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PJ’s is the new buzz

The tie that binds

Recently-opened PJ’s Barbershop offers a laid back atmosphere, friendly service, low prices, great cuts, and a modern take on an old profession.

Horses ﬁrst brought Dorothea and Tom Gilliland together, and its horse racing, rodeos, show jumping, training and riding that keeps the horse lovers going strong.

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Two nabbed trying to rob drug store

The Meade County track teams’ season of ups was met with some disappointing downs at the 3rd Region meet.

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Chrysler delivers heavy blow to dealerships “It was a shock to me.”

Submitted by the Brandenburg Police Dept.

—Ray Cottrell Sr., dealership owner

BRANDENBURG — At approximately 4:20 a.m. on Tuesday, the Brandenburg Police was dispatched to an alarm activation at Brandenburg Pharmacy Care, located on 435 Bypass Road. Ofﬁcer Mike Smith was the ﬁrst to arrive at the pharmacy and began a check of the property. As Smith approached the rear entrance to the Cash Express, located next to the pharmacy in the same complex, he noticed that the door had been forced open. As Smith called for back-up units to assist in search of the buildings, a male suspect started to exit the

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School district preparing for BRAC growth

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Ray Cottrell Jr., co-owner of Ray’s Ford-Mercury-Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep, stands amid some of the dealership’s Chryslers.

By Crystal Benham crystal@thenewsstandard.com

A former Meade County Board of Education member visited the members of the Board of Education Tuesday, May 12 to speak on behalf of two recently passed house bills, and the school district became the recipient of $1.5 million from the Fort Knox Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) expansion. During the board’s monthly meeting, with all members present, State Rep. Jeff Greer (D-Brandenburg) explained the reasoning behind the passing of House Bills (HB) 295 and 408 that will affect various school districts. Greer informed the board that before the bills were passed, the legislation had looked at two possibilities to increase funding: cut spending for K-12 education or raise taxes. “It was a very difﬁcult vote to make,” Greer said.

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Woman convicted of 17 counts for dead, starved horses By Laura Saylor editor@thenewsstandard.com BRECKINRIDGE CO. — A Guston woman has been convicted of all 17 counts of animal cruelty charged against her, and faces jail time and ﬁnes for each count. In early February, Glenda A. Wright, 51, was charged with 17 counts of cruelty to animals, 2nd degree, after Sheriff Todd Pate and animal control ofﬁcer Mike Picente found nine dead horses on

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By Laura Saylor editor@thenewsstandard.com BRANDENBURG — One week after Ray Cottrell Sr. received a letter informing him that Chrysler was pulling out of 789 dealerships by June 9, the future of Chrysler dealerships — like his — is still uncertain. The news came sealed in an envelope delivered via UPS around lunchtime on May 14. “It was a shock to me,” Cottrell said. Of the 789 dealerships being shuttered across the country, Chrysler will abandon nine of 58 dealers in Kentucky and 22 of 96 in Indiana, according to court filings. Chrysler stated that its bankruptcy allows it to dissolve franchise agreements with dealerships as it prepares to merge with Italian automaker Fiat. “We’ve joined a group of 300 to 500 of the 800 dealers to file a motion for a federal judge in New York ... to extend the time limit,” Cottrell said. “June 9 is very short notice.” Cottrell said his dealership is also filing a separate motion in an effort to receive compensation for the roughly $800,000 worth of Chryslers sitting on the lot. “I doubt we’ll get anything, but at least you have to try,” he said. In a press release, Bruce Fitzgerald, business manager for the local dealership, stated, “Adjusting to market conditions is nothing new to us as a dealer. We have seen the ups and downs of the economy these past 30 years in business. We have dealt with two reces-

sions, 20 percent interest rates, $4 per gallon gas, and a list longer than most could imagine of reasons why people are not buying automobiles.” Despite Chrysler’s pull out, Fitzgerald said Ray’s Ford will continue to serve the area for another 30 years. “Ford has recently said that their new initiative is to have all of their stores carry all of their brands, so it probably won’t be long before we will be called Ray’s Ford-Lincoln-Mercury,” Fitzgerald stated. Cottrell said Chrysler has been profitable over the last year, “but I haven’t sold one new Chrysler since this all started. Right now, I’m losing big money with Chrysler every day.” Warranties on Chryslers will continue to be covered, he said. Ray’s Ford has met the requirements set forth by Chrysler in determining which dealerships the automaker would pull out of, according to Cottrell, which is why the news came as such a surprise. He said his dealership ranked ﬁfth out of 134 on a customer service index survey. He suspects that Fiat’s intentions of not having dealerships closer than 50 miles of each other may be a reason Ray’s Ford was on the nix list. “You’ve got (a Chrysler dealership) 25 miles away in Elizabethtown ... and that far away in Corydon,” he said. “You yank us out of the picture, and there you have 50 miles between them.” Of the estimated 40 full- and parttime employees at Ray’s Ford, none have had hours cut back since word of

the franchise agreement termination arrived. “I have some people that have been here as long as me,” Cottrell said. “We’re working to keep everybody. That’s where we are right now.” Cottrell’s business — co-owned by his son, Ray Cottrell Jr. — opened its doors on ByPass Road as Ray’s Ford in 1979. Mercury was added in 1981 and Chrysler was added in 1983, according to Fitzgerald. “The fact is, dealerships are not owned by auto manufacturers but by independent operators, who must buy their land and buildings, hire and pay employees, pay for new motor vehicles from the manufacturer, and even buy the sign out front with the manufacturer’s logo on it,” said Joe Zimmer, Chairman of the Kentucky Automobile Dealers Association. Zimmer said auto dealership jobs provide above average wages and beneﬁts, and the estimated 200,000 employees nationwide that could lose their jobs as a result of potential dealership closings will leave them unable to ﬁnd new sources of employment. “In addition, rapid dealership closures would create other adverse ripple effects, such as decreased sales and income tax revenue for state and local governments,” he said. While Cottrell and many other dealership owners are now in the midst of a waiting game, community support and community service still remain his dealership’s top priority, he said. “We’re going to keep operating the way we always have,” he said.

Memorial Day ceremonies to be held Monday Staff Report The News Standard Meade Co. Courthouse A Memorial Day ceremony will be held Monday at the Meade County Courthouse beginning at 11 a.m.

The service will include a prayer, and three special speakers who will honor the country’s military men and women, present and past. An open house at VFW Post 11404, located on the

ByPass in Brandenburg, will follow the ceremony at the courthouse. Fort Knox Fort Knox will open its gates and allow the public to visit any of the 121 iden-

tiﬁed cemeteries on the installation from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Memorial Day, May 25. Hundreds of families travel to the Army post each Memorial Day, whether by automobile or on

horseback, and visit their ancestors’ gravesites to pay respect. Although Fort Knox has cemeteries containing the remains of soldiers who fought in battles dating back to the Revolutionary

War, most are community cemeteries that have ties to the former towns of Stithton, Grahamton and Pitts Point. Several of Abraham

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IDA re-seats members, reviews upcoming projects By Laura Saylor editor@thenewsstandard.com Two members of the Meade County/Brandenburg Industrial Development Authority (IDA) were re-seated and several updates of projects around the county were reviewed during the authority’s regular meeting held May 11. The IDA, which consists of three city members and three county members, unanimously elected to keep Jeanna Turner, county, and Kittie Smith, city, for another three-year term. Officers were also elected to remain the same:

chairman David Pace, vice chairman Rick Meyers and secretary/treasurer Kittie Smith. Pace briefed authority members on several projects occurring in the county, including the completion of a wetland study at Buttermilk Falls. Pace said the study identified no major wetlands in the area “which is a big plus,” because a redesign for the trail is in the works. However, there was some complication with billing for the wetlands study. An agreement had been reached to spend no more than $1,200 to have the study completed. The

authority received the $1,200 bill and also a second bill for $660 for office work required for some of the findings at Buttermilk Falls. IDA Director Del White said the company offered to disregard the bill, if the authority considered that to be appropriate. After some discussion, the authority opted to pay half of the additional bill, $330. “It’s the right thing to do,” said IDA member Carl Austin. Pace said he asked the state transportation department to reconfigure the stoplight at the intersection of Hwy. 228 and the

Animals, kids attend Veterinary Hospital open house

ByPass. “You can end up sitting there for five minutes or more … even if you’re behind the stop bar and with no other traffic coming,” he said. With state funds for the reconstruction of Hwy. 933 approved several weeks ago, Pace said he anticipated a stoplight being installed in between Berryman Road and West Body Shop, where the new entrance to Hwy. 933 will be once construction begins. The authority then reviewed the budget for the upcoming fiscal year. IDA member Gerry Lynn

Memorial From page A1 Lincoln’s relatives are buried in the Lincoln Cemetery on post, including his grand-

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TOP: Tyler Hack pets Stormy, a miniature horse owned by Glo Brady of Brandenburg, during the open house. BELOW: Doctors — and spouses — Mike Williams and Angalyn Theno took ownership of the veterinary hospital in January. Staff Report The News Standard The Meade County Veterinary Hospital opened its doors Sunday and invited the public to attend an open house to meet veterinarians Mike Williams and Angalyn Theno — who took ownership of the business in January — and to see what services the facility has to offer. An outdoor petting zoo, with baby ducks and rabbits, as well as a miniature horse, drew in kids of all ages. A barbecue and variety of games and raffles were also part of the festivities. Demonstrations, such as proper techniques for grooming, were presented by house groomer Jean Middlebrook. Booths were set up regarding animal care in Meade County, including one for the Pets In Need Society.

The Meade County Veterinary Hospital, open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., is located at 1210 Old Ekron Rd. in Brandenburg. For more information, call 270-422-3395 or e-mail meadecountyvet@ bbtel.com.

asked if an audit would be budgeted in, though Pace said the authority had never done that before because of the few transfers of funds that occur with the IDA. Smith suggested a more efficient way to keep authority members aware of any expenditures is to simply bring a photocopy of all checks to the meetings for authority members to review. “There’s never more than 10 checks or so … and that might be a good way for us to know what checks are being written,” Smith said. The authority voted unanimously to accept the

budget, then went into a closed session pursuant to KRS 61.810 (1) (b): “Deliberations on the future acquisition or sale of real property by a public agency, but only when publicity would be likely to affect the value of a specific piece of property to be acquired for public use or sold by a public agency.” The closed session lasted roughly 30 minutes, after which Pace said no action was taken. The IDA is scheduled to meet again in September, though Pace said a special meeting will most likely be called before then.

mother, Bathsheba (Bersheba) Lincoln. Fort Knox cultural resources and training range staff will be on hand to help those seeking specific gravesites as well as those who simply wish to visit some of the centuries-old cemeteries.

Armor Center Commander Col. David Teeples will also host a Memorial Day ceremony at 11:30 a.m. May 25 at Brooks Field Court of Honor. The ceremony will include patriotic music by the 113th Army Band and a 21-gun salute.

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Why Chrysler is wrong Our partnership, or marriage, if you will, with Chrysler, began back in 1983. Ray’s Ford-Mercury had been in business for four years at that time, having started with Ford in 1979, and then adding Mercury in 1981. The choice to add the Chrysler franchise did not go over well with Ford Motor Company. It was not the first time for Ford that a competing brand was being located at the same dealership as one of their franchised dealers. There were several conditions that had to be met, like having separate showrooms. We met the requirements, and Ray’s added the Chrysler, Plymouth and Dodge franchises. In 1998, Jeep was added as well. Back in the days when Lee Iacocca ran Chrysler and we sold K-cars, the factory paid for many of the costs associated with a new car. They paid for sales and service training, brochures, signs on the building, special tools needed to work on specific models, etc. In return, we were expected to sell their product. As time passed, these costs have all been shifted to the dealer. When the vehicle leaves the factory, they have been paid. Even the vehicle invoice charges the dealer several hundred dollars for advertising that they run. In 2009, the dealer pays for pretty much everything: building, tools, advertising, employees, training and all other associated expenses. In addition, when a local organization approaches the dealer for a sponsorship or contribution, it is the local dealer that makes that contribution, not the factory. The factories have very little physical contact with the dealers these days. Letters have been replaced by e-mails, except for the letter we received telling us that our franchise agreement was being canceled. Just about every aspect of the dealer-factory relationship has become cold and non-personal. The faces that the customers see are the ones employed by us, and other dealers like us throughout the country. Your call to Chrysler will be likely routed to India, where you get to speak to someone speaking pigeon English and keeps asking you to repeat what you said because they don’t understand you — much less care. Throughout this whole Chrysler bankruptcy fiasco, eliminating dealers has been constantly mentioned as one of the cost-cutting measures that need to take place. Just exactly what are they saving? We shoulder all of the expenses associated with the sale of the vehicle. Chrysler, like other vehicle manufacturers, do bear the warranty expense of repairing their vehicles — but believe you me, they are very, very stingy with those dollars. Again, they spend as little as possible. The friendships we have built over the years will not go away. It has always been our policy to treat everyone equally, and if you want to talk to the boss, you can always walk into Ray’s office and sit down. You are always welcome. Bruce Fitzgerald, Business Manager, Ray’s Ford-Mercury-Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep

Bennett’s tune: A golden oldie worth keeping The Kentucky Board of Education now seeks its third commissioner in three years. I hold little hope that the third time will be a charm. So I have an idea for attracting stunning resumes and better candidates: Rename the job “Chief Negotiator for the Union of Kentucky’s Children.” This would quickly eliminate those just interested in a fat taxpayer-funded salary and a new car with all the bells and whistles — like the previous commissioner — or those who just want to get along with the political class— also like the previous commissioner — from those genuinely interested in doing whatever it takes to achieve a brighter future for Kentucky students. Students would get a leader who wants to ensure they succeed when the noble goal of learning collides with the ideology of those whose sole intent is propping up the shaky foundations of a faltering education system. If the next commissioner doesn’t make the grade, politicians and bureaucrats will remain content to fritter away money and time addressing inconsequential

issues while ignoring Kentucky’s catastrophic high dropout rates and graduates unprepared for the rigors of college and the workforce. Indiana’s new education chief, Tony Bennett, recently declared himself the official representative of Hoosier students, or as he puts it, “the union of Indiana children.” This Tony Bennett certainly sings a different tune than we often hear in Kentucky. He shows how an inspirational, innovative leader can tip the balance of the commonwealth’s education scales in the right direction – toward success for our kids. Meanwhile, search experts working on finding Kentucky’s next education commissioner twice have “left their hearts” and brains elsewhere. They prefer B.B King’s song “Same Old Story,” which contains this line: “One hand will take, one hand will give. That’s all we know and that is how we live.” Indiana’s Bennett offers a classic tune. He promises to “get along fine until what’s best for the children collides with other interests.” When that happens, Bennett promises to “engage” the obstructionists.

“I am going to stand up ev- sent the major stakeholders ery day and say that I repre- when it comes to education. sent a union and I represent With their future at stake, the union of Indiana shouldn’t they at children,” he recently least have a seat Bluegrass at the table among told the Indianapolis Beacon Star. “And I am going education’s powerto represent my memful and inﬂuential bership by talking to decision-makers? this state and saying to If not, who repthis state, ‘If we don’t resents them? become nationally Even honest union and internationally members admit a competitive, our state teachers-union rep and our nation will won’t. suffer.’” Albert Shanker, Jim Waters The most recent nathe late Ameritional testing results can Federation of determined that 35 percent Teachers president, once of eighth-grade Hoosiers said: “When students start achieved proﬁciency in paying union dues, I’ll start math, compared with only representing students.” 27 percent in Kentucky. Compare that approach Neither result gets a gold with Bennett’s: “To me, I got star. But at least Indiana into education for kids, and turned the corner by bring- if I’m not willing to put my ing on the likes of Bennett, money where my mouth is who just started and already for all kids, I’m doing nothtalks about the “legal respon- ing but preserving an estabsibility — but even more than lishment.” that, a moral responsibility You can sing that song all — to make sure our schools day long, Tony. are the best.” Jim Waters is the director of So it would be wrong policy and communications for to conclude that I’m “anti- the Bluegrass Institute, Kenunion.” I wholeheartedly — tucky’s free-market think tank. and with unfettered enthusi- You can reach him at jwaters@ asm — endorse the “Union freedomkentucky.com. You can of Kentucky’s Children.” read previously published colWhy? The students repre- umns at www.bipps.org.

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purchase before December. The First Home Advantage Program will provide them with a low-cost loan worth up to $4,500 to help with the down payment and any closing costs; the loan can then be paid off over a 10year period. To qualify, the home buyers have to do such things as obtain their mortgage through a lender approved by the Kentucky Housing Corporation and have good credit. These programs will go a long way in helping people make what will be one of the largest purchases of their lifetime. They dovetail with other programs designed to help many Kentuckians simply ﬁnd a permanent place to live. In that regard, Kentucky will receive $52 million from the federal stimulus plan over the next two years to help our housing authorities make needed renovations and additions. Another $18.6 million will be used to prevent homelessness, which unfortunately has become much more prevalent. Proof of that came in January, when a national study found that Kentucky’s homeless population jumped 60 percent from 2005 to 2007, a rate faster than any other

state’s; homelessness declined nationally by 10 percent during that time. Several years ago, the state re-dedicated itself to combating this problem over the next decade. One area drawing our attention is substance abuse, because those who can break this cycle are less likely to find themselves out on the streets. The legislature addressed that more specifically earlier this year, when my colleagues and I adopted a law that will provide more treatment for those arrested on non-violent drug-related charges. It may be a difficult time for our country, but programs like these and the generosity of our churches and civic organizations are hopefully easing the hardship for Kentuckians in need. As always, if you have any comments or concerns about these or any other programs involving state government, please let me know.

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Once again Senator Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii) has tried to get Memorial Day restored to its original date, May 30. Right after the ﬁrst of the year, he got right on it, as he’s done every single year since 1989. Within days, according to Congressional records, the bill was “Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary,” where it still sits. Beginning in 1868, Memorial Day was celebrated on May 30. It was a sacred day when the sole purpose was to put ﬂowers on the graves of those who’d given their lives in battle during the Civil War. After World War I, it was expanded to include all veterans who’d died in war. It was only in 1971 that the date was changed to be the last Monday in May. Easier for government workers, I guess, to get a full three-day weekend off. (If they want a replacement for Memo-

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FRANKFORT — In any double-digit declines. given year, a little more than Our foreclosure rate is also 10 percent of our country’s in far better shape. In April, population packs up this affected one its belongings and Legislative in 2,100 Kentucky moves. Most don’t households, versus Update go far: Two-thirds the national rate of just relocate to anone in 374. In other other area in the words, our homsame county, and aneowners have been other fifth stay in the much better able to same state. make their monthly In today’s economortgage payments my, however, even than others nationour restless nature is ally. Jeff Greer taking a break. The A study earlier this U.S. Census Bureau month by the Center confirmed that last month, for Housing Policy offered when it reported our coun- more good news when it try’s moving rate in 2008 was found that Lexington and the lowest since the agency Louisville provide some of began tracking it in 1948. the least expensive housing Here in Kentucky, as in and rental markets among virtually every other state, the country’s 210 largest this effect can be found in metropolitan areas. The citthe declining sale of homes, ies were ranked in the lower which remain on the open half for both. market for 10 months on avIn an effort to help home erage whether new or old. sales and qualified first-time According to the Kentucky buyers, Congress approved Association of Realtors, sales a tax-credit program in Febstatewide were down more ruary as part of the federal than 18 percent in 2008 when stimulus package for the compared to 2007. states. The credit is worth up One thing in our favor is to $8,000 for those first-time that home prices have not buyers if the home is bought taken the same plunge; they from the start of this year were off less than one per- through Dec. 1. cent for the year, while housA month ago, Gov. Beshear ing markets along the coasts announced another boost for and cities like Phoenix saw first-time buyers making a

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rial Day, why not make Armed Forces Day into a long weekend?) In 2000 we were given “The National Moment of Remembrance Act,” where, I assume, people all across the country stop what they’re doing at 3 p.m. local time. Its purpose is to “promote greater understanding of the meaning of the Memorial Day holiday.” If “a moment” is not enough, and if you want to speak up and either call or send e-mail to voice your opinion about restoring Memorial Day to its original date, go to www.judiciary.senate. gov for info on the Judiciary Committee, where Inouye’s bill still languishes. I did a search for “restore Memorial Day” on its site and found nothing. Or you can thank Inouye for his efforts. His Congressional ofﬁce number is 202-224-3934.

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Joseph L. Greenwell to Joseph W. Greenwell, lot 3 and 4, property located in Meade County. Janice Handley to Joseph Marion Whelan and H. Rosalie Whelan and M. Greg Whelan, tract 10 of section 3 of Green Valley in Meade County, deed tax $53. Nancy E. Davis to Calvin T. Gee and Trueann Gee, 550 Emmer Drive, Brandenburg, deed tax $152. Christopher P. Willett and Trista A. Bogert and Doe Valley Association, Inc. and unknown defendant, spouse of Christopher P. Willett and unknown defendant, spouse of Trista A. Bogert and Citimortgage, Inc., by Douglas P. Vowels, Master Commissioner, to Federal National Mortgage Association, lot 129 of Doe Valley Greens of Doe Valley Subdivision in Meade County. James A. Martinez and Barbara L. Martinez and Asset Management Holdings, LLC and Unknown defendant, spouse of Melissa Cook on July 20, 1991 and Unknown defendant, spouse of Gerald Cook on July 20, 1001, and Citimortgage, Inc., by Douglas P. Vowels, Master Commissioner, to Secretary of Veterans’ Affairs, parcel I, located in Meade County. Rebecca M. Richardson, by and through her attorney-in-fact Jo Lyn Vowels, to Orville Griffin and Virginia Griffin, lot 32 and 33 of Otter Ridge Estates in Meade County, deed tax $30. Doe Valley Association, Inc. to Joseph Redmon and Sonja Redmon, lot 644 of Glenoaks Section of Doe Valley Subdivision in Meade County, deed tax $10. Troy and Maria Benham to James M. and Karin Wedding, 255 Buck Knobs Road, Ekron, deed tax $238. Steve Redmon Construction, Inc., a Kentucky Corporation, to Alvin Goodwin and Margary Goodwin, lot 7 of Brownfield Estates in Meade County, deed tax $165.50. Nancy E. Davis to Josh Downing, 212 Ritchie Road, Brandenburg, deed tax $140. The Estate of Stanley David Waddle, deceased, by Natasha Waddle, to Derek Craig Waddle and Natasha Waddle, deed one, 140 Graf Acres, Payneville, deed two, 270 Graf Acres, Payneville, deed three, 70 Graf Acres, Payneville. Bank of America, National Association as successor by merger to LaSalle Bank Midwest, to Bradley W. Bickett110 Redbird Court, Vine Grove, Ky., deed tax $43.50.

Quit Claim Deeds

None this week.

Building Permits

5/7/09 Paul Cibolski, carport/ slab. 5/8/09 William Stallings, pole barn/shop, $27.50. 5/11/09 John and Verna Allgeier, deck/porch. 5/11/09 Eric and Susan Masterson, lean to/shed. 5/11/09 Imelda Alcala, storage shed. 5/12/09 Nicholas and Peggy Neff, addition, $82.50. 5/12/09 Charles and Debbie Conley, singlewide, $55. 5/12/09 Joseph and Melissa Ross, single family dwelling, $153. 5/13/09 Trading Post of Elizabethtown, doublewide, $82.50. 5/13/09 Steve Redmon, single family dwelling, $226.50.

Septic Permits

5/11/09 Trading Post Homes/ Tony Doyle, Guston. 5/12/09 YMCA-Camp Piomingo/ James Warren, Jr., Brandenburg.

Retail Food Establishment Report

5/8/09 Tina’s Horseshoe Bar and Grill, 105 Broadway, Brandenburg. 92 percent food service, 97 percent same-day follow-up. Food service: several items expired in ’08, voluntarily destroyed, 3 comp sink faucet leaking, dumpster lid open. 5/11/09 Granny’s Battletown General Store, 25 Oolite Road, Battletown. 95 percent food service, 91 percent retail, 96 percent same-day follow-up. Food service: no hair restraints worn in food prep area. Retail: expired items; corrected immediately. Both: restrooms unclean, floors in and around food equipment unclean, observed with build-up, retail area floors unclean, mop improperly stored. 5/11/09 Home Place Restaurant, 656 River Ridge Plaza, Brandenburg. 95 percent food service. Food service: hand sinks in food prep area observed with build-up, floors under equipment lacks frequent cleaning, baseboards in food prep area unclean, ice cream scoop container not re-circulating. 5/15/09 Kroger, 560 River Ridge Plaza, Brandenburg. Follow-up inspection. 99 percent food service. 97 percent retail. Retail: weather stripping repaired at back door in shipping.

Brandenburg Police Department

5/13/09 at 7:34 p.m. William Basham of Brandenburg had parked his 1996 Dodge Ram 1500 PU in the driveway and had gotten out of the vehicle. The Dodge was not

running and was in the parked position. A child grabbed the gear shift and pulled the vehicle into neutral, causing the vehicle to roll backward and Basham ran behind the truck to try and stop it. The child fell from the vehicle into the grass. Basham did not know that his son was out of the truck and continued to try and stop the vehicle. The vehicle continued to roll and ran over the operator. Basham stated that the vehicle ran over his legs and arm. First aid was given by Meade County EMS and injured parties were taken to Hardin Memorial Hospital. No damage was done to the vehicle. Report BPD09036 was filed by Officer Singleton. 5/15/09 at 5:31 p.m. Mark Filburn of Brandenburg was parked in the Knights of Columbus Hall in 2001 Jeep Cherokee. Linda Bennett of Brandenburg was backing up in a 2005 Chevrolet Classic when she noticed a parking space that was closer to the building. She collided into the side of Filburn’s vehicle as she proceeded to the other parking lot. Bennett stated that she did not know she had hit the vehicle. No injuries were reported. Very minor damage was done to Bennett’s vehicle. Minor damage was done to Filburn’s vehicle. Report BPD09037 was filed by Officer Singleton. 5/15/09 at 7:18 p.m. Rodney Hotelling of Orlando, Fla. was making a left hand turn from the ByPass onto KY448 in a 2008 Ford F-350. He was carrying logs from the storm debris and said the load shifted. The trailer that he was hauling overturned onto its side, crushing the guardrail, bed side, and losing part of its load over the hill. No injuries were reported. Minor damage was done to Hotelling’s vehicle. Report BPD09038 was filed by Officer Singleton.

Meade County Sheriff Department

4/29/09 at 7:46 p.m. Kevin Hall of Vine Grove, Ky. was driving a 1987 Toyota. Kari Pike of Brandenburg was driving a 1989 Geo. Hall was traveling northbound on Sirocco Road when he went left of the center and sideswiped Pike, causing her to travel into the ditch on the right, then crossed over and entered the ditch on the left side of the road. Hall stopped, then took off. A description of the vehicle and suspect was put out. A caller called in and stated that a Dominos pizza delivery boy had just delivered a pizza on that road to them and the description fit the suspect. Officer went to Dominos and talked with management and witness. Witness stated that the driver told her he had just gotten into an accident and he was scared. The driver was fired before an interview could be conducted. Information on the driver was obtained by the officer from management and the subject was contacted and an interview was set up. Meeting was on 5/4/09 and the suspect admitted to the hit and run. He stated that he stopped and didn’t see anyone and then he left. No injuries were reported. Very minor damage was done to Hall’s vehicle. Moderate damage was done to Pike’s vehicle. Report 09-0121 was filed by Officer Matti. 5/4/09 at 3:40 p.m. Amy Thomas of Fisherville, Ky. was driving a 2007 Mercedes Benz. Franklin Johnson of Ekron was driving a 2002 Honda. According to a witness, Johnson was backing from the eastbound lane of KY144 onto Brownfield Drive. The witness stated that Thomas was overtaking Johnson when she struck his vehicle in the left front bumper. It is not known if the front bumper of Johnson’s vehicle was over the center line when the collision happened. No injuries were reported. Minor to moderate damage was done to Thomas’s vehicle. Moderate damage was done to Johnson’s vehicle. Report 09-0117 was filed by Officer Wright. 5/6/09 at 1:09 p.m. Tess Mettling of Brandenburg was driving a 1999 Ford Contour eastbound on Old Mill Road when she states a dump truck pulled out of a driveway and into her path. Mettling swerved to miss the dump truck and exited the roadway where she struck a guard rail. No contact between the dump truck and Mettling was made. No injuries were reported. Moderate to severe damage was done to Mettling’s vehicle. Report 09-0119 was filed by Officer Foster. 5/8/09 at 7:11 p.m. Joseph Cummings of Brandenburg was driving a 1998 Chevrolet. Mary Wright of Payneville was driving a 2009 Jeep. Cummings was stopped at the stop sign at Holston Road and KY448. He pulled out onto KY448 and struck Wright in the passenger side door, failing to yield the right of way. Wright then lost control and went over an embankment, damaging the front of the vehicle. No injuries were reported. Moderate to severe damage was done to Cummings’s vehicle. Minor to moderate damage was done to Wright’s vehicle. Report 09-0125 was filed by Officer Matti. 5/9/09 at 5:05 a.m. Chad Bruner of Brandenburg was driving a 2001 Pontiac Grand Am westbound on Wildwood Park Road when he was distracted by an oncoming vehicle. Bruner ran off the road and came to a final rest against a tree. No in-

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juries were reported. Moderate to severe damage was done to the vehicle. Report 09-0122 was filed by Officer Ponder. 5/9/09 at 4:02 p.m. Richard Geer of Fairdale, Ky. was driving a 1999 Oldsmobile. Tamara Beasley of Guston was driving a 1995 Ford. Geer was eastbound on US60 and stated that he could not see the traffic light at KY144 because the wind was making it tilt. By the time he could tell the light was red, he could not stop. Beasley was westbound on KY144 and she struck the trailer being towed by Geer as he traveled through the intersection. No injuries were reported. Moderate damage was done to Geer’s vehicle. Minor to moderate damage was done to Beasley’s vehicle. Report 09-0123 was filed by Officer Wright. 5/10/09 at 9:32 p.m. Carl Weedman of Brandenburg was driving a 1994 Chevrolet westbound on KY144. He traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck a utility pole. Weedman stated that he is a diabetic and does not know exactly what happened. No injuries were reported. Moderate damage was done to the vehicle. Report 090124 was filed by Officer Wright. 5/11/09 at 2:58 p.m. Mary Peck of Radcliff, Ky. was driving a 2004 Chevrolet Cobalt eastbound on US60 when she either blacked out or fainted, leaving the roadway, struck an earth embankment and overturned. First aid was given by Meade County EMS MED 2 and injured party was taken to University of Louisville Hospital. Very severe damage was done to the vehicle. Report 09-0127 was filed by Officer Foster. 5/14/09 at 8:21 a.m. Eddy Crawford of Brandenburg was driving a 1995 Mercury Cougar. Charles Thompson of Vine Grove, Ky. was driving a 1999 Ford Escort. Crawford was traveling westbound on KY1638 attempting to execute a left turn onto southbound KY448. Thompson was traveling northbound on KY448. Crawford pulled into the path of Thompson, resulting in a collision. First aid was given by Meade County EMS squads 1 and 3. Injured parties were taken to Harrison Memorial Hospital and Hardin Memorial Hospital. Very severe damage was done to both vehicles. Report 09-0126 was filed by Officer Foster.

District Court 5/9/09 Continued

Jim Kelley, 56, local county ordinance- found guilty.

District Court 05/13/09

Carmen Ann Stevens, 37, leaving scene of accident/ failure to render aid or assistance; driving on DUI suspended license; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security; failure to surrender revoked operator’s license; no/expired registration plates- TEP 5/20/09. Tracy Lynn Hupp, 42, 4th degree assault/domestic violence with minor injury- TEP pretrial conference 5/20/09. Troy Allen Fout, 34, continued ﬁrst appearance- failure to appear. Jeromy Joseph Porter, 31, operating a motor vehicle under the inﬂuence of alcohol/drugs- pled guilty

30 days probated after 2 days $200 fine. Christopher W. Thomas, 25, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs- pled not guilty 5/20/09. Hezekiah Zebulon Renville, 29, speeding 26 mph over/greater; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs/alcohol- pled not guilty pretrial conference 5/20/09. Allen Eugene Singleton, 28, speeding 13 mph over the limitdismissed; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/ drugs- pled guilty 30 days probated after 2 days jail. Talesa Howell, 37, trafficking in controlled substance; convicted felon in possession of a handgun; use/ possess drug paraphernalia; possession of marijuana- pled not guilty preliminary hearing 5/20/09. Harold Anthony Garvey, 32, trafficking in methamphetamine; convicted felon in possession of a handgun; use/possess drug paraphernalia- pled not guilty preliminary hearing 5/20/09. Jerry Wayne Wood, 39, 2 counts of 1st degree wanton endangerment- pled not guilty preliminary hearing 5/20/09. Amanda May Baker, 28, flagrant non support- pled not guilty preliminary hearing 6/10/09. Jessica Gayle Ramp, 27, use/possess drug paraphernalia- pled not guilty pretrial conference 5/20/09. Eddie Booth, 21, dogs to be vaccinated; 4 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300- pled not guilty pretrial conference 5/27/09. Jessica Booth, 20, dogs to vaccinated against rabies; theft by deception including cold checks under $300- pled not guilty pretrial conference 5/27/09. Kimberly Ann Stewart, 35, 4th degree assault/domestic violence with minor injury- pled not guilty pretrial conference 5/20/09. Barbara Martinez, 44, fail to comply with order to remove health nuisances- pled not guilty pretrial conference 5/27/09. Khresfyna N. Van Syclet, 23, theft by unlawful taking/shoplifting under $300- pled guilty 30 days probated 2 years stay out of Kroger no public offense no alcohol/drugs. Charles F. Ward, 50, alcohol intoxication in a public place; 1st degree disorderly conduct; 3rd degree terroristic threatening; improper registration plate- pled not guilty pretrial conference 5/20/09. Timothy Jay Kent, 41, 4th degree assault/domestic violence with no visible injury- pled not guilty pretrial conference 5/20/09. Samuel L. McGee, 24, operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license- pled guilty $100 fine 30 days probated 2 years; failure to maintain required insurance/security- pled guilty 6 months probated 2 years no driving without valid license/insurance; failure to transferee of vehicle to promptly apply for new title/ registration- $100 fine; possession of marijuana- pled guilty 6 months probated after 10 days jails. Anthony Stephen Stout, 35, alcohol intoxication in a public place; 1st degree disorderly conduct- pretrial conference 5/20/09. Tolen Bernard Taylor, 39, speeding 15 mph over the limit- defer 6 months. Jessie W. Dowell, 21, no/expired

Friday, May 22, 2009 registration plates- pled guilty finer $25; no/expired Kentucky registration receipt- dismissed; failure of non owner operator to maintain required insurance/security- pled guilty 90 days probated 2 years $100 fine; improper registration plate- dismissed. Nicholas A. Frank, 20, speeding 10 mph over the limit; failure to produce insurance card- continued. Robert M. Mote, 18, speeding 26 mph over/greater the limit- defer until 6/10/09. Joseph Young, 20, speeding 26 mph over/greater- assigned state traffic school. Aaron A. Glenn, 29, failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security- pretrial conference 6/10/09. Joanna M. Ingram, 27, speeding 21 mph over limit; failure to notify address change to department of transportation- dismissed. Khristopher T. Anderson, 28, operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license- pled not guilty pretrial conference 5/27/09. Operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license- bonded out for 5/20/09. Justin D. Adamson, 18, speeding 25 mph over the limit; operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license- bonded out for 5/20/09. Mark E. Gibson, 38, fugitive/warrant not required- dismissed. Cassie Amanda Moore, 25, complicity violation of Kentucky EPO/ DVO; disorderly conduct- continues 5/20/09. John Edward Moore, 29, violation of Kentucky EPO/DVO; resisting arrest; 2nd degree disorderly conduct- pretrial conference 5/20/09. Charles F. Williams, 34, use/ possess drug paraphernalia- pled 6 months probated after 10 days. Scott Allen Raymer, 31, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs- jury trial 5/22/09. Troy Fout, 34, receiving stolen property; theft of services under $300- continues 5/20/09. Fallon Loraine Meredith, 26, public intoxication controlled substance- pled guilty 90 days probated 2 years $100 fine; 1st degree disorderly conduct- dismissed; resisting arrest- pled guilty 12 months after 5 days jail. Randall C. Lee, 25, possession of marijuana- jury trial 7/24/09. Chasity L. Hupp, 26, possession of marijuana- pretrial conference 5/20/09.

Tammy Lynn Dodson, 37, possession of marijuana; use/possess drug paraphernalia- failure to appear. Pamela J. Parker, 37, 11 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300- pretrial conference 5/27/09. Jeremy D. Hoagland, 28, 4th degree assault/domestic violence with minor injury- pretrial conference 5/27/09. Dwayne Wilson, 49, operating vehicle with expired operator’s license- pled guilty 90 days probated 2 years $100 ﬁne. Nathan R. Hudson, 19, operating on suspended/revoked operators license- pretrial conference 5/20/09. Continued in the May 29 issue of The News Standard. *Misprint: In the May 15, 2009 issue of The News Standard, Pamela J. Parker, 37, was incorrectly listed in the District Court records for operating a motor vehicle under the inﬂuence of alcohol/drugs. We apologize for this misprint.

News Reduce triggers for allergies, asthma while spring cleaning

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Friday, May 22, 2009

Spring cleaning is now in Soap and Detergent Associafull bloom — and it’s a par- tion, shares some allergenticularly important rite for reducing cleaning strategies. anyone who suffers from asthma. Extension Move it out In the U.S., that The more stuff you Service number is more have around, includthan 22 million, ing piles of mail, and nearly six milstacks of paper grolion of them are cery bags and a cache children. Asthma of newspapers, the attacks are trigmore places there are gered by tiny airfor dust and its allerborne particles gens to accumulate – called allergens. and for mold, mildew Jennifer These allergens and cockroaches to Bridge lurk in dust mites, live and grow. animal dander, Clean them out. cockroaches and their drop- Then take a hard look at the pings, mold and mildew and other things you own. Recypollen. Good cleaning prac- cling old belongings and coltices can reduce the amount lectables or donating them of allergens in the home. to charity will cut down on Nancy Bock, Vice Presi- dust throughout the house, dent of Education at The which makes cleaning easier.

Put it away Items that are out of sight are less likely to become magnets for dust and mold. Keep small items, like CDs, tapes, DVDs, books, figurines and stuffed animals in enclosed storage containers, drawers or closed cabinets. Develop a system for handling the build-up of mail. Open the mail over the wastebasket or recycle bin so the unwanted stuff doesn’t linger in the house. If you hold newspapers and magazines for recycling, keep them in a closed container or store them in the garage. Dust it off The goal is to reduce

Local artists framed at art show

dust, not distribute it into the air. If the person doing the cleaning suffers from asthma, he or she should keep the house well-ventilated while cleaning or ask someone else to vacuum while he or she is out of the room. Be aware that dust particles can remain in the air for up to two hours. Choose a dusting product or a special cloth that attracts dust. Use an upright vacuum or a canister style with a power nozzle. They pick up two to six times as much dust from a rug as canisters without a power nozzle. Change it out Spring cleaning is a good time to make some changes in your home

Burglary

By Lindsey Corley lindsey@thenewsstandard.com

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Local artists were invited to participate in “Local Color,” the second art show sponsored by the Meade County Public Library. Artists and locals alike gathered at Main Street Café on Saturday to meet, greet and enjoy works created in and around Meade County. Bethy Vallejo was one of the artists who had her work displayed at the event, a series of photographs she has taken in the area. Vallejo said she began shooting photos about two years ago, right after her husband was deployed. “It was just something to do,” she said. The photos were also a way to keep in touch with her husband, as she’d send him copies of the photos she had taken. But her work has caught the eye of a few people locally and she has been encouraged to show and display her work more often, starting with the art show held in December. All the shots on display were taken in Meade

door. Smith confronted the subject, at which time the suspect ran back into the Cash Express building. Units responded from the Meade County Sheriff’s Department as well as additional Brandenburg Police. When other units arrived the suspects were ordered to exit and surrender. At this time the two males exited the building and surrendered to officers without further

County, and Vallejo said that has taken a few people by surprise. “You may not see it if you’ve lived here all your life,” she said, “but Meade County can be beautiful.” Vallejo and her husband are leaving soon for Italy, but she said she hopes to leave behind some of the shots as a way to showcase Brandenburg and Meade County, places she said have been good to her.

For anyone interested in Vallejo’s work, or B. Amour Photography, they can contact (270) 422-1124 or e-mail b_amourphotography@yahoo.com. Rachel Baelz, director of the Meade County Public Library, said she thought the art show “went great.” “It’s always nice to see artwork that is homegrown, so to speak,” she said. Another art show is planned for Christmas.

ABOVE: Bethy Vallejo stands with her photography, displayed during “Local Color,” an art show hosted by the Meade County Public Library to highlight local artistry. LEFT: Several pieces of work were on display, including driftwood and rock sculptures — called “Sticks and Stuff” — that were crafted local artist Barbara Moore. The News Standard/ Lindsey Corley

Mother returns child’s body to B’burg; death penalty sought By Laura Saylor editor@thenewsstandard.com BRANDENBURG — Twenty-one-year-old Elizabeth Brown buried her four-year-old daughter at Weldon Christian Church on May 8, after her daughter was allegedly beaten to death by her father, Matthew Roland, 23, on April 27. Brown and her friend, Jennifer Wheeler, of Brandenburg, had been stranded in Trenton, Fla., — where the events took place — for several weeks after the incident, unable to afford airplane fare to transport

Horses From page A1 the farm she rents on Bewleyville-Rosetta Road. Eight other horses were emaciated to the point that immediate medical attention was required. Wright was arraigned in district court on Feb. 10. During a jury trial held

themselves and Kristina Hepp’s body back to Meade County. After eventually scouring up more than $2,600 to cover the cost of airfare and a casket, Brown and Wheeler arrived in Brandenburg on May 7 and finally laid Kristina’s body to rest May 8. “We were able to get her back home, now we’re just trying to cover some of the cost,” Brown said. “I haven’t been able to buy her a headstone yet.” Brown said initial charges against Roland for aggravated child abuse and aggravated manslaughter have been increased to first-

degree murder, and the state of Florida is pursuing the death penalty. “I hate saying that that’s what I want … that just sounds like a terrible thing to say, but it is what I want,” Brown said about a capital punishment sentencing. Hepp attended Brandenburg Primary School until February 2009 when custody was awarded to her father, Roland, who resides in Trenton, Fla. Donations to the Kristina Hepp Memorial Fund are being accepted locally through Hager Funeral Home located at 633 Bland Street in Brandenburg.

earlier this month, Wright was convicted of all 17 counts, with a sentencing of 12 months jail time and $100 fine for each individual count. The time served is concurrent and the fine is consecutive, according to the circuit court office. Wright was also found guilty of failure to dispose of a carcass within 24 hours, second offense. For that, she was sentenced to an additional 30 days and $1,000 fine.

Pate said he had been alerted of mistreatment of animals on Wright’s farm prior to February’s charges, though during previous investigations the well-being of the animals wasn’t severely at risk and didn’t warrant charges of animal cruelty at the time. Staff members of Broadbent Wildlife Sanctuary in Irvington, Ky., have been caring for the horses since February.

that’ll lessen the influence of allergens. Special dust mite-proof covers, sometimes called “allergy impermeable” covers, will help keep dust from going through pillows and mattresses. Wipe covers with a damp cloth every week. Exchange heavy draperies for lightweight, washable curtains. Replace open-shelf storage with drawers and closed cabinets. SDA has useful cleaning tips for households with family members who suffer from asthma or allergies. Check out Cleaning to Control Allergies and Asthma online at www. cleaning101.com/health/ NewAllergies/.

incident. The suspects were arrested and identified as William Frederick III, 21, of Brandenburg and Cody Noe, 18, of Brandenburg. Both were charged with three counts of burglary in the first degree, possession of burglary tools and several other misdemeanor charges. Both were lodged in Meade County Jail. According to Chief Jeff Cox the situation was handled very professionally and safely. The suspects appeared to be trying to get into the pharmacy by turning off the electricity and trying to

Upcoming Class Fun Summer Foods, Friday, June 12, 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. Muldraugh United Methodist Church. Summer has almost arrived. Outdoor grilling and food safety will the focus of this fun filled learning session. This session is being sponsored in part by the Kentucky Beef Council so beef is sure to be on the menu. Come on out for great recipes, food and give-aways. For more information about these classes and others offered, contact the Meade County Extension Service at 270-422-4958.

Jennifer Bridge is the Meade County Extension Service Agent for Family and Consumer Science.

force the door open. After that attempt failed the two men went into the building next door and tried to gain access through the ceiling but failed again due to a concrete wall blocking the way. The pharmacy had a back-up cellular alarm system that allowed the alarm to still operate after the electricity was cut off, which was a contributing factor to the apprehension of the two men. “I am very thankful that no one was injured which is not always the case in these type of circumstances,” Cox said.

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Donny L. Geary

Donny L. Geary, 73, of Radcliff, Ky., passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2009, at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown, Ky. He was born May 15, 1935 in Neafus, Ky., to the late Roscoe and Elsie Mae Dockery Geary. Donny was a former resident of Brandenburg. He was retired from the Louisville Metro Sewer Department, where he was a heavy equipment operator. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Arvel and Lonnie Geary. He is survived by his wife Mary West Geary; two daughters, Donna (Charles) Zelch of Louisville and Sharon (Dave) Gillman of Mt. Orab, Ohio; a son, Donny L. Geary Jr. of Radcliff, Ky.; four sisters; four brothers; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, May 17, 2009, at the Chapel of Bruington-Jenkins-Sturgeon Funeral Home, with burial in the Bethel Church Cemetery. Online condolences at www.bjsfunerals.com.

Douglas Edward Allen

Douglas Edward Allen, Sr., 48, of Brandenburg, died Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his father, William Ray Allen Sr.; a sister, Teresa Owens; and two brothers, Ronnie Lee Cravens and Kenneth Allen. Mr. Allen is survived by his wife, Kimberly Ann Miller Allen; five children, Douglas Edward Allen Jr., Ruby Louveda Allen, Julie Ann Allen, Crystal Lynette Allen and Michael Scott Brothers Sr., all of Brandenburg; his mother, Louveda Marten Allen of Brandenburg; three sisters, Missy (Kenny) Miller of Brandenburg, Kim (Greg) Brown of Guston and Patricia Berry of Cecelia, Ky.; five brothers, Joseph (Stella) Cravens of Louisville, Dennis (Judy) Allen of Guston, William (Barbara) Allen and Johnnie Allen, both of Brandenburg, and Danny (Lou Ann) Allen of Elizabethtown, Ky.; nine grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held today at 1 p.m. at the chapel of the Hager Funeral Home, with burial in ParrFrans Cemetery. Online condolences at www.hagerfuneralhome.com.

Harold Kenneth Haddix Lt. (Ret) Harold Kenneth Haddix, 79, of Muldraugh, died Monday, May 18, 2009, at Norton Audubon Hospital in Louisville. He was an Air Force Veteran, member of Barker Lodge F&AM and retired in 1985 as a lieutenant with the Kentucky State Police. Mr. Haddix was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth, in 2007. He is survived by two sons, Bob (Sue) Deyo and Ken (Cheryl) Haddix, both of Richmond, Ky.; three grandchildren, Megan Deyo Belcher of Harrodsburg, Ky., and Mary and Michael Haddix, both of Richmond, Ky.; a great-grandson, Hayden Belcher of Harrodsburg, Ky.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Thursday, May 21, at the Muldraugh Baptist Church with burial in Bethany Memorial Gardens with Kentucky State Police Honors. Hager Funeral Home in Brandenburg handled arrangements. Online condolences at www.hagerfuneralhome.com.

Pedro Lopez Jr. Pedro Lopez Jr., 82, of Radcliff, Ky., died Saturday, May 16, 2009, at Jewish Hospital in Louisville. He was a native of Raleigh County, W.Va., and a member of the First United Methodist Church in Beckley, W.Va., for almost 50 years. A man of impeccable character, he was a loving husband, father and grandfather who was dedicated to his family and prayed constantly for them. He enjoyed flea marketing, gardening, collecting antique tools and paintings, as well as building bird houses and feeders. He will be greatly missed by his family and all those who knew him. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Ann Lopez; and his son, Christopher Lopez. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Anita and Michael Pickett of Radcliff, Ky.; and two grandchildren, Lori Beth Pickett and Michael Pickett. A committal service was held Tuesday, May 19, at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central in Radcliff, Ky., with Dr. Gregg Curtis officiating. Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home in Vine Grove, Ky., handled arrangements. Online condolences at www.nebfh.com.

Robert DeJarnette Robert DeJarnette, 76, of Cape Fair, Mo., passed away Monday, May 11, 2009, at the home of his daughter in Reeds Spring, Mo., with his family at his side. He was born in McQuady, Ky., on April 27, 1933, the son of the late Franklin and Margaret DeJarnette. He was preceded in death by his brother Don. Bob joined the Navy and served bravely in the Korean War. He was the owner of DJ’s Construction and Backhoe Service, as well as the co-owner of Sun Set Ridge Mobile Home Village. Bob is survived by his wife of 52 years, Barbara; a son, Tim DeJarnette; two daughters, Michelle DeJarnette and Melissa DeLaney; two brothers, Ron and Barney DeJarnette; three sisters, Lois Smith, Phyllis Mitchell and Marietta Kerrick; seven grandchildren; and six great grandchildren. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, May 23, at 2 p.m. at St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church with Father Joe Mills officiating. Burial will be in the Corinth Baptist Church Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy are requested to: Hospice Compassus, 3044 Shepherd of the Hills Expressway, Branson, MO 05616.

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Obituaries

Charlie Oscar Amburgey

Charlie Oscar Amburgey, 82, of Vine Grove, Ky., died Wednesday, May 13, 2009, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Louisville. Mr. Amburgey was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He was a member of the V.F.W., the Vine Grove Methodist Church and is retired from civil service. He is survived by his wife, Jean Amburgey of Vine Grove, Ky.; three sons, James Amburgey of Elberton, Ga., Donald Thurman of Georgetown, Ky., and Ronald Thurman of Vine Grove, Ky.; four daughters, Iva Lou Wimp of Radcliff, Ky., and Sharon Neills, Deborah Anderson and Pamela, all of Montero, Fla.; and several grandchildren. The funeral service was held at Friday, May 22, at Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home in Vine Grove, Ky., with the Rev. Larry Vickers officiating. Burial will be in the Garnettsville Cemetery in Muldraugh with military honors. Online condolences at www.nebfh.com.

Mary Jane Vessels Burnett Mary Jane Vessels Burnett, 83, of Vine Grove, Ky., died Sunday, May 17, 2009, at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown, Ky. She was a member of St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church, the Garrett Homemakers and was an Avon representative for 30 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Emily Vessels; a sister, Betty Patterson; and two brothers, Joseph and John Vessels. She is survived by her husband, Guy S. Burnett of Vine Grove, Ky.; four daughters and their husbands, Rose Mary and Richard Fackler of Louisville, Diana and Gordon Jewett of Brandenburg, Becky and Roy Eckert of Tullahoma, Tenn., and Alexis and Anthony Wathen of London, Ky.; four sons and their wives, Guy Steven and Gail Burnett and Ronnie and Linda Burnett, all of Vine Grove, Ky., David and Diane Burnett of Brandenburg, and Mark and Lisa Burnett of Louisville; three brothers, Michael and Betty Ann Vessels, James K. and Emily Jane Vessels all of Vine Grove, Ky., and Paul and Molly Vessels of Sonora, Ky.; 19 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. The funeral service was held Wednesday, May 20, at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church in Flaherty with the Rev. Anthony Chandler and Deacon Michael Vessels officiating. Burial followed in the St. Martin Catholic Church Cemetery. Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home in Vine Grove, Ky., handled arrangements. Online condolences at www.nebfh.com.

John David Land John David Land, 44, of Radcliff, Ky., died Saturday, May 16, 2009, at his home. He was an employee of Roy’s Furniture. He is survived by his daughter, Amber J. Land of Radcliff, Ky.; parents, John and Marjorie Land of Radcliff, Ky.; one brother, Jeff Land, and his son, Nate, of Vine Grove, Ky.; his daughter’s mother, Peggy Shipp of Radcliff, Ky.; two stepdaughters, Jessica Shipp and Roxanne Carrillo and her husband Mario, all of Radcliff, Ky.; and a granddaughter, Yoana Carrillo of Radcliff, Ky. A memorial service was held Tuesday, May 19, at Vine Grove Church of God in Vine Grove, Ky., with Bro. Thomas Waddell officiating. Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home in Vine Grove, Ky., handled arrangements. Online condolences at www.nebfh.com.

G. D. Rogers G. D. Rogers, 60, of Vine Grove, Ky., died Friday, May 15, 2009, at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown, Ky. He was an avid coon hunter and fisherman and a member of the North Central Kentucky Coon Hunters Club. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bridwell and Geneva Rogers; a granddaughter, Desiree Rogers; and a sister, Shirley King. He is survived by his wife, Pat Rogers of Vine Grove, Ky.; two daughters, Michelle Rogers and Nicki Rogers, both of Louisville; two granddaughters, Whitney Spencer and Lexi Harvey; a sister, Barbara Haney of Louisville; four brothers, W. C. Rogers of La Grange, Ky., Jerry Miller of Munfordville, Ky., Ronnie Booker of Cecilia, Ky., and Tommy Williams of Shepherdsville, Ky.; and a host of relatives and friends. The funeral service was held Tuesday, May 19, at Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home in Vine Grove, Ky., with Pastor David Wells officiating. Burial followed in the Stovall Methodist Church Cemetery in Radcliff, Ky. Online condolences at www.nebfh.com.

Friday, May 22, 2009

Faith & Values

Friday, May 22, 2009

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Strong-willed kids must be given caring, firm discipline QUESTION: I want to spirit quite easily — by ridimanage and lead my strong- cule, disrespect, threats to willed child properly, but withdraw love, and by verbal rejection. AnyI’m afraid I’ll break his spirit and dam- Focus on thing that depreciates age him in some the family his self-worth can be costly to his spirit. way. How can I deal However, while with his misbehavior the spirit is brittle and without hurting his must be treated genself-concept? tly, the will is made of DR. DOBSON: I steel. It is one of the sense that you do not few intellectual comhave a clear underJames ponents that arrives standing of the differDobson full strength at the ence between breakmoment of birth. In a ing the spirit and past issue of Psycholshaping the will of a child. The human spirit, as I ogy Today, this heading dehave defined it, relates to the scribed the research findings self-esteem or the personal from a study of infancy: “A worth that a child feels. As baby knows who he is before such, it is exceedingly frag- he has language to tell us so. ile at all ages and must be He reaches deliberately for handled with care. You as a control of his environment, parent correctly assume that especially his parents.” This scientific disclosure you can damage your child’s

would be no surprise to the parents of a strong-willed infant. They have walked the floor with him in the wee small hours, listening to this tiny dictator as he made his wants and wishes abundantly clear. Later, some defiant toddlers can become so angry that they are capable of holding their breath until they lose consciousness. Anyone who has ever witnessed this full measure of willful defiance has been shocked by its power. One headstrong three-year-old recently refused to obey a direct command from her mother, saying, “You’re just my mommy, you know!” Another mere mommy wrote me that she found herself in a similar confrontation with her three-year-

old son over something that she wanted him to eat. He was so enraged by her insistence that he refused to eat or drink anything for two full days. He became weak and lethargic but steadfastly held his ground. The mother was worried and guilt-ridden, as might be expected. Finally, in desperation, the father looked the child in the eyes and convinced him that he was going to receive a well-deserved spanking if he didn’t eat his dinner. With that maneuver, the contest was over. The toddler surrendered. He began to consume everything he could get his hands on, and virtually emptied the refrigerator. Now tell me, please, why have so few child-development authorities recognized this willful defiance? Why

St. John The Apostle Church celebrates traditional May crowning

Photo courtesy of Monica Lucas

McKenzie Ohlmann, Cole Mattingly and Hannah Hockman take part in the May crowning tradition by placing a crown on top of a statue of the Virgin Mary.

May crowning is a traditional Roman Catholic ritual that occurs during the month of May each year. An image or likeness of the blessed Virgin Mary is ceremonially crowned to signify her as Queen of Heaven. This is done to show honor and respect for the Mother of Jesus. On Sunday, May 10, St. John’s in Brandenburg held their Crowning of Mary during the 11 a.m. Mass. The First Communion class led the crowning ceremony while the rest of the congregation brought flowers for the presentation.

Life struggles are His way of preparing us

Judges 7:8–11, 13–15. Judges 7:15 says, “And it was so, when Gideon heard the telling of the dream, and the interpretation thereof, that he worshipped, and returned into the host of Israel, and said, Arise; for the Lord hath delivered into your hand the host of Midian.“ (NKJV) On the eve of battle, Gideon was awakened from a restless and fear-filled sleep by the voice of God. Once again God assured him that he would win the battle. He was even given another sign. As Gideon and Purah crept into the enemy’s camp, they heard two Midianites talking in frightened voices. “I had a terrible dream,” one said. “A giant loaf of barely bread rolled over our whole tent and crushed us.”

“ I know what that means,” us the extent of God’s pathe other Midianite said anx- tience. God had given Gideiously. “Gideon and his gi- on sign after sign, and yet He was still willing gantic army, coming to give him one more to destroy us!” Divine Gideon was thrilled. Guidance opportunity to build his faith before the Far from being an battle. invincible force, the If you are strugarmies of Midian gling with fear, God in were terrified of the His love and patience Lord and of Gideon. will do whatever it Although our enetakes to give you the my, the devil, and his Dan faith you need. army may seem like Newton This story also has fearless and invinan interesting twist. cible foes, this is not the truth. When we fight Sa- Doesn’t it seem weird that the tan with faith and the Word Midianites dreamed about a of God, he runs fast the other loaf of bread destroying their camp? way. Earlier in the story God James 4:7 says, “Resist the devil, and he will flee from tells Gideon that he is going to sift His army. Sifting you.” Gideon’s story also shows is something you do when

you’re making bread. All of the strange tests God gave to Gideon’s army were part of the process of making them into a force for victory, a giant loaf of bread which would smash their enemies. When God allows us to go through hard times that we don’t understand, we need to remember that this is part of His process of making us into a weapon He can use for victory. May God give you the grace to become mighty in His army today. We encourage you to visit with us this Sunday in one of our services 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Be sure to tune into our radio program each Sunday morning from 9:30 to 10 a.m. Rev. Dan Newton is the Pastor of Grace Baptist Church.

Stop living in the past; look forward with hope Of all the stories I have looking behind us. It’s OK submitted to a newspaper to check and see what is for print, I think this one behind you when you are driving. But when is perhaps the one Pastor’s you are living for most remembered Spotlight God, looking behind by the readers. us can be discouragNot long ago my ing, even dangerous. adult daughters When the Hebrews were driving my car were set free from adjusting the rearbondage from Egypt view mirror when and life became difit just came off in ficult, it didn’t take her hand. The whole Randy long for them to look thing came unglued Johnson in the past and long from the windto return there. They shield. murmured against After a few miles of driving with no rear Moses, the one who helped view mirror, I realized just set them free. They said, “Did God how much time we spend

bring us into this wilderness to die? It would be better for us to return to Egypt.” They longed to return to the bonds of slavery and torture. How much time do you spend looking in the past? Do you spend time reliving some hurtful situation that happened? The more time we spend looking at what is behind us the less time we spend seeing what is before us. Looking to the past so it can guide us in the future can be good, but when we look in the past because there is something there we just can’t quite get over, it

can be harmful. The Apostle Paul said in Philippians 3, “this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.” Rather than living in the past let us look forward with hope in Christ Jesus. The past is good as a guide post, but it is not so good as a hitching post. Don’t stay tied to the past. Randy Johnson is the pastor of Brandenburg Church of God.

Bible Trivia By Wilson Casey

1. Is the book of Pharisee in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. In Matthew 21, to what type of tree did Jesus say, “Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever”? Cedar, Oak, Apple, Fig

3. In biblical times, what was a tambourine or small hand drum called? Timbrel, Cornet, Tartu, Cymbal ANSWERS: 1) Neither; 2) Fig; 3) Timbrel

have they written so little about it? My guess is that the acknowledgement of childish imperfection would not fit neatly with the humanistic notion that little people are infused with sunshine and goodness and merely learn the meaning of selfishness and disobedience. To those who hold that rosy view I can only say, “Take another look.” Returning to your question, your objective as a parent is to shape the will of your child while leaving his spirit intact. QUESTION: What would you and your wife do if the resources permitted her to stay at home after the kids were in school? DR. DOBSON: I don’t have to speculate about the

answer to that question. Shirley and I did have that option (although we sold and “ate” a Volkswagen initially to make it possible), and she stayed at home as a full-time mom. Neither she nor I have ever regretted that decision. Now that our kids are grown, we would not trade the time we invested in them for anything on earth. Looking back today, we feel it was especially important for Shirley to be at home during our kids’ teen years.

Dr. Dobson is founder and chairman of the board of the nonprofit organization Focus on the Family, Colorado Springs, CO 80995 (www.family.org). Questions and answers are excerpted from “Solid Answers” and “Bringing Up Boys,” both published by Tyndale House.

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Entertainment

‘Star Trek’ boldy goes where no man has gone before Star Trek Starring Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto (Rated PG13) If you’ve been walking the Earth anytime since 1967, you probably have more than just a passing familiarity with “Star Trek,” the futuristic television show that spawned an entertainment cosmos, a galaxy of popculture icons and a solar system’s worth of spin-off merchandise. Now the 11th movie based on the durable characters, space-age gadgetry and across-the–universe storylines created by Gene Roddenberry — a former B-17 bomber pilot and policeman before becoming a TV writer — hits the big screen with a massive summer splash. Simply titled “Star Trek,” it tells the origins of the crew of the starship U.S.S. Enterprise and its noble intergalactic mission to “boldly go where no man has gone before.” We meet the younger versions of commander-tobe James T. Kirk, the halfhuman, half-Vulcan Spock, sharp and sexy space linguist Uhura, no-nonsense ship physician “Bones” McCoy, engineer “Scotty” Scott,

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Friday, May 22 BREAST & CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING EVENT At the Meade County Health Department. The first 10 ladies to complete their screenings will receive a $10 gas card and other free goodies. Call to schedule an appointment. 270-422-3988

Saturday, May 23 navigator Chekov, helm officer Sulu and the other freshfaced Star Fleet Academy grads whose fates intersect as they head out to answer a distant-space distress signal — one that turns out to be a trap involving black holes, time warps and a nasty Klingon baddie named Nero. Both Chris Pine (Kirk) and Zachary Quinto (Spock) bring fresh, colorful angles to their characters, all the while walking a fine line that stretches outward from four decades of hallowed “Star Trek” tradition. But the real casting coup here is Leonard Nimoy, the original Spock, who appears in a pivotal role that bridges the “Star Trek” past, present and future. Winona Rider all but disappears into her one-line role as Spock’s mom, and comedian Tyler Perry pops up as a Star Fleet admiral who first

has to discipline young Kirk, then later decorate him. It’s hard to imagine that diehard “Star Trek” fans won’t absolutely love this flick, which salutes the rich history of the franchise while avoiding any hint of hokey, by-the-book starch. But it also makes for a fine outing for non-Trekkies, with a strong, juiced-up, goosed-up jolt of everything that goes well with a tub of popcorn and a box of Raisinets — high-adrenaline action, screen-spattering special effects, a stirring, character-driven story, dashes of humor, and a vibrant, attractive ensemble of actors who embody the spirit (and sometimes the mannerisms) of the cast that came before them in their roles. Neil Pond is the entertainment writer for American Profile.

CD, Book, DVD new releases

‘The Wrestler’ a must-see new DVD release The Wrestler, DVD Take a ringside seat for Mickey Rourke’s riveting, widely acclaimed performance as a former wrestling superstar, Randy “The Ram,” trying to hold on to the glory of his slambang past. Marisa Tomei is equally outstanding as the exotic dancer who finds herself unable to keep her emotional distance from this wounded weekend warrior. Bonus features include a 45-minute making-of documentary, which tracks the film’s own gritty underdog saga. Mug Shots, Hardcover, 288 pages Face it, we’re fascinated with criminals. In addition to this rogues’ gallery of some 250 police “booking” photos of famous mugs (Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Al Capone, Bonnie and Clyde), there’s also a fascinating history of the scientific identification of wrongdoers, plus insightful

commentary on the crime behind each criminal. It’s like taking a field trip to an all-star night court! Scene It — Star Trek Edition, DVD game “Star Trek” fans are buzzing about the splashy new movie, which brings the venerable sci-fi franchise back to the big screen. But if you want to fire up the TV and boldly go where no gamer has gone before, settle in with some likemined Trekkie friends for this interactive challenge, which features hundreds of questions based on clips from five different versions of the television series and all the previous movies. Not that much into Captain Kirk, Spock and the Klingons? You’ll still get a kick out of the game’s barrage of trivia and fast-paced tests of your observational skills.

ANCESTRAL TRAILS HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Patton Museum at Fort Knox. On display will be photos, maps, and cemetery records of the area before Fort Knox. Numerous books will be on sale that tell the history of the area. Admission is Free. 270769-3814 BENNETT-BOGARD-GREER CEMETERY MEETING 11 a.m. at Battletown Community Park. If you have family in these cemeteries your support would be appreciated. Funds are needed for mowing. Lora Carson 270422-1131 or Gladys Taylor 270-422-2414 MEADE COUNTY FARMER’S MARKET, INC. 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Your local Farmer’s Market will kick off the 2009 season on Saturday May 23rd at the Meade County Extension Office parking lot on Old Ekron Rd. Come out for locally grown salad greens, onions, heirloom vegetable and herb plants, free range chicken and eggs and much, much more! Amy 422-7402 SOUTHERN INDIANA, UNCORKED! 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Harrison County Fairgrounds, 341 S. Capitol Avenue, Corydon, Ind. Wine and microbrew festival. Demonstrations, tastings, live music, and more. 812-968-5510 VFW DANCE 7:30 p.m. at VFW Post 11404, 770 ByPass Road, Brandenburg. All activities are open to the public. 270-422-5184

Sunday, May 24 BINGO 7 p.m. at the Farm Bureau Building in Brandenburg. Sponsored by the Payneville Volunteer Fire Department. License #1195 270-496-4349

and prizes. Proceeds benefit MARC programs for the mentally challenged. Charitable gaming license #000241. MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY 11 a.m. at the Meade County Courthouse. Open house follows at the VFW Post #11404 in Brandenburg. 270-4225184 PINS (Pets In Need) MEETING 7 p.m. at Little Dave’s Restaurant in Brandenburg. April’s meeting will be about planning for the May 9th yard sale. 270-422-3838 STORY HOUR 10:30 a.m. at the Meade County Public Library on Mondays and Tuesdays. 270422-2094 SUMMER READING PROGRAM SIGN-UPS At the Meade County Public Library. “Be Creative at Your Library” summer reading program. Sign-ups start today and go through May 29th. Program will be June 22-July 17. 270-422-2094

Tuesday, May 26 AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE 1-5 p.m. Blood Mobile will be in the front parking lot of Harrison County Hospital in Corydon, Ind. Call to schedule an appointment. 812-738-8708 FREE ENGLISH CLASSES 7 p.m. at Buck Grove Baptist Church, 255 Buck Grove Road. No registration required. Free nursery care available for students during class. Call for more information. 270-828-3365 or 270828-6320 MEADE COUNTY FARMER’S MARKET, INC. 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Come out for locally grown salad greens, onions, heirloom vegetable and herb plants, free range chicken and eggs and much, much more! Amy 422-7402 STORY HOUR 10:30 a.m. at the Meade County Public Library on Mondays and Tuesdays. 270-422-2094

Wednesday, May 27

BLUEGRASS MUSIC Enjoy free bluegrass music in the Vine Grove Optimist Park every Monday night at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Donna Broadway 270-877-2422

BROOKS & DUNN TICKET GIVEAWAY 4-5 p.m. To celebrate the Summer Reading Sign-up Week, WULF 94.3 will be hosting a live broadcast and concert ticket giveaway at the Meade County Public Library. Come see the radio station in action, register to win a pair of Brooks & Dunn concert tickets and reserve your spot for Summer Reading. 270-422-2094

M.A.R.C. BINGO 6-11 p.m. at 245 Main Street in Brandenburg. New games

HEALTHCARE PROVIDER CPR 6-10 p.m. At the EMS Training Center, 245 Atwood Street,

Monday, May 25

Corydon, Ind. 812-738-7871 LINE DANCING 7-8:30 p.m. at Colvin Community Center, 230 Freedoms Way, Radcliff, Ky. Beginning line dance lessons. 270-6687324 VFW BINGO 7:30 p.m. at VFW Post 11404, 770 ByPass Road, Brandenburg. All activities are open to the public. 270-422-5184 YOGA 10-11 a.m. and 6:30-7:30 p.m. every Wednesday at the Meade County Public Library. 270-422-2094

Thursday, May 28 BLOOD DRIVE 3-7 p.m. American Red Cross. At Battletown Elementary School, 8585 Battletown Road. 800-448-3543

LAPSIT STORYHOUR 10:30 a.m. at the Meade County Public Library. 270-422-2094 ROCKRIDGE COMMUNITY BLOCKWATCH MEETING 7 p.m. Last Thursday of each month at Fire Department Station No. 2 off of KY 933. 270-828-6651

Saturday, May 30 BENEFIT STILLBOARD SHOOT 1 p.m. at Yellowbank Sportsman Club. All proceeds go to Brain and Mandy Sturgeon. Amy Swink 270-945-0013 BOWHUNTER CLASS 3D SHOOT The Meade County Archers will be at Cale Brown Archery Range at Yellowbank, Ky. $10 entry fee. Sign-in 9-11 a.m. Mike Greenwell 270-945-3581 HEARTSAVER CPR/FIRST AID 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the EMS Training Center, 245 Atwood Street, Corydon, Ind. 812-738-7871. HOLY TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH 2009 SPRING FLING 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 319 Oaklawn Road, Brandenburg. Join us for a rummage sale to find great bargains on clothes, furniture, books, plants, and other good and needful items. 270-422-3721 MCHS ATHLETES PRE-PARTICIPATION PHYSICALS At Hardin Memorial Hospital Therapy and Sports Medicine Center, 111 Ring Road, Elizabethtown, Ky., across from Severns Valley Church. Meade County High School athletes and incoming freshmen will be seen at 9:30 a.m. $10 per person. The KHSAA Pre-Participation from must be completed and signed by a guardian before you can receive your physical. Carol George 270-763-7724 or cgeorge@hmh.net

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Breast cancer survivors share courage at sock hop By Crystal Benham crystal@thenewsstandard.com

Nearly 25 breast cancer survivors and supporters joined together at the Meade County Cooperative Extension Office Saturday for the 5th annual Meade County Breast Cancer Coalition “Pretty in Pink Party.” “Boobies and Bobby Socks” — a 1950s/60s themed breast cancer awareness party — was organized through the combined efforts of the coalition, the Meade County Health Department and the Kentucky Cancer Program. Before the program began, survivors were asked to gather for a group picture with Brandenburg City Councilman Scotty Applegate’s Ford Sunliner. Fay Mattingly, a breast cancer survivor and active supporter of the coalition, began the program with a simple introduction to the breast cancer awareness program and

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LEFT: Breast cancer survivors pose for a picture in a Ford Sunliner at the “Boobies and Bobby Socks” party. ABOVE: Elvis performs for some adoring fans. then gave the floor to Melissa Kinnard, senior health educator for the Meade County Health Department. Kinnard provided the audience with an educational video that explained the three steps to early detection — regular breast self exams (BSE), clinical exams and mammograms — of the disease which claims the lives of more than 40,000 women

a year. “The one thing I want you all to pay attention to is, is your doctor giving you the thorough exam?” Kinnard said, referring to the partial clinical exams busy physicians may often perform when rushed for time. “You are the patient. Tell (your doctor) that you expect a thorough clinical exam.” Diana Greenwell was the

guest speaker. Greenwell is a breast cancer survivor, a retired Ekron Elementary School teacher and a Meade County resident who opted to share her personal triumph. “There are people out there that are scared,” Greenwell said, referring to the main reason why so many women are first informed of their diagnoses beyond stage one. “My mother was one of them.”

districts that show more than one-percent student body growth. That funding allows the district to make essential purchases such as buying more buses and text books, and hiring more personnel. HB 408 is directed toward the BRAC expansion that has Meade and Hardin counties inheriting many new families, increasing their percentages of transferred students. “What we have in August or September … is going to be greatly changed in just a month or two given all this Army personnel that’s going to bring a tremendous amount of kids to our district,” Greer said. “How many more teachers will you all have to hire? How many more buses will you need? How many more aids?” Greer said the same type of bill failed in school districts surrounding Fort Mitchell, Ky., but superintendents Mitch Crump (Meade County) and Nannette Johnston (Hardin County), “put a very good plan together … and I’m very proud to say we were unanimous in every vote. It was great victory for us and Hardin County,” he said. Greer thanked various Meade County personnel — such as Peggy Darnall, coordinator of student services, Marie Barr, Payneville Elementary School

principal, Crump and Paul Poole, personnel director — for their help and support in getting the bills passed. Crump also informed the board that Meade and Hardin counties were awarded growth money because of BRAC. “We were awarded $1.5 million toward our Flaherty Primary (School) project,” Crump said. The money had to be passed through an additional entity other than the school system. Brandenburg City Council agreed to be that entity. Crump thanked Brandenburg Mayor David Pace and city council for their approval to funnel the money. In other school board news: •An outlook on the tentative budget for the district’s 2009-10 school year was presented to the board by finance officer Susan Fackler. She said that she waited for updated revenue numbers to come in from Frankfort, but Gov. Steve Beshear just recently called his revenue-forecasting group together, and the tentative budget had waited long enough to be examined by the board. “I feel like this budget is as good as it can be on the numbers that we were given at the time, but I feel like this is probably not

the budget that we will start the year off with,” she said. The budget given to the board was based on the one-percent employee salary increase, as well as federal grants that were figured into the special revenue fund. •The district also received federal stimulus money from two grants, Title 1 and special education, before discovering that its textbook funds would be cut 24 percent for the 2008-09 school year and are expected to be cut even further for the 2009-10 school year. •Kenny Stanfield, the head architect over the new Flaherty Primary construction project, supplied board members with an update on the construction progress and the placing of bids. Out of eight bids, Stanfield received one incomplete bid, which was disregarded in order to enforce fairness. After careful consideration, Stanfield felt it was best to go with the next lowest bidder, which was a construction company that had performed previous work on another Meade County projects in the past. “I feel like this is going to be, not only a great project, but the most energy efficient conventional school building we have in the state when it opens, and I feel very confident about that,” he said.

For years people have kept •Add a cup of baking soda an open box of baking soda to your laundry to help in their refrigerators believ- to eliminate bacteria from ing that it would abclothes. sorb foul odors. The •Soaking therTried and truth is that baking moses and ashtrays True soda is not a tremenin a solution of bakdously effective odor ing soda and water absorber for stronger is effective at resmells. ducing unwanted The good thing, smells. Further, however, is that box scrubbing the conof baking soda can tainers with the bakbe used as a terrific ing soda will help alternative for more remove stains and Chad costly, over-theheavy build up. O’Bryan counter products •Dissolving 1 cup we periodically purof baking soda in a chase. Listed are a number warm tub of bath water is of uses for baking soda, effective in relieving itching some more well-known caused by poison ivy or inthan others. sect bites. •A more effective way of •For individuals with removing strong odors from chronic dandruff, baking refrigerators is to place a soda may be your answer. cup of activated charcoal in Wet your hair; massage a the refrigerator for a couple handful of baking soda onto of days. your scalp, and then rinse. •Baking soda is an excel- Continue with the procelent way to extinguish small dure for seven to 10 days. fires. Baking soda naturally It may dry out your hair at releases carbon dioxide first, but after a few weeks which eliminates the oxy- your scalp will start producgen fire needs to burn. ing natural oils leaving your •Heartburn can be tem- head free of flakes. porarily relieved by drink•A mixture of water and ing a cup of water mixed baking soda is a great choice with one teaspoon of baking to clean fresh vegetables and soda. The solution acts as an fruits. The solution is a mild antacid neutralizing excess abrasive, and is an effective stomach acid which causes way to eliminate pesticides the heartburn. However ex- and harmful bacteria. (This cessive use can have harm- solution can also be used to ful effects. Overuse neu- clean counter tops, applianctralizes the stomach acids es, floors, toys, and dishes). needed for digestion and in I have tried some, but not turn the stomach produces all, of the uses for baking stronger acid to compensate soda listed above; however

each technique is well documented. The powder has many other uses that can be found online. It just may be a good idea to keep a box on hand. Meade County native Chad

O’Bryan offers monthly tips for useful techniques that he has tested first-handed and found to be tried and true. His columns offer helpful advice, but shouldn’t replace the direction of professionals.

Growth From page A1 “Nobody goes to government hoping that they can raise taxes. I certainly didn’t; however, I think when it comes to our children and the education that we as a state need to provide to our constituents or kids, that certainly takes precedence to me.” Greer supported both bills, which had bipartisan votes. “You guys know my history, it’s sitting at this table,” Greer said about his 13 years served as a Meade County Board of Education member. “The last cut I ever want to see would be a cut to education.” HB 295 refers to the state’s Capital Outlay Fund, which provides schools with funding for building and construction. The bill now allows districts to use the fund for building maintenance and repair in addition to construction projects. “(HB 295) basically, provides a great deal of flexibility ... that a growth district like Meade County and several of our neighboring counties … truly need,” Greer said. Additionally, HB 408 will allow the KDE to administer additional funding earlier in the year for school

Baking soda does more than rid bad odors

Greenwell said her mother lived with the knowledge of a lump in her breast for a few years before finally finding the courage to have it examined. When the cancer was found in 1998, she was in stage two. After watching her mother’s experience, she decided to take every precautionary measure necessary. “Every lump I felt, I went

to the doctor,” she said. “I wasn’t going to let that happen to me.” In 2006, cancer victimized Greenwell, but with early detection, she was able to fight it. Though she still has some reconstructive surgery, today, Greenwell is standing strong and cancer free. Greenwell asked the audience to take responsibility of their bodies and to also know how to lend a shoulder to cry on when close friends and family are diagnosed. She ended her story with an empowering quote: “If you want to feel rich, just look at all the things you have that money can’t buy. Today is a gift.” To end the program with a final laugh, Elvis, played by Danny Garland of Frankfort, performed various renditions of classic songs like, “Kentucky Rain,” “Hound Dog” and “Don’t Be Cruel,” as he passed out scarves to a few adoring fans.

FEATURE Aldersgate Camp has a story and it’s not about the director

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As he sits down for an interview at Aldersgate Camp & Retreat Center, Lee Padgett has one request. Make the story about Aldersgate, not him. That’s not going to be easy. For the past 20 years, the camp director’s life has revolved around the 310-acre facility near Natural Bridge State Park, where the stated mission is to intentionally provide for the faith development of individuals of all ages in Christ and in Christian community within the natural beauty of God’s creation. Leaders are hopeful of greatly enhancing the mission in the near future with completion of a new $2 million lodge and dining hall that will seat 250. The current facility is licensed for only 55. Plans are for all future funding to go toward construction of the lodge before any other improvements are made, such as the building of additional housing. Located in the once thriving community of Fitchburg, Aldersgate occupies much of the property associated with the old Red River Iron Works. The company operated an iron smelting furnace between 1869 and 1874, leading to a community of 2,000, complete with dozens of homes, post ofﬁce, blacksmith shop and general store. Centerpiece of the community was the Fitchburg Furnace, reputed to be the largest of its kind in the world. The furnace remains intact and in recent months

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has undergone extensive renovation to protect it for years to come. Devastated by the shutdown of the iron smelting business, the community bounced back about 1910 when oil was discovered. Texaco and Ashland Oil Corporation produced the black gold until the mid 1970s, and oil was privately pumped until 1998. Plans for a camp at Fitchburg began 50 years ago when a committee of the United Kentucky Conference of the Methodist Church recommended purchase of the property. Working in conjunction with Irvine Methodist Church under leadership of the legendary Rev. O. P. Smith, progress was made rapidly, leading to an ofﬁcial opening on May 24, 1964. Art Logue was hired as full time manager and served alongside his wife Libby until 1989 when failing health led to his resignation and Padgett took over. The position was new to the native of Texas and Arkansas, but not the camp itself. While serving as program director at Trinity Hill Methodist Church in Lexington, from 1981 to 1989, the Rev. Padgett was allowed time to do maintenance and groundskeeping work at Aldersgate during his last at the church. The facility already held a special place in his heart because it indirectly led to him meeting his future wife, Debbie, when both attended the same seminary in Nashville, Tenn.

The Boyd County, Ky., native had been brought to the seminary by Logue after spending a summer working as a staff member at Aldersgate. Little did she know she would one day return as the wife of the new director. Today, she is senior pastor at St. Luke United Methodist in Lexington, where the Padgetts also maintain a home in addition to one on the grounds of Aldersgate, where Lee spends most of his time. The couple have two children, Leanndra, 17, and Andrew, 14, who attend school in Lexington. “Maintaining two homes is just one of the sacriﬁces we’ve had to make here, but they’re all well worth it,” says Lee. “We used to go out riding with the kids and when we would say it was time to go home, they would usually ask ‘which one,’” he says. When time permits, Lee spends time with his family in Lexington, but says that isn’t easy “because this place never leaves your mind.” There are two things occupying his mind at present: helping the ﬁve-person full-time staff get ready for arrival of the 21-person summer staff of college students and hundreds of campers and raising the necessary funding for construction of the new lodge. Donations so far total about $250,000 and include help from former UK basketball coach Tubby Smith and his wife Donna, former members of Debbie’s church who still maintain contact with the Padgetts. “I really thought we

Jerk Pork

Using marinades based on hot peppers and herb combinations was created by the Indians and the West African Cormantee — who were also called Maroons, the name given to slaves who escaped the plantations — to ﬂavor and preserve a variety of meats. Jerk marinade is composed of four main ingredients: Scotch bonnet peppers, whole allspice berries, scallions (also called green onions or spring onions) and thyme. For best results, the meat should marinate in the refrigerator for 12 to 24 hours. Caribbean dishes exhibiting Jerk marinades are a wonderful way to add spice and a touch of the Caribbean to your barbeque menu. This recipe for Jerk Pork uses the traditional marinade recipe; however, other spices can be incorporated to create your own ﬂavorful variation.

It’s best to remove the stems and seeds with your gloved ﬁngers or paring knife. Removing the seeds doesn’t affect the ﬂavor, but greatly decreases the heat. Afterward, always wash your hands thoroughly with soap and cold water and clean any utensils or surfaces you have used.

Jerk Pork Jerk marinades typically use Scotch Bonnet peppers, one of the hottest peppers in the world. Remember to always wear gloves when preparing fresh peppers.

Combine the oil and vinegar in a small bowl. Stir in the green onions, garlic, chili, bay leaves, peppercorns, cinnamon, allspice, pepper and nutmeg. Trim any excess fat from

1/3 cup vegetable oil 1/3 cup distilled white vinegar 4 green onions, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 to 5 Scotch Bonnet peppers, seeded and minced, to taste 3 bay leaves 3 peppercorns 1 tablespoon dried ground cinnamon 3 to 4 whole allspice berries, lightly crushed 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 3 pounds pork chops, about 1 inch thick

the pork chops. Place pork chops in a re-sealable plastic bag. Pour the spice mixture over them, coating each chop well. Place the bag of pork chops in a baking pan and place the chops in the refrigerator to marinate for up to 24 hours, turning once or twice every four hours. Allow the chops to come to room temperature before grilling. Heat the grill until the coals are somewhat white with ash; the ﬂame should be low. Place the chops on the grill and cover with the lid. Grill for 5 to 10 minutes per side, until the chops are no longer pink in the center. Serves 4 to 6. Angela Shelf Medearis is known as The Kitchen Diva and is the executive producer and host of “The Kitchen Diva!” television cooking show. Her new inspirational book is “Ten Ingredients for a Joyous Life and Peaceful Home -- A Spiritual Memoir,” co-written with Pastor Salem Robinson Jr. Visit her Web site at www.divapro. com. The Kitchen Diva! is brought to you by Eggland’s Best Eggs, www.egglandsbest.com.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF DON WHITE

TOP: The famed Fitchburg Furnace is on Aldersgate property. Two of the horses used by campers are in the foreground. LEFT: A sign depicting a new lodge for the retreat center greets visitors. RIGHT: Lee Padgett prepares steaks for a civic group meeting at Aldersgate. would break ground in 2008, but now my goal is to get construction started by 2010. We are waiting for that major donor,” says Padgett. The embers from the Fitchburg Furnace may have died out years ago, but there’s still a ﬁre of the

spirit burning brighter than ever, stoked by the passion of a leader whose goal is to lead as many young people as possible through a lifechanging experience in the hills of Estill County. “Aldersgate is not a place; it’s an experience,” says Padgett.

And for certain, it’s all about Him, not him. 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.

BUSINESS PJ’s Barbershop takes customers back to quality cuts, shaves

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By Crystal Benham crystal@thenewsstandard.com When last September’s windstorm devastated Meade County and surrounding areas, Jay Henderson, like many others, was forced to go without electricity and running water for days. Henderson, being a business man, couldn’t go too long without having a clean shave, so during the hustle and bustle of the state emergency he decided to grab a quick shave at D’s Barbershop in Brandenburg. Little did he know, the barber giving him his shave, Pat McDonald, would soon become his business partner. “I came into (the barbershop) when we had the September windstorm,” he said. “That’s when we met and started talking about going into business together.” Henderson is also the owner of Jay’s Country Music Show but he always dreamed of owning a barbershop. During his fourth year at Western Kentucky University, he became severely ill. “I got really sick at the end of my senior year and I told (my parents), ‘if I live through it, I’m going to do what I want to do,’” Henderson said. Remembering back to his childhood, Henderson was a customer of Irvington’s former popular barber, Tom Payne. “I remember sitting in Tom Payne’s chair when I was a kid,” Henderson said. “I was the sixth generation in the family that he had cut.” Payne cut hair in Irvington until he was 88 years old and, according to Henderson, was featured on Louisville’s WLKY 32 News and praised by many for his astounding dedication and quality services. Henderson keeps a picture of Payne giving his last haircut tucked beside his mirror at work in memory of him. After receiving a degree in education, Henderson sought out a business location to call his own, and shortly before he met McDonald, he’d been in the works with Rita Nix, owner and operator of Hair Affair in Irvington, Ky., to rent a shop behind her salon. McDonald and Hender-

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TOP LEFT: Jay Henderson, co-owner of PJ’s Barbershop, glances up at a picture from his childhood, reflecting on Irvington’s former barber, Tom Payne. In the picture, Henderson receives his last haircut from Payne just before he retired at the age of 88. ABOVE: Pat McDonald, co-owner of the barbershop, poses with one of his youngest clients, six-year-old Brayden Lucas, and his partner, Jay Henderson. BOTTOM LEFT: McDonald gives loyal customer Luther Albey, of Irvington, Ky., a fresh shave. son spoke a few more times about the business opportunity and a few months later, Henderson made McDonald an offer — half ownership and responsibility of the entire shop. The deal was soon sealed and PJ’s Barbershop opened its doors to the public March 3, 2009 in Irvington, Ky. The shop offers $8 haircuts, $4 beard trims, highand-tight shaves for $11, face shaves for $9, and $1 shampoos and conditioners for all male hair types. Along with gift certificates, popular hair products for men are sold, like Crew, Bed Head, and assorted alcohol- and oil-based tonics used to flatten and smooth hair. Currently, McDonald, a 1987 Meade County High School graduate, maintains all barber duties. Henderson, a 2002 Breckinridge County High School alumnus, is a barber school student at Tri City in Louisville and is expected to serve as an apprentice under McDonald beginning in November. McDonald found his interest in the field after watching his brother, Jeffrey, become a beautician. He eventually worked as a barber for Kenny Albert in Vine Grove, Ky., and his interest grew. Henderson and McDonald work hard to not only satisfy customers, but the communi-

ty as well. By sponsoring the Bambino baseball leagues and Little League baseball along with other events in and around Irvington, the owners stay busy spreading the word about their new establishment. Kids who visit the shop wearing their jerseys receive a discounted haircut. “We’re trying to sponsor as much as we can to try and spread the word about our shop,” McDonald said. “We want people to know that we are here and we offer quality services. When I shave someone, I don’t just do their neck. I shave behind their neck and around their ears.” Since McDonald relocated to Irvington, he’s been grateful for local patronage. “I appreciate the support from all the people that have come down from Meade County to support me,” he said. “They may also be interested in the fact that we are directly connected to a full-service salon too. So if the women decide they want to come down and get their hair done, (Hair Affair) is connected to it. “And they have $3 tanning visits in there,” he added. The shop has a laid back atmosphere with a more “modern take on an old shop,” McDonald said. PJ’s Barbershop offers 50-cent

Vine Grove Chamber of Commerce greets local publisher

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Last week Chris Ordway, publisher of The NewsEnterprise, spoke to the Vine Grove Chamber of Commerce about how much newspapers can do to help the communities readers live in. He is pictured with Donna Betson, president of the Vine Grove Chamber of Commerce.

Correction: In last week’s article titled, “Sipes makes lawns and pockets greener across the county,” the business’s contact number was incorrectly listed. The correct number is 270-668-5353. The News Standard regrets the mistake.

sodas to all customers and is also handicap accessible. The team of two plans to expand its horizons in the future by adding a third barber. “Once Jay (Henderson) receives his certiﬁcate and with him working the country music show, we are going to need an extra hand, especially on Saturday mornings

when he’s worked until 2 a.m.,” McDonald said. Henderson and McDonald enjoy servicing the small town and often offer promotions to their clientele. They’ve recently opted to take $1 off a haircut when this article is mentioned within two weeks of its publication. (The offer ends June 5.)

PJ’s Barbershop is located at 1111 Hwy. 60 West in Irvington, Ky., directly behind Hair Affair. Business hours are Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Appointments are not required. For more information, contact McDonald or Henderson at 270-547-3600.

Agriculture

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Horses are the tie that binds for local outriding couple By Laura Saylor editor@thenewsstandard.com

There’s not much the Gillilands do that doesn’t involve horses one way or the other. Tom, originally from Sturgis, Ky., grew up roping, rodeoing, training, racing and breaking them. Dorothea, who hails from Germany, was also reared around ponies, and found her spot in the saddle showing and jumping horses, and also racing and training them. It is fitting, then, that Tom and Dorothea first met at a race track: Belmont Park, New York, 1984. Tom had steered away from his rodeo days and took a position as head outrider at Belmont. “I was still making my living sitting down,” he joked. Dorothea, who was an assistant trainer at the time, eventually followed suit after acquainting Tom, and also became an outrider. “Outriding is a lot of behind the scenes,” she said. “You catch loose horses, catch them if they throw

their rider. You open the race track ... make sure everything is safe for the horses and the riders.” Outriders, especially in Kentucky, are most notably recognized by their red, long-tailed jackets. They also escort race horses — which tend to bolt and have other nervous tendencies — to the starting gates and to the winners circle, and assist jockeys and exercise riders during morning workouts. Outriders and their horses must stay calm, cool and collected, and be prepared for any mishap that can happen on the track. Some race horses can spend nearly 23-and-a-half hours a day inside a stall, Dorothea said. They’re fed high energy food and vitamins, making them energetic and oftentimes unpredictable when they head to the track. It’s key that outriders’ horses are able to get along with other horses under any circumstances. “Lately, we’ve had riders being thrown every day,” said Dorothea, who outrides at Churchill Downs. “We’ve

had horses run over people before. Tom was run over by a horse ... he was beat up pretty good, and very sore. They don’t get out of your way. “I’ve been kicked before too ... right through the ribs and damaged my lungs. You just always have to be watching out.” Dorothea’s day begins at 3 a.m. when she wakes and feeds the 14 horses residing on their farm on Hwy. 448 in Brandenburg. She arrives at Churchill Downs by 5 a.m., tends to the horses and helps open the track for races by 10 a.m. She returns home around 1 p.m. and helps Tom — who retired in 1999 — do chores around the barn. Tom stays busy breaking ponies, which are then used for racing, showing or rodeoing. “It’s not like what you see in the movies ... where a cowboy just jumps on top of a wild horse,” he said about breaking horses. “Every horse is different.” After breaking them, Dorothea helps train the horses and then they’re sold, some-

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Tom and Dorothea Gilliland first met at Belmont Park race track in 1984. Twenty-five years later, the couple continues to be committed to the horse riding lifestyle they love.

Labs aim to keep herds healthy Kentucky has two vet- via our Kentucky Veterinary erinary labs that support the Diagnostic Lab listserv. animal industries with diagIf you’d like be placed on nostic medical testthe listserv, contact ing services — the UK LDDC EpidemiCEA for Livestock Disease ologist Jackie Smith Diagnostic Center Agriculture at 859-253-0571 or at the University of jsmit8@uky.edu. Kentucky in LexingWith spring, many ton and Murray State disease problems University’s Breathitt arise in cattle, some Veterinary Center in of which can be preHopkinsville, Ky. vented by vaccinaCraig Carter is the tion. For example, director of the LDDC, in 2006 the LDDC and Wade Northing- Andy Mills detected a high inton is the director of cidence of blackleg the BVC. Their goal is deaths in cattle in to provide services to improve eastern Kentucky. the health of your herds. An awareness campaign The LDDC and BVC are was mounted to encourage both full-service veterinary vaccination by cattle farmers. diagnostic labs. Services As a result, the incidence of range from diagnostic and the disease, based on laboregulatory testing to full ratory data, has been mininecropsy (autopsy). If your mal ever since, saving the farm experiences a disease cattle industry an estimated problem in one or more ani- $500,000 each year. mals or deaths, the LDDC Currently, more than 30 can run laboratory tests at vaccines are available on the the request of your veterinar- market for use in cattle in ian to help identify the cause. the United States. Producers For more serious or puzzling must base their decision of health issues, you can request whether or not to use any of an epidemiological field in- these products on the presvestigation. ence of a disease on a parThe LDDC Web site, ticular farm, the seasonality http://www.lddc.uky.edu, of disease, management and lists their fee schedule, what risk factors. tests they offer, and their new The LDDC and BVC can Animal Health Risk Outlook. assist you and your veteriIf you follow the link from narian in vaccine selection by the main page, it will show confirming digestive, neuroyou an interactive map of logical, respiratory, parasitic Kentucky. Simply scroll your and other diseases. cursor over your county, and The LDDC’s $28.5 million you can see what diseases the renovation and expansion is labs have diagnosed in your underway, with construction county in the past 30 days. scheduled to be finished by Periodically, they notice an fall 2010. The project involves increase in certain diseases adding a state-of-the-art or syndromes and publish necropsy (autopsy) facility, an animal health bulletin on much-needed additional labtheir Web site and send it out oratory space, a new admin-

istration wing and a continuing education auditorium. In addition, all existing laboratory space will be totally renovated. The original facility is almost 40-years-old and is in desperate need of these upgrades. The laboratory must attain modern biosafety standards to meet the requirements of the national accrediting agency, the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians. For more information contact the Meade County Cooperative Extension Service at 270-422-4958. Source: Craig Carter, LDDC director and epidemiology professor Andy Mills is the Meade County Extension Service Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources.

times locally and sometimes to clients as far away as New York. “They’re very sensitive,” Dorothea said. “In horse racing, you want them riding into the bit, but when you’re starting out with them it’s all about communication. “You make the horse understand your cues. It’s like teaching a child ABC’s.” Tom and Dorothea have worked at Belmont, Churchill Downs and Keeneland, and in 1984, the couple traveled to Japan where they worked the Japan Cup — the country’s biggest horse race. “We’ve made our whole living around horses,” Dorothea said. “We’re lucky to have worked hard to be able to do what we love. It beats sitting in an office.”

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Outrider Dorothea Gilliland catches a loose horse that threw its rider on the track at Churchill Downs.

Turkey wrap-up Hunters continue their success during spring turkey season.

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

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Tennis duo ﬁnishes their fantastic career Life long friends paired up to become one of the best doubles team in MCHS history. Turn to B3. The News Standard

Meade County softball claims ﬁrst 11th District title By Ben Achtabowski sports@thenewsstandard.com The Meade County Lady Waves softball team has been waiting for a district title for two years. Since moving to the 11th district in 2006, the team fell short of the championship every season, except this season when they beat the Hancock County Lady Hornets, 1-0, on Wednesday. “It sounds great especially after the last two years we didn’t get it,” said Meade County head coach Mike Harreld. “It feels great to ﬁnally get one. I felt the last two years we’ve had the

better team, it’s just we didn’t come to compete that night.” The Lady Waves couldn’t have done it without senior pitcher Maris Harreld who had a perfect game heading through the ﬁrst six innings. The perfect game was spoiled in the sixth by a ﬁelding error, while Hancock County squeaked in a desperation hit in the top of the seventh inning. “It’s been way too long,” Maris Harreld said about winning the district championship. “We’ve been waiting all season for this. It’s an amazing

Erin Sireno scored the winning run in the 11th District game on Monday. She also had two hits in the game and was named to the All-District Team.

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By Ben Achtabowski sports@thenewsstandard.com Meade County track and ﬁeld head coach Larry Garner stood on the far end of Male High School’s track with a disheartened look on his face after the 3rd Region meet on Saturday. With the hot mid-day sun beating

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down, the Meade County track teams didn’t do as well as expected — a fifth place finish for the girls team and an eighth place finish for the boys team. “Overall, I’m disappointed,” Garner said. “We had three relays that should have qualified for state and they just ran very poorly. We always base (success) off

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TOP: Jesse Morgan takes her ﬁnal attempt at the high jump. ABOVE: Sean Breeds runs in the 3,200-meter run. RIGHT: Tiffany Brown proved to be one of the best hurdlers in the state.

CAGE FIGHTS Results from Second 2 None cage ﬁghts in Corydon, Ind.

David Puzon def. John Fuqua Aaron Johnston def. David Gaus Jason Dempster def, Danny Cloninger Chase Wathen def. Josh Sidebottom Brandon Cothern def. Patrick Douglas Dalton Million def. Anthony Carter Cory Compton def. Paul Bruens Austin Linton def. Matthew Gibson Gary Johnson def. Ryan Gream Elliott Braten def. James Davis Danny Mayﬁeld vs. Cody Bruce def. Danny Mayﬁeld

‘Wave overcomes a nine-run deficit to defeat Breck. By Ben Achtabowski sports@thenewsstandard.com The Greenwave baseball team rewrote the definition of comeback on Tuesday against 11th District rival the Breckinridge County Tigers. Down 9-0 heading into the top of the third inning, the Meade County offense overcame a deficit that was one for the record books, winning 10-9. “We have a tendency to try to hit that nine-run homer when we get down like that,” Greenwave first year head coach Todd Clanton said, whose team completed the best comeback in Meade County history. “I was proud they didn’t do that tonight. That

shows us how far we have come with our bats this year.” The Tigers lashed out in the ﬁrst inning, scoring six runs off starting pitcher junior Justin Amburgey. With no answer back from the Meade County offense in the bottom of the ﬁrst, Clanton put freshman Bo Wilson — who was the winning pitcher against Breckinridge earlier in the season — on the mound. “I like starting a lot more, but I was put in the second inning and I had to adjust a little bit,” Wilson said. “It took me an few innings to settle down.”

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Chris Kwarciany hops on home plate after his home run.

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First From page B1 feeling. I pitched pretty well. I just wanted to stay calm out there.” Maris Harreld struck out nine Lady Hornet batters in the first four innings and ended the night with 13. Her performance is certainly a good sign for the Lady Waves who head into the region tournament on Monday at Grayson County. “She pitched about as well as I’ve seen her pitch,” Harreld said. “She’s went against this team twice (this year) so that worried me a little bit. A lot of times they get on to you, but we charted them a little bit and we knew their weaknesses. Maris put the ball where those weaknesses are and they couldn’t touch it.” Earlier in the season, Mike Harreld lamented the fact that Maris Harreld struggled on the mound. She quickly overcame the struggles by nearly pitching a perfect game nine days prior to the championship game. “She has come out of it,” Mike Harreld said of his pitcher ’s lull. “She broke her way through it. She’s a type of kid that when she gets in a funk she’ll go out and work a little bit harder.” The game remained knotted up in the sixth inning as Hancock County’s junior pitcher Taylor Wroe pitched an equally impressive game, but was also helped out by the Lady Waves’ lack of hitting. In the previous meeting, Wroe struck out 13 Lady Waves, according to Harreld. “I didn’t think we hit the ball well enough tonight,” he said. We put the ball in play, we just didn’t put it in play with any pop. We didn’t strike out as much as we did last time when we faced her. I don’t think she had nearly that many.” Meade County left on five runners in the first five innings, but finally scored the winning run in the bottom of the sixth when junior Erin Sireno hit a one out single. Senior Amanda Smith then legged out an infield grounder to move Sireno to second base. The next batter, sophomore Kristin Benton, hit a dribbler up the middle to score Sireno from second base. “I just got ahold of the ball

for a nice little hit to score (Sireno),” Benton said. “All I wanted was to score them and a little base hit worked.” Sireno, Smith and Benton each went 2-for-3 at the plate, while seniors Taylor Smith and Megan Fackler each had a single. The Lady Waves will get a fairly high seed in the region tournament, but won’t find out for sure until Saturday afternoon. The region consists of the No. 2 team in the state, Owensboro Catholic, who will prove to be a formidable opponent for the ninth ranked Lady Waves if they meet up in the region. “This win will definitely keep us rolling,” Maris Harreld said. “This is what we wanted, but we also want to win region this year too.” Meade County finishes regular season The Meade County Lady Waves softball team traveled to Barren County over the weekend to wrap up its regular season by adding two more wins to make a regionbest final record of 26-3. In the first game, Meade County dismantled Franklin Simpson, 10-1. Junior Erin Sireno led the offense going 3-for-3 with two singles, a triple and four RBIs. She also scored once. Senior Taylor Smith and Mallory Wathen each had a multiple-hit game with two singles and an RBI apiece. Other players to get a hit in the game were freshman Kayla Board, sophomore Raymie Greenwell, senior Cindy Padgett, sophomore Kayla Padgett and senior Claire Cannady. The game was pitched by committee with freshman Brittany Lancaster recording the win in two innings of work by scattering three hits and striking out one. Senior Maris Harreld pitched three innings, gave up two hits and struck out four batters. Greenwell pitched one inning and struck out all three batters. In the second game of the day, the Lady Waves won a close game, 2-1, over Warren East. Harreld pitched the complete game facing 26 batters, giving up four hits and striking out three batters. Sophomore Kristin Benton got an RBI, while sophomore Ashley Funk batted in the winning run on an RBI single. Cindy Padgett, Wathen and Sireno each had a single in the game.

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Maris Harreld pitched a near-perfect game on Wednesday.

Chivas win RYSA Tournament

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The U-10 Radcliff Chivas defeated the Radcliff Demons, 4-0, to win the 2009 Radcliff Youth Soccer Association Spring Invitational Tournament championship. FRONT CENTER: Devon Bates. FRONT ROW (Left to right): Regan Mansell, Rachelle King, Makiah Staples and Emilli Rauch. MIDDLE ROW (Left to right): Micah Linscott, Cameron Doss, Devonta Guillory, Simeon Packer and Jared Ray. BACK ROW (Left to right): Coaches Mike Ray, Amy Bates and Terry Linscott.

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TOP: The Lady Waves pose after winning the 2009 11th District Championship on Wednesday. ABOVE: Four Meade County players were named to the All-District team: Erin Sireno, Mallory Wathen, Maris Harreld and Amanda Smith.

Sports

Friday, May 22, 2009

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Jonah Cundiff and David Medley rest between sets during last week’s region tournament. By Ben Achtabowski sports@thenewsstandard.com Pokemon was the game of choice for Jonah Cundiff and David Medley when they first met in third grade. Nearly 10 years later, the two Meade County seniors have traded in their pocket monster cards for a couple of tennis rackets and became one of the best doubles team the high school tennis program has ever produced. “The thing about doubles is you either have to trust the person you are playing with regardless of personalities or you got to be really, really good friends,” said Meade County tennis coach Mark Zweifel. “Jonah and David had a few things going for them; they were really, really good friends, they were both athletic, they worked hard

and they trusted each other. They had four things going for them that a lot of teams don’t have.” Cundiff and Medley ended their career with a 21-6 record including a No. 1 district seed and a state tournament bid their junior year. But the pair didn’t start out as partners on the tennis court. During their freshman year, Cundiff wanted to play No. 1 singles, while Medley started out with a different doubles partner. “He was OK,” Zweifel said of Cundiff at the singles spot, “but probably not where you needed to be to play No. 1 singles as a freshman. He had the most talent I had at that point though.” With Cundiff’s determination to continue his career as a singles player, Medley kept on persuading him to play as

his doubles teammate. “Jonah didn’t want to cross over into the dark side,” Zweifel said. “Jonah wanted to play in the light as a singles player. David, on the other hand, was on the dark side and eventually talked Jonah into coming over to the dark side and when that happened, the light showed through on both of them.” The summer heading into their junior year, the friends started to play tennis every day and soon decided to become doubles partners. “Our sophomore year we didn’t win that many games and we didn’t play that much,” Medley said. “Basically, we decided we were going to play doubles because we would have a lot better chance at going to state and winning more games.” As the summer ended, the two approached Zweifel with their plan to become a team. “Jonah came and talked to me and said he wanted to play with David,” their coach said. “I had Jonah at singles, until I saw them play together and I went ‘OK, you guys are definitely my doubles team.’ It worked out quite well.” During their first year together, the duo went 12-4 including a bid to the state tournament. The team went on to the second round of the meet and lost to a top-10 team from Kentucky Country Day. “My best memory is probably when we went to state,” Medley said. “It was a different experience. We went out there and played the first match and won. We really didn’t think we were going to win.”

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LEFT: David Medley attacks the net. ABOVE: Jonah Cundiff places a shot against North Hardin.

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But the second and third innings weren’t much better as Breckinridge put up three more runs to extend the lead to 9-0 heading into the bottom of the fourth inning. That’s when the Greenwave offense awoke from its slumber. Wilson helped his own cause by reaching first base on a walk and Amburgey hit a single to put runners on first and second. Senior Mikie DeRossett — the cornerstone of the offense — hit a line drive double to score both Wilson and Amburgey, making the score 9-2. “Mikie’s hit was big for us,” Clanton said. “He stayed back on the ball and didn’t try to hit it out of the park.” Junior Andrew Oliver then hit a single to score DeRossett from second. With the Greenwave narrowing down the Tigers’ lead, junior Chris Kwarciany gave Meade County a bigger boast by hitting his first varsity home run soaring the ball over the left field fence to score both himself and Oliver. The home run shaved the Tigers lead to four, 9-5. “The ball was gone before I reached first base. It felt good right off the bat, but that was a big step in our win,” Kwarciany said. “I just wanted to help the team and get this victory.” He moved up from the JV team two weeks ago and has become one of the prime offensive threats for the Greenwave. “This is the biggest game I’ve ever played in,” Kwarciany said. “Coach gave

me an opportunity and I stepped up in practice and I stepped up in the games. I’m just working hard.” Before the game Clanton debated on starting Kwarciany — the lone left-handed batter in the lineup — because Breckinridge ace Vincent Bruington is a left-handed pitcher. “We talked to Chris and we thought maybe not even starting him because we knew that they were going to throw a lefty,” Clanton said. “He worked hard the last few days.” “I usually don’t hit good against lefties but coach has been working a lot with me,” Kwarciany said. As the inning ended, the momentum swung towards Meade County’s side and in the fifth inning the Greenwave completed its comeback to tie the game up, 9-9. Senior outfielder Braden Pace led off the inning by reaching first base on a fielding error. Wilson hit a single to put runners on first and second. Then Amburgey laid down a bunt for a single to load the bases up for junior Daniel DeRossett. “I love sacrificing myself,” Amburgey said who had two crucial bunts during the game. “I want to do whatever I can do for this team.” Daniel DeRossett then hit a single to the outfield to score both Pace and Wilson to cut the lead to two, 9-7. Two batters later, Amburgey scored on a fielding error and Daniel DeRossett scored the game-tying run when Oliver grounded out to first base. With the offense firing on all cylinders, the defense followed through. Wilson settled down to pitch four straight

shutout innings. He ended the night with the win in six innings of work scattering six hits, striking out nine batters and giving up three runs. “A freshman pitching against your biggest rival with a packed house — that’s just unbelievable,” Clanton said of Wilson’s performance. “He’s just a special kid when it comes to his mental makeup. He settled in and put us on his back for a while until we scored some runs.” With the game tied heading into the bottom of the sixth inning, Kwarciany trumped his homerun by hitting the eventual game winning RBI single to score Daniel DeRossett from second base. Kwarciany ended the night going 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBIs. Daniel DeRossett had three hits, two RBIs, and scored twice. “I’m not usually the one who comes in and gets the big hit,” Kwarciany said. “But I stepped up today. It was the best game I’ve ever played in.” This proved to be the winning run, 10-9, and sending the Greenwave to the district championship game played last night against Hancock County. The win also earned Meade County an automatic bid in the region tournament. The score from Thursday’s game was not available by press time. Check next week’s issue of The News Standard for a full recap of the district and regional games. Greenwave gets big momentum win against C. Hardin With only a few days heading into the district tournament, the Meade County Greenwave baseball

With 20/20 hindsight, Zweifel looks back and wishes he had paired them up earlier in their career. “It was my mistake,” he said. “I probably should have teamed them up early on. Their freshman year they should have been playing doubles together and by their senior year there would have been no doubt who was going to be the top players in the region.” With the unanticipated success of Cundiff and Medley, the two headed into their senior season with high expectations along with some minor setbacks. Last fall, Cundiff joined the football team in addition to playing on the soccer team. The two sports took a toll on the duo’s progress on the tennis court. “This year I had football and soccer,” Cundiff said. “So we didn’t get to play as much in the fall. We just didn’t have any time to play tennis.” With little preparation time in the fall and the fastidious spring weather that resulted in many canceled matches, Cundiff and Medley never got the opportunity to find their stride. “It seemed like whenever we got rained out, it was against teams that we needed to play,” Cundiff said. “Teams like (Elizabethtown) and Central (Hardin) were all canceled. We needed to play those guys and we never got a chance.” Despite the lack of matches the two were still ranked No. 1 in the district, but quickly faded out with a first round loss to Elizabethtown’s No. 2 doubles team. “I thought they deserved that seed,” Zweifel said. “But it puts a lot of pressure on them. When you’re a No. 1 seed you’re expected to win.” With the early district loss the team received a very low seventh seed in the 5th Region Tournament held last week. In the first round, Cundiff and Medley defeated a tough No. 5 seed from Bardstown. “This team had gone through their district undefeated,” Zweifel said of the Bardstown team. “They hadn’t dropped a set. I was hearing how good this team was. Then (Cundiff and Medley) just came and destroyed them … in about 48 minutes.” They moved on through the next two rounds with ease team was still looking for a signature win. They found that victory when they beat 17th ranked Central Hardin in 10 innings on May 14, 3-2. Meade County tied the game up in the sixth inning when junior Chris Kwarciany scored on a fielding error. Central Hardin ended the night with three errors The teams remained deadlocked for four more innings until Daniel DeRossett scored on a passed ball. Senior Mikie DeRossett pitched nine innings to get the win. He allowed one earned run and struck out 11 batters.

and were eventually pinned against the No. 2 team in the region from Marion County. Marion County jumped out to 6-2 victory in the first set, but Cundiff and Medley rallied back to win the second set 6-3. During a critical point of the match of the third and final set, Marion County took the lead 3-1 after Cundiff’s error on a routine overhead shot. “Jonah had an off-night,” Zweifel said. “Any other day he could have shut his eyes and hit that shot and it would have gone in. It’s just one of those nights — that happens in tennis.” Marion County went on to win the set 6-3, ending the Meade County seniors’ career. “It was a very, very tough pill to swallow,” Medley said. “I was really mad. But Marion County was a good team and they were nice. I’d rather lose to them than a team like (Elizabethtown).” “It wouldn’t be so bad if it was our junior year and

we have another year to redeem ourselves, but we can’t do that,” Cundiff said. “It’s hard.” “I thought about getting held back just so I can get one more shot,” Medley joked. Even after the loss, the teammates maintain a good humor about themselves and Zweifel knows how valuable they were on and off the court for the tennis program. “It’s been a great four years,” he said. “I wish I could have another four years with them. But they have to move on and do bigger and better things.” That sentiment was mirrored by the duo. “We’re going to miss him,” Cundiff said of Zweifel. “We always joked around with him and ended up really liking him.” Medley facetiously added, “Yeah, he’s an alright guy.” And when all is said and done, their wonderful career on the tennis court started with a few games of Pokemon.

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of relays. The team comes first and it’s hard for me to get past the fact some of our relay teams just tanked today.” The disappointment came from high expectations heading into this year’s region meet. With several top-8 runners in the state returning, Garner knew he had a couple of relay teams that would contend for a state championship. Three of the relay teams — the girls 4x800-meter, the boys 4x800-meter and girls 4x400-meter — had the best shot for an automatic bid at the state meet tomorrow at University of Louisville. However, only the boys 4x800-meter and the girls 4x400-meter relays received a spot after recording one of the best times that didn’t get an automatic bid into the meet. “You still measure everything by your potential,” Garner said. “Here it is, the biggest meet of the year and you run below average. It’s frustrating.” But all was not bleak for the Meade County High School teams as several individuals shined in a very competitive region. Senior Emily Miller has been throwing discus for the Meade County Lady Waves for five years, but never came close to a state meet bid … until this weekend. Her toss of 87-4 was good enough for second place in the region. “It was one of my better throws this year,” Miller said. “I’m pretty happy with that. It feels really good. I finally get to go (to state). I’ve been trying for five years now.” Miller has been focused for her last year of high school competition. “I’ve been concentrated more on trying to get my form perfected to where it should be (this year),” she said. “This week, I have to continue to focus on my Results of the Fifth Region track and field meet: Girls 4x800-Meter Relay 3 Meade County 10:35.9 1) Jenkins, Shelby 2) Kelch, Natasha 3) Fochtman, Chelsea 4) Smith, Cynthia Boys 4x800-Meter Relay 4 Meade County 8:27.30 1) Humphrey, Joseph 2) Breeds, Sean 3) Blair, Tyler 4) Buttram, Gabe Girls 100-Meter Hurdles 1 Brown, Tiffany 16.68 Girls 100-Meter Dash 9 Morgan, Jessie 14.86 13 Woodward, Johnna 15.30 Boys 100-Meter Dash 15 McMahan, Brandon 13.63 16 Spurlock, DJ 13.70 Boys 4x200-Meter Relay 6 Meade County 1:39.86 1) Addesa, Michael 2) Nowland, Kevin 3) Fackler, Kyle 4) Clinkscales, Michael Girls 1600-Meter Run 6 Smith, Cynthia 6:05.93 9 Pearce, Makayla 6:14.46

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FAR LEFT: Carly Evans finishes in first place in the long jump. MIDDLE: Chelsea Fochtman runs her leg of the 4x800-meter relay. ABOVE: Michael Addesa finishes the 200-meter dash. form and I hope do well.” The feel-good story of Miller ’s first state meet bid was an emotional one for the coach. “This was the biggest meet of her life,” Garner said. “She performed well and gets to go to state. It’s a huge honor for her. I’m excited and proud of her. I gave her a hug and almost teared up a little bit because I know it means a lot for her and her family.” Throughout the day the girls team had to face one of the best region competitors in the state. It included Butler senior and University of Louisville signee Chelsea Brown who has dominated the state competition the last four years. But Meade County’s very own sophomore Tiffany Brown dethroned Chelsea Brown in the 300-meter hurdles. “It feels amazing,” Tiffany Brown said. “I love it. It gives you confidence for the next race, which is the big one.” Chelsea Brown was hobbled up a bit due to an

Girls 200-Meter Dash 5 Evans, Carly 27.09 14 Monchilovich, Tara 32.84 Boys 200-Meter Dash 14 Nowland, Kevin 25.39 16 Addesa, Michael 26.43 Boys 3200-Meter Run 4 Breeds, Sean 10:05.96 7 Fackler, Matthew 10:58.15 Girls 4x400-Meter Relay 4 Meade County 4:20.43 1) Brown, Tiffany 2) Evans, Carly 3) Jenkins, Shelby 4) Kelch, Natasha Boys 4x400-Meter Relay 6 Meade County 3:40.05 1) Bowen, Zach 2) Buttram, Gabe 3) Medley, Chad 4) Humphrey, Joseph

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Shelby Jenkins catches her breath after the 800-meter dash.

Girls Shot Put 8 Luney, Leanna 26-02.50 Boys Shot Put 9 Stockwell, Cody 35-02.50 11 Arnold, Dakota 31-01.50 Girls Discus Throw 2 Miller, Emily 87-04 Boys Discus Throw 6 Stockwell, Cody 119-06 10 Hamlet, Tommy 101-06

Girls 4x100-Meter Relay 8 Meade County 59.13 1) Morgan, Jessie 2) Woodward, Johnna 3) Luney, Leanna 4) Monchilovich, Tara

Girls Long Jump 1 Evans, Carly 16-04.25

Girls 400-Meter Dash 10 Fochtman, Chelsea1:10.27 Boys 400-Meter Dash 12 Thacker, Zach 59.93 14 Fackler, Kyle 1:00.20 Girls 300-Meter Hurdles 1 Brown, Tiffany 47.40 Girls 800-Meter Run 4 Jenkins, Shelby 2:27.77 11 Medley, Hayley 2:56.25 Boys 800-Meter Run 8 Bowen, Zach 2:05.57

hurdles) because you’re done a lot quicker.” Brown outran the unfamiliar regional field in the 100-meter hurdles by nearly a second with a time of 16.68 and is now a top-3 contender in the state. Even more unfamiliar to the regional competition was upstart long and triple jumper junior Carly Evans, who competed in her first region meet ever. “I was a little nervous at the beginning,” Evans said. “But after that first jump I felt pretty good.” Indeed she did, because during her second jump she leaped over 16 feet — a mark that raked in a first place finish. “When she hit 16-4, we were shocked,” Garner said. “What a jump, her second jump of the day. It went backwards. She was ranked first in the triple and second in the long jump. She kind of reversed it for us.” Evan took second place in the triple jump as Shanika Cox of Butler jumped 34 feet — well over a foot of her previous season

9 Medley, Chad 2:06.54

Boys 1600-Meter Run 9 Blair, Tyler 4:56.91 14 Beck, Travis 5:25.04

Boys 4x100-Meter Relay 9 Meade County 50.37 1) McMahan, Brandon 2) Evans, Berran 3) Spurlock, DJ 4) Clinkscales, Michael

upper-leg injury, but that didn’t stop Tiffany Brown who took an early lead in the 300-meter hurdles race. “We noticed Chelsea limping a little bit,” Garner said. “We talked to Tiffany and said, ‘hey, you know if you have an opponent that’s wounded then you have to take advantage of it.’ She was smart and (Tiffany) got out on those 300-hurdles very fast.” Fueling Tiffany Brown’s fire even more is the fact she fell during the state preliminary rounds last year. This year she has proved to be one of the best hurdlers in the state when she also won the region’s 100-meter hurdles on Saturday — an event that is completely new to her. “At first it was,” she said about the difficulties of transitioning to the faster 100-meter event. “The 300-meter hurdles are lower and with the higher hurdles in the 100, I’d always hit them. If you mess up once then you’re done, but I like (the 100-meter

Girls Triple Jump 2 Evans, Carly 33-07.50 Girls High Jump 5 Morgan, Jessie 4-06.00 Boys High Jump 10 Evans, Berran 4-10.00 Women - Team Rankings 1) Male 2) Butler 3) Pleasure Ridge Park 4) DuPont Manual 5) Meade County 6) Nelson County 7) Bullitt Central 8) Iroquois Men - Team Rankings 1) St. Xavier 2) Male 3) DuPont Manual 4) Pleasure Ridge Park 5) Butler 6) Iroquois 7) Nelson County 8) Meade County 9) Bullitt Central

129 103 88 80 65 43 21 16 197 152 49 48 46 19 13 11 8

high. Evans also finished fourth in the 200-meter dash, which consisted of the top six runners in the state. Because of her time she will get a bid in the state meet. “I didn’t get first (in the triple jump),” Evan said. “But I made it to state. I’m excited for next week. Running at Louisville will be a lot of fun.” Also making the state tournament based on their times on Saturday is junior Shelby Jenkins in the 800-meter run and junior Sean Breeds in the 3,200-meter run. Last year, Jenkins finished third in the state in

the 800-meter run, but is still recovering from a hip injury she endured during last fall’s cross country season. Breeds is also still returning to form after missing last year ’s track season. In middle school, Breeds was one of the top distance runners in the state and looks to get back to that level this year at the state meet. Overall St. Xavier won the boys region with 197 points, while the Male girls won the region with a 129 points. The 3A state meet will begin tomorrow at 4:30 p.m. at UofL.

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PINS yard sale Saturday, May 23th 8 a.m. to NOON at Creature Comfort Kennel, Hwy 1638 & Weldon Road. BARGAINS GALORE to help fund animal welfare. Clean your closets and donate unused items to us or buy new treasures! MEMORIAL CROSSES available. PINS 270-4223838. **Rain cancels**

Spencerian College, Lexington, KY has openings for General Education Adjunct Instructors in the areas of Speech, Career Development, English, and Management Principles. A Master’s degree is required with at least 18 graduate hours of coursework in the discipline. rlcarroll@ spencerian.edu. EOE. Place It Here In

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Horse Shoeing-Farrier Service. Accepting new clients. 30 years experienced. Jerry Chee 270-422-4060. Or call cell 270-668-4306.

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AQHA Stud Service. Bay Badger Tivio. Ky. Breeders incentive fund. www.baybadgertivio.com. 270-422-4060.

Announcements MCEMA (Meade County Emergency Management Agency) is asking all churches to contact him with information on your church’s name, location, phone, fax, and e-mails to have on ﬁle for emergency situations. Please call 270-4222776 or e-mail him at meadeema@bbtel.com.

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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 270-422-4073.

Education Meade County Head Start is now accepting applications for our Free Federal Funded Preschool Program. The program serves children ages 3 to 4 years old with disabilities and/or meets our income guidelines. To see if you qualify, please call 270-828-3311 or come by our location at 440 St. Martins Road in Flaherty.

7th Annual Llama & Alpaca Daze-Sat., May 30th noon to 4pm. Scott Co. Park-Georgetown. Free admission & Parking. “Hands On” Farm Day, Information and sales of Llamas, fiber shearing demonstrations and vendors. Come have lunch with a llama (food available from Hogg Wild Grill). For more info 502-857-9100. ADVERTISERS: You can place a 25-word classified ad in 70 Kentucky newspapers for as little as $250 with one order, one payment. For information, contact the classified department of this newspaper or call KPS 1-502-2238821 DIVORCE with or without Children $95.00. With FREE name change documents (wife only) and marital settlement agreement. Fast and easy. Call us 24 hrs./ 7 days: 1-888789-0198. Want to be a journalist? If you want to work in the fascinating and fulfilling field of print journalism, we can help. The Kentucky Press Association is offering a one-week Journalism Boot Camp, July 6-10, in Frankfort. Training is excellent for entry-level newspaper reporters, reporters-tobe or free-lancers. The cost is $179 for one-week of print journalism training but if you register by June 1 the cost is only $100. Participants can commute or will find affordable lodging nearby. Only 15 seats are available for the class. Deadline to register is June 26, unless all seats fill before then. For more information, go to www.kypress.com or call the Kentucky Press Association at (502) 223-8821.

Autos 1996 Ford Windstar 3.8L engine. New tires, runs good. $1250. Call 270-496-4803 or 270-980-0158. 1993 Toyota 4x4 pick-up. Runs good. $2495. Call 270496-4803 or 270-980-0158. 2000 Ford Focus (4 door) 4 cylinder. Runs great-gas saver. $2800. Call 270-496-4803 or 270-980-0158. 1995 Dodge Status, automatic, 4 door, 148,000 miles. Lists for $2,200. Asking $1,700. Call 270-497-4165.

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Free English Classes – Call 270-422-5884. U.S. Citizenship and social security number not required. Meade County Adult Education Center. Ask for Dianne or Melissa for information on class dates and times.

Business Services DISH NETWORK Satellite TV systems installed FREE this week! 100+ Channels $9.99 No bank account needed! No $$$ down needed! 866-689-0523 Call now for details!

Need Homework Help? Let Meade County Library help! Log in with your library card at www.meadereads. org for live homework help from 4-10 p.m. daily. Call 270-422-2094 for more information.

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Cleaning Commercial/Residential cleaning. References. 270422-5758. Housecleaning Services available. Low rates. Flexible hours. Please call 270-980-1532 or 270-6684877.

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Youth

Friday, May 22, 2009

High schoolers deliver some TLC to youngsters at conference By Crystal Benham crystal@thenewsstandard.com More than 130 eighth grade and high school students congregated in the St. John’s the Apostle Catholic Church gymnasium Tuesday to celebrate positive and healthy decision-making at the annual Teen Leadership Conference (TLC). Members of the Meade County High School (MCHS) TLC — an organization comprised of two clubs: Students Against Drunk Driving and Youth in Charge — played host to 98 Stuart Pepper Middle School Students in hopes of suppressing the anxieties and pressures that can be normal for eighth graders to experience when transitioning to high school. “Today is about celebrating positive decisions,” said Kara Hawkins, Meade County High School’s

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LEFT: Students celebrate making good decisions about peer pressure, drugs and alcohol. ABOVE: MCHS students chime in to a Rev. Rap song. RIGHT: Rev. Rap, a motivational speaker and Christian hip-hop artist, takes the floor. Youth Services Director and also a co-coordinator of the event. “The high school students will split up into ‘families’ with the eighth graders and will act as sort of a role model and leader for each group.” The middle school students rotated to different activities throughout the day, which began with an

Meade County High School Honor Roll • All A’s • 5th Six Weeks All A’s 5th Six Weeks

10 Benton , Erin E 10 Bishop , Joseph D 09 Carnell , Justin S 10 Curran , Angela M 09 Chism , Veronica S 10 Dowell , Ashton B 09 Clark , Rebecca M 10 Eigenheer , Michelle L 09 Clifford , Joshua A 10 Guajardo , Thomas D 09 Collins , Ashley N 10 King JR., Eric S ] 09 Cox , Alexis V 10 Moorman , Marissa P 09 Deal , Brooke L 10 Patel , Bhavin A 09 English , Kelsey J 10 Pipes , Alexa N 09 Gunter , Helena J 10 Settles , Aaron J 09 Hardesty , Joseph B 10 Singleton , Ethan H 09 Hardin , Helena M 10 Stepkaeva , Yana K 09 Haynes , Megan L 10 Woolfolk , Nicholas H 09 Hebert , Gabrielle V 10 Young , Lindsey W 09 Hewlett , Matthew W 11 Brown , Ashley K 09 Hobbs , Sydney C 11 Carnell , Mark E 09 Hurd , Whitney A 11 Hardesty , Amy S 09 Johnson , Rachel L 11 Hasse , Christoph 09 Justis , Zachary T 11 Higbee , Kayla M 09 King , Alison E 11 Hollis , Elizabeth M 09 King , Jordan T 11 Jenkins , Shelby A 09 Lancaster , Brittany S 11 Lynch , Quinten M 09 Ledford , Abbigail S 11 Miller , Keith T 09 Level , April L 11 Powers , Bliss D 09 Logsdon , Amberly B 11 Schroeder , Douglas J 09 McGraw , Courtney R 11 Smith , Cynthia A 09 Mills , Makenzie L 11 Stull , Chelsea R 09 Mundell , Zachary L 11 Stull , Kelsi A 09 Nevitt , Kurtis A 11 Sutterley , Rachel M 09 Parker , Taylor A 11 Wathen , Mallory A 09 Phillips , Mckayla A 11 Wilson , Caroline E 09 Poe , Edward A 11 Woodfork , Ashley R 09 Redmon , Madison C 12 Bottoms , Courtney B 09 Rowell , Dana R 12 Cannady , Claire F 09 Russ , Katharine A 12 Dowell , Brittany M 09 Saunders , Jessica B 12 Ellis , Alexandria F 09 Schwartz , 12 Fackler , Megan L Cheaney M 12 Greenwell , Brittany N 09 Sermon , Monika B 12 Harreld , Maris M 09 Shelton , Whitney L 12 Harrison , Kristen E 09 Shultz , Joshua A 12 Hobbs , Callie A 09 Stankiewicz , Sarah E 12 Jones , Kellen M 09 Vallejo , Darius S 12 Mattingly , Ethan J 09 Wilson II, Benjamin O 12 Miller , Emily M 09 Wilson III, David T 12 Mills , Landon C 09 Zabel , Andrew B 12 Mitchner , Rebecca H 10 Ackerman , Hayley E 12 Padgett , Cynthia L 10 Adams , Kelsey A 12 Richerson , Britney D 10 Adams , Michael T 12 Robinson , Roni G 10 Ammons , Emily D 12 Smith , Taylor R 10 Barr , Ryan A 12 West , Jessica M 10 Basham , Sara E 12 Wimpee , Denae M 10 Beck , Kathryn L 12 Woodfork , Chelsey N

energetic comedic play by high school TLC members. Rev. Rap, a Christian motivational speaker, kept students on their feet during various hip-hop songs against the use of drug, alcohol and tobacco use. “Think of your body as a car,” he said. “When you go to the gas station and your car requires un-

leaded fuel, you don’t put diesel in it. So why would you want to put unhealthy substances in your body? You want to keep it running, right?” Rev. Rap has spoken at Meade County High School and the TLC program for many years, according to Melissa Kinnard, senior health educator at the

Meade County Health Department. Kinnard, along with Kellie Conley, MCHS school nurse, and Karen Cottrell, district nurse, held workshops for the teens discussing issues such as abstinence, alcohol use and making positive choices. Debbie Canavera, Stuart Pepper Middle School’s

youth services coordinator, is also a co-coordinator for the event and Mary Hampton, the high school’s Youth in Charge sponsor, also help with the day’s activities. Middle school students who participated in the conference were selected through an application process.

Youth

Friday, May 22, 2009

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Beauty pageant benefits MCHS Wrestling Boosters

0-12 month old boys

0-12 month old girls

13-23 month old boys

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2-4 year old couples

5-7 year old couples

8-12 years old

Miss Teen (middle school)

Miss Brandenburg (high school)

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were crowned in various age divisions.

Nearly 100 contestants participated in a beauty pageant held Saturday morning at Brandenburg Primary School. The pageant was part of several activities slated to be held at the Meade County Wrestling Boosters spring fling fundraiser, though rainy weather canceled the celebration with the exception of the pageant. Boys and girls, from only a few weeks old through 18 years old, lit up the stage and first through third place kings and queens

Winners 12-months-old and younger girls: Ava Grace Carney, daughter of Amber Barr and Jeff Carney, first place; Avery Goodrich, daughter of Jeremy and Shannon Goodrich, second place; Abigail Williams, daughter of Machelle Booker and Vias Williams, third place. 12-months-old and younger boys: Rylan Cruz Hardesty, son of Jaime and Jessica Hardesty, first place; Garrett Curl, son of Justin and Katie Curl, second place; Austyn

SPMS students help adults learn Computers 101

Photo courtesy of MCPL

Stuart Pepper Middle School students helped teach adults computer basics during a class sponsored by the Meade County Public Library.

The Meade County Public Library and Stuart Pepper Middle School sponsored a beginning computer class for adults on May 12. The class was conducted by the Student Technology Leadership Program students. Participants learned basic computer skills and online banking, which was taught by representatives of First Federal Savings Bank. Another computer class is scheduled to be held in the fall.

Michael Stansbury, son of Reba and Brandon Stansbury, third place. 13- to 23-months old girls: Brooklyn Durbin, daughter of Brian and Kim Durbin, first place; Bailey Curl, daughter of Justin and Katie Curl, second place; Anna West, daughter of Danny and Nikki West, third place. 13- to 23-months old boys: Ethan Howard, son of Steven and Jennifer Howard, first place; Nicolas Isaiah Aguilar, son of Heather King and Christin Aguilar, second place; Kelton Wilson Aubrey, son of Ryun and Brandy Aubrey, third place.

Two- to Four-year-old Prince and Princess: Paris Ray, daughter of Brandon and Faith Ray, and Carter Thompson, son of Greg and Nicole Thompson, first place; Reece McCoy, daughter of Chris and Becky McCoy, and Stone Redmon, son of Allison and Steven Redmon, second place; Reagan Kupper, daughter of Whitney and Robert Kupper, and Clay Dupin, son of Sandy and Jason Dupin, third place. Five- to Seven-year-old Little Master and Miss: Kellie White, daughter of Ann and Greg White, and Nicholas Bartlett, son of Kenneth

and Billy Jo Bartlett, first place; Brooklyn Mattingly, daughter of Autumn and Wyatt Mattingly, and Trace Hardesty, son of Jaime and Jessica Hardesty, second place; Allison Durbin, daughter of Randy and Patricia Durbin, and Anthony Settles, son of O.J. Settles and Kathy Medley, third place. Miss Petite (eight- to 12-years-old): Adrienne Poole, daughter of Paul and Eva Poole, first place; Halle Hockman, daughter of Brad and Dana Hockman, second place; Bailey Durbin, daughter of Brian and Kim Durbin, third place.

Miss Teen (middle school): Chelsie Ashbaugh, daughter of Joey Ashbaugh and Kellie Medley, first place; Alicia Lee, daughter of Dean and Stephanie Lee, second place; Hannah Lee, daughter of John and Michelle Lee, third place. Miss Brandenburg (high school): Kelsi Stull, daughter of Mark and Patty Stull, first place; Candice Cruz, daughter of Melissa and David Wiltshire, second place; Joy Straney, daughter of Joyce and Bill Straney, tied third place; Danielle Clark, daughter of John and Mary Clark, tied third place.

Fun & Games

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Friday, May 22, 2009

Strange but True By Samantha Weaver •It was 20th-century architect and businessman Charles Luckman — known as "the Boy Wonder of American Business"— who made the following sage observation: "The trouble with America is that there are far too many wide-open spaces surrounded by teeth." •The Balkan country of Serbia has seen an odd trend in funerals lately: air-conditioned coffins. Even though the coffins cost approximately $6,600, a casket company that offers the chillers is having a hard time keeping them in stock. •Harry Benson, a photographer who covered the Beatles in the early days of their success, says that the Fab Four celebrated their first No. 1 U.S. hit, "I Want to Hold Your Hand," by having a pillow fight in their hotel room.

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•An interesting note for all the towheads out there: In ancient Rome, prostitutes were required to dye their hair blonde, if it wasn't already that shade.

Catchphrase Deluges Comic Anderson Name in Burma's history Singer Suzanne Exam format - -la-la Beam of light Resort "A mouse!"

Thought for the Day: "Laughter and tears are both responses to frustration and exhaustion. I myself prefer to laugh, since there is less cleaning up to do afterward." -- Kurt Vonnegut

Horoscopes HOCUS-FOCUS

Last Week’s Solutions

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) An unexpected development could change the Arian's perspective on a potential investment. Keep an open mind. Ignore the double talk and act only on the facts. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A surge of support helps you keep your longstanding commitment to colleagues who rely on you for guidance. Ignore any attempts to get you to ease up on your efforts. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Family continues to be the dominant factor, but career matters also take on new importance. You might even be able to combine elements of the two in some surprising, productive way. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A realistic view of a workplace or personal situation helps you deal with it more constructively once you know where the truth lies. Reserve the weekend for someone special. LEO (July 23 to August 22) As much as you Leos or Leonas might be intrigued by the "sunny" prospects touted for a potential investment, be careful that you don't allow the glare to blind you to its essential details. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A friend's problem brings out the Virgo's nurturing nature in full force. However, don't go it alone. Allow others to pitch in and help share the responsibilities you've assumed. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A business decision might need to be put off until a colleague's personal matter is resolved. Use this time to work on another business matter that you've been anxious to get to. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Relationships (personal or professional) might appear to be stalled because of details that keep cropping up and that need tending to. Be patient. A path begins to clear soon. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A promotion could cause resentment among envious colleagues. But others recognize how hard you worked to earn it, and will be there to support you if you need them. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Handling a delicate personal matter needs both your wisdom and your warmth. Expect some setbacks, but stay with it. The outcome will more than justify your efforts. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Resist the temptation to cut corners just because time is short. Best to move ahead step by step so you don't overlook anything that might later create time-wasting complications. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Use the good will you recently earned with that well-received project to pitch your ideas for a new project. Expect some tough competition, though, from an unlikely source. BORN THIS WEEK: Your love of family extends beyond your personal life to include others to whom you generously extend your care and affection.

Outdoors

Friday, May 22, 2009

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Lunar Calendar Saturday

Friday

Monday

Sunday

9:56-11:56 a.m. 10:58 a.m.-12:58 p.m. 10:26 p.m.-12:26 a.m. 11:29 p.m.-1:28 a.m.

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12:03-2:03 p.m. 12:33-2:33 a.m.

Tuesday 1:08-3:08 p.m. 1:38-3:38 a.m.

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

= Full Moon

Hunters gobble up turkeys

Former UofL coach hunts locally

Locals have success during the spring turkey season. BELOW: Chris Stallings poses with his 20-plus pound turkey. RIGHT: Tom Prather shows off his 22.86-pound turkey with a 13-inch beard. RIGHT BOTTOM: Mike Tichner sits with his 19.48-pound bird. The turkey had 10.25-inch beard. Submitted Photos

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Denny Crum visits with Bill and Mattie Mack.

Campaign set to connect people with nature, create photomosaic Submitted by U.S. Fish and Wildlife

This Memorial Day and all summer long, get out into nature and see some wildlife – in your backyard, at your local park or on a nearby national wildlife refuge. You’ll create family memories to last a lifetime, and if you take your digital camera, you’ll not only capture those memories, but will have the opportunity to submit them as part of a major online photomosaic. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today announced the launch of a “Let’s Go Outside” initiative to create a massive compilation of nearly 10,000 publicly provided photographs capturing families creating memories in nature this summer. The assembled photographs will create a photomosaic of an outdoor image to be revealed at the conclusion of the summer, and then made into a commemorative poster. All digital photos submitted will be included in the photomosaic — a picture that has been divided into equally sized sections, each

of which is replaced with a photograph. When viewed at a distance, the photomosiac seems to be one complete image, while close examination reveals it as a composition of thousands of smaller images. Visitors to the “Let’s Go Outside” web site will be able to watch the photomosaic being built and locate their own images by using a unique code number. The “Let’s Go Outside” initiative, supported by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, encourages children, educators and parents to get outside and enjoy nature and wildlife. Submissions for the photomosaic will be accepted from Memorial Day through Labor Day. To submit digital photos and learn about other activities in nature, including the basics of digital nature photography, visit http://www. fws.gov/letsgooutside. You can also visit the “Let’s Go Outside” Web site to locate one of America’s 550 remarkable national wildlife refuges and discover what nature has to offer. Most metropolitan areas are within an hour’s drive of at least one wildlife refuge.

But experiencing nature can also be as simple as visiting a local state park, bird watching in your own backyard or even taking a walk around the neighborhood to see wildlife. Watching wildlife is an extremely easy, fun and free way to enjoy the environment, spend family time or just to relax. “Let’s Go Outside” strives to promote environmental awareness while reconnecting Americans with nature – encouraging healthier lifestyles and helping to ensure future generations appreciate the natural world around them. The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. We are both a leader and trusted partner in fish and wildlife conservation, known for our scientific excellence, stewardship of lands and natural resources, dedicated professionals and commitment to public service. For more information on our work and the people who make it happen, visit www.fws.gov.

Archer club prepares Yellowbank’s 3-D course

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FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Brian Hamilton, Lee Wardrip and Cory Fackler prepare the 3-D course that will hold a bowhunter class and a 3-D shoot on May 30. The shoot will take place at the Cale Brown Archery Range located in Yellowbank, Ky. For more information on this event, call Mike Greenwell at 270-945-3581.

Bill and Mattie Mack had a special visitor on their farm May 3. The day prior to the visit, Josh, a family friend, called Mrs. Mack and said he would bring a local celebrity to hunt turkey on Mack Acres farm, located on Hwy. 79. Denny Crum — former head basketball coach for the University of Louisville — was the visitor who arrived on the Macks’ doorstep. Bill and Mattie were speechless at first and didn’t know what to say. They said yes, of course, and welcomed Crum to hunt on their property. The Macks thoroughly enjoyed his visit.

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Wedding Announcement

Erica Foushee and Jacob Kyle

Regina Foushee of Brandenburg and Chuck Foushee of Elizabethtown, Ky. are pleased to announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Erica Danielle Foushee to Jacob Kyle Anderson, son of Kevin and Darla Anderson of Guston. Danielle is a 2005 graduate of Meade County High School and is currently employed by Head Liners Salon Spa as a cosmetologist. Jake is a 2006 graduate of Meade County High School and is currently employed by Lusk Mechanical as a service technician. The wedding will take place at 6 p.m., May 30 at Ekron Baptist Church Blanc Christian Life Center. A reception will immediately follow at St. Johns reception hall. All friends and family are invited to attend.

Birth Announcement

HERITAGE

Homemakers

Bluegrass Homemakers collect old U.S. flags for VFW In recognition of Flag Day, the Meade County Homemakers are collecting worn out U.S. flags. These will be turned over to our VFW Post for proper disposal. Is your U.S. flag ready for retirement? Has it seen its better days? Please bring it to the Extension Office on Old Ekron Road, or give it to any homemaker before June 10. The U.S. Flag Code states that, “when a flag has served its useful purpose, it should be destroyed, preferably by burning.” Many service organizations conduct Disposal of Unserviceable Flag Ceremonies on June 14, Flag Day. This ceremony creates a particularly dignified and solemn occasion for the retirement of unserviceable flags. Flag day was officially established by the proclamation of Pres. Woodrow Wilson on May 30, 1916. But it wasn’t until Aug. 3, 1949, that President Truman signed an Act of Congress designating June 14th of each year as National Flag Day. America’s birthday was traditionally celebrated on the Fourth of July. It is thought that the idea for an annual day celebrating the flag was originated by a schoolteach-

er in Wisconsin in 1885. He chose June 14 as it was the 108th anniversary of the official Stars and Stripes, and celebrated a “flag birthday” with his students. As his annual celebration gained coverage in newspapers and public addresses, the idea grew. On June 14, 1889, a New York City teacher held ceremonies for the children of his school, and Flag Day was later adopted by the State Board of Education of New York. Adults also participated in Flag Day ceremonies. In 1914, Franklin K. Lane, Secretary of the Interior, delivered a 1914 Flag Day address in which he repeated words he said the flag had spoken to him that morning: “I am what you make me; nothing more. I swing before your eyes as a bright gleam of color, a symbol of yourself.” So if your flag is not a bright gleam of color, a symbol of yourself, please bring it to the Extension Office today. In honor of Flag Day 2009, please fly a new flag at your business or home. It is a proud symbol of our country, the United States of America. Submitted by Annette Hornsby, Public Information Chairman.

Lynora May Early, 22, of Brandenburg, daughter of Angela Arlene Bays and Kenneth Lawrence Early, Jr., to Gregory Lee Crawford, 32, of Brandenburg, son of Alice Faye Humphrey and Shelby Glen Crawford. Amanda Carol Bentley, 27, of Vine Grove, Ky., daughter of Caroline Martha Driskell and Timothy Ray Bentley, to Michael Ploude, Jr., 26, of Vine Grove, Ky., son of Gloria Ann Irons and Michael Ploude, Sr. Tracy Jonell Buchman, 31, of Vine Grove, Ky., daughter of Vie Leatha Rector and Tracy Charles Dixon, to Michael Anthony Brown, 35, of Vine Grove, Ky., son of Glinda Marie Boles and Howard Lewis Brown. Andria Colette Hilkey, 24, of Webster, daughter of Elizabeth Ann Ditto and John Fredrick Hilkey, to Matthew Dale Holtzclaw, 28, of Webster, son of Rosaliegh Wotring and Phillip Holtzclaw. Melissa Kay Greer, 37, of Brandenburg, daughter of Charlotte Laverne Mays and Phillip Ray Greer, to William Thomas Davis, 35, of Battletown, son of Diana Kay Gripp and William Gerald Davis. Angelina Emily Shaw, 60, of Brandenburg, daughter of Esther Pearl Archuleta Roberts and Harold Francis Roberts, to Chris Shaw, 62, of Brandenburg, son of Christine Margaret Crain Shaw and Rex Shaw. Jennifer Lauren Padgett, 24,

of Stephensport, Ky., daughter of Daria Rhea Wardrip and Joseph Peter Padgett, to Matthew Scott Hawkins, 26, of Ekron, son of Nancy Sue Newton and Steven John Hawkins.

Marriage Licenses

Carson Hester

Jeremy and Erin Hester of Vine Grove, Ky. are excited to announce the birth of their son, Carson Anthony Hester. Carson was born Dec. 29th at 7:59 a.m., was 20 inches long and weighed 7 pounds and 13 ounces. Proud grandparents are Charles and Carolyn Lovorn of Frankfort, Ky., Denise Hester of Vine Grove, Ky., and Dennis Hester of High Plains, Ky. Great-grandparents are Charles and Gladys Clark of Elizabethtown Ky., and Roane and Sudie Lovorn of Atlanta, Ga. Carson also has a proud big sister, Kaleigh Binkley.

Braxton Michael Spink

Trinity Spink is proud to announce the birth of her baby brother, Braxton Michael Spink. He was born Wednesday, April 29 at Floyd Memorial Hospital and Health Services in New Albany, Ind. He weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces and was 20 ½ inches long. Braxton is the son of Phillip and Julie Spink of Guston. Grandparents are Donnie and Shirley Fackler of Brandenburg and Donald and Mary Joe Spink of Payneville. Greatgrandparents are Virgina Barr and Ruth Fackler.

Community Events

Irvington High School’s 50th Class Reunion (1959-2009)

On April 25, nearly 25 class of 1959 graduates of Irvington High School gathered together to catch up on lost times. Of the 43 original classmates, 23 were present, 10 are deceased — Jackie Wheeler, Eugene Mitcham, Dorthy Ammons, Jimmy Tucker, Phyllis Haire Little, Donald Meador, George Luney, Doris Dowell, Barbara Alexander Cole and Ruby Carter — and 10 were absent — Henrietta Cashman, Eugenia Jolly, Robert Henderson, Wallace Foote, Eddy Kerr, Jewel Lyon, Beulah Miller, Tony Simmons, Ronnie Nicolas and John Parr. The painting behind those pictured below was created by Wes Kendall, Irvington High School 1938-1981.

PHOTO COURTESY OF TED BURCH

LEFT TO RIGHT: Beulah McGufﬁn, Owen Montgomery, Leverne Ford, Charles Cole, Doris Allen, Ted Burch, Scarlet Wilson, Robert Davis, Mary Lou Basham, Jackie Simmons, Linda Keys, Mary Ann Tobin, Sandra Keys, James Roberson, Carolyn Claycomb, Jimmy Butler, Bonnie Crist, Alain Hall, Gloria Payne, Larry Brashear, Leroy Alexander, Jimmy Alexander, Ronnie Bell.

Friday, May 22, 2009 Birthdays

May 22: Leslie Medley, Violet Chism, Randall Bandy and Braxton Bolton May 23: Shane Benham and Allie Medley May 25: Carrie Lancaster, Mary Bourroughto and Mono Lou Pike May 26: Logan Wemes and Virginia Singleton May 27: Robert Earl Wilkins Jr., Sidney Allen, James Campbell, Charlie Cook and Cody Durbin May 28: Lisa Knott, Kristin Wemes, Wilma Blackburn and Rick Kendall