatest, most powerful nation ever. Its continuation is being challenged in the present emerging struggle with those that would destroy it.”

DAR members also recognized a special awardwinner Dick Frymire nominee and Ruthanne Dunn.

Frymire, of Webster, Ky., is a famous farmer’s almanac writer and weather specialist who won the DAR State Media Award at the awards ceremony held last Friday at The Downtown Hotel and Convention Center in Lexington.

Dunn is a retired military veteran and a safety officer for the Meade County Fire Department, who was nominated by the chapter for the

The Meade County Fire District will host an open house and dedication of its new fire station, located at 1800 Armory Place, on April 19 beginning at 2 p.m. The station, which is located in the Bill Corum Industrial Park, is an 11,000 square foot facility that is the culmination of over three years of research and planning.

This open house is an opportunity for the community to come out and see the news station and equipment that was occupied by the district since January 2009. While firefighters have been responding to emergencies from this station since early January, the community will have the opportunity for tours, and public fire information and general safety information will be provided.

The station, which has already served the community as a public shelter during Ice Storm 2009, is designed with the needs of both the community and the firefighters in mind.

With two separate areas

capable of being used for training, the needs of both the firefighters and other public safety agencies have been met with this new station by allowing multiple classes to be facilitated at the same time.

Meetings, birthday parties and even a wedding have filled the calendar of activities thus far hosted in the station.

The station, with a construction cost of less than the $1.3 million projected cost, houses four fire apparatus including two engine companies, one ladder company and a medical brush fire unit. With a total under roof value of over $2.5 million, the station is protected by an automatic sprinkler system, and an automatic fire alarm system.

Currently, 65 firefighters, junior firefighters and offices provide service to the district’s 12,000 residents.

New volunteer firefighters are always being recruited and this new station has been an important recruiting tool for the district.

The public is cordially invited to attend the dedication ceremony.

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Do protests work?

The upcoming tea parties to be held locally and nationally in contention of the proposed stimulus bill are an honest illustration of Americans’ freedoms.

Barring the rallies remain peaceful and organized, there’s no reason why they shouldn’t be the sound educational experience for children that both the Louisville and Elizabethtown events are trying to push. While it’s important for children — and Americans of all ages — to exercise their freedom of voice, it needs to be clearly drawn that griping and groaning don’t result in progress.

If the masses are so irate with big government spending, what then, is the solution to the problem? Don’t just offer criticism, offer a better resolution.

While the Boston Tea Party — of which these rallies are drawing close ties — worked, to a degree, the protesting culminated in a little piece of history called The Revolutionary War before “success” had decidedly occurred.

If the ultimate goal of tea party supporters is to dissipate the stimulus bill, then they had better be in it for the long haul. Public rallies with a defined statement of protest are a blatant display of unrest, but what will the next step be when big government chooses to look the other way? Do protests, in this day of age, work?

Time will tell. At the very least, maybe these modern day tea party organizers will get a beer named after them, as the foreman of the Boston party did...

Cyber-safety laws, ceasing scammers National group is set make for a better, safer Kentucky on helping veterans Veterans Post Freddy Groves The National Veterans Foundation is a help group staffed by veterans who’ve been there.

Its Web site, www.nationalveteransfoundation. org, has a wealth of veterans information, and even if you’ve been a veteran for a long time, it’s worthwhile to take a look. You’ll find veterans news, an events calendar, resource center, employment info, blogs and a chat room. If you call LifeLine, there are mental-health professions on staff who are trained in crisis, trauma and suicide counseling. While you’re on the Web site, check the staff list -- you’ll find some impressive credentials there.

Additionally, the NVF has a Live Help online feature and a veterans hotline with counselors from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. PST. I tested it, and it took about 3 seconds for someone to respond.

But these guys at NVF aren’t just sitting there waiting for the phone to ring. They’re out there

working for the benefit of veterans, including testifying at Congressional hearings to help bring about needed changes. If you want to talk to someone about any veterans issue you might have, call the NVF at 1-888-777-4443.

Especially helpful on the Web site is the First Step area for new veterans. All your benefits are summarized for you, so you don’t miss any. The group also acts as a go-between with the Department of Veterans Affairs, including helping with the often confusing paperwork.

In addition, the NVF has a street team program.

Twice a week they fan out (in the Los Angeles area, where they’re based), hooking up with homeless veterans and handing out water, lunches and information.

Check the NVF Web site.

If you like what you see, consider sending along a few dollars to help the cause.

Write to Freddy Groves in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to columnreply@ gmail.com. (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

As Attorney General, I am extremely gratemy top priority has been ful to the Neblett famto make Kentucky a safer ily, Rep. Bell and the biplace to live, work partisan support and raise a family.

Attorney of Kentucky lawOn March 26, makers such as General Governor Beshear Senate President signed into law David Williams, House Bill 315, the House Speaker comprehensive cyGreg Stumbo and bercrimes legislaSen. Robert Stivtion that I authored ers. I would also and promoted along like to thank the with Rep. Johnny many parents and Bell of Glasgow. police officers from This historic legis- Jack Conway across the Comlation, which goes monwealth who into effect June 25, will called their legislators to strengthen Kentucky laws support this bill. to help protect children My commitment to cyfrom Internet predators bersafety education will and update areas where continue. To date, I’ve spothe law lags technology. ken to more than 14,000 This was not only a per- Kentucky students about sonal victory, but a victory the dangers that exist onfor law enforcement, pros- line and 20 more school ecutors and families across cybersafety assemblies are the Commonwealth. planned by year’s end.

This is also a victory For more information for the family of Rachel on my cybercrimes legNeblett, the 17-year-old islation, as well as video Mount Washington girl and photos from the bill who committed suicide signing, please visit www. in 2006 after being cyber- ag.ky.gov . stalked. I have worked closely with Rachel’s fa- Gas price investigations ther, Mark Neblett, in proIn addition to cybermoting this legislation and crimes initiatives, my office am pleased to say that this also remains focused on new law makes cyberstalk- multiple gas price invesing a crime in the Com- tigations in the Commonmonwealth of Kentucky. wealth, which includes the

probe into the wholesale price of gasoline in Louisville. The investigation I launched in July 2008 with Governor Beshear showed that Louisville retailers are paying about 20 cents more per gallon for gas when compared to prices reported in other parts of the state.

The Federal Trade Commission is reviewing evidence from that investigation. I have also asked that the FTC review the 1997 merger of Marathon and Ashland Oil and its impact on the entire Kentucky petroleum market. I hope to meet soon with newly appointed FTC Chair Jon Leibowitz to discuss our request.

I was encouraged to hear from Attorney General Eric Holder during a recent meeting that he plans to create a more active antitrust division within the Justice Department that would look at such matters as the Marathon and Ashland Oil merger.

Debt-relief scams on the rise I also want to caution consumers about the rise in debt relief scams. My Office of Consumer Protection is receiving an in-

creased number of complaints from victims of financial scams. As we saw following the wind and ice storms, scam artists work overtime to prey on people who need assistance. The following are some important tips for consumers to keep in mind during these trying economic times.

Be leery of free government grants or stimulus money advertised on the Internet Do not complete online forms in order to qualify for the so-called “free grants” Ignore messages from debt-relief companies claiming that you qualify for a monetary advance Avoid any company that requests an upfront fee Check with the Office of the Attorney General or Better Business Bureau before doing business with a company. Debt adjusters are required to register with the Office of the Attorney General To report suspicious companies offering debtrelief services, please call our Consumer Protection Hotline at 1-866-432-9257.

If you are in danger of foreclosure, contact Protect My Kentucky Home at 1-866830-7868.

Needed: A capitalism vaccine to stave off the disease of socialism testing the vaccine in a trial in 1954 did its protective power emerge.

Among those who participated in the trial: Salk and his family. That’s commitment.

Now we face a different kind of disease.

A socialist approach to economic problem-solving leads us to a point where the federal government — already in the banking business, the insurance business and the mortgageloan business — wants to get into the auto manufacturing business. Just like polio lodged in the gastrointestinal tract and spread into the bloodstream and then to the body’s nervous system, this disease of socialism spreads throughout the citizenry, which begins to look to Frankfort or Washington, D.C., to solve all its problems.

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‘thanks, but no thanks’ to its socialistic approach toward stimulating our economy. We’re Kentuckians. We live in the land of Daniel Boone and Henry Clay. We can solve our problems through ingenuity, hard work, innovation and a commitment beyond just finding the right basketball coach.”

They also believe in the words of Marx — Groucho not Karl — who said: “Politics is the art of looking for trouble, finding it everywhere, diagnosing it incorrectly and applying the wrong remedies.”

The disease of socialism continues to spread, threatening to rob us of our prosperity and diminish our country’s greatness.

History shows that the “collective good” improves fortunes only when government leaves indi-

viduals free to pursue their own interests.

Polio became little more than a blip in the vast expanse of history. Yet, Salk saved thousands of lives not because of an edict from Washington, D.C., but because of his personal talent and ambition.

Let’s relegate this economic plague we face to just another blip in history by keeping the crisis in which we find ourselves from becoming a full-blown disaster with a strong dose of capitalism and individualism.

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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The trillions of tax dollars spent to reward failure and irresponsibility threatens to make this “crisis” a national disaster.

Enter freedom-loving Kentuckians not content to resign themselves to “cures” that only make the patient worse. These patriots no longer lazily accept the use of their hardearned money to reward failure and irresponsibility, whether it occurs in Washington, Frankfort or at city hall.

They reject the garbage fed them from inside the Beltway these days — that individuals must surrender their dreams of prosperity and success “for the collective good.”

These patriots show up at tea parties, sign petitions, write letters, send e-mails and tell Gov. Steve Beshear: “Tell Washington

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The story of Jonas Salk other communicable disbears repeating to — and ease. Health-care providre-living over and over by ers reported 57,000 cases — Kentuckians who in 1952 alone. The believe the current Bluegrass disease struck chilcrippling economic dren most often.

Beacon malady aggravated Since the first reby “government corded case in the bailouts” needs 1830s, the disease a healthy dose of baffled researchcapitalism. ers.

Born in New Enter Jonas Salk.

York City in 1914, The son of a RusSalk became the sian-Jewish immifirst member of his grant committed family to get an Jim Waters himself to keeping education. He ena health crisis from tered the field of medical becoming a national disasresearch with great ambi- ter. tion to do something that After developing the really mattered to lots of vaccine in 1952, Salk and people. So he tackled the his fellow researchers did most destructive disease some preliminary testof his time — polio. ing on polio survivors.

Polio crippled a presi- However, researchers still dent, Franklin Roosevelt, didn’t know how the vacand killed more Ameri- cine would work in incans in the years follow- dividuals who could yet ing World War II than any contract polio. Only by

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Deeds

Sue Cummings and Melissa Pickett and Michael Pickett to Sue Cummings, Tract A, a 30.664 acre tract in Meade County.

Sue Cummings and Melissa Pickett and Michael Pickett to Melissa Pickett, Tract B, a 30.664 acre tract in Meade County.

Mary Ann Tobin to Gordon D. Board, parcel one, a 1.6818 acre tract, and parcel two, a 512.9781 acre tract, property located in Meade County.

Mack Ermon Ford and Jodine M. Ford to Michael A. Clement, tract one, a 0.3895 acre tract near Flaherty, and tract two, property located in Meade County, deed tax $110.

Terry Dillow and Linda R. Beckum and Laura E. Smith to the Commonwealth of Kentucky for the use and benefit of the Transportation Cabinet, Department of Highways, parcel no. nine, tract A, parcel no. 9, tract B, and parcel no. 9, tract C, all located in Meade County.

Michael L. Padgett and Monica S. Padgett to Matthew C. Padgett and Molly B. Padgett, a 6.7394 acre tract in Meade County.

West Point Bank, by and through Josh Hubbard, President, to Rena Singleton, lot 50 of River Cliff Estates Subdivision in Meade County, deed tax $22.

William S. Milstead, Sr. to Dixie Lynn Hodge Daniel, easement, parcel 24 of Hobbs Estates in Meade County.

Chapman Land, LLC, to Walter Ashley and Rosemarie Ashley, lot one, two, and three of Poplar Hills Estates in Meade County, deed tax $22.

Keith K. Goodier and Carolyn Sue Goodier to Michelle Hutchinson and Frank Wade, Jr., lot four of Long Valley Estates in Meade County, deed tax $17.

Timothy D. Jackson to Tamara Conner, lot 25 and 26 of Harrington Heights Subdivision in Meade County, deed tax $145.

David Fackler and Erica D. Fackler to Joshua J. Reyes and Kimberly Reyes, a 2.842 acre tract in Brandenburg, deed tax $210.

John A. Ashmore and Lisa Ashmore to Amanda Barger, parcel one and two, property located in Meade County, deed tax $41.

Pinnacle Management Group, LLC, a Limited Liability Company, to Augusta Real Estate Investors, LLC, a Georgia Limited Liability Company, lot 25 of Audubon Woods Section of Doe Valley Subdivision in Meade County, deed tax $281.

Bonnie S. Pugh and Junior T. Pugh to Amy Humphrey, property located in Meade County, deed tax $.50.

David Morris and Alice Morris to Amy Humphrey, lot 20 of the Warren Farm Division in Meade County, deed tax $32.50.

CMH of Ky., Inc., A Kentucky Corporation, by and through David Jordan, Assistant Secretary, to Francis E. Kendall, Jr. and Carolyn H. Kendall, parcel nine consisting of 3.330 acres in Meade County, deed tax $21.

Carol F. Smith and Danny K. Smith and U.S. Bank, NA, by Douglas P. Vowels, Master Commissioner, to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, lot 15 of Green Acres Subdivision in Meade County.

PHH Mortgage Corporation FKA Cendant Mortgage Corporation DBA Century 21 Mortgage to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, special warranty deed, property located in Meade County.

The Estate of Dean B. Martin (a/k/a Dean Martin) to Shane R. Whitt and Erin L. Whitt, 415 Cedarcrest Drive, Brandenburg, deed tax $75.

Quit Claim Deeds

Craig M. Hardesty and Melanie Hardesty, formerly known as Melanie Greenwell, to Craig Hardesty and Melanie Hardesty, tract 10 of Rolling Meadows Subdivision in Meade County.

Building Permits

3/19/09 Jerrett Barr, single family dwelling, $238.50.

3/20/09 Tom Steinhoff, shop.

3/20/09 Don Coomer, roof over deck.

3/20/09 Denis Baysinger, garage.

3/20/09 Scott Weaver, pole barn.

3/23/09 Jerry and Rachel Hopkins, pole barn.

3/23/09 Jim Hines, single family dwelling, $233.54.

3/23/09 Mary Troutman, single family dwelling, hunting cabin, $227.00.

3/23/09 Chad Benham, pole barn.

3/23/09 Charles Burton, singlewide, $55.00.

3/24/09 Cynthia Johnson, singlewide, $55.00.

3/24/09 Delmer Fleenor, deck/ porch.

3/24/09 Thomas Abell, doublewide, $82.50.

3/25/09 Melvin Polston, garage, $27.50.

3/25/09 Jason Stiff, storage/shed.

3/25/09 Jeffrey Price, garage.

Septic Permits No Reports This Week.

Retail Food Establishment Report No Reports This Week.

Brandenburg Police Department No Reports This Week.

Meade County Sheriff Department 3/13/09 at 5:08 p.m. Laura Creek of Climax Springs, Mo. was stopped at a stop sign in a 2006 Freightliner CST1 southbound on Payne Road.

Creek attempted to negotiate a right turn to proceed west on KY1238 and failed to allow for proper clearance for the trailer. Creek struck the stop sign located at Payne Road and Garrett Road causing very minor damage to her truck. No injuries were reported. Report 09-0071 was filed

by Officer Ponder.

3/21/09 at 4:16 a.m. Andrew Harper of Brandenburg was driving a 2001 Ford F-150 westbound on KY144. As he crested a hill, he failed to negotiate the curve on the other side of the hill, left the roadway, rolled several times and came to a rest on his wheels, facing eastbound. Severe damage was done to Harper’s vehicle. First aid was given

by Meade County EMS and injured parties were taken to Hardin Memorial Hospital.Report 09-0080 was filed by Officer Graham.

3/25/09 at 8:42 a.m. Jennifer Conn of Ekron was driving a 1985 Pontiac Trans Am westbound on Garrett Road when she lost control of her vehicle. Conn left the roadway, struck a telephone pole and overturned. Conn departed the scene prior to police arrival and failed to notify police of the accident. Very severe damage was done to her vehicle. Report 09-0077 was filed by Officer Foster.

3/25/09 at 5:22 p.m. Bobby Lutes of Brandenburg was driving a 1989 Nissan northbound on KY428 when he traveled off of the right side of the roadway in a left curve. Lutes then struck an earth embankment, tree, and utility pole. Lutes overturned and came to a rest on the top of the vehicle. Lutes was partially ejected and trapped under the vehicle. Very severe damage was done to his vehicle. First aid was given by Meade County EMS and injured party was taken to University of Louisville Hospital. Report 09-0078 was filed

by Officer Wright.

3/25/09 at 10:02 p.m. Richard Popham of Brandenburg was driving a 1999 Ford westbound on KY1692 when he struck a cow that was in his lane. Minor to moderate damage was done to his vehicle. No injuries were reported. Report 09-0079 was filed by Officer Wright.

3/26/09 at 5:38 p.m. Amber Lancaster of Vine Grove, Ky. was driving a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. Lancaster stated that she was traveling eastbound on KY1816 when the unidentified Ford Expedition was traveling southbound on KY1882 did not stop at the stop sign at the intersection.

Lancaster, who had the right of way, struck the other vehicle in the right rear side. Lancaster stopped, but the other vehicle continued on and was not located by the officer. Moderate damage was done to Lancaster’s vehicle. No injuries were reported.

Report 09-0081 was filed by Officer Robinson.

District Court 3/18/09 Continued from March 27, 2009 issue of The News Standard.

Kevin M. Robbins, 37, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs- pled guilty 30 days after 2 days jail fine $200.

Eva Lyn Riffe, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs- pled not guilty pretrial conference 3/25/09.

Jimmy Cole Yawn, 36, receiving stolen property over $300; tampering with physical evidence- pled not guilty preliminary hearing 3/25/09.

Shannon E. Dyer, 28, receiving stolen property over $300- pled not guilty preliminary hearing 3/25/09.

Robert J. French, 19, possession of marijuana; possession substance; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security- pled not guilty pretrial conference 3/25/09.

Randall C. Lee, 25, possession of marijuana- pled not guilty pretrial conference 4/01/09.

Micah W. Tucker, 21, public intoxication controlled substance; possession of marijuana; use/possess drug paraphernalia- pled not guilty pretrial conference 4/01/09.

Jordan A. Foushee, 22, speeding 26 mph over/greater- amend to 25 mph fine $55.

Jessica M. Black, 33, speeding 26 mph over/greater- assigned state traf-

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fic amends to 24 mph over.

Alphonzo L. Taylor, 39, operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license- pled not guilty pretrial conference 4/29/09.

Billy J. Mattingly II, 20, theft by unlawful taking/shoplifting under $300; 6 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300- pled guilty judge put over for 4/01/09.

Michael P. Hall, Jr., 2nd degree criminal trespassing; operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license- pretrial conference 3/25/09.

Erika Lynn Crouch, 40, 6 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300- pled guilty 10 days probated after 1 hour.

Denielle Marie Locke, 28, alcohol intoxication in public place- pled guilty fine $25; possession alcohol beverage container in a motor vehicle- pled guilty fine $25.

Julia M. Pike, 49, speeding 25 mph over limit- dismissed.

Jarred D. Weideman , 24, failure to dim headlights; operates on suspended/revoked operator’s licensefailure to appear.

Louis Tim Greenwell, 49, theft by deception including cold checks over $300- pretrial conference 3/25/09.

Tracy L. Alciati, 38, 2 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300- pretrial conference 4/01/09..

Patrick K. Joyner, 24, disregarding stop sign; violation of foreign EPO/ DVO- pretrial conference 4/01/09.

Amber N. Odom, 20, violation of foreign EPO/DVO- pretrial conference 4/01/09.

Stacie Elizabeth Alvey, 39, theft by deception including cold checks under $300- dismissed.

Thomas L. Vitititow, 46, cultivation of marijuana- pretrial conference 5/13/09 jury trial 5/22/09.

Renee C. Yarrington, 31, 1st degree disorderly conduct- pled guilty 12 months probated 2 years.

Linda Marlene Nevitt, 42, speeding 19 mph over limit; operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license; resisting arrest- pretrial conference 3/25/09.

Penny Lynette Fout, 33, theft of services under $300- pretrial conference 4/01/09.

Timothy Edward Keeton, 37, theft by unlawful taking/shoplifting under $300- pretrial conference 4/08/09.

La Quisha M. Guthrie, 25, license to be in possession; no/expired registration plates; no/expired Kentucky registration receipt; failure of non owner operator to maintain required insurance- failure to appear.

Robert Nolan French, 28, failure to wear seat belts- fine $25; operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license- fine $50.

Darius A. Miller, 23, speeding 13 mph over the limit; driving on DUI suspended license- 4/01/09.

Caleb Martin Lindsey, Jr., 42, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs- 3/25/09.

Matthew B. Prince, 23, leaving the scene of accident/failure to render aid or assistance- pled guilty 6 months probated for 2 years fine $500.

Christopher A. Rachel, 29, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs- pretrial conference 4/29/09 jury trial 5/01/09.

Rufino A. Maldonado, 32, disregarding stop sign; failure to produce insurance card; no operators/moped license- failure to appear.

Tammie Gail Benham, 36, 27 counts of theft by deception including cold checks- pretrial conference 3/25/09.

Dawn M. Woelfel, 46, 12 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300- pretrial conference 3/25/09.

Matthew A. Pate, 22, speeding 26 mph over/greater; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs; operating on suspended/ revoked license; failure to wear seat belts; 1st degree fleeing or evading police; 6 counts of 2nd degree wanton endangerment- preliminary hearing 7/22/09.

Jerry Wayne Wood, 39, improper turning; reckless driving; trafficking controlled substance; 3rd degree terroristic threatening- preliminary hearing 4/29/09.

Stanley W. Quire, Jr., traffic in marijuana- grand jury 4/13/09.

William Lee Puckett, 31, flagrant non support- preliminary hearing 3/25/09.

Joseph R. Hurt, 30, flagrant non support- pled guilty 12 months probated 2 years pay child support.

Machelle R. Booker, 42, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs; 1st degree disorderly conduct; 2 counts of wanton endangerment; 1st degree criminal mischief; 2nd degree escape- continues 3/25/09.

Mark Christopher Price, 39, fraudulent use of credit cards over $100 within a 6 month period- grand jury; theft by deception including cold checks under $300- pled guilty 12 months probated after 30 days.

Sheryl L. Behr, 34, theft by unlawful taking under $300- 4/08/09.

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Robert F. Dowell, 22, leaving the scene of accident/failure to render aid or assistance; fleeing or evading police- pretrial conference 3/25/09.

Timothy Lee Knott, 37, terroristic threatening- 4/22/09.

William J. Benock, 41, terroristic threatening- pretrial conference 4/22/09.

Stephen Shane Hamilton, 28, speeding 16 mph over limit- pled guilty fine $32; operating on suspended/revoked operator’s licensepled fine $100 30 days probated 2 years; failure to wear seat belts- pled guilty fine $25.

District Court 03/25/09 John Stanford Lucas, 27, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs; use/possess drug paraphernalia- pretrial conference 4/08/09.

Jarred P. Dooley, 32, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs- pled not guilty pretrial conference 4/22/09.

Chad Anthony Robey, 35, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs- continues 4/01/09.

Travis Lawson Alexander, 36, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs- pled not guilty 4/22/09.

Nick Wendell Walker, 37, flagrant non support- pled not guilty preliminary hearing 4/08/09.

Thomas Boyd Roberts, 50, failure to comply with sex offender registration- pled not guilty preliminary hearing 4/01/09.

Christopher Ray Mercer, 31, flagrant non support- pled not guilty preliminary hearing 4/08/09.

Joseph M. Hobbs, 31, no/expired registration plates; no/expired Kentucky registration receipt; operating on suspended/revoked operators license; possessing license when privileges are revoked/suspendedpled not guilty pretrial conference 4/08/09.

Edwina H. Powers, 2 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300- continues 4/01/09.

Brian S. Lewis, 40, speeding 20 mph over limit; operating on suspended/revoked operators license; possession of marijuana; use/possess drug paraphernalia- pled not guilty pretrial conference 4/08/09.

Billy Richard Ammons, 55, theft by deception including cold checks under $300- pled guilty 10 days probated after 1 hour.

Samantha Daley, theft by deception including cold checks under $300- send court notice.

John D. Hardesty, truancy/18 but not yet 21- continues 6/10/09.

Louella N. Benham, 19, failure to or improper signal; possession of marijuana- pled not guilty pretrial conference 4/08/09.

Amanda May Baker, 28, harassing communications- pled not guilty pretrial conference 4/01/09.

Tammie Gail Benham, 36, theft by deception including cold checks under $300- continues 4/01/09.

Troy Allen Fout, 34, use/possess drug paraphernalia- pled not guilty preliminary hearing 4/08/09.

Penny Lynette Fout, 35, use/possess drug paraphernalia- pled not guilty pretrial conference 4/08/09.

Dawn M. Woelfel, 46, theft by deception including cold checks under $300- pled not guilty continued that day.

Candance B. Oblisk, 20, no/expired registration plates- dismissed; failure to produce insurance cardpled not guilty pretrial conference 4/08/09.

Tina D. Major, 20, license to be in possession- dismissed on proof shown.

Richard J. Agee, 28, speeding 10 mph over the limit- defer 6 months;

no/expired registration plates; no/expired Kentucky registration receiptdismissed.

Jose M. Diaz, Jr., 20, speeding 25 mph over the limit- paid in full.

Brandon Finch, 24, unlawful transaction with a minor- pled not guilty pretrial conference 5/13/09.

Anthony Lee Franklin, 41, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs; drinking alcoholic beverage in a public place- continues 4/08/09.

Cyrus A. Moorman, 21, 4th degree assault/domestic violence with minor injury- continues 6/10/09.

Michael P. Hall, Jr., 19, criminal trespassing; operating on suspended/ revoked license- pretrial conference 4/01/09.

James E. Lutz III, 55, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs; possess open alcoholic beverage container in a motor vehicle; possession of marijuana; disorderly conduct; failure to wear seat belts; failure to notify address change to department of transportation; menacing- failure to appear.

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

Amanda May Baker, 28, 1st degree criminal trespassing- pled not guilty pretrial conference 4/01/09.

Travis Dwayne Coogle, 29, theft by deception including cold checks under $300- pled guilty 12 months probated after 5 days jail KAPS. Scott Robert Kessler, 26, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs- continues 3/30/09.

Scott Allen Raymer, 31, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs; reckless drivingpretrial conference 5/13/09 jury trial 5/22/09.

Donnie Wayne Stanley, 36, commercial driver/not licensed; part 391 of Federal Safety/Qualification of drivers; part 393 Federal Safety/Parts needed for safe operation; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security- pretrial conference 4/22/09.

Terry S. Dillworth, Jr., 24, speeding 25 mph over the limit; operating on suspended/revoked operators license; failure to surrender revoked operators license- pretrial conference 4/29/09.

Louis Tim Greenwell, 49, theft by deception including cold checks under $300- pled guilty 10 days probated after 1 hour.

Charles Phillip Reesor, Jr., 33, non support- pled guilty 12 months probated 2 years.

Kyle A. Farvour, 22, 2 counts of harassing communications- pretrial conference 5/06/09.

Linda Marlene Nevitt, 42, speeding 19 mph over the limit; operating on suspended/revoked operators license; resisting arrest- pretrial conference 4/22/09.

Kristopher B. Vanmeter, 19, possession of marijuana; possession of controlled substance- pretrial conference 4/29/09.

Barbara Ann. Carrico, 41, speeding 16 mph over the limit; operating on suspended/revoked operators license; possessing license when privileges are revoked/suspendedfailure to appear.

Robert J. French, 19, possession of marijuana; possession of controlled substance; failure to maintain required insurance/security- pretrial conference 4/29/09.

Julie Ann Beard, 39, theft by unlawful taking/shoplifting under $300- pled guilty 30 days probated 2 years stay out of Kroger.

Eric M. Padgett, 18, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs; no operators/moped license; 2nd degree wanton endangerment- continues 6/10/09.

Archie Smith, 18, no operators/ moped license; no/expired registration plates; failure to produce insurance card- continues 4/08/09.

Anna Elizabeth Cundiff, 53, failure to produce insurance card4/08/09.

Caleb Martin Lindsey, Jr., 42, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs- pretrial conference 4/08/09.

Joseph Daniel Riggs, operating on suspended/revoked operators license- pretrial conference 4/01/09.

Kennin Byrd, 23, operating on suspended/revoked operators license- pretrial conference 4/08/09.

Matthew J. Hopkins, 25, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs- amends to reckless driving fine $100.

Rufino A. Maldonado, 32, disregarding stop sign; failure to produce insurance card; no operators/moped license- failure to appear.

Juan Pedro Resendez, Jr., 26, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs- failure to appear.

Eva Lyn Riffe, 53, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs- continues 4/08/09.

Tammie Gail Benham, 36, 27 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300- pretrial conference 4/01/09.

Jennifer J. Kessinger, 38, 6 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300- pretrial conference 4/08/09.

Susan Celeste Ammons, 41, 7 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300- pled guilty 30 days after probated 10 days consecutively.

Dawn M. Woelfel, 46, 12 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300- pretrial conference 4/01/09.

Steve Allen Blair, 52, 2 counts of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs; careless driving- pretrial conference 5/13/09.

Carolyn Stone Bottoms, 46, probation violation- failure to appear.

Laura A. Mattingly, 23, probation violation- revoked 30 days.

Karen D. Hardin-Baker vs. Reggie Gerard Epperson, domestic violence- EPO to be reissued 4/08/09.

Prince C. Bolin, 21, flagrant non support- pled guilty 12 months probated 2 years pay child support as ordered.

William Lee Puckett, 31, flagrant non support- continues 4/08/09.

Dubois Welbon Delon, 34, speeding 25 mph over the limit; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs; 1st degree possession on controlled substance- waive to Grand Jury 4/13/09.

Machelle R. Booker, 42, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs; 1st degree disorderly conduct; 2 counts of 1st degree wanton endangerment; 1st degree criminal mischief; 2nd degree escape- waive to Grand Jury 4/13/09.

Shannon E. Dyer, 28, receiving stolen property over $300- pled guilty 12 months probated after 15 days jail for 2 years stay out of Meade County except for court purposes.

Jimmy Cole Yawn, 36, fugitive from another state/warrant requiredextradition paper signed; receiving stolen property over $300; with physical evidence- pled guilty 12 months probated after 15 days stay out of Meade County; tampering with physical evidence.

Robert F. Dowell, 22, probation violation; leaving scene of accident/ failure to render aid or assistance; fleeing or evading police- continues 4/22/09.

Robert A. Richardson, 70, cultivation of marijuana; use/possess drug paraphernalia; possession of marijuana- continues 4/22/09.

William P. Denton, 53, careless driving; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugspretrial conference 4/08/09.

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Friday, April 10, 2009

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Homemakers continue Arbor Day tradition Immunizations key

By Chelsey Garris editor@thenewsstandard.com “We inspire people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees.” That is the motto of the national Arbor Day Foundation, and the Meade County Extension Homemakers honored those words by celebrating Kentucky’s 111th Arbor Day last Friday.

The homemakers held their annual tree give-away and bake sale at the extension office, beginning at 8:30 a.m. A total of 200 trees — white Flowering Dogwood and Virginia Pine — were distributed for free at a first come, first served basis, and dozens of home baked goods were for sale.

Historically, the roots of Arbor Day trace back to the early 1800s when the secretary of the Nebraska Territory, J. Sterling Morton, initiated notions of conservation and began emphasizing the

Tea From page A1 who go to or plan these tea parties is that we will get our voices heard; that the tea parties will show that people of all political persuasions — and some with none — are unhappy, angry and frightened of what our government is doing.”

On Feb. 27, 2009, an estimated 30,000 Americans in more than 40 cities participated in the first nationwide tea party protest — an event orchestrated by a group now called “The Tea Party Coalition.” Organizers of the February event pledged to unveil an even larger protest to follow the first. April 15 — tax day — became the selected date for the second round of rallies.

Ward said several hundred protests will be held in ma-

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LTCC personnel perform detailed job searches for customers who visit the center with an updated resume, a list of their work history, and personal information. “(Customers) register for the type of work they’re looking for and that goes into the database,” Wheatley said.

“We take job orders from employers that are looking to hire, and then we try to match them up to make an appropriate match and referral.”

Kentuckians in search of a job can also visit the Web site, www.oet.ky.gov, to register for work, perform an online job search, or file for unemployment insurance. The site provides statistics of growing occupations in specific areas of the state, as well.

Labor market information and unemployment rates are also available on the site for employers.

Additionally, LTCC provides funding for retaining programs for those seeking occupations that require updated training certifications, such as truck driving and nursing. For information on the training programs, contact Jackie Masterson at 270769-2393.

On April 16, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., LTCC will host a job fair at the Pritchard Community Center at 404 S. Mulberry St. in Elizabethtown.

More than 20 employers have registered to attend the event, including Cardinal Health, Hardin Memorial Hospital, Communicare, Remington Arms, Federal Bureau of Prisons, Elizabethtown and Louisville police departments, UPS, ECTC, and Northrop Grumman Technical Services. Various positions are available in medical and health, customer service, outside sales, mental health, police officers, college instructors, corrections officers, truck mechanics, mechanical engineers, and package handlers.

Wheatley said those plan-

importance of protecting the environment. His efforts later became known as Arbor Day. The nation’s first Arbor Day celebration was held April 10, 1872. On that day, one million trees were planted in America as every student in every school across

the country was asked to plant a tree. By 1882, the tradition began to flourish.

Kentucky first observed Arbor Day as an official holiday in 1887, and it was to be commemorated annually on the first Friday of April.

The Meade County Homemakers have hosted

their tree-give away locally for several years.

Vergie Taylor, Chairwoman of the Environment, Housing and Energy Committee for the Meade County Homemakers, spearheaded the event again this year.

“We’ve been quite busy so far this morning,” Taylor said during the give-away.

“We do this as a community service.”

Taylor said this spring brought to light the importance of planting new trees, after evidence is apparent of the wind and ice storms that damaged thousands of trees in the area over the last year.

“We’ve had a lot of destruction lately and this is a good way to keep the trees going,” she said.

Proceeds raised from the bake sale will go toward “Camp Courageous,” a medical camp in Scottsdale, Ky., designed specifically for children living with medical challenges.

jor cities, but several smaller gatherings are also planned in smaller metro areas and rural communities.

“The tea parties are not anti-Obama,” Ward said.

“Nor is their genesis from any particular party. It isn’t a partisan issue, but an American one. That must be stressed. I have heard from Democrats, Libertarians, Republicans and Independents.”

Ward anticipates about 1,000 people to attend the Louisville tea party, where two keynote speakers — State Sen. Dan Seum and Les Naiman, a small Louisville business owner — will take center stage. The musical group Rivoli Revue will also perform, then a formal list of grievances will be signed and sent to the White House, she said.

“We are against the government’s actions as a whole,” said the event’s

other coordinator, Wendy Caswell. “We are against the un-constitutionality of their agendas and corporate bailouts.”

The Elizabethtown tea party is described as a peaceful, family-oriented rally, and supporters are encouraged to bring signs and posters. Its central organizer is Debra Tennison, a concerned citizen who initially brought up the idea to host a tea party in Hardin County.

Chris Belknap, a spokesperson for the Elizabethtown tea party, said politicians and local business owners are slated to speak during the protest.

“Right now we have more business owners than politicians that will be speaking,” he said. “State Rep. Tim Moore (R-26th district) will be there to talk about government taxes, as well as Lisa Williams, a concerned

citizen that had run for political office.”

Ward said the backbone of all such tea parties is public voice.

“People want to be heard,” she said. “People feel they have no voice, no say in what our government is doing and how it affects our lives — just like they did when the first Tea Party occurred.

“Unlike the past, where people were content to wait until the next electoral period to let their feelings be known, people are not willing to wait. The issue is too big and too many things are happening which are affecting every stratum of our society.”

The Louisville tea party will be held at Jefferson Square from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. In Elizabethtown, Ky., the protest will take place at Public Square from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

ning to attend the job fair should pre-register at www. ltcareercenter.org. There is no fee to attend, but those attending should dress in professional business attire and have multiple copies of updated resumes and business cards on hand.

“These (employers) will be looking to take resumes and applications,” Wheatley said.

“It’s a first chance to impress, so (those attending) should dress appropriately.”

Those who plan to visit the career center for assistance with job searches or who plan to apply for unemployment insurance should schedule appointments prior to visiting any LTCC location. To do so, call 270-422-4228 for the Brandenburg extension, located in River Ridge Plaza, or 270-766-5115 for the LTCC, located at 916 N. Mulberry St. in Elizabethtown.

The Brandenburg career center is open Wednesdays, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Elizabethtown office is open Monday and Tuesday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon.

to a maximum credit hour.

“What that means is they get three credit hours free if they take six credit hours,” Powell said. “So it’s 50 percent of the first six hours.”

Those six credit hours, however, must be directed toward a career goal, which must be identified prior to mapping the semester’s course schedule.

ECTC also provides twohour workshops for Kentuckians who have lost their jobs at no fault of their own.

These workshops aim to refresh and enhance interviewing skills, teach better resume writing and improve online job searching skills.

The school also allows unemployed individuals to take computer training classes.

“We offer a chance to take some of the courses out of our catalog, like computer related courses, to kind of refresh those skills or build those skills up, so they can get a little help in looking for another job,” Powell said.

Powell said either of the programs offered help increase the credentials of those interested and will raise his or her marketability.

“The workshops are geared to get (unemployed workers) back into the workforce and to help them with resume and application writing,” he said. “The longer term things — like the computer training courses and enrolling into the college — help them make their skills more transferable and work toward a diploma, certificate or a degree — some type of credential that would … overall, increase their marketability.”

ECTC held its second workshop of the semester Wednesday at the college, and plans to have more such workshops if the initial ones are deemed successful.

For now, Powell encourages those seeking assistance, to call ECTC at 270-706-8722.

ECTC is located at 600 College Street Road in Elizabethtown and will begin its summer session June 1, and fall session in mid-August. For more information, call 270769-2371.

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Homemakers Vergie Taylor, left, and Marilyn Craycroft helped distribute trees on Arbor Day.

Elizabethtown Community and Technical College Through Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS), Elizabethtown Community and Technical College (ECTC) has recently started a transition program for unemployed Kentuckians.

The Career Transition Program is a statewide initiative for all community/technical colleges, according to ECTC Community Economic Development Coordinator Darrin Powell.

The program is available for anyone who has been laid off since Oct. 1, 2008 and provides assistance with their enrollment any KCTCS branch, helps with federal financial aid, and selects specific college programs suitable for each career goal.

According to Powell, if a potential applicant needs financial assistance, ECTC is currently offering to waive 50 percent of tuition fees up

for protecting infants Submitted by Melissa D. Kinnard

Across the U.S., communities will be participating in National Infant Immunization Week, which runs from April 25-May 2, 2009.

This year’s awareness campaign slogan is “Love Them. Protect Them. Immunize Them.” Immunizations are one of the most important ways parents can protect their children from preventable diseases.

Vaccines are one of the most cost-effective public health tools available for preventing disease and death.

Children need to be immunized against 14 diseases before the age of two: Diphtheria Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Hepatitis A Pneumococcal Disease Hepatitis B Polio Hib Disease Rotavirus Influenza (Flu) Rubella (German Measles) Measles Tetanus (Lockjaw) Mumps Varicella (Chicken Pox) We can protect young children from more preventable diseases than ever before. Because of their fragile immune systems, infants are particu-

larly at risk for infectious disease, which is why it is so vital that they be protected through immunization.

Immunizations are extremely safe due to ongoing research by physicians, researchers and public health workers.

Statistically, children have a much greater chance of being harmed by serious infectious diseases than by the immunizations themselves.

Parents must take responsibility for their children’s vaccinations.

Parents/caregivers need to keep a detailed written record of their child’s immunizations so that they are kept current. Immunizations protect entire communities because they decrease the chance of the spread of infectious disease.

Fortunately, free and low-cost vaccination programs are available in our country to provide the benefit of immunization to all populations.

If you are unsure of your child’s immunization schedule, please contact your pediatrician or local health department.

You can reach the Meade County Health Department at 270-422-3988.

Keep your children safe — vaccinate them on time, every time.

Melissa D. Kinnard is the Community Health Educator at the Meade County Health Department.

Report A Crime... 270-422-HOPE (4673) The Meade County Sheriff’s Department is committed to fighting the drug and criminal problem in our community, but we need your help.

Please help by reporting any and all suspicious activity in your area. The tip line is totally anonymous, and your identity cannot be revealed.

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

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OBITUARIES

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Irma Ina Russell

Ruby Helen Benham Thomas

Mrs. Irma Ina Russell, 85, of Brandenburg, died Monday, April 6, 2009 at Hardin Memorial Hospital, Elizabethtown, Ky. Mrs. Russell was preceded in death by her husband, Mose, and two daughters, Margie Julien and Edith Marie Russell.

She is survived by 11 children, Paul Russell, Irma Carter, Kathy Russell, Ernest Russell, Peggy Russell, Guy Russell, all of Brandenburg, Violet Hardesty, of Ekron, Dorothy Goodman, Mildred Evans, of Elizabethtown, Ky., Mose Russell, Jr., of Cloverport, Ky., and Betty Horn, of Cecelia, Ky.; three sisters, Daisy Hinton, of Cincinnati, Ohio, Katie Boyd, of Louisiana, and Catherine Reesor, of Brandenburg; 16 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. April 9 from the Chapel of the Hager Funeral Home with burial in Ekron Full Gospel Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.hagerfuneralhome.com.

Mrs. Ruby Helen Benham Thomas, 78, of Brandenburg, died Friday, April 3, 2009 at the Medco Center of Brandenburg.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Miles and Gladys Benham; her husband, Gus Thomas; a daughter, Angela Gayle Thomas; and a sister, Grace Holston.

Mrs. Thomas is survived by two children, Michael Gus (Staci) Thomas and Missy (David) Lucas, both of Brandenburg; five grandchildren, Carrie Ann (Shane Beavin) Lucas, Terri Lynn (Danny Wathen) Lucas, David Michael (Tasha Waddle) Lucas, Michael Shane (Hayley Bevill) Thomas, Jacob Scott Thomas; a brother, Wade (Patty) Benham, of Brandenburg; a sister, Gloria (Donald) Dix of Brandenburg; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held April 6 from New Brandenburg Baptist Church in Brandenburg with Rev. Tom Bridge and Rev. Tony Yates officiating. Burial was held in the church cemetery.

Pallbearers were Shane Thomas, Jacob Thomas, Davie Lucas, Danny Wathen, Shane Beavin and Eli Dix. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the New Brandenburg Baptist Church Cemetery Fund or to the Elaina Dix Scholarship Fund. Hager Funeral Home handled all arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.hagerfuneralhome.com.

Leota Vontrue Haynes

Leota Vontrue Haynes, better known as “Pete,” was born June 12, 1915 at High Plains, Ky., to John Hardin Minter and Nannie Lucas Minter.

Preceding her in death were her parents, John Hardin and Nannie (she was only two-and-a-half-years old when her father died); Orbey Haynes, her husband of more than 50 years; a son, Jerry Lee, at birth; sisters, Prudy Tate and Sue Leneve Wortham; a brother, James Letcher Minter; and a nephew, Dennis Tate.

Survivors include a nephew, James Gordon Minter; seven nieces, Jean Tate, Jewell Dean Minter Cundiff, LaVaughn Wortham Dowell, Jeannette Minter Johnson, Freda Wortham McCamish, Joyce Wortham Smith, and Nancy Minter Davis, and many cousins and friends.

She was a member of The High Plains United Methodist Church, and spent most of her life in that community, which she dearly loved and talked about often — especially her cousins and descendants of the Brown and Eva Lucas family. They surely must have raised the population of High Plains by 99 percent. She loved being a part of their lives as they seemed to support and love each other.

She and Uncle Orbey owned and operated a grocery in the High Plains and Big Spring area for a number of years. It was said if you wanted a good sandwich and clean store, Aunt Pete’s was the place to go.

She had a great love for birds and animals, especially dogs and cats. She used to have a little dog named “Tip” that she kept in her house, which many people didn’t do that in the late 1940s. She also told of a stray hungry cat that came to their home, stayed until it was healthy and full, then left and came back with a litter of kittens. She bought a 25-pound bag of flour and made biscuits every day to feed the kittens.

Having a green thumb, her flowers were beautiful and her vegetables were delicious. She loved digging in the earth and working in her garden. If you by chance passed by and saw her in her garden garb, you might think it was a man. But, if you knew Uncle Orbey at all you would realize it was not him in the garden.

In our early years, on the fourth of July, all of us would bring food and meet at their home in Guston, where they lived on a farm. Aunt Pete would make her signature Walnut Cake that we all loved. The men would seine the ponds for fish. We always had such a good time.

In the last nine years of her life, she resided at The Wesley Manner House in Louisville. She seemed to be happy and content there, probably because she didn’t have to worry about the upkeep of a home, or about the danger of flooding. She was terrified of water and what it could do, as flooding had occurred in one of their stores in Big Spring.

We believe Uncle Bob Lucas gave her the name of Pe-tod at a very young age, because she was so small. That name eventually became “Pete.” Surely she was grateful, otherwise she would always have to give her name as Leota Vontrue.

As we celebrate her life, the example and memories she gave us, we are very thankful to God for the gentle person she was and the same gentle manner she left this life.

Minnie Bell Thomas Sipes Mrs. Minnie Bell Thomas Sipes, 88, of Brandenburg, died Saturday, April 4, 2009, at her residence.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Sipes; two brothers, Herbert H. “Pete” and Chester “Dick” Thomas; and four sisters, Lucille Foor, Bernice Garrett, Dorothy Hagan and Shirley Ann Spain.

Mrs. Sipes is survived by five children, Joseph Edward Padgett, Charles William Padgett, Linda Faye Jones, Brenda Gail Durbin, and Melinda Gaye Thomas, all of Brandenburg; four step-children, Charlotte Garner, Bonnie May Mueller, Angela Pike, and Bill Sipes; three brothers, Lon Thomas, Jr., of Brandenburg, Joseph Thomas, of Valley Station, Ky. and Jimmy Thomas, of Brandenburg; one sister, Virginia Singleton, of Brandenburg; 13 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held April 8 from the Chapel of the Hager Funeral Home with burial in Garnettsville Cemetery.

Online condolences may be made at www.hagerfuneralhome. com.

Mary D. Harrison Mrs. Mary D. Harrison, 85, of Guston, died Saturday, April 4, 2009, at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown, Ky. Mrs. Harrison was born March 29, 1924, the daughter of Andrew Dejarnette and Mary Rhea Webb Squires. She was a member of New Highland Baptist Church.

Mrs. Harrison was preceded in death by her husband, James Franklin Harrison; three sisters, Judith Cannon, Elizabeth Brown, and Margaret Crist; and two brothers, Thomas Squires and Joseph Squires.

She is survived by five children, Gayla (Jerry) Cox, of Brandenburg, Kethia (Glen) Stout, of Battletown, William (Ruby) Adcox, of Kingston, Tenn., Linda (Jim) Pike, of Payneville, and Earl (Brenda) Harrison, of Texas; two brothers, Daniel Squires, of Custer, Ky., and Kenneth Squires, of Fordsville, Ky., 11 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held April 7 from the chapel of Hager Funeral Home, with Rev. Johannesburg Boulware officiating.

Burial was held in Walnut Grove Cemetery in Lodiburg, Ky. Pallbearers were Steven Stout, Bill Pike, Brian Pike, Jeff Cox, Bradley Cox, Kerry Blevins and Brad Miller. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Hosparus of Central Kentucky. Online condolences may be left at www. hagerfuneralhome.com.

Harold D. Carman Harold D. Carman, 79, of Irvington, Ky. died Saturday, April 4, 2009 at Breckinridge Memorial Hospital in Hardinsburg, Ky. He was born Jan. 1, 1930 to the late Gus and Sally Thomas Carman.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Odell Miller.

He is survived by four sons, Frank Carman, of Webster, Ky., Wayne Carman, of Radcliff, Ky., Dale Carman, of Tennessee, and Billy Carman, of Vine Grove, Ky.; one daughter, Peggy Ann Carman, of Vine Grove, Ky.; one sister, Juanita Board, of Vine Grove, Ky.; 13 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held April 7 at Alexander Funeral Home in Irvington, Ky. Burial followed in High Plains Cemetery in High Plains, Ky.

Elaine “Lanie” Beauchamp Elaine “Lanie” Beauchamp, 51, of Irvington, Ky. passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown, Ky. She was a member of Irvington Baptist Church. She was also a home interior decorator for more than 25 years and loved her cat “Sassy.” She was born Oct. 6, 1957 to the late Elroy West.

She was preceded in death by her Brother Phillip West, Sr. She was survived by her husband, Ronnie Beauchamp, of Irvington, Ky.; her mother, Norma Dye West, of Hardinsburg, Ky.; one sister, Lora (Scott) Carter, of Irvington, Ky.; two brothers, Bob West (Carol), of Talahassee, Fla.; Mark West (Jackie), of New Lebanon, Ohio; 14 nieces and nephews; and 17 great nieces and nephews; two great-great nieces.

Funeral services were held April 9 at Walnut Grove Baptist Church in Lodiburg, Ky. The burial followed in Walnut Grove Cemetery in Lodiburg, Ky. Alexander Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Expression of sympathy may be made in the form of a donation to the American Diabetes Association.

Friday, April 10, 2009

Community Calendar Saturday, April 11 EASTER PARTY 1:00 PM, Meade County Public Library, 400 Library Place, Brandenburg 270-422-2094

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STORY HOUR 10:30 AM, Meade County Public Library, 400 Library Place, Brandenburg

Sunday, April 12 BINGO 7:00 PM, Sponsored by and located at the Payneville Volunteer Fire Department.

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Wednesday, April 15 COMMUNITY DINNER 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM 303 Hillview Drive, Irvington, KY 40146. Menu changes every month. $5 donation. All are welcome. $5.00 Donation

EASTER MUSIC CELEBRATION 11:00 AM, Hillgrove Baptist Church, 55 Ammons Lane, Guston. Come join us for a musical celebration of The Risen Christ (featuring the songs of Keith and Kristyn Getty).

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FREE DIABETES SEMINAR 6:30 PM, Diabetes: Risk Factors and Prevention. Learn about diabetes, specifically Type 2 Diabetes and pre-diabetes. Call Harrison County Hopital at 812-738-8708

Monday, April 13 BRANDENBURG CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 PM

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MULDRAUGH CITY COUNCIL MEETING 6:30 PM PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION April 13-17, make-up day will be April 21. For information on eligibility, items needed, times and location of registrations, please call the Meade County Board of Education.

270-422-7500 Tuesday, April 14 BEDTIME STORY NIGHT 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM, Meade County Public Library, 400 Library Place, Brandenburg, KY 40108. Listen to stories, do simple yoga poses, and get ready for bed. Wear your pj’s and bring a pillow, blanket, or your favorite stuffed animal.

270-422-2094 BLUEGRASS HOMEMAKERS 10:00 AM, Second Tuesday of the month. Call 270-422-4958.

FINANCE CLASS 11:00 AM. Meade County Extension Office, 1041 Old Ekron Road, Brandenburg.

Please call to pre-register.

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LINE DANCING 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM, 230 Freedoms Way, Radcliff, KY 40160. Beginning line dance lessons. Call for information.

270-668-7324 YOGA Meade County Public Library, 400 Library Place, Brandenburg, KY 40108 10-11 a.m. and 6:30-7:30 p.m.

270-422-2094 Thursday, April 16 4th ANNUAL TASTING EVENT 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Meade County Extension Office, 1041 Old Ekron Road, Brandenburg. The Homemakers will host “A Taste of Summer” tasting event. Tickets may be purchased by contacting a homemaker or by coming by the Extension Office.

Tickets are $5.

270-422-4958 LAPSIT STORYHOUR 10:30 AM, Meade County Public Library, 400 Library Place, Brandenburg, KY. 270-422-2094 Friday, April 17 ANIME CLUB 6:00 PM, Meade County Public Library, 400 Library Place, Brandenburg.

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FIRST AID CLASS 5:30 P.M. Meade County Health Department, call Melissa to register. $40 270-422-3988 FREE ENGLISH CLASSES 7:00 PM, 255 Buck Grove Road No registration required. Free nursery care available for students during class.

270-828-3365 or 270-828-6320 LITTLE PRINCESS PROGRAM 6:00 P.M., Meade County Public Library, 400 Library Place, Brandenburg.

Celebrate the Kentucky Derby with hats and baubles, bangles, and bows to decorate them.

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Saturday, April 18 5K CRUSADE FOR CHILDREN RUN 8:30 AM, Register before April 10th for $10. After April 10th $20. Call to register, or stop by Fire Station No. 1 in Brandenburg.

270-422-4292 Sunday, April 19 HEARTLAND QUARTET IN CONCERT 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM All are invited to attend.

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FAITH & VALUES Kids’ behavior is a result of parenting

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Friday, April 10, 2009

QUESTION: You have been parents were left with only very critical of behavioral sci- their anger and frustration in entists and other writers who response to defiant behavior.

Let me give an recommend a more permissive approach Focus on example from a parto child-rearing. Ex- the family enting text entitled “Your Child from plain why this conTwo to Five,” pubcerns you. Why is it lished during the ever wrong to be kind permissive 1950s. In and merciful to a boy it was a bit of characor girl? teristic advice from DR. DOBSON: The that era, paraphrased issue is not one of James from the writings of kindness and mercy.

Dobson a Dr. Luther WoodIt is one of loving auward, as follows: thority and leadership “What do you do at home, which is in the child’s best interest. The when your preschooler calls majority of books and semi- you a ‘big stinker’ or threatnars since 1950 on child rais- ens to flush you down the ing have effectively stripped toilet? Do you scold — punparents of the ability to deal ish — or sensibly take it in with willful defiance when it your stride? Dr. Woodward recommends a positive poloccurs.

First, they haven’t admit- icy of understanding as the ted that such behavior hap- best and fastest way to help pens, and second, they have a child outgrow this vergiven parents no tools with bal violence. When parents which to confront it. This fully realize that all little tots bad advice has led to a type feel angry and destructive at of paralysis in dealing with times, they are better able to kids. In the absence of “per- minimize these outbursts. mission” to step in and lead, Once the preschooler gets

rid of his hostility, the desire to destroy is gone and instinctive feelings of love and affection have a chance to sprout and grow. Once the child is six or seven, parents can rightly let the child know that he is expected to be outgrowing sassing his parents.”

Having recommended that passive approach, with which I disagree strongly, Dr. Woodward then told parents to brace themselves for unjust criticism. He wrote, “But this policy (of letting children engage in defiance) takes a broad perspective and a lot of composure, especially when friends and relatives voice disapproval and warn that you are bringing up a brat.”

In this case, your friends and relatives will be right: You will be bringing up a bratty kid — and maybe a houseful of them! Dr. Woodward’s recommendation encourages parents to stand passively through the formative years when respect for authority can so easily be taught. His

philosophy is based on the simplistic notion that children will develop sweet and loving attitudes if adults will permit and encourage their temper tantrums during childhood.

According to the optimistic Dr. Woodward, the tot who has been calling his mother a “big stinker” for six or seven years can be expected to transform, like a butterfly emerging from a cocoon, into a sweet and loving seven-year-old. That outcome is most improbable. Dr. Woodward’s “policy of understanding” (which means “policy of permissiveness”) leads directly to adolescent rebellion in strong-willed children.

Dr. Dobson is founder and Chairman Emeritus of the nonprofit organization Focus on the Family, Colorado Springs, Colo.

80995 www.family.org. Questions and answers are excerpted from “Complete Marriage and Family Home Reference Guide” and “Bringing Up Boys,” both published by Tyndale House.

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substitute for wine? Water, Laughter, Love, Holy Spirit 4. Who condemns drinkers who start early in the morning? Job, Isaiah, Ezra, Esther ANSWERS: 1) Old; 2) Nehemiah; 3) Holy Spirit; 4) Isaiah.

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Hill Grove Baptist Church in Guston hosted an Easter egg hunt for its members last Saturday at the church.

Nearly 20 children participated in the egg hunt.

Pictured are Betty Singleton, Hannah Darnall and Emilee Stephens, members of the church, assisting Judson Stephens and Trevor Trent in finding eggs hidden around the church.

Several prizes were given to the winners of various age groups.

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Put aside pure self-interest 1 Corinthians 1:10 says, hide. Since getting to the “Now I plead with you, hiding place meant climbbrethren, by the name of our ing stairs, sheltering her would increase the Lord Jesus Christ, Divine danger to all. Supthat you all speak the same thing, and Guidance pose the woman took too much time that there be no divigetting up those sions among you, but stairs when Nazi that you be perfectly joined together in the soldiers knocked at same mind and in the the door? same judgment.”

But when the For further study group of refugees Dan I encourage you to and their protectors Newton cast secret ballots to read 1 Corinthians 1:10 – 17. decide on the womDuring World War II a an’s acceptance, all nine Dutch family hid Jews liv- voted yes. ing in their community.

Difficulty puts tremenAt one point — with dous stress on character, five people hidden in doesn’t it? Though most of their home — the family us won’t face life-or-death members learned about decisions calling for selfan older asthmatic woman sacrifice, we will be chalalso needing a place to lenged regularly to put

aside our pure self-interest for the good of all.

In the church it means that before speaking our disagreement, we remember our unity through the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

We may not be able to control a decision, but we need not infect others with our discontent.

If you have just moved into the area we encourage you to visit with us at Grace Baptist Church this Sunday in one of our services at 11 a.m. or 6 p.m.

Be sure to listen to our Radio program every Sunday morning at 9:30 to 10 a.m.

Reverend Dan Newton is the pastor of Grace Baptist Church.

Worry seeks to ruin the day For several years a woman had been having trouble getting to sleep at night because she feared burglars would break into her home. Her husband assured her that the chances of that happening would be very small and for her not to worry over it.

The husband’s reassurance didn’t seem to help and the woman continued worrying that one night someone would break in. Years passed without the woman getting any better over her worry.

But one night her husband heard a noise in the house, so he went downstairs to investigate. When he reached the

bottom of the stairs he peered merous articles about worry. into the kitchen. Standing in Not that I am a worrier mythe middle of the floor was a self, but many of the people I young man who had know are. just busted open the Worry seeks to ruin Pastor’s door.

Spotlight today with some“Good evening,” thing that probably said the man of isn’t going to happen the house smiling. tomorrow.

Puzzled, the burglar One study I know managed a “hello.” of says that 95 per“You know, I’m recent of the things ally glad to see you,” people worry about Randy said the man. never come to pass.

Johnson “Why is that?” reWhy worry? Just plied the burglar. remember, worry “Can you come up pulls tomorrow’s stairs with me, my wife’s clouds over today’s sunbeen waiting 20 years to shine. meet you,” he said.

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Grass is always greener with Lancaster Lawn and Landscaping

All across the country, families are planting vegetable gardens. For many it’s a way to cut the cost of fresh vegetables. Others plan to can the bounty and have fresh food all winter long.

No matter where you live, it’s not too late to get started on a garden of your own.

If you’re new to gardening, it’s best to start with small seedlings. Ask at your local nursery about which vegetables do better when started as young plants as opposed to seeds.

Not everyone has access to a large growing space in the backyard. Wooden boxes on the patio or balcony can hold tomato plants, bush beans or a few rows of car-

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“I just look at (the landscaping job) and kind of lay it out in my mind and measure it out and just put in (plants) where I think they should go,” he said. “Then, I kind of get a feel for what the customer likes and how much they want to spend and work from there.”

Prices vary depending on the type of terrain and amount of acreage being mowed and landscaped, but for the most part, “my prices remain competitive,” Lancaster said.

Most of his landscape installations, like trees and shrubs, come with a one-year warranty, leaving customers certain their greenery will bloom and grow.

“We mow anywhere between the Payneville/Battletown area to Radcliff,” he said. “As far as landscaping — something that will take a half a day or all day — we’ll go just about anywhere to do those jobs.”

Lancaster Lawn and Landscaping extends to Irvington, Ky. and Wolf Creek as well, and will mow anything up to 10 acres.

Lancaster has three employees, Fermin Flores, Miguel Reyes and Miguel Reyes, Jr. — three of the “hardest and best working guys you could ask for,” Lancaster said. “(We strive) to make our customers happy,” he said.

“We always do good work, and we’re dependable and we make sure (the customer’s land) looks good.”

According to Lancaster, customers compliment the honesty, availability and hard work his crew demonstrates.

“If I set up an appointment

and give (the customer) a day and time, we’ll be there on time,” he said. “I’m going to take care (of my customer’s property) just like it’s my own and it’s going to be a good job and quality work.”

It’s typical for Lancaster Lawn and Landscaping to work seven days a week.

“With your grass mowing customers you have to do what you have to do to get their grass cut,” he said. “I don’t care if we have to work 14 hours on a Sunday. We have to get it done.”

When hiring a lawn care service, Lancaster said he understands when property owners want to hire at the lowest price, but it’s important to make sure the business operator is insured.

Lancaster Lawn and Landscaping has a $1 million liability insurance policy that covers any possible damage to homes and properties. “(A customer) should take (insurance) into consideration and the amount of employees working for the owner when thinking about the best price for the job,” he said.

Lancaster also offers a multiple property discount to customers with different lots of land.

The heat and the cold are two aspects that may stop other lawn care businesses from performing their best, but Lancaster said his crew never stops working.

“If it’s hot, it doesn’t matter, we’re going to be there,” Adam said. “When it starts getting cold at the end of the year and the leaves start falling, I guarantee you can tell a difference in my yards

rots. Investigate community gardens where each person is given a small square of land to work. If the side of your garage is the only place that gets full sun, plant there. (When planting near a house, however, it’s best to have a soil test done to be sure that lead from old paint hasn’t contaminated the ground. Certain types of vegetables will pull in more lead than others. Better to be safe and check in advance.)

Start with a small garden area that won’t overwhelm you to tend.

Keep it simple and start with just a few different types. Only plant what you know your family will eat.

Don’t experiment and hope that your children will suddenly develop a taste for okra just because they helped

to plant and harvest it. Food that isn’t eaten is food (and your time and money) that is wasted. If your family loves green beans and carrots, grow those.

If a neighbor has had a successful garden year after year, that’s your best source of advice about soil pH, the types of vegetables that grow best and what pests to look out for.

Investigate ahead of time to find soup kitchens in your area that might want your excess vegetables. You might end up with much more than you can consume.

Depending on your local laws, you might be able to set up a weekend stand at the end of your driveway to sell your vegetables.

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As a young child, Adam Lancaster visited a tree farm with his uncle, Tom Lancaster, and his grandfather, Bobby.

“I just loved it because it was just a big tree farm,” Lancaster said. “When I got home, I started planting trees.”

Lancaster wanted his own tree farm, and although that aspiration went unfulfilled, he did land a career that allows him to care for and enjoy the outdoors.

The Flaherty native is the owner of Lancaster Lawn and Landscaping, a five-yearold business that offers just about any lawn service and landscaping need — sodding, seeding, strawing, mowing, tree trimming and removal, fertilizing, landscaping, snow and storm debris removal, leaf removal and retaining wall installation.

Since visiting the tree farm as a boy, Lancaster tagged along as much as he could with his Uncle Tom, who operated his own lawn care business.

“I’d always go with (Uncle Tom) and help him ever since I was in elementary school,” Lancaster said. “I’d help him … throughout my high school summers.”

Lancaster graduated from Meade County High School in 2000 and for the next four years he tried his hand at other career paths before returning to the lawn care business.

He worked two years for a factory, then two years for L & L Body Shop in Brandenburg before working with a company in Indiana called Evergreen Lawn and Landscaping. The latter gave him the experience he needed to operate his own business.

After marrying his wife, Carrie, and buying a home, Lancaster decided to bring in some extra income by trimming a few local lawns.

“I needed more money and I said I was going to buy one mower and mow a couple of yards,” Lancaster said.

But “a couple of yards” soon turned into a fulltime lawn care business by spring 2005.

With his experience at Evergreen, Lancaster knows it’s important to stick with what the customer wants based on his or her budgetary requirements. He said it’s also important to maintain a creative frame of mind for those customers who are unsure how they want their property to look.

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and someone else’s yards because they’ll be clean. I’ll keep coming until the leaves are done falling. I’m not just going to stop because it got a little cold. I’ve cleaned up leaves on New Year’s Eve before.”

Winter used to be the “dead time” of the year for Lancaster Lawn and Landscaping, but every year the business grows and customers need just as much lawn care service in the winter as they do in the summer.

The final result of each job is what Lancaster enjoys most about his occupation.

“I like taking (a yard) that looks horrible and turning it into something much better-looking because a good landscaping job can actually help increase the overall value and look of a home,” Lancaster said.

Despite the economy, the harsh winter, and the topsyturvy spring weather, Lancaster is confident business will continue to boom.

“I can already tell by my scheduled appointments the year is going to be busy for us,” he said.

For more information on Lancaster Lawn and Landscaping services or to set up an appointment with Adam, call his cell phone at 270-945-3314 or his home at 270-828-5343, or e-mail lancasterlawn@insightbb.com.

Business profiles are a free service offered by The News Standard to Meade County business owners. To have your business profiled call us at 270422-4542 or e-mail crystal@ thenewsstandard.com

Holding the line on Concrete prices We know everyone is suffering from the economical down turn, so at this time we are holding our prices at the 2008 rates.

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SPRING FOOD DRIVE April 18 and 19.

We are working with the Feinstein Foundation this year on this food drive. Mr. Feinstein donates a million dollars a year of his own money to different food pantries throughout the U.S.A. at the end of the drive. We total the monetary donations and the number of food items and toiletries and send these numbers to the Feinstein Foundation. In August the foundation begins sending out checks. The least amount a food pantry can receive is $250.

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AGRICULTURE Instructor uses intuitive techniques to keep riders, horses in tune

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By Laura Saylor editor@thenewsstandard.com

Nancy Wolnowsky loves to horse around.

Though she didn’t own her first horse until she was 37 years old, it was her love for horses and her affinity for trying new things that lead to her lofty status as a qualified teacher — she is the only certified Centered Riding instructor in Kentucky.

As a fairly fresh Kentuckian — she and her husband, John, moved to Brandenburg less than two years ago — Wolnowsky has been enamored by the equinefriendly community of Meade County.

After settling into their new home, she immediately put her expertise to use teaching horseback riding.

“It cost so much and I grew up in the city so it was difficult to ride a lot when I was young,” Wolnowsky said. “I started taking lessons and eventually leased a horse from the boarding facility ... and eventually bought my first horse.”

Wolnowsky attended various riding clinics in and around her home state of Michigan. She read book after book about different techniques and the variances in form and functionality

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Nancy Wolnowsky talks about Centered Riding with her quarterhorse, Hershey, who is a former police horse. used in the different styles of riding. Her studies led to a seminar at Michigan State University where she first became acquainted with the art of Centered Riding.

“It’s just a different way of thinking,” Wolnowsky said.

“Centered Riding is about recognizing how your body works with the horse’s so you’re not inhibiting each other’s movements.”

The founding father of Centered Riding is Sally Swift, a Massachusetts native that created personalized horse riding techniques since she suffered from severe scoliosis. Her methods

of using breathing and subtle shifts in body weight to command a horse flocked a large following over the last several decades, and so the Centered Riding movement was established.

“What’s great is that Centered Riding can be used in all the styles of riding, in Western Pleasure, jumping, English ... it’s recognizing signals that the rider projects to the horse,” Wolnowsky said. “And the horse, being such an honest animal, will tell you when you’re sitting crooked, if you let him.”

Wolnowsky is a level one Centered Riding instruc-

tor. After accruing so many training hours, she will be evaluated by Centered Riding experts who will choose whether or not to advance her to the next level. There are four levels to mastering Centered Riding.

Using mental images is a large part of Centered Riding, Wolnowsky said — a strategy that works especially well with children.

“You might tell a rider to imagine they have a candy cane going right down the middle of their body, from the top of their head, straight down through the saddle,” she said. “Then instead of

Advantages of pruning your fruit trees Fruit trees benefit from cess. Pruning cuts will heal pruning each year from the more quickly if no wound time you plant them and dressing is applied.

Remember the for years to come. amount of prunPruning helps conCEA for trol pests, enhances Agriculture ing done to young trees affects the tree health, and proonset of fruiting. motes high-quality Pruning too sefruit production. verely will delay Before fruit trees the time trees start start putting on to produce a crop. spring growth, prune For more inforout dead, diseased mation on proand insect-infested ducing and mainwood. Pruning inAndy Mills taining fruit trees, creases air movecontact the Meade ment within the tree canopy to reduce the time County Extension Office at foliage remains wet from 270-422-4958. rain or dew. Thus, trees are less likely to succumb to Buying and selecting trees diseases that develop un- and shrubs to replace those lost in the ice storm der wet conditions.

After the daunting task of If spraying is necessary, you will get better cover- storm cleanup, homeownage with an open canopy ers and landscape managthan one that is heavily ers need to turn their focus toward replacing trees and shaded.

Pruning also promotes shrubs lost or damaged production of high-quality in the ice storm. The best fruit. Removing old wood thing you can do is think encourages growth of new local when choosing where wood that has the capabil- to go and what to buy.

Kentucky has more than ity to produce a good crop of quality fruit. Moderate 1,200 nurseries and repruning also allows sun- tailers selling hundreds light to penetrate the plant of types of trees, shrubs, canopy that encourages groundcovers and perenfruit buds to form and pro- nials. With 120 counties of resources, plant buyers can motes high fruit quality.

Wait to prune fruit trees just about be guaranteed to until the worst winter find a way to buy locally weather is over, usually late without having to drive very far.

February or early March.

The Kentucky DepartWhen you prune fruit trees, don’t leave stubs be- ment of Agriculture sponcause they serve as an en- sors the Kentucky Proud try point for diseases and program, which allows slow down the healing pro- individuals to locate local

retail garden centers that market Kentucky-grown trees and shrubs to homeowners.

The garden center database is easily searchable at www.kyagr.com/ kyproud/index.htm. Homeowners should select the category “Garden and Nursery” to locate garden centers selling plants produced in Kentucky and search by county.

Retailers looking to stock their garden centers with Kentucky-grown trees and shrubs can use the Kentucky Grown Landscape Plant Availability Guide searchable database at www.kyagr.com/marketing/plantmktg/plantguide/PLANT.htm.

KDA Greenhouse and Nursery Marketing Specialist Bill Holleran works very closely with the Kentucky Proud program and the landscape availability guide. He can be reached at 502-564-0290, ext. 253, or by e-mail at bill.holleran@ ky.gov.

Kentucky also has many qualified nursery growers, retailers, landscapers and arborists. Through its Cooperative Extension Service, UK has many classes throughout the year for the green industry. Kentucky nursery growers and retailers are a very well-trained group of horticulturists and are familiar with Kentucky soil types, weather and other factors that play a role in plant performance.

We encourage homeowners to ask for Kentucky Certified Nurserymen, PLANET Certified Landscape Technicians and Certified Arborists as they look for professionals to help with cleanup, restoration and replanting of their property.

Horticulturists and arborists who have taken the big step of becoming certified have demonstrated sound scientific horticultural expertise in a range of topics from landscape design and plant identification to plant biology and maintenance of landscape plants. Some great resources for finding these individuals are www.knla. org/certified.htm, http:// www.knla.org/planettest. htm and www.isa-arbor. com/findArborist/findarborist.aspx.

These links are provided as a convenience to the public and are not meant to convey an endorsement of quality of service or a specific recommendation of a particular business.

For more information on selecting and buying local, replacement trees and shrubs in your area, contact the Meade County Cooperative Extension Service at 270-422-4958.

Educational programs of the Cooperative Extension Service serve all people regardless of race, color, sex, religion, disability or national origin.

Commodities Kentuckanna Livestock Market - Owensboro, KY Market Report per CWT for Monday, April 6, 2009 Receipts: 305 Last week: 205 Last year: 407 Compared to last week: Slaughter cows and bulls sold steady. Feeder steers no test. Feeder heifers were steady to firm.

Slaughter cows were 28 percent of supply: Slaughter bulls 02 percent: Replacement cows 02 percent and feeders 68 percent: The feeder supply included 28 percent steers 44 percent heifers and 28 percent bulls. 09 percent weighed over 600 lbs.

Slaughter Cows: % Lean Weight A-Dress H-Dress Lo-Dress Breaker 75-80 880-1845 44.50-49.50 50.50-53.50 42.50-43.50 Boner 80-85 945-1270 39.00-44.00 Lean 85-90 800-1185 36.50-40.00 32.50-34.50 Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade Weight Carcass Boning % A-Dress Hi-Dress 1 1555-2015 79-80 62.00-63.00 2 1525-1820 75-78 58.50 50.00 Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1-2 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 6 200-300 249 113.00-124.00 116.61 8 300-400 351 107.00-115.00 111.83 7 400-500 423 106.50-110.00 107.73 2 500-600 540 94.50-95.50 95.01 6 600-700 653 82.50-86.50 85.81 2 800-900 895 75.00 75.00 Feeder Steers Medium and Large 2 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 2 300-400 350 85.00-92.00 88.80 6 500-600 555 79.00-91.00 83.22 Feeder Holstein Steers Large 3 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 3 500-600 565 60.00 60.00

Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1-2 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 10 200-300 266 99.00-102.00 101.11 35 300-400 376 91.00-96.00 93.44 12 400-500 450 87.00-97.00 91.17 12 500-600 534 80.00-88.50 83.62 Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 2 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 3 300-400 368 77.00 77.00 2 400-500 425 75.00 75.00 3 500-600 505 74.00-75.50 74.50 Feeder Heifers Large 1 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 3 300-400 320 88.00-89.50 88.98 5 400-500 468 80.50-85.00 82.53 Feeder Bulls Medium and Large 1-2 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 1 200-300 270 113.00 113.00 9 300-400 391 105.00-113.00 110.42 11 400-500 452 100.50-110.00 103.70 7 500-600 536 90.00-99.00 94.17 3 600-700 659 79.50-84.00 80.93 Feeder Bulls Medium and Large 2 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 3 300-400 362 95.00 95.00 4 400-500 439 86.00-94.50 92.15 2 600-700 630 77.00 77.00 Feeder Bulls Small and Medium 1 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 4 500-600 548 84.50-88.00 86.17 Stock Cows: No Test Stock Cows and Calves: Medium and Large 1-2 3-10 years old 1000-1350 lbs with 100-200 lbs calves at side 650.00-825.00 per pair.

Stock Bulls: No Test Calves: Baby Beef calves: 85.00-150.00 per head.

The News Standard supports Meade County agriculture by profiling local farmers, vegetable producers, horse groups, and other agricultural-based groups and individuals each week on the Agriculture Page.

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saying ‘sit straighter, shift your weight, turn your left foot’ you can simply tell the rider to imagine someone grabbing the top of the candy cane and turning it one

way or the other.”

“Clear intent” is another key component of the riding style. It allows a horse to know what the rider wants him to do before that command is asked of him.

Through this idea, Wolnowsky can get her 15-yearold quarterhorse, Hershey, to change gaits simply by holding her breath.

Centered Riding can benefit both novice and established riders, she said, and though it has a reputation for being acquainted solely with English riding, she said it’s applicable to every style of riding.

“Sitting better in the saddle and communicating better with your horse can help anyone, whether English, western, or anything in between,” she said.

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Meade County Little League Baseball season opened with and annual parade last weekend. For photos turn to B2.

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Thursday. Friday was their day off.

We were going to practice on Sunday, but I just let the girls go home with the tornado warnings. Yesterday we came in and hit, but we haven’t fielded since last Wednesday. That’s a long layoff and we looked like it.”

The Lady Hornets jumped early on starting freshman pitcher Amanda Logsdon with a leadoff single. Then the second batter hit a double into the right-center outfield gap.

The Lady Waves caught Hancock’s runner inbetween third and home, but threw the ball away during the rundown. That let the Hancock runner score, giving them the 1-0 lead.

“We practice and practice that

Like him or not, NASCAR needs Kyle Busch.

S Sports in general need him.

S He can play hero or villain, H depending on one’s point of d view, but he can’t play anyv one but himself. o There are as many corporate spokesmen in the cockr pits p as there are in the skysscrapers. The Busch brothers aare different, and a lot has to do with both of them being d rraised in Las Vegas. They’re a breed apart. They don’t ffall back on the false modeesty that characterizes most of their peers. o At 23 years of age, Kyle Busch is unafraid of being B himself, which is a lesson h most racers don’t learn m until they are at least 10 u years older.

Mark Martin y didn’t learn it until he was d in his 40s. i In a forest thick with firebrands, know-it-alls, pretty b boys, yes men, weasels, a b few too old and a few too f young, the Busch brothers y are pretty unique.

Kurt is a approximately seven years a older, which means the o world has beaten him down w a bit more.

Kyle Busch is in all his youthful glory, and unlike y most, has the talent to back m it all up.

He’s Jim McMahon i under center, Reggie Jacku son batting in the World s Series, Andre Agassi patrolS ling the baseline and Magic l Johnson driving the lane.

J If Kyle Busch were modest, e he would also be disingenuous. g That doesn’t mean he’s going to be popular. Sog ciety, not to mention the c grandstands, often frowns g on those with the courage o to portray themselves just t as they are. a Kyle Busch wants it all, so s much so that he could be a character in fiction, a Jay Gatsby or a Roy Hobbs.

G At Bristol, he was mad at a his pit crew and blamed tthem for costing him the Nationwide Series race.

N Few others would go public F aas he did.

Asked if he needed to mend some fences with m the oil-stained wretches of t pit road, Busch said, “We p don’t talk about that.

If they d don’t know that, they don’t d need to be working for me. n These guys are great.

They T aappreciate what I do behind tthe wheel. I appreciate what tthey do on pit road. That’s a given for any team. g “The guys should hang their head for (Saturday), t

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April 10 Lady Waves JV/V Softball Seneca 5:30 p.m.

Greenwave JV/V Baseball Breckinridge County 5:30/7:30 p.m.

MCHS Track and Field @ Male Invitational

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April 11 Lady Waves Varsity Softball Apollo/Shelby/Muhl. North @ Apollo Noon/3/6 p.m.

Lady Waves JV Softball ACS/Macon/Monroe Co. @ Allen County Scott TBA

Greenwave Varsity Baseball Edmonson/Todd Counties @ Edmonson County noon/2:30 p.m.

April 13 MCHS Tennis LaRue County

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Lady Waves JV/V Softball Fern Creek 5:30 p.m.

Greenwave Varsity Baseball Daviess County 7 p.m.

SPMS Volleyball @ Bluegrass

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April 14 MCHS and Middle School Track and Field Teams @ John Hardin All-Comers TBA

Lady Waves JV/V Softball @ Breckinridge County 6:30 p.m.

Greenwave JV/V Baseball @ John Hardin 5:30/7:30 p.m.

April 16 MCHS Tennis Teams John Hardin

Second year wrestling club gets youth involved with Greenwave wrestling

By Ben Achtabowski sports@thenewsstandard.com A small family sedan barely came to a rolling stop when third-grader Wyatt Johnson jumped out of it and rushed into the James R. Allen Freshman Academy gymnasium.

Sprinting down the hallway, Johnson flipped off his shoes and ran on to the wrestling mat with his friends.

Johnson, along with 40 other young wrestlers, is part of the second-year Meade County Wrestling Club, a group that hopes to spawn future Greenwave varsity wrestlers.

With the enthusiasm of Johnson and his fellow wrestlers, the future for Meade County wrestling is bright.

“I’m just a big fan of wrestling,” Johnson said.

“I’ve been a fan pretty much all my life.”

In the varsity program’s third year, establishing a youth program has become an important part to building the Meade County tradition that wrestling head coach Bob Davis wants. “(Youth programs have) been successful for LaRue County, Union County and it’s bound to be successful for us,” Davis said.

“Any time you get youth involved and get the basics and the traditions in early, it’s a lot easier for them to come to us as freshmen.”

The club is available to Meade County students in kindergarten through 12th grade, and costs $40. Right now, the program is teaching the basics of wrestling every Tuesday and Thurs-

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Waves heat up late against Hancock

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Lady Waves JV/V Softball @ Hancock County 6:30 p.m.

Greenwave JV/V Baseball Fort Knox 5/7 p.m.

SPMS Seventh Grade Volleyball Tournament Round One @ T.K. Stone or Bluegrass TBA

April 17 Greenwave Varsity Baseball Elizabethtown Wooden Bat Tournament @ E-town 5:30 p.m.

Freshmen Softball @ Central Hardin Tournament TBA

April 18 Greenwave Varsity Baseball Russel County/Trinity 1/3 p.m.

OUTDOOR EVENTS Huntin’ the Beast Outdoor Expo April 11, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Meade County Fairgrounds www.huntinthebeast.com Bowhunter Class Archery Shoot May 16, 9-11 a.m. Cale Brown Archery Range, Yellowbank, Ky. Brian Hamilton 270-9455742 or Mike Greenwell 270-535-4371

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TOP: Brandon Brown watches his wrestling instructor intently during the Meade County wrestling club’s practice. ABOVE: Alex Lee practices shooting, one of the basic skills the club members are taught.

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Kristin Benton rounds second base after her first-inning home run.

The Lady Waves softball team was probably wishing they were back in Alabama when they faced blistering wind chills dipping into the 30s during Tuesday’s game against District 11 rival, the Hancock County Lady Hornets.

After last week’s spring break trip to Gulf Shores, Ala., the Lady Waves got a rude awakening when they found themselves in a 3-0 deficit in the first inning, but came back late in the game to win, 4-3.

“We’ve been off for a few days now,” said Lady Waves head coach Mike Harreld. “We were down in Gulf Shores and had a rainout on

Huntin’ the Beast tracks down Brandenburg this weekend

By Ben Achtabowski sports@thenewsstandard.com Meade County native and hunting enthusiast Chris Stallings has always been interested in hunting expos.

After attending expos all over Kentucky and spilling into neighboring states, Stallings asked the question, “Why doesn’t Meade County have one of its own?”

That’s when his vision of “Huntin’ the Beast” came to fruition. The event is slated to happen tomorrow at the Meade County Fairgrounds.

“I’ve had a deep passion for

hunting and fishing all my life,” said Stallings, who is one of the coordinators of the event. “I’ve been to numerous expos and I’ve always had an interest in how they work. I go to these expos and I always see what I like and don’t like and figured maybe I could do one of these.”

The expo will support over 50 vendors and exhibits inside three of the fairgrounds’ buildings. Stallings has gone a long way with just five months of preparation.

“Usually things like this take a year to get together,” he said. “But as soon as we got the OK from the Meade County Fairgrounds,

we’ve been on the phones and e-mails non-stop. It’s been tiring, that’s for sure, but everything has fallen into place.”

The fairgrounds are a prefect venue for events like this, according to Stallings.

“They get up to 5,000 people at some events at the fairgrounds,” he said. “It’s just an excellent facility. I think some of the vendors will be very surprised at how well maintained and clean the facilities are.”

Headlining the expo is hunting expert Roger Raglin, who

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Wedding Announcement

Chuck Nevitt and Neisha Fuqua Neal and Melody Dodson, of Webster, Ky. along with Jayden and Jayah Fuqua, of Brandenburg, announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter and mommy, Neisha Fuqua, to Chuck Nevitt, son of Bobby and Myra Nevitt, of Payneville.

The wedding will take place at 5:30 p.m. April 25, 2009 at the Meade County Farm Bureau Community Building in Brandenburg. All friends and family are invited to attend.

A reception will immediately follow the ceremony.

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Marriage Licenses

Kathryn Renee Myers, 25, of Rhodelia, daughter of Pamela Marie Myers and John William Bailey, to Chad Christopher Medley, 30, of Rhodelia, son of Denise Louise Lawrence and Ronald Lee Medley.

Neisha Dawn Fuqua, 28, of Brandenburg, daughter of Melody Crystal Brown and Neal Curtiss Dodson, to Charles Robert Nevitt, 25, of Brandenburg, son of Myra Francis Clark and Robert Owen Nevitt.

Jessaman Ray Heath, 33, of Muldraugh, daughter of Nettie Marie Buley and Frankie Ray Bunch, to Gerald Leroy Greenacre, 42, of Muldraugh, son of Betty Southwood and Lester Everett Greenacre.

Misty Lee Wright, 31, of Brandenburg, daughter of Anita Suzann Reesor and Aubrey Ray Smith, to Michael Jay Albert, 31, of Mt. Washington, Ky., son of Martha Louise Haines and Allen Jay Albert.

Brittany Camille Buchholz, 18, of Vine Grove, Ky., daughter of Laura Elaine Tillis and Randy Dean Buchholz, to Michael Jeffery McCabe, 18, of Brandenburg, son of Jerri Lynn Laughlin and Shawn Michael McCabe.

Lisa Diane Hughes, 43, of Ekron, daughter of Beulah Mae Bennett and Roy Edward Lasley, to Tony Dale Bunger, 48, of Ekron, Ky., son of Bertha Alice Brown and Harry Dean Bunger.

Margaret Marie Heishman, 37, of Corydon, Ind., daughter of Sheila Marie Kendall and Dennis Deprue Evans, to Michael Scott Heishman, 39, of Corydon, Ind., son of Georgia Bell Gibbs and Forrest Everett Heishman.

Jillian Dawn Freeman, 21, of Brandenburg, daughter of Kathy Elaine Brill and Chester Owen Freeman, to Andrew David Benham, 25, of Brandenburg, son of Margaret Eileen Granacher and Larry David Benham.

Cindi Lee Poole, 21, of Brandenburg, daughter of Audrey Sue McGaha and Steven Earl Poole, to Richard Joseph Agee, 28, of Irvington, Ky., son of Monica Gail Clouse and Ricky Lynn Agee.

Amanda Melanie Adams, 31, of Ekron, daughter of Joan Lee Goodwin and Fred Adams, Jr., to Adam Lee Davis, 34, of Brandenburg, son of Suzanne Bonnette and Robert Charles Davis.

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April 10: Leslie Meredith, Jena Marie Wilkins and Theresa Wilkins.

Musicians entertain preschoolers on St. Patrick’s Day

April 11: Jonathan Wright and Timmy Wemes.

April 12: Jamie Mattingly and Lela Lowery.

April 13: Michael Wemes and Amanda Hughes.

April 14: Adam Pile, Tyler Lambert, Dawson Gagel, Jean Servidio and Laura Saylor.

April 15: Andrew Greenwell, Matthew Eads, Jenifer Scalf and Alvina Stotler.

April 16: Rhonda Staples, Chuck Peak, Tiffany Hardesty, Kim Clark, Nick Smithson and Bobby Ray.

Preschoolers in Mrs. Harris’ class at Battletown Elementary School had visitors for St. Patrick’s Day. Dell Harris and Rob Smith entertained students with a St. Patrick’s Day story and beautiful guitar

and violin music.

Preschoolers also received two candy coins from the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.

Several students thought they caught a glimpse of a wee green leprechaun in the classroom.

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Meade County welders meet the challenge at competition

The 2008-2009 school year has been a year in which the seniors in the Welding Program at Meade County Area Technology Center have taken on a number of challenges and have always risen to meet the challenge.

Their latest undertaking was the Kentuckiana Welding Classic held on March 20 at the Prosser School of Technology in New Albany, Ind. This prestigious event is held annually and is open to high school welding teams who are invited to prove their excellent welding skills in a variety of areas. Students compete as individuals and these individual scores determine the top teams in the competition.

In a competition involving 12 teams of five members, each from Indiana and Kentucky, Meade County Area Technology Center welders brought home the third place team trophy.

Team members included Ryan Speaks, Nick Fowler, Thomas Roach, Russ Clark and Michael McCoy. Ryan brought home the

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The Meade Area Technology Welding program represent Meade County well during a recent competition.

Pictured are team members Ryan Speaks, Nick Fowler, Thomas Roach, Russ Clark and Michael McCoy. first place trophy in the Theory portion of the contest; Nick won second place in the GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding or MIG) contest; Thomas won third place in the SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding or Stick) con-

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Opening day: Little Leaguers start off the season

Meade County Little Leaguers finished their parade at Ramsey Field in downtown Brandenburg on Saturday. The parade kicked off the 2009 season.

Heat From page B1 rundown, but we haven’t in the last few weeks,” Harreld said. “So that’s my fault we didn’t execute it. We’ve got to practice that, and we’ll be doing it tomorrow.”

The next Lady Hornets batter hit a deep fly ball that soared over junior right fielder Erin Sireno’s head to score a runner from second base, 2-0.

With no outs in the first inning, Harreld had to pull Logsdon and bring in the Lady Waves’ ace, Maris Harreld.

“Amanda Logsdon has pitched great for us,” Mike Harreld said. “This is really the first game where anyone has put the bat on the ball against her. I had to pull her early, and bring in Maris (Harreld).”

Hancock County continued to stay hot at the plate. The fourth batter of the lineup hit a rocket line drive into the outfield to score another run, 3-0. But Maris Harreld shut the offense down to finish the inning with two straight outs, including a strikeout.

“We were not prepared,” Maris Harreld said after the Lady Waves finished with three errors during the game. “We did not prepare very well during warm-ups. And we didn’t come out very strong.”

During the bottom of the first inning, Meade County’s second batter, Kristin Benton, hit a line drive home run to put the Greenwave on the board 3-1.

At the top of the second inning, Hancock led off with a single, but failed to score the runner. During the next three innings, Maris Harreld struck out four more batters while not giving up a walk.

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Mallory Wathen catches a pop fly at second base during Tuesday’s game.

The Lady Waves offense also failed to score runners in the second inning when senior Amanda Smith was doubled up at first base after junior Mallory Wathen hit a line shot to Hancock County’s first baseman. The double play ended the inning.

In the third inning, Wathen redeemed herself from hitting into a double play, by making an unassisted double play on a sharp grounder that was hit to her second base position to end the inning.

The bottom of the fifth inning was when the Lady Waves began to rally.

Senior catcher Taylor Smith had a leadoff single, then Wathen hit a double to put runners on second and third.

With runners in scoring position and no outs, sophomore Raymie Greenwell came in to pinch hit for the Lady Waves.

She hit a line drive double up the middle to score two runs and tie the game up, 3-3.

“Raymie Greenwell came in and had a great pinch hit,” Mike Harreld said. “I had talked to her earlier and said that was going to be one of her rolls on this team. She’s going to have to mentally prepare on the bench and be ready to come in and hit for us. We’re going to count on her to get some big hits for us and she came through today.”

Meade County’s next batter, Kayla Padgett, hit a single into the outfield to score Greenwell from second, giving the Lady Waves the 4-3 lead.

“Last year or the year before we would have just folded our tents and gone home after getting down so early in the game,” Mike Harreld said. “Everyone stayed relaxed and didn’t worry. That’s the difference between this year’s team and the year’s past.”

During the next two innings, the Lady Waves’ defense and Maris Harreld’s pitching shut down Hancock County’s potent offense.

“I was definitely more loose the last innings,” Maris Harreld said. “I think, as a whole, we were much more loose as soon as we scored some runs.”

She ended the night with the victory in seven innings of work with six strikeouts, and no walks.

Offensively, six different Lady Waves recorded a hit.

Greenwell had the two RBI double, while Benton had a home run. Kayla Padgett had an RBI single, while Taylor Smith had a single.

Amanda Smith recorded a triple in the sixth inning, and Wathen had a double.

The win puts the Lady Waves in first place in District 11.

“It’s extremely important to get this first district win,” Maris Harreld said.

“We want that first seed and to go to regions no matter what. But we still want to win the district.”

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night starting at 5 p.m. Ultimately, the club will participate in meets and tournaments later this spring.

“We’ve started out with the bare minimum,” Davis said. “We started with the stance and practice shooting.

We want to teach good balance, and discipline always comes with this. We want to teach them to pay attention.

“Eventually we’ll teach them some pins. We’ll teach them the half; if they can get that down then we’ll be happy.”

Davis, aided by a handful of his varsity wrestlers, split the participants into small groups. At first, the gym was buzzing with elementary kids practicing new wrestling moves and running around the padded wrestling mats, but as soon as the whistle sounded the work began.

“It can be hectic with these guys,” said junior James Childress, one of the club’s student instructors. “Trying to calm them down to listen can be hard at times. But it’s fun and they usually listen.

“It’s a lot of fun, to be honest. I love this sport and I love to watch them progress.”

Instructors worked oneon-one with the club members, giving each individual opportunity for first-hand coaching. Childress got on his hands and knees to display the correct form during the various drills.

“I love teaching standup, like the neutral position,” Childress said. “If you win a takedown, you win the match.”

While learning the fundamentals and watching Greenwave wrestlers demonstrate wrestling techniques, club member became even more interested in wrestling.

Fifth-grader Alex Lee just started wrestling last year and has already added it to

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hosts various shows on the Outdoor Channel and is a well-respected hunter. Raglin will be holding a seminar on whitetail tactics.

Other seminars will include, “Bowfishing 101” and “Introducing Kids to Hunting.” Special guests include professional catfish angler Steve Douglas and the University of Louisville fishing team.

Along with seminars and special guest, interactive exhibits — including hunting and fishing simulators — will be on site for attendees of all ages.

“We want this to be a family friendly environment that will be fun for everyone,” Stallings said.

“There will be a lot of

his athletic roster right next to baseball.

“I don’t know what I like more,” Lee said. “It’s kind of hard. But I’ve been to wrestling meets and it’s fun.”

Most of the wrestlers in the club idolize their varsity wrestling instructors.

“I want to be a good wrestler for Meade County,” Johnson said, “like all of these guys.”

“I like how they just look like worms,” Lee said, a cousin of senior 152-pound wrestler Tanner Cole. “I want to look like that when I’m wrestling.”

The club boasts over 40 members and with the addition of every high school wrestler later on in the spring, Davis says the Club will have close to 80 participants throughout the spring and summer.

“That’s good numbers,” he said. “(Kentucky’s wrestling powerhouses’) youth programs may be a little bit stronger, but they have been doing it so much longer.

We’ll get to that point soon enough. We’re getting better. It grows every year.”

With most Meade County high school wrestlers having only two or three years of experience, they know how valuable this program can be. “(The program is) really important,” Childress said. “It’s better for us and the program because when they come here as freshmen in high school they don’t have to learn as much. They already come in with the basics of wrestling.”

Davis explained the importance of youth programs by using the analogy of high schools sending players to college.

“It’s just like a college,” he said. “You have high schools that feed athletes to colleges.

Well, we want a youth group to feed our high school. It’s the same thing and it’s a good thing and that’s what makes programs good.”

Although the program is

building the future, the wrestlers are having fun now, such as Johnson and Lee. “We have fun wrestling,” Johnson said with a big smile. “I like running

around. It’s just fun.”

The club meets every Tuesday and Thursday at 5 p.m.

For more information e-mail coach Bob Davis at bob.davis@meade.kyschools.us.

door prizes for everyone to enjoy.”

The event will sport many contests for both the seasoned professional and the novice beginner.

A Big Buck Contest will score gun and bow catches with cash prizes and new hunting equipment as rewards, and a turkey call contest will let hunters try their best turkey call. Cash prizes and a turkey mount will be awarded to winners.

Finally there will be a best fish contest that is voted by the public. Anglers are encouraged to bring their best mounted fish to the expo, and prizes will be given to the champions.

Besides the contests and exhibits the expo will most importantly have great deals on sporting gear and equipment.

“Hunters usually come to expos to find good deals

or unique items,” Stallings said. “A lot of these vendors will be slashing prices, but you’ll still be able to get a quality product. Also, you’ll be able to find those unique items that you wouldn’t find at your local Wal-mart or department store outdoor section.”

Stallings feels the timing of the event is perfect. Last weekend was the opening for youth turkey season and next weekend is the opening of regular turkey season, giving outdoorsmen a great opportunity to get in shape for the new season.

“It will be kind of a lull weekend where hunters will be chomping at the bit,” he said. “Also, fishermen are just waiting to get out onto the waters. With everyone so excited, this expo might be throwing gasoline on the fire, so to speak. It should get people

even more excited for the upcoming season.”

Huntin’ the Beast will also have a hometown feel that some expos lack.

“Most expos are in big cities; they almost have this cold feel to them,” Stallings said. “That’s why I wanted it in Brandenburg, most vendors like that hometown, country feel to the expos and this will certainly have that feel.

“People in Meade County usually go up to Louisville for the big expos. Sometimes you just don’t want to travel all the way up there and deal with traffic, so this is perfect because it’s right here in our own backyard.”

Huntin’ the Beast begins at 8 a.m. tomorrow and will continue throughout the day until 6 p.m. at the Meade County Fairgrounds. Admission is $8 and is free for children under 12.

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Track relay teams compete at Ryle Submitted by Cynthia Smith The Meade County Track team competed in the Raider Relays hosted

by Ryle High School on Saturday, March 28. The meet was composed of all relay events, and didn’t follow the regular track order-of-events. Despite the unfavorable weather conditions — temperatures in the 40s and strong winds — the track team received many high honors.

The girls’ team came away with seventh place overall out of 12 teams with many top finishers and athletes coming close to meet records. Shelby Jenkins, Tiffany Brown, Marley Stanfield, and Carly Evans ran and placed on three relays together. Their 1600-meter relay (200, 200, 400, and 800-meters) and 4x400-meter relays won first place, both one second off the meet record.

They also finished fourth in the 4x200-meter relay.

Another placing member of the team was thrower Emily Miller who received

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TOP: Second-grader William Pike performs a pin move on second-grader David Clark. ABOVE: Secondgrader Kobe Nikolao escapes sixth-grader Christopher Abernathy’s hold.

fifth place in the discus.

The boys’ team placed 10th overall out of 13 teams. Again, there were many top finishers among the guys. Chad Medley, Joseph Humphrey, Tyler Blair, and Sean Breeds place second in the 4x1600-meter relay. The 4x800-meter team, composed of Gabe Buttram, Chad, Travis Beck, and Kyle Fackler, placed sixth.

Thrower Cody Stockwell placed fourth in discus, and the Distance Medley relay (800, 400, 1200, and 1600-meters) team with Joseph, Zach Bowen, Tyler, and Sean placed fourth.

“The conditions were cold and breezy, but we had many great performances in spite of the weather,” track coach Larry Garner said. “With one of the best football/ track facilities in the state of Kentucky, we will definitely consider going back to Ryle for years to come.”

The encouraging results from this meet have the MCHS track team looking forward to the opening season with high hopes.

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but then wake up the next morning rejuvenated and ready to go, and should’ve thought about all that stuff that happened and not let it get to them (Sunday). There are ways to get better in this sport, and the only way is to jump back out there. It’s basically reviewing your fear. You just get back out there and do it again.”

Monte Dutton has covered motorsports for The Gaston (N.C.) Gazette since 1993. He was named writer of the year by the National Motorsports Press Association in 2008.

His blog NASCAR This Week (http://nascar.rbma. com) features all of his reporting on racing, roots music and life on the road.

E-mail Monte at nascar_ thisweek@yahoo.com.

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HOSA students compete at states, advance to national conference Submitted by Meade County HOSA The 2009 State Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) Conference was held in Louisville March 4-6, and Meade County HOSA had 13 students compete at the conference.

HOSA is a national student organization that aims to promote career opportunities in health care and to enhance the delivery of quality health

care to all people.

Meade County’s first, second, and third place winners are eligible to represent the Meade County Area Technology Center at the 2009 National HOSA Conference to be held in Nashville June 24-28.

The results of the state competition are as follows: Kelcie McCoy, first place in Sports Medicine; Meagan Skaggs, first place in Prepared Speaking; Lauren Barr, third place in CPR/ First Aid; Kristin Benton,

third place in CPR/First Aid; Allie Bogard, third place in Medical Spelling.

Meade County HOSA is also proud of the following competitors: Morgan Ackerman, Sherry Pike, Ashley McIntosh, and Alexa Adams in Biomedical Debate; Emily Ammons in Medical Terminology; Kayla Taylor in Extemporaneous Speaking; Lindsey Redmon in Nursing Assisting; and Kathryn Beck in Medical Photography.

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Bands stay up beat with local festivals, concerts

By Crystal Benham crystal@thenewsstandard.com The Meade County High School (MCHS) marching band and the Stuart Pepper Middle School (SPMS) eighth grade band performed for an auditorium full of family members and friends on March 24.

The SPMS eighth grade band, MCHS ninth grade wind ensemble and the MCHS symphonic band played three renditions each — the same musical pieces the bands performed at the Kentucky Music Education Association festival held March 25-26 at the Hardin County Performing Arts Center in Elizabethtown, Ky. Middle School conductor

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TOP AND BOTTOM: High school and middle school bands performed for a large audience on March 24.

Matt Williams led the eighth grade band in the first performance of the program, and high school band director Bruce Soderstrom led the ninth grade wind ensemble

and the MCHS symphonic band during their local performances.

The band is scheduled to hold a Spring Concert on May 12 at the high school.

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Participants in the 2009 State HOSA Conference are, beginning left to right in the back row: Morgan Ackerman, Ashley McIntosh, Kelcie McCoy, Allie Bogard, Lauren Barr, Alexa Adams, Kristin Benton, Emily Ammons and Kathryn Beck.

Front row: Sherry Pike, Lindsey Redmon, Kayla Taylor and Meagan Skaggs.

Library hosts contest to give hamster a name

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Tara Graham, winner of the hamster-naming contest, poses with newly-named Oreo.

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Submitted by MCPL The Meade County Public Library held a recent hamsternaming contest, to help give its furry little friend a fashionable name. Tara Graham was declared the winner of the contest, and “Oreo” is the hamster’s new name.

Other upcoming events at the MCPL include a Bedtime Story Night to be held Tuesday, April 14 from 6:30-7 p.m. in the Children’s Library. Listen to stories, do simple yoga poses, and get ready for bed. Wear your pajamas and bring a pillow, blanket, or favorite stuffed animal.

A Story Hour’s Day at the Races on April 27 and 28 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Children will celebrate the 135th Kentucky Derby, learn about horses, test their skills as a jockey, and compete in a stick horse race. Children should come wearing their favorite hat to win a prize.

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Fifth Grade, All A’s and B’s: Seth Davis, Star Denkhoff, Natasha Farmer, Jasmine Sanchez, Jon Wood, Chris Wray Sixth Grade, All A’s and B’s: Scotty Anderson, Robert Cooper, Brittany Heath, Shane Hensley, Kaitlyn Toney

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

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Young hunters gobble up success during local hunts

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All of these turkeys were caught last weekend, which kicked off the youth turkey hunting season.

CLOCKWISE (From top left): Rebekah Barr (14.82 pound turkey) and Meaghan Dunn (15.86 pound turkey) pose together after their hunting trip in Meade County. Bean Boyer smiles with his first turkey that weighed 17.10 pounds. Joey Wardrip shows off his 22-pound turkey with a 10 inch beard that was caught in the Ekron area. Landen Conrad poses with his 19.18-pound turkey. Josh Capshaw caught a 16.82 pound turkey. Kelsey Rogers gets a 22.90 pound turkey.

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Ky. Wildlife awarded for quail restoration Submitted by Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Department FRANKFORT — Quail Unlimited has awarded its prestigious Northern Bobwhite Conservation Initiative Award to the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources for its efforts to restore quail habitat.

“We are humbled and honored by the recognition that this award brings to our Commonwealth,” said Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commissioner Jon Gassett. “It reinforces and strengthens our mission to restore the northern bobwhite to the numbers enjoyed by our parents and grandparents.”

Quail Unlimited cited numerous reasons for the award.

Since the launch of the department’s private lands program two decades ago, biologists have helped more than 11,000 landowners and managers improve their property for wildlife. During that time, Kentucky Fish and Wildlife has restored more than 163,500 acres of quail habitat in the state through federal farm bill programs alone.

While those efforts helped wildlife in localized areas, the department has launched a new program to concentrate efforts on large blocks of acreage in eight regions

across the state.

John Morgan, small game program coordinator for Kentucky Fish and Wildlife, said efforts are now underway to build community support for quail restoration through habitat work in the focus regions.

By concentrating on regions rather than scattered farms, quail can thrive and spread throughout the state instead of just being isolated in one area.

It’s a concept that has generated national recognition for Kentucky Fish and Wildlife. “This award is a big honor for the department,” Morgan said.

“It’s the most elite award associated with quail res-

toration.”

Quail Unlimited also cited the department’s outreach efforts, including awards to landowners, partnerships with other organizations, and the campaign to raise awareness of quail issues through a specialty quail license plate and signs on the tailgates of department trucks.

“This award is the culmination of more than two decades of work – and we’ve only just begun,” said Wildlife Division Director Karen Alexy. “Our ultimate goal is to restore essential habitat and an adequate population of quail to hunt across the state of Kentucky.”

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Strange but True

By Samantha Weaver •It was 20th-century Indian writer and philosopher Jiddu Krishnamurti who made the following sage observation: "It is no measure of health to be welladjusted to a profoundly sick society."

•While the largest animal on the planet is nursing, the baby blue whale puts on an average of 200 pounds every day.

•Chocolate lovers like myself may not believe it, but the most popular flavor of ice cream in the United States is actually vanilla. Chocolate comes in second place.

•The Great Wall of China is the longest continuous construction project in the history of the world, taking 1,700 years to complete.

•In Washington state, it was once illegal to carry a concealed weapon that was more than 6 feet in length.

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Thought for the Day: "Gold in its native state is but dull, unornamental stuff, and only lowborn metals excite the admiration of the ignorant with an ostentatious glitter. However, like the rest of the world, I still go on underrating men of gold and glorifying men of mica." -- Mark Twain (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

Horoscopes HOCUS-FOCUS

Last Week’s Solutions

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

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Professional relationships grow stronger. But you might still need to ease some problems with someone in your personal life. One way could be to try to be less rigid in your views.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You might be too close to that perplexing personal situation to even attempt to make a rational decision about it right now.

Stepping back could help you gain a wider perspective.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Being asked to choose between the positions of two friends is an unfair imposition on you. Best to reject the demand and insist they try harder to work things out on their own.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A change of mind about a workplace decision might be called for once you hear more arguments, pro and con. A personal event suddenly takes an unexpected (but pleasant!) turn.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Romance once again looms large for single Leos and Leonas, with Cupid favoring Taurus and Libra to inspire those warm and fuzzy Leonine feelings. Expect another workplace change.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A surprise gift -- and, happily, with no strings attached -- could come just when you need it to avoid a delay in getting your project done.

Expect education to dominate the week.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Someone close to you might ask for your support as she or he faces a demanding personal challenge. Offer it, by all means. But be careful you don't neglect your own needs at this time.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) An unexpected development could put your relationship with a partner or spouse to an emotionally demanding test.

But your determination to get to the truth should save the day.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A recent agreement appears to be coming apart over the surfacing of unexpected complications. You might need to have expert advice on how to resolve the situation.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Your keen business sense helps you get to the truth about a suspicious business deal.

Expect to have many colleagues rally to support your efforts in this important matter.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Someone who once moved in and out of your life over the years might now want to come back in on a more permanent basis.

Give yourself a lot of time to weigh your decision.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Showing frustration over a delayed workplace decision might get someone's attention, but not necessarily make him or her move any sooner. Best advice would be to be patient and wait it out.

BORN THIS WEEK: You are drawn to excitement and enjoy fast-tempo music, with the more brass, the better. (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

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REUNION: The Meade County High School Class of 1989 will hold their 20th Reunion on June 27th at the Doe Valley Swim & Tennis Club. For information, call Charlotte (Cummings) Fackler at 270-668-1800 or Shannon (Crabtree) Barley at 270422-4073.

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Meade County Kindergarten Registration for the 2009-10 school year will be April 1317. Make up day will be April 21. For more information about registration, call your local school or the Meade County Board of Education at 270-422-7500.

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12730 N. Hwy. 259, Stephensport

Service & Sales Jeff Adkisson • Owner/Operator

422-2980 Office 547-0566 Cell Fully Insured

547-2021

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HEATING & AIR, LLC •New Construction •Replacements •Remodels 270-766-8642 (Cell) Joe Dohn, Owner Fully Licensed & Insured with 20 years experience!

LAWN CARE Commercial & Residential

•Mowing •Trimming •Edging •Leaf Removal •Cleanup Services 90 Dawn Ct., Brandenburg

270-945-4713

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Livers Bookkeeping & Tax Service (270)422-3827

Open 9AM ‘til Electronic Filing & Fast Refunds Located across from St. John’s Church 500 East Broadway Brandenburg

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•Commercial •Residential •Full Service Mowing (includes edging, trimming, seeding) • Leaf Removal • Fertilizers 710 Weldon Road, Brandenburg

with 6 month lease

(270) 422-3401 or (270) 945-2142

Video Surveillance Provided!

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(270)422-5121 • (270)351-0717

Tree Work

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somers edge Tree Care

•Large and Small Tree Removal •Trimming and Topping •Storm Damage •Can Remove All the Hangers from the Ice Storm 10% OFF for Seniors & Disabled • Licensed and insured

270-317-6783

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GET IMPORTANT COMMUNITY INFORMATION, SUCH AS WEATHER CONDITIONS, SCHOOL CLOSINGS, SHELTER LOCATIONS, AND MORE BY CALLING THE

MEADE COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

547-6538 • Toll free 888-920-2141 * New Car Payments are WAC (with approved credit) through GMAC @ 1.9% APR for 72 months. S, A, B, & C Tier customers qualify. Payments assume customer has cash down or trade equity equal to the amount of their TTLF (tax, title, license, fees). All vehicles subject to prior sale, please call to verify availability. Call for more information on tax information.

1752 N. Hwy 79 • Irvington, KY.

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Fast, Friendly Service You Can Trust!

Timmy Barr, Owner

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For rent or lease: 30x50’ showroom, glass front with 2 offices and kitchen in rear.

Plus 3 additional offices.

Also has storage area. Call 502-552-5408 or 270-4222522.

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ADDITIONS / REMODEL / REPAIR

“Any distance & we’ll beat anyone’s price!”

270.828.5242 •270.312.3045

151 Shannon Lane Brandenburg, Ky 40108

(270) 422-4121

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Friday, April 10, 2009

LOTS FOR SALE ENGLISH ESTATES Lot 8 - 1.638 acres $25,900 Lot 28 - 1.696 acres $19,600 Lot 42 - 1.224 acres $13,900 Lot 48 - 1.572 acres $15,290 Lot 49 - 1.296 acres $14,500 General clerical and receptionist help. Please send resume to P.O. Box 398 Brandenburg, KY 40108 $500 sign on bonus! Travel with young enthusiastic group, make money, have fun, see the country. Must be 18+, positions fill quickly. Call Trish 888-344-3004 Able To Travel: Hiring eight people, no experience necessary, transportation & lodging furnished, expense paid training. Work/ travel entire U.S. Start immediately. www.protekchemical.com Call 407-405-1582.

Air Traffic Control. Paid training, valuable skills, great benefits, vacation, raises. No exp needed. HS grads ages 17-34. Call Mon-Fri 800-282-1384.

Part-Time, home-based Internet business. Earn $500$1000/ month or more. Flexible hours. Training provided.

No selling required. FREE details. www.K348.com.

Lot 50 - 1.27 acres $14,400 Lot 51 - 1.232 acres $13,900

INDIAN OAKS SUBDIVISION Lot 10 - 3.46 acres $25,500 Lot 14 - 2.5297 acres $17,000 Lot 15 - 2.5399 acres $17,000

MEADE SPRINGS Lot 29 - 4.092 acres $35,000 Lot 30 - 4.988 acres $42,000 On Meade Springs Road

DIRT CHEAP PRICES! Log Cabin Siding, Hemlock Barn Siding, Fence Post and Boards, Kitchen Cabinets, Hardwood Flooring, Cargo containers, Treated and Framing Lumber 877-845-9663 www.grahamlumber.com.

HARDESTYRAYMOND ROAD Lot 9 - 6 acres $30,000 OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE

HELP WANTED Allen Blanc Restoration is accepting applications for

ROOFING REPAIR AND VARIOUS SKILLED CONTRUCTION POSITIONS

Call 1 - 4 p.m., Mon.-Fri.

270-422-2021

CALL FOR APPOINTMENT Attend College Online from Home! *Medical *Business *Paralegal *Computers *Criminal Justice. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial aid if qualified.

Call 866-858-2121 www.CenturaOnline.com.

Class-A CDL Training. BBB accredited. Tuition Reimbursement available. Job placement assistance. Call Delta Career Academy. 800-883-0171 7am-7pm. MonSun. Get In On Gov’t Stimulus Now! Heavy Equipment School.

3wk training program. Backhoes, Bulldozers, Trackhoes.

Local job placement asst. Start digging. 1-866-362-6497 Need EMPLOYMENT? You may qualify for State Training Dollars. Complete Heavy Equipment Operator Training in Less than 30 Days. Job Placement Assistance. AMERICAN HEAVY EQUIPMENT TRAINING 866-280-5836.

Absolutely No Cost to You!! All brand new power wheelchairs, hospital beds and scooters. Immediately Delivery. Call Toll Free 888998-4111 to qualify.

GOVERNMENT WILL PAY YOU $8000.00 TO BUY A NEW HOME. Don’t Miss Your Share of the Stimulus Bail Out Money! No Gimmicks, No Hype. CALL NOW FOR INFO! TOLL FREE 866-338-0416.

Moving sale: elliptical exercise machine $30. very nice round glass coffee table $75. troy bilt lawnmower 1 year old $250 or best offer. tan yard swing with canopy $20. Call 270-980-1371.

The Meade County Senior Citizens Inc. Board is trying to bring their roster up-to-date. Anyone that is a member, please send your membership number, address and a contact phone number to Meade County Seniors, Inc. Attn: President P.O. Box 1600, Brandenburg, KY 40108. If a relative or friend knows whether a member is deceased, in a nursing home, or has moved away from the area, please send or bring a letter with that information to the senior citizen center Mon., Wed., Thurs., or Friday between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. If you have a member certificate, bring it or mail a copy. Please submit any information even if you don’t know your member number. It is important. For more information, please call 270-422-5200.

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.

For sale or rent: Large 4 bedroom brick home on approx. 1 ½ acres near Brandenburg. 2 baths, fireplace, 2 car garage, county water, basement, new roof and guttering, large deck. Call 270-8283268 or 270-535-5795.

Must Move: Extra Clean 2002 modular home, 3 br, 2 bath with A/C and gas furnace. Upgrades include 2x6 inch walls and ceiling fans. Asking $45,000 includes appliances and more. Call 270-369-8468.

270-668-4857 Kentucky Land Company of Irvington Real Estate Development

We buy and sell land

270-547-4222 Thinking about selling your farm give us a call we pay cash, quick closing Super nice house, 4 bd, 2 ba, new construction.

2,500 square feet, all the extras. Breckinridge County $145,000. Owner financing available, No credit checks, Open 7 days a week, www. ky-landco.com, e-mail kyland@bbtel.com.

Private country setting.

3 acres to 10 acres, Breckinridge County $1,000 down. Owner financing available, No credit checks, Open 7 days a week, www. ky-landco.com, e-mail kyland@bbtel.com.

27 acres, open pasture and wooded. Gorgeous land in Custer $1,000 down. Owner financing available, No credit checks, Open 7 days a week, www.ky-landco. com, e-mail kyland@ bbtel.com.

12 acres plus open pasture farm land with large pond, excellent building site, 3 miles from Fort Knox, $75,000 cash only. Owner financing available, No credit checks, Open 7 days a week, www.ky-landco. com, e-mail kyland@ bbtel.com.

13 acres, open and wooded, private, nice area in Custer $1,000 down. Owner financing available, No credit checks, Open 7 days a week, www.ky-landco. com, e-mail kyland@ bbtel.com.

McGeheeHumphreyDavis Realty and Auction 422-4977 877-6366 547-4977

Adopt today!

Don't forget to get your pets spayed or neutered...

Call Tom at

270-422-2064

HOMES

Big and loveable!

A real sweetie!

Mr. Dog... needs a home

Exciting, sweet puppy

Ready for a home

I'm lost. Found with leash!

Great dog!

Momma and kittys.

2 bedroom, 1 bath on 1 acre off US60 at Shot Hunt Rd., laminate wood flooring, fresh paint, large metal outbuilding, $54,900, Owner Financing Avail.

3 bedroom, 2 bath home on permanent foundation, large back deck, laminate flooring, and new appliances in eat-in kitchen, large master suite with double sinks and separate tub and shower, movein ready, located off Hwy933 in Brandenburg, $79,900.

Lots Ready for your Home 3.5 ac, Greer Rd., Payneville area, septic, electric, cistern, $22,900 2.7 ac off 941, close to US60, septic, electric, cistern, $27,500 Owner Financing Avail.

5 acres in Flaherty, septic, electric, small shed, co. water avail, $39,900.

Owner Financing Avail.

Lots and Acreage 2 ac, Brandenburg area, mobile ok, close to town, $19,900 13 ac, Flaherty, beautiful building site, nice barn, $97,500 5 ac, some open, Hwy823, Meade Co. $21,900

GOT LAND?

If you own land (or can get some from a relative) you can keep your cash!

ZERO DOWN financing available on factory-direct Singles, Doubles & Triples!

Need a septic?

No problem!

We do utilities, too!

Limited or no credit OK because we own the bank!

Country Squire Homes Toll Free

1-888-280-8898

(Mention this ad and get a FREE washer & dryer or Jacuzzi jets!)

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, Alcohalt House, 2254 Fairgrounds Road, meets Sunday through Thursday, 8 p.m.; Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.

Call 270-422-1050.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meetings are held at the Acceptance Place 1370 Hwy.79 in Irvington. Meetings are every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sundays at 8 p.m. For more information, call 270-547-0347 or 270-5470445.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS meetings are held at the Acceptance Place 1370 Hwy. 79 in Irvington. Meetings are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursdays at 8 p.m. For more information, call 270-547-0347 or 270-547-0445.

AL-ANON meets every Sunday and Tuesday, 8 p.m., Alcohalt House. For more information, call 270-497-4885.

THE OPEN DOOR AL-TEEN group meets Thursday at 8 p.m. at The Alcohalt House. For more information, call 270497-4885.

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

ALATEEN meets every Thursday at 8 p.m. for teens ages 11-19 at the Alcohalt House, 2255 Fairgrounds Road, Brandenburg, Ky., 40108. Any teen whose life is or has been affected by drinking problems in a family member or friend. Call for more information, 270-547-4569 or 270497-4885.

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BETTER BREATHERS CLUB-CHRONIC LUNG DISEASE – held quarterly at Hardin Memorial Hospital. Call for next available class. Johnna Sutton 270-706-1294.

LOSS GROUP – held monthly at Hardin Memorial Hospital.

Call Program Care at 270-706-1064 for more information.

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.

Need EMPLOYMENT? You may qualify for State Training Dollars. Complete CDL training in 3 Weeks & Go to Work.

Job Placement Assistance. TRUCK AMERICA TRAINING 866-244-3644.

OTR Drivers- Join PTL! Up to 34cpm. REQUIRED 12 months experience and CDL-A. Out 10-14 days. No felon or DUI past 5 years. 877-740-6262. www.ptl-inc.com.

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ALIVE GROUP-BREAST CANCER – Second Thursday of the month. Call Hardin Memorial Hospital for information.

270-706-1064.

Drivers Needed. Werner Enterprises. No experience required. Get your CDL in few short weeks. Shared tuition program. Local training. 888-503-5151 www.beatrucker. com.

Get your adopted pets spayed or neutered! Pets adopted from the Meade County Animal Shelter can be spayed or neutered for free from PINS (Pets in Need Society). www. petsinneedsociety.org or call 270-422-3838.

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HOPE & HEALING Grief Support Group- Free monthly support group for anyone who has experienced the death of a friend or family member. First Tuesday of every month.

Call for next meeting date and time. 812-738-7893.

23 acres, open and wooded, Meade County $1,000 down. Owner financing available, No credit checks, Open 7 days a week, www. ky-landco.com, e-mail kyland@bbtel.com.

We pay cash for farms or land. Call MW at 668-4035 or www. mwlandforsale.com.

in the classifieds the whole month of April!

TOPS Buck Grove Baptist Church. Every Tuesday at 6 p.m.

For more information, please call Lena at 270-422-2692.

BIH Trucking Company. Driver Trainees Needed! No CDLNO PROBLEM! Earn up to $900/ week. Company endorsed CDL Training. Job assistance. Financial assistance. 888780-5539.

30.8 acres in Breck county between Brandenburg and Irvington. Very private, all woods, some timber, electric, beautiful home site. Only $59,900.

with FREE advertising

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS Corydon Presbyterian Church. Every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Non-smoking. For more information, please call 270-828-3406.

2 acre to 6 acre, county water on property. Hwy 86 Breckinridge County $1,000 down. Owner financing available, No credit checks, Open 7 days a week, www. ky-landco.com, e-mail kyland@bbtel.com.

8 ac, water-elec-woods near Webster-Breck Co. Only $24,900.

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

1-6 ACRES in Meade County near Fort Knox. Ok for single or doublewides homes.

County water and electric available, owner financing.

Call our friendly sales associates today! We’re open 7 days a week, and visit our website at www.ky-landco.com.

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Nice 7 acres with mature trees and great building spot on blacktop road frontage in Hardinsburg. $500 down. Owner financing available, No credit checks, Open 7 days a week, www. ky-landco.com, e-mail kyland@bbtel.com.

32 acres and 20 acres in Breckinridge County.

County water. Electric available. Perfect for crop, pasture or horses.

Mix pup, happy and ready

We offer owner financing on most all our properties with no prequalifications!

Bedford stone home with 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms remodeled kitchen, fireplace, partially finished basement, and 1.28 acres. $144,000. 101 Donna Drive, Brandenburg. 270828-3163. www.infotube. net/207653.

1-2 ACRES, near Doe Valley Otter Creek Park.

Restricted to houses, county water, electric and blacktop road.

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I buy old guitars, tube amplifiers, and old microphones.

Brands like Fender, Gibson, Martin, Marshall, RCA, Neumann, and more.

502-641-9009.

Basement sale Saturday, April 11 from 8 a.m. to noon. 8165 Rhodelia Road, right before Clark’s Tavern.

Many items! Cheap! Cheap!

Cheap! Call 270-496-4237 if you need directions.

Multi-Family Yard Sale. 910 High Street. Saturday, April 11 from 9 a.m. to ?.

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